Posts Tagged ‘worcester county’
Western Maryland Man Sentenced to 20 Years For Ocean City Assault
The Worcester County State’s Attorney says 40-year-old Max Arthur Schindler has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for a 2018 assault in Ocean City. Schindler, of Maugansville in Washington County, Maryland was observed assaulting a female in the area of 12th Street and Philadelphia Avenue on June 3, 2018. Witnesses say he tackled a…
Read MoreBerlin Man Convicted of Home Improvment Fraud
A Berlin man has been convicted of obtaining property by deception of a vulnerable adult and 3 counts of failing to perform a contract. Complaints from residents in Ocean Pines led to the arrest of 47 year old Pasco “Patrick” Allen of Berlin after he was hired and paid to do landscaping and home improvement…
Read MoreWorcester County Board of Education Proposes 110 Million Dollar Budget
The Worcester County Board of Education has sent it’s 110 million dollar budget proposal to the County Commissioners for their review. The spending plan is highlighted by increases in capital spending and raises for employees. The School Board’s Chief Finance Officer tells The Dispatch that if approved, the budget would give educators the biggest salary…
Read MoreBerlin Man Convicted of Running Marijuana Operation
A Berlin man has been convicting of running his own marijuana operation. 31-year-old John Harrison Jr. was charged with conspiring to manufacture a dangerous substance after the Worcester County State’s Attorney said officials executed a search and seizure warrant at a property on Deer Park Road this week. Worcester County Sheriff’s Deputies discovered 77 mature…
Read MorePocomoke Youth Pastor Convicted for Sexually Abusing Minors
A former youth pastor at a Pocomoke City church has been convicted of sexually abusing minors. Worcester County authorities say that 34-year-old Rodney Harmon Jr. of Stockton sexually abused multiple children while serving as a youth pastor. The investigation began in August of last year. Harmon Jr. was convicted of three counts of sexual abuse…
Read MoreUPDATED: WORCESTER SNOW EMERGENCY Lifted at Midnight
Sheriff Matt Crisafulli On the Job in Worcester County
There’s a new sheriff in Worcester County. Matt Crisafulli has been sworn in and has started his four-year term as sheriff. He says he wants to start meeting with local agencies every four to six weeks to make sure they have what they need. Worcester County State’s Attorney-elect Kris Heisner will be sworn in in…
Read MoreSeaford Police Looking for Suspect in Armed Robbery
Seaford Police have identified two suspects in an armed robbery of the Motel 6 in Seaford on October 20.  Police are looking for Jaquan Darling, who is from Seaford, but is known to frequent the Milford area. Adrian Matthews is in custody in Worcester County awaiting extradition back to Delaware.  If you know where Darling…
Read MoreUPDATED: Worcester Residents Should Prepare for Significant Rain & Possible Flooding
UPDATED THURSDAY, 9-13 – Based on updated forecast information from the National Hurricane Center (NHC) regarding the track of Hurricane Florence, the threat to Worcester County has been significantly reduced. Worcester County Emergency Services (WCES) is urging residents to prepare for significant rainfall. Those residing in low-lying areas prone to flooding should prepare for flooding…
Read MoreWorcester County Sheriff’s Office to Use New Technology to Measure Speed
One of the leading causes of crashes is speed. Last year there were 557 deaths on Maryland roadways due to automobile crashes. In an effort to reduce crashes and fatalities associated with crashes, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office will be utilizing new technology in measuring speed. The speed detection device can record vehicle speeds and…
Read MoreMaryland Primary Results
Maryland voters have been casting ballots in the state primary election since last week. Early voting saw more people going to the polls before the primary for one reason or another, but still only comprised a little over 6% of eligible voters. Results were late coming in Tuesday night after the Baltimore City Circuit Court…
Read MoreWorcester County Fair Postponed Till September
If you planned to attend the Worcester County Fair this weekend in Snow Hill – the recent heavy rains have left the grounds at Byrd Park saturated and the Fair has been rescheduled to September 14th through 16th. Organizers say that while there will be some scheduling changes – much will remain the same. If…
Read MoreWorcester County $190-m Budget Approved; Tax Rates Unchanged
Worcester County Commissioners have approved the FY 2019 budget – and held taxes to the current tax rates. This $190-million budget shows a decrease of 4.7% over the current budget and requested expenditures were cut by $21.5-million to balance the budget. Tax rates will remain at 83.5 cents per $100 of assessed value for real…
Read MoreWorcester County Puts Snow Emergency Plan Into Effect
The Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack in conjunction with local agencies and the State Highway Administration are implementing the Snow Emergency Plan for Worcester County effective as of March 21 st , 2018 at 1930 hours. This plan is to assist the State Highway Administration in snow clearing operations throughout the county. Once the snow…
Read MoreWorcester County wants to make sure it doesn’t miss the next Nicholas Cruz
Worcester county officials banding together to make sure they don’t miss the warning signs of a troubled youth. The States Attorney for Worcester County, Sheriff, Superintendent of County Schools, State Police, and detectives from Worcester County Bureau of Investigation met yesterday to create the “Advisory Council for Worcester County Schools” in order to ensure lines…
Read MoreWilliam McDermott named Interim Worcester County State’s Attorney
William McDermott has been named the interim State’s Attorney for Worcester County by the Worcester County Circuit Court. He is already on the job and brings seven years of legal experience in the State’s Attorney’s office as a member of the felony team. McDermott takes over for former State’s Attorney, the Honorable Beau Oglesby, who…
Read MoreWorcester County Snow Emergency Plan in Effect
SNOW EMERGENCY IN EFFECT January 3, 2018 at 2130 HOURS The Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack in conjunction with local agencies and the State Highway Administration are implementing the Snow Emergency Plan for Worcester County effective as of January 3, 2018 at 2130 hours. This plan is to assist the State Highway Administration in snow…
Read MoreWorcester County Emergency Services Urges Residents to Prepare for Winter Storm
January 3, 2018, the National Weather Service is calling for 4-8 inches of snow and wind gusts of up to 50 mph, with prolonged freezing temperatures, beginning tonight for the Lower Eastern Shore. The heaviest periods of snow accumulations are expected to take place tonight through Thursday afternoon, with winds beginning tonight and lasting through…
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