SFD Gets FEMA Grant For New Radios

Today the Mayor announced that the Salisbury Fire Department was the recipient of a $208,210 grant to purchase new state of the art radios. The grant was written in-house and they were up against a alot of competition and WON! Way to go SFD! Congrats!

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OCPD Arrest Drunk Driver After Short Pursuit
Posted on May 22, 2013 by mlevy

Shawn Josef Martin

On May 20, 2013, at approximately 11:20 p.m. Ocean City Police observed a vehicle being driven erratically northbound on Coastal Highway. Based on police observations, the driver was suspected to have been under the influence of alcohol. Police attempted to stop the vehicle near 74th Street; however, the vehicle fled.

Police pursued the vehicle at which time the driver, later identified as Shawn Josef Martin, 29, of Eldersburg, MD, turned into a parking garage on 77th Street. Martin then sped through and exited the garage at which point struck a bush. Police attempted numerous times to have Martin stop; however, he continued to flee driving through several stop signs and traveling at a dangerously high rate of speed. Martin turned back onto Coastal Highway and crossed four lanes of traffic where he lost control and nearly struck the center median. He then turned east onto 79th Street, drove onto the sidewalk and struck a street sign at which time his vehicle stopped. Martin exited his vehicle and attempted to flee the crash scene on foot but was taken into custody shortly after by responding officers. During the on-scene investigation, police confirmed their suspicion that Martin was intoxicated. Officers also noted that there were no injuries during the incident.

Ocean City Police have charged Martin with 49 citations for various reckless/aggressive driving charges. Martin must appear in court for 12 of those citations.

At the time of this release, Martin is being held by the Ocean City Police pending an initial appearance before a District Court Commissioner.

Discover Wicomico County’s Hidden Treasures at the Wicomico Geocache Dash

Salisbury, MD – The Wicomico Geocache Dash & Bash will return to Salisbury for its third year on Friday, June 7 & Saturday, June 8. Geocaching is an outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. During the Dash, participants will navigate to a specific set of GPS coordinates and attempt to find the geocache hidden at that location. Caches will be located throughout Wicomico County’s hidden treasures including parks, marinas, museums and historical sites.

The weekend will also feature a Pre-Dash Social, a Post-Dash Bash and optional All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feast. The Pre-Dash Bash will take place on Friday evening at Adam’s Ribs in Salisbury. There is no cost to attend the social; Geocache Dash merchandise, food and drinks can be purchased individually. The Dash will launch from WinterPlace Park on Saturday morning at 7:00am. After the Dash, join the Bash and enjoy food vendors, geocaching vendors, cornhole, a bounce house and door prizes. The All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feast will begin at 5:30pm. Tickets for the crab feast are $25 per person and will be available on site.

The Wicomico Geocache Dash & Bash is free, family-friendly and pet-friendly. A schedule for the weekend’s events can be found below.

Friday, June 7
· 6:30-7:30pm: Pre-Dash Social at Adam’s Ribs in Salisbury

Saturday, June 8 (All events take place at WinterPlace Park in Salisbury)
· 7:00-10:00am: Geocache Dash Launch
o Kayaks will be available for water caches between 8:00am-4:00pm.
· 2:00-8:00pm: Post-Dash Bash
· 5:30-7:30pm: All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feast

For more information, visit http://www.wicomicotourism.org/explore/geocache-bash or contact Erica Tyler at 410-548-4914 or etyler@wicomicocounty.org. The Geocache Dash & Bash is presented by the Wicomico Tourism Convention & Visitors Association, Comcast Spotlight, Delmarva Power and The Red Roost.

Worcester County Bureau of Investigation

One West Market Street ​Snow Hill, Maryland 21811

Office: 410-632-1111 ​Out of Area Toll Free: 1-800-811-8396



NEWS RELEASE

Date & Time: 03/26/2013 – 05/15/2013 Case #:13-0120

Location Occurred: Numerous residences, Town of Berlin , Worcester County, MD​

Crime or Violation: First Degree Burglary, Theft and Theft Scheme

Victim: Numerous Victims

Accused: Kate Hughlett, 22 Years of Age of Berlin, Worcester County, Maryland

James Hughlett, 60 Years of age of Berlin, Worcester County, Maryland

Narrative:

​On 05/22/2013, officers of the Berlin Police Department and detectives from the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation conducted a neighborhood canvas of numerous streets and areas of Berlin in reference to numerous burglaries occurring in the area. Officers and investigators are requesting the citizens and residents of the Berlin area to conduct a check of any jewelry or personal electronics that they may have in their residence. If determined that any resident is missing property, please contact the Berlin Police Department or Worcester County Bureau of Investigation.

​The Berlin Police Department is reminding residents to keep doors and windows locked for security reasons.

Detective in Charge: Trooper First Class K. Clark

Supervisor: Sergeant M. Lupiwok

Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Press Release

 On Monday May 20th, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office teamed up with the Selbyville Delaware Police and the Maryland State Police in a Boarder to Boarder seat belt enforcement initiative. Worcester County Sheriff’s Deputies patrolled Rt 113 at the Maryland State line with Selbyville Delaware police looking for drivers who refused to wear their seatbelts. The Worcester County Sheriff’ Office also patrolled Rt. 13 at the Maryland Virginia boarder looking for unbuckled drivers front seat passengers. 22 citations were issued and 25 warnings during the enforcement initiative.

Remember to always wear a seatbelt when in a vehicle.

Buckle up. The life you can save may be your own.

Visit Crisfield

Come down this weekend and camp, fish, crab, get on a boat, dine, have a few drinks or go to an event. Wondering what events are going on in Crisfield this Memorial day weekend ??

Saturday May 25thSOFT SHELL METRIC CENTURY
Held at the American Legion Post #16
116 Brick Kiln Road
Crisfield, MD 21817
Phone: 410-749-0144 x109
Website: www.salisburyjc.com/index.php/soft-shell-metric-century-300098

MOVIES AT THE MARINA
Address: Somers Cove Marina
715 Broadway Avenue
Crisfield, MD 21817
Phone: 410-968-2500 or 800-782-3913
Website: www.crisfieldevents.com
Cost: Free
9 pm. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets, popcorn and snacks for a showing of Hotel Transylvania beginning at sundown.

Sunday May 26th
21st ANNUAL SOFT SHELL SPRING FAIR

Located at the end of 413 near the city dock
Crisfield, MD 21817
Phone: Crisfield Lions & Lioness/Crisfield Area C of C 410-968-2500 or 800-782-3913
Website: www.crisfieldchamber.com
Handicap Accessible: ADA

Noon-5 pm. Seafood/sides/beverage. Kids' activities, arts and crafts, demonstrations, Watermen's Hall of Fame, fresh crab cakes & soft crabs.

16 Year Old Faces Rape Charges

A Salisbury teen faces charges after he allegedly admitted to having sex with a 12-year-old girl, charging documents state.

Creighton Allen Bowen, 16, who is charged as an adult, faces charges of second-degree rape and third- and fourth-degree sex offense. He and the girl each said in interviews that they had sex and that they knew each other’s ages, charging documents state. A parent observed evidence suggesting her daughter had sex and the police interviews were conducted after that.

He was held on $75,000 bond.

Fruitland Robbery Story Latest Big Water Cooler Story

The biggest local story of the week so far has been the arrest of four people in Fruitland for an armed robbery and the connections these kids have to prominent local business people. Why in the world  people would make such poor decisions when they have bright promising futures ahead of them is a shock to everyone in the area. They have now put into question those very bright futures with a very poor choice.

Heron Ponds Performer Kellie Pickler Wins DWTS

It was awesome to see Kellie Pickler win DWTS last night considering it wasn't that long ago she braved the elements to perform at Heron Ponds Amphitheater

Susie Stiltner Missing

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:
Jenifer Maninger
jmaninger@feldinc.com (314) 260-7933
Atiya Frederick
afrederick@feldinc.com (703) 790-2544


TICKETS TO All-New Stage Show,
Disney Junior Live on Tour! Pirate and Princess Adventure
ON SALE MAY 28th IN SALISBURY

Salisbury, MD - Feld Entertainment, Inc., producers of Disney On Ice and Disney Live!, is taking top performing cable TV series for preschoolers to the stage in Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate and Princess Adventure. Featuring characters from the smash hits Sofia the First and Jake and the Never Land Pirates, this brand new production launches a 90-city national tour in July 2013. Tickets for the Salisbury performances at the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center, August 11th, 2013, go on sale May 28th, 2013.

“The Feld Entertainment mission of providing quality live entertainment experiences that the entire family enjoys starts with Disney Live! because it is often a young fan’s first theatrical experience,” said producer Alana Feld. “Children everywhere are falling in love with Sofia and Jake, and we are thrilled to bring these popular Disney Junior characters to the stage for the first time ever."

In this original storyline, Mickey and Minnie lead the audience on an exciting adventure that will have families rooting for their favorite pirate Jake and Disney's first little girl princess Sofia. Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate and Princess Adventure begins with a special interactive pre-show featuring the loveable 6-year-old doctor to toys and stuffed animals, Doc McStuffins. Children and their parents will sing “The Check-Up Song” along with Doc as she provides tender love and care.

Audiences will then embark on a journey to the magical world of Enchancia, where Sofia, her step-siblings Amber and James, and the entire kingdom are preparing for the annual friendship festival. Sofia has the honor of delivering the perfect gift to her royal subjects at the celebration, and the one-and-only Cinderella visits the castle to help Sofia in her mission to find just the right present.

The excitement continues when families cast away to Never Land where Jake and his Yo Ho pirate friends Izzy and Cubby are in a race against time to locate a mysterious treasure-filled volcano. Danger, thrills and adventure lurk around every turn when our swashbuckling friends battle Captain Hook for the ultimate prize. Peter Pan makes a special appearance, aiding the team in their heroic quest, and with the help of Tinker Bell’s pixie dust, Jake and his crew fly above the stage in their journey.

In 2012, “Doc McStuffins” and “Jake and the Never Land Pirates” ranked as cable TV’s Top 2 series for all kids ages 2-5, reaching 46.7 million and 36.5 million unique total viewers, respectively, throughout the year. Launching at the top 2013, “Sofia the First” is cable TV’s #1 series year to date among Kids 2-5 and Girls 2-5, and is the #1 preschool cable TV series in Total Viewers and Women 18-49. In fact, the November 18, 2012 premiere of its introductory TV movie, “Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess” became the #1 cable TV telecast ever in Kids 2-5, and #1 preschool cable TV telecast of all time in Total Viewers (8.2 million) and Women 18-49.

To find out more about Disney Junior Live On Tour! Pirate and Princess Adventure and to purchase tickets, visit disneyjuniorlive.com, or visit us on Facebook at Disney Live! and follow us on Twitter @Disney Live! For more information about Disney Live!, members of the media should visit www.feldentertainment.com.


SALISBURY
Wicomico Youth and Civic Center (500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury, MD 21804)
August 11th, 2013, 3:00pm
Ticket Prices: $20.00 / $25.00 / $35.00/ $50.00
To order tickets by phone: 410-548-4911
Online: www.WicomicoCivicCenter.org


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ABOUT FELD ENTERTAINMENT
Feld Entertainment is the worldwide leader in producing and presenting live touring family entertainment experiences that lift the human spirit and create indelible memories, with 30 million people in attendance at its shows each year. Feld Entertainment’s productions have appeared in more than 70 countries on six continents and include Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®, Disney On Ice, Disney Live!, Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam®, Monster Energy Supercross, AMSOIL Arenacross, Nuclear Cowboyz®, and Marvel Universe Live.

ABOUT DISNEY THEATRICAL GROUP (DTG) operates under the direction of Thomas Schumacher and is among the world’s most successful commercial theatre enterprises, bringing live entertainment events to a global annual audience of more than 19 million people in more than 50 countries. Under the Disney Theatrical Productions banner, the group produces and licenses Broadway musicals around the world, including Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King, Elton John & Tim Rice’s Aida, TARZAN®, Mary Poppins, a co-production with Cameron Mackintosh, The Little Mermaid, Newsies, and Peter and the Starcatcher.

Disney Theatrical Group also delivers live shows globally through its license to Feld Entertainment, producer of Disney On Ice and Disney Live! For over 30 years, Disney On Ice and Disney Live! have brought beloved Disney stories and characters annually to over 12 million guests in nearly 50 countries worldwide through productions such as Rockin’ Ever After, Dare to Dream, Treasure Trove, Mickey’s Rockin’ Road Show and Phineas and Ferb: The Best LIVE Tour Ever! In addition, DTG licenses musical titles for local, school and community theatre productions through Music Theatre International.

ABOUT DISNEY JUNIOR
Disney Junior reflects the emotional connection generations of consumers have to Disney storytelling and Disney characters, both classic and contemporary. It invites mom and dad to join their child in the Disney experience of magical, musical and heartfelt stories and characters, while incorporating specific learning and development themes designed for kids age 2-7. Disney Junior's series blend Disney's unparalleled storytelling and characters kids love deeply with learning, including early math, language skills, healthy eating and lifestyles, and social skills. Disney Junior launched in February 2011 with a daily programming block on Disney Channel. In its first year, Disney Junior posted the network's biggest yearly audience in the day part in Total Viewers, Kids 2-5, Boys 2-5 and Women 18-49, increasing by double-digit margins among preschooler demographics over year-ago levels. The magic continues in 2013, with the block currently home to the Top 3 cable TV series in Kids 2-5 and Top 4 preschool cable TV series in Total Viewers. On March 23, 2012 Disney Junior added a cable and satellite channel in the U.S. Disney Junior channels in Japan, India and Disney Junior Portugal launched in fall 2012, bringing the total number of channels to 33 worldwide.

McCready LayOffs Hit Crisfield Hard

It was sad to hear that 15 people or so were let go at McCready Hospital over the last couple of days.

The Amphitheater at Heron Ponds Ready To Start Building

The Amphitheater at Heron Ponds
Ladies and gentlemen we received our variance tonight !! We have full approval to start the amphitheater!!! Thank you Town of Delmar the most business friendly city in the world:-) Dirt will be moving next month!!!!

SU is spreading out to downtown Salisbury. Stop by the new SU Art Galleries on N. Division Street, right across from the Government Office Building. This is just one step closer to the revitalization of the downtown area. Let's hear it for the 'BURY!

FRUITLAND, Md. - Four people have been arrested in connection with an alleged armed robbery in Wicomico County. Fruitland Police Department say on Saturday morning, around 3:00 AM, two men were lured into an Elizabeth Street home, for the purpose of being robbed.

An investigation showed that the suspects held the two victim's at gunpoint and bound their hands using duct tape. Police say one of the victims was able to escape, and the other was eventually set free. Both victim's suffered minor injuries during the incident.

So far, four arrests have been made, Police say additional arrests and charges are pending. The four arrested are Ross Stephens, Katlyn Jones, Nicholas Stuetz, and a juvenile.

Stephens, Stuetz and the juvenile are all charged with armed robbery, robbery, 2 counts of 1st degree assault, 2 counts of false imprisonment, reckless endangerment, and conspiracy to commit all of the above. Stephens and the juvenile were additionally charged with firearm use/fel-viol crime.

Jones was charged with conspiracy of all of the following: armed robbery, robbery, 2 counts of 1st degree assault, 2 counts of false imprisonment, reckless endangerment, firearm use/fel-viol crime, along with obstructing and hindering, and accessory after.

All four were released to the custody of the Wicomico County Detention Center.

Steven Akers Convicted Of Obstructing/Hindering Police Officer In Whitney Bennett Case

He will serve 1 year in prison

Jake Day Doing What We Voted Him Into Office For

Jake Day displayed the talent and ability which won him his overwhelming victory in the City elections at yesterday's work session. Jake showed his independent thought process by coming up with an alternative idea to Mayor Ireton's EDU plans.


Mayor Ireton had wanted around up 300 credits for water and sewer connection fees. Jake decided making 100 credits available for downtown projects while leaving the rest for businesses to bring jobs into the City.

This makes great sense since most places near Downtown only use around 50 EDU's and only a couple of parking lots Ireton wants to sell are large enough for a big EDU user. Great job Jake making a compromise which is something we have been lacking for many years.

Crisfield Peacock Intentionally Killed?

Resident of Crisfield were mortified that evidently someone intentionally killed one if the famous peacocks in the last few days

Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases 5/20/2013

Wicomico County Sheriff's Office

Press Releases 5/20/2013

Incident: Assault / Resisting Arrest

Date of Incident: 19 May 2013

Location: 8800 block of Woodcreek Drive, Delmar, MD

Suspect: Terrance L. Walker, 28, Delmar, MD

Narrative: On 19 May 2013 at 2:56 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported 911 hang-up call in the 8800 block of Woodcreek Parkway in Delmar. Upon arrival, the deputy heard what appeared to be yelling and a physical altercation taking place which prompted him to enter the residence through a side door. Upon entering he was approached by a female subject who appeared to have been the victim of an assault. The deputy was told that Terrance Walker, the subject she was having the physical altercation with, was in the rear of the residence. The female subject resided with Walker and the deputy saw signs of injury on the female that corroborated her account. As the deputy made his way to the rear of the residence, he heard a door slam, at which point the deputy exited the residence and encountered a belligerent Walker in the front yard.  Walker began yelling “XXXX You and Go XXXX Yourself” at the deputy while reaching into his front pants pocket. The deputy instructed Walker to remove his hand from his pocket to which Walker replied “XXXX You” and threw a bottle of bleach at the deputy. The deputy attempted to place Walker under arrest, but instead he proceeded to run away. The deputy caught Walker at the end of the driveway and had to physically restrain Walker who was actively resisting arrest. Upon arrest, the deputy discovered a knife in Walker’s pants pocket.  The deputy transported Walker to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Walker in the Detention Center in lieu of $50,000.00 bond.

Charges: Assault 2nd Degree (two counts), Resisting Arrest, False Imprisonment, Disorderly Conduct

 

Walker, Terrance

Incident: Assault

Date of Incident: 19 May 2013

Location: 1500 block of Beaglin Park Drive, Salisbury, MD

Suspect: Holly L. Keen, 33, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 19 May 2013 at 12:58 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported assault in the 1500 block of Beaglin Park Drive in Salisbury. Reports coming in to the Sheriff’s Office stated that a female subject was chasing a male subject. Upon arrival, the deputy located both subjects and discovered that an argument had taken place over the male subject having the female’s car keys. During the altercation, it is alleged that the female, Holly Keen, had assaulted the male. The deputy saw signs of injury to the male that corroborated his story. During the investigation, the deputy learned both subjects resided together.  The deputy placed Keen under arrest for the assault and transported her to the Central Booking Unit where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Keen in the Detention Center in lieu of $25,000.00 bond.

Charges: Assault 2nd Degree

Keen, Holly

 

Incident: Driving Suspended / Leave Scene of an Accident

Date of Incident: 19 May 2013

Location: Log Cabin Road, Salisbury, MD

Suspect: Jamilla A. Thompson, 20, Snow Hill, MD

Narrative: On 19 May 2013 at 11:30 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate a reported motor vehicle collision on Log Cabin Road in the area of Naylor Mill Road in Salisbury. Upon arrival the deputy located a vehicle that had been rear-ended in the intersection and discovered that the offending vehicle had left the scene. Upon checking the area, the second vehicle was located further down the road on Log Cabin Road. Upon examining the vehicle, the deputy observed heavy front end damage and discovered that the operator, Jamilla Thompson, had her privilege to drive a vehicle suspended by the State of Maryland. Further inquiry also revealed that the registration on her vehicle had also been suspended due to the lack of insurance.  The deputy placed Thompson under arrest and transported her to the Central Booking Unit where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Thompson in the Detention Center in lieu of $15,000.00 bond.

Charges: Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Driving While Suspended, Driving Without Insurance

 

Thompson, Jamilla

Incident: Warrant Arrest

Date of Incident: 17 May 2013

Location: 700 block of Meadow Wood Drive, Salisbury, MD

Suspect: James Earl Howell, 20, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 17 May 2013 at 9:20 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 700 block of Meadow Wood Drive in Salisbury and arrested James Earl Howell on an open District Court Bench Warrant. The warrant was issued on 22 April 2013 after Howell violated the terms of his probation in a Driving Without a License case.  The deputy transported Howell to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Howell in the Detention Center in lieu of $265.00 cash bond.

Charges: Violation of Probation

 

Howell Jr., James

Incident: Driving Suspended / Warrant Arrest

Date of Incident: 18 May 2013

Location: West Road at Chippewa Boulevard, Salisbury, MD

Suspect: Brian Keith Wallace, 20, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 18 May 2013 at 2:15 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle operated by Brian Wallace for an equipment violation and discovered that Wallace’s privilege to drive a vehicle in the State of Maryland had been suspended. The deputy also observed that Wallace was transporting a child under 8 years of age while not in an approved child safety seat.  The deputy also discovered an open District Court Bench Warrant for the arrest of Wallace. The warrant was issued after Wallace failed to pay a fine in a CDS Possession case.  The deputy placed Wallace under arrest on the warrant and transported him to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Wallace in the Detention Center in lieu of $557.00 cash bond.

Charges: Failure to Pay deferred payment, Driving While Suspended

Wallance, Brian

Incident: Fugitive Arrest

Date of Incident: 17 May 2013

Location: Salisbury, MD

Suspect: Loshaun Omar Trader, 25, Tempranceville, VA

Narrative: On 17 May 2013 at 2:15 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office arrested Loshaun Trader on an outstanding District Court Bench Warrant. The warrant was issued after Trader failed to appear for a Violation of Probation hearing in a DUI case on 1 May 2013.  The deputy transported Trader to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Trader in the Detention Center in lieu of $5,000.00 bond.

Charges: Failure to Appear

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Releasing Authority: Lt. Tim Robinson        Date:  20 May 2013