Posts Tagged ‘worcester county sheriff’s office’
8 Charged with Sex Offender Registry Violations in Worcester County
Worcester County Sheriff’s Office recently partnered with local and federal agencies to enforce sex offender registry compliance across Worcester County. The compliance initiative – from March 3rd to 14th resulted in 69 sex offender compliance checks. Deputies obtained arrest warrants for 8 who failed to register as a sex offender – six warrants were closed…
Read MoreWorcester County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Report of Suspicious Activity Near Propane Tanks
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office recently received a report from the management of Camden Petroleum Services, located in Pocomoke City, Maryland, regarding a suspicious vehicle. According to the report, a red Ford Focus was observed parked near the propane tanks. Two Middle Eastern men were seen outside the vehicle, appearing to inspect the tanks. One…
Read MoreVIDEO / UPDATED: OC Elementary School Lockdown LIFTED
Video message on today’s incident from Worcester County School Superintendent Lou Taylor and Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli UPDATED – 2:15pm -**Ocean City Elementary School Safety Update- 12:22 PM** Below is a coordinated message from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and the Worcester County Public Schools: At this time, the LOCKDOWN at Ocean City…
Read MoreVIDEO: Vote for Worcester County Sheriff’s Video – Top 10 Finalist in 2024 Police1 Recruitment Videos
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office has one of the Top 10 2024 Police1 Recruitment Videos! Sheriff Matt Crisafulli says their office has been recognized as a Top 10 Finalist – and says the video showcases what sets their office apart and aims to inspire the next wave of Sheriff’s Deputies. Help them advance even further…
Read MoreVirginia Pursuit of Stolen Vehicle Ends in Girdletree
Worcester County Sheriff’s office was notified Sunday of a pursuit from Virginia into Maryland of a stolen vehicle. Sheriff’s deputies did not join the pursuit, but located the stolen vehicle on Onley Road in Girdletree after it crashed around 4:30pm. The three occupants ran off on foot, but were located unharmed. The three were juveniles…
Read MoreWorcester Sheriff Looking for Suspect Who Bailed from a Stolen Vehicle during a Pursuit near Whaleyville
Worcester County Sheriff’s office is looking for man who was involved in a vehicle pursuit in the Whaleyville area Friday. Officials say the pursuit led to a wooded area near Shepherd’s crossing and Nelson Roads where deputies lost sight of the driver and sole occupant in the vehicle, which was stolen. The suspect is a…
Read MorePocomoke Man Arrested for Theft
Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and Pocomoke Police have been investigating several reports of thefts from vehicles in the Pocomoke area. On October 5th, the Sheriff’s Office was called to a home on Bypass Road for a suspicious male – later identified at 31 year old Tahquon Moses of Pocomoke. Moses was located by a Deputy…
Read MoreTwo Arrested Following Theft Investigations in Frankford & Berlin
Two Dagsboro residents have been arrested by Delaware State Police following a theft investigation. Police investigated several thefts of a similar nature in the Frankford area where unknown suspects entered a commercial property and stole a skid steer. Worcester County Sheriff’s deputies were also investigating thefts in Berlin. The two agencies identified 40 year old…
Read MoreScam Alert: Fraudulent Jewelry Sales in Pocomoke
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office wants you to know about a recent incident in Pocomoke, where an individual has been approaching people in the Walmart parking lot, attempting to sell what has been confirmed to be counterfeit gold jewelry. The individual claims that the jewelry, which is priced at just a few hundred dollars,…
Read MoreWorcester County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public Help With Information Related to Unsolved Homicide
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office needs your help with any information you may be able to provide regarding an unsolved homicide. Investigators are looking for William Edward Strand of Pocomoke, Maryland, who is facing charges of first-and second-degree murder in connection to the death of 48-year-old Lesa Renee White of Atlantic, Virginia. Investigators found the…
Read MoreWorcester County Sheriff’s Office: Continued Reports from Individuals Targeted by Phone Scam
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office continues to receive reports from individuals targeted by a phone scam. The scammer impersonates a member of the Command Staff, falsely claiming that the victim has missed Federal Jury Duty and must pay a fine using various methods, including gift cards. The scammer also uses phone number spoofing to make…
Read MoreWorcester Sheriff’s Office Investigating Crash in Bishopville
A Bishopville man is dead after a single vehicle crash on Back Creek Road in Bishopville Sunday night just after 8. Worcester County Sheriff’s Office was called and found 56 year old Harold Gray who was pronounced dead at the scene. Anyone with information on the crash should contact Deputy First Class Chris Parr at…
Read MoreThree Arrested After Two Victims Shot At, Assaulted in Eden, MD
Three individuals have been arrested after an incident yesterday on McGrath Road in Eden, Maryland. At just before 4 p.m., deputies with the Worcester County Sheriff’s office responded to that area to assist the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office with finding someone who fled from a motor vehicle crash. Deputies learned that two victims had been…
Read MoreInvestigation Underway into Shots Fired Incident in Pocomoke
An investigation is underway into an incident in which shots were fired into an occupied building in Pocomoke just before midnight last night. According to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, the shots were fired in the 3500 block of Redden Road. The investigation of this incident is now being handled by the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation.…
Read MoreChildcare Employee Indicted on 90 Criminal Charges Following Child Abuse Investigation
A woman who worked at the Berlin Education Station Childcare Center is facing 90 criminal violations following an investigation by the WCSO Criminal Bureau of Investigation into child abuse that occurred at the facility. According to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, video surveillance footage from the classroom appeared to show Heather Ward causing injuries to an…
Read MoreDisagreement Surrounding School Safety Data in Worcester County Public Schools
The Worcester County Board of Education held a news conference today regarding crime data within the Worcester County Public School system and gave a presentation. The Worcester County Board of Education refers to one slide–titled “Accuracy. Transparency.” According to the BOE, the slide includes current year school safety data that clearly shows a downward trajectory…
Read MoreTwo Arrested for Attempted 1st Degree Murder / Assault
Two individuals from Pocomoke are in jail after an investigation into an assault and attempted murder case. According to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, on January 23rd at approximately 4:20 am, law enforcement personnel from the Pocomoke City Police Department were dispatched to a home on 2nd Street in Pocomoke City in reference to an…
Read MoreUPDATE: Hazmat Incident in Pocomoke City, MD
The Worcester County Special Hazards Response Team responded to a chemical emergency in Pocomoke City this afternoon. A patient had been exposed to Iodine Monochloride. Two other victims were exposed– an additional employee and a first responder– who encountered the first patient during treatment. Initial efforts were to confirm all chemicals involved and identify proper…
Read MoreThefts from Motor Vehicles in Worcester County
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in identifying someone in connection with several thefts from motor vehicles on the northern end of the county –specifically in the West Ocean City area. If you can help identify this individual, contact the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office at 410-632-1112. Images from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office…
Read MorePhone Scams Impersonating Delmarva Power
There have been reports of scammers spoofing Delmarva Power’s phone number, according to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. The caller threatens to disconnect electricity unless immediate payment is made. Delmarva Power does not demand instant payment over the phone. Hang up immediately if you receive such a call. Do not share personal or financial information.…
Read MoreInvestigation Continues into Fight after Snow Hill Basketball Game Thursday Night
A fight took place Thursday in the hallway outside the gym at Snow Hill High School after the end of a varsity basketball game. The fight disrupted the orderly exit of patrons who attended the game and additional fights occurred resulting in additional law enforcement personnel being called. Police began their investigation Thursday night and…
Read MoreCrash Near Bishopville Leaves 1 Dead & 1 Injured
The Worcester County Sheriff’s office is investigating a single vehicle crash on Selby Road in Bishopville. Deputies were called around 10:30 Friday night. Deputies located a vehicle that went off the roadway in bad weather and struck a tree. Deputies say the vehicle sustained extensive damage. The driver, Liam Strum was taken to Tidal Health…
Read MoreFlooding on Roadways in Worcester County
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is reporting high water on the following roadways: Nassawango Road from Pennewell Road to Creek Road in Snow Hill, which is closed at this time, as well as Route 12 near the drawbridge. They ask that you use caution in that area. SHA is on the scene. Smaller and lower…
Read MoreWorcester County Sheriff’s Office Looking for Man Wanted for Assault
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man who is wanted on a District Court Arrest Warrant to face charges of Assault-2nd Degree. Gavin Stevens’ last known address was 403 West Street, Berlin, Maryland. He is a white man, about 5’10 and 175 pounds. If you know where Gavin Stevens is, please contact…
Read MoreWorcester Sheriff’s Office Investigating Deadly Crash Near Snow Hill
A Greenbackville, Virginia man is dead after a single vehicle crash just before midnight near Snow Hill. Worcester Sheriff’s Office and Snow Hill Fire personnel were called to Bayside Road in the Public Landing area where they found a pickup truck that left the roadway and struck a tree. The driver, 59 year old Barry…
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