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Worcester 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…
Read MoreThree Arrested on Firearm & Drug Charges in Pocomoke
An investigation into firearms and drugs by the Worcester County Sheriff’s office ended with the arrest of three Pocomoke residents. Search warrants were authorized for two residences – on Short Street and Bonneville Avenue. Members of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Enforcement Team were assisted during the execution of these two search and seizure…
Read MoreOwnings Mills Man Drowns in Sinepuxent Bay Near Berlin Campground
An Owings Mills man was found floating face down in the Sinepuxent Bay near the Tiki Bar Beach area of Castaways Campgrounds near Berlin on Wednesday evening. Worcester Sheriff’s deputies responded to the reported drowning. Several bystanders brought 65 year old Ronald Lingenfelder to shore and began lifesaving measures until EMS arrived. Lingenfelder was taken…
Read MoreSnow Hill Woman Wanted for Burglary, Home Invasion
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Maquia Tene Briddell who is wanted on an active Arrest Warrant– charged with Burglary 1st, 3rd, 4th and Con-Home Invasion. Her last known address was 500-25 Maple Street, Snow Hill, Maryland. Briddell is 41 years old. Her birthday is July 4th, 1981. She is black, 5’05 and…
Read MoreUPDATE: Berlin, MD Man Wanted for Assault, Destruction of Property–Apprehended
UPDATE 6/1/23: John Gourley has been apprehended. Original Post: The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating 21-year-old John Zachary Gourley, who is wanted for Assault in the 2nd Degree and Malicious Destruction of Property. Gourley is a White man, 5’6 and 140 lbs. His last known address was 13 Vine Street in Berlin,…
Read MoreOcean City, MD to be Designated Special Event Zone with Increased Law Enforcement Presence Next Week
If you drive in Ocean City next week, expect to see increased law enforcement presence. Officers from the Ocean City Police Department with assistance from the Maryland State Police and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office will strictly enforce all traffic laws. In addition, significant traffic congestion and alternate traffic patterns are anticipated throughout the following…
Read MoreUPDATED: Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Ocean Pines Pedestrian Fatal
UPDATED – 5/2/23 – 4:15pm – A pedestrian was struck walking across Ocean Parkway near the intersection with King Richard Road in Ocean Pines Monday morning. Worcester County Sheriff’s Office says 64 year old Pamela Shellenberger of Berlin was flown to Tidal Health Peninsula Regional Hospital in Salisbury where she later died from her injuries.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Identifies Group Approaching County Homes; 1 Arrest
UPDATED – 4/15/23 – With help from local citizens the Worcester County Sheriff’s office has located and identified a group of individuals staying at a local campground. After making contact with these individuals, some were identified as those who have approached residences and one was found to be wanted for various traffic offenses and arrested.…
Read MoreVA Woman Charged in Pocomoke Stabbing Incident
A Virginia woman has been charged after a stabbing in Pocomoke Thursday night. Worcester County Sheriff’s office was called to Stockton Road for a stabbing victim who was treated at Tidal Health in Salisbury and released later Thursday night. Officials with the Worcester Bureau of Investigation located the suspect – 40 year old Chacarra Townsend…
Read MoreSchool Safety Threat Cleared at Snow Hill Middle School
Law Enforcement in Worcester County have deemed a school safety threat involving Snow Hill Middle School this morning–non-credible, according to the County Sheriff’s Office. The threat came from a social media post. Students and staff at the school, Cedar Chapel Special School, and neighboring Snow Hill Elementary School immediately entered into shelter in place status.…
Read MoreTwo Arrested in Worcester County on Drug & Weapons Charges
Last December, the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team ended a drug investigation in West Ocean City, which led to the arrest of two men. A search and seizure warrant led officials to over 76 pounds of marijuana THC, 4 firearms, ammunition, high capacity magazines and body armor, over 102 grams of THC edibles, 292 grams…
Read MoreVA Man Dies in Single Vehicle Crash in Stockton
A Greenbackville, Virginia man is dead after a crash early Saturday morning in Stockton. The Worcester County Sheriff’s office says a mustang driven by 45 year old Rodney Lambertson went off the side of Rabbit Knaw Road in a curve, struck a ditch and a utility pole before overturning. Lambertson was pronounced dead at the…
Read MoreUPDATED: Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Threat at Pocomoke Middle School
UPDATED 10/13/22 – Worcester County Sheriff’s officers have charged a Pocomoke Middle School student in connection with a threat to the school on September 29th. Investigation revealed the threat was not credible and that the social media post was created by a student. No firearm was ever brought to the school. Charges for the student…
Read MoreUpdate: Suspect Arrested For Murder Of Roommate At West Ocean City Motel
(latest) An Ocean City man is charged with murder and other crimes on connection with the death of a man in a motel parking lot in West Ocean City. According to Maryland State Police, 40-year-old Sherronte Maurice Robins was arrested several hours after the death of 37-year-old Nicholas Pittman in the 900-block of Elm Street.…
Read MoreSearch for Kayaker Near Snow Hill Ends Well
A search for a missing kayaker near Snow Hill had a happy ending Saturday morning. Worcester Central was called around 8:30 Friday night about a vehicle parked along Red House Road that had an empty kayak rack and the caller was worried about the kayaker’s safety since it was long after sunset. Multiple agencies searched…
Read MoreWorcester Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is warning citizens of a phone scam that is circulating the area. This is similar to the phone scam that was report in Wicomico County in July 2021. The recipients of these calls are told that they are the subject of a pending warrant out of the Circuit Court for…
Read MoreIt’s No-Scam November – How To Protect Yourself And Loved Ones From Fraud
No-Scam November is underway for a second year. The Worcester County Vulnerable Adult Task force is working with several local law enforcement agencies as well as with stores in the area, where gift card scams can possibly be interrupted. According to State’s Attorney Kris Heiser, victims are often targeted by phone or email by scammers…
Read MoreOC Councilman Claims He Was Hacked, Insensitive Post Was Not From Him
A member of Ocean City Council said his Facebook account was hacked, and that a racially insensitive post sent to someone was not from him. The matter has come to the attention of the Mayor and Council. Councilman Mark Paddack has asked for an investigation into what he said was a hack that resulted in…
Read MoreOC Special Event Zone In Effect May 18th-23rd
Ocean City is getting the word out about a Special Event Zone that begins Tuesday May 18th and continues through the following Sunday, during the spring Cruisin’ Ocean City event. The provision increases fines for motor vehicle violations and establishes speed limits. Citizens and visitors should expect increased police presence with Ocean City Police getting…
Read MoreBank Robbed In West Ocean City
A bank robbery in West Ocean City is under investigation.The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to Taylor Bank on Golf Course Road late Tuesday morning for a robbery in progress.A suspect wearing a mask came into the lobby, approached a teller and passed a note demanding cash.The suspect was last seen fleeing west…
Read MoreMan Charged Following 17-Hour Weekend Standoff
A peaceful end to a 17-hour standoff in Worcester County…An incident over the weekend sent a man to a hospital first for an evaluation.Now, Erle Tatterson of Pocomoke City is in custody for first-degree assault.The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office says Tatterson eluded an attempted traffic stop Saturday, stopped and fled into a residence, and pointed…
Read MoreSpecial Event Zone Provisions Take Effect In OC
Ocean City has been preparing for months for the arrival of an unsanctioned pop-up motor vehicle rally. Now that the time is here, the town is hoping all of that preparation pays off. Frequent activity in the past has included speeding, burnouts and vehicles doing “donuts,” often with rowdy crowds close by cheering them on.…
Read MorePolice Conduct Alcohol Compliance Checks in Ocean City
The Ocean City Police Department and Worcester County Sheriff’s Office have announced plans to conduct alcohol compliance checks throughout the month of June. The enforcement will take place at bars, restaurants and other alcohol retailers throughout the resort town. Law enforcement officials say the goal of the operation is to ensure employees of businesses that…
Read MoreVIDEO: WGMD News Week in Review 4/13/2019
WATCH: A look back at the week’s top stories including the death of Maryland Speaker Michael Busch, Delaware increasing it’s age to purchase tobacco, possible Hepatitis A exposure in Delaware and a school shooting plot at Snow Hill Middle School thwarted. Plus, our Person of the Week is Staff Sargeant Christopher Slutman who died in…
Read MoreBerlin Daycare Worker Arrested for Child Abuse
An investigation into physical child abuse at the Eastern Shore Learning Academy in Berlin was started in January by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office after a complaint was received. Investigators observed the victim at the hospital and interviewed the suspect, Sandy Buckwalter, the children who were present during the incident and the bus driver. Deputies…
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