THANK YOU K-9 Simon!

 

The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the well-deserved retirement of K-9 Simon. Today, the Worcester County Commissioners presented K-9 Simon with a commendation, recognizing him for his 9 years of dedicated service. 

 K-9 Simon came to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office in 2014. K-9 Simon was assigned to Lieutenant Larmore, and the two quickly became inseparable partners. During their service, K-9 Simon and Lieutenant Larmore were responsible for the detection and apprehension of many dangerous criminals. K-9 Simon and Lieutenant Larmore assisted allied agencies in the Tri-County area, always representing the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office with the highest level of professionalism. During the 2019 H2Oi event, they assisted in the restoration of order to the Town of Ocean City, and Worcester County, while ensuring the safety of fellow officers and offenders. Collectively throughout their career, they helped ensure the safety and security of the citizens of Worcester County and all persons they contacted. K-9 Simon was more than a dog, a partner, and Deputy; he was an ambassador for service above self and the safety of everyone.

Ocean City Police Dept. Says Farewell To K-9 Officer Delon

The Ocean City Police Department is mourning the loss of a member of the Patrol/Explosives Division, K-9 Delon.

The 8-year-old shepherd (pictured here with his partner Pfc. Freddie Howard) passed away Tuesday from a degenerative disk disorder in his spine.

K-9 Officer Delon came to the OCPD in 2005 from the Czech Republic and has spent over 1,000 training hours as the OCPD’s only explosives K-9. Delon also trained with Dover Air Force Base and the Ocean City Fire Marshal’s Office.

Thankyou for your service K-9 Officer Delon.

One Year In Jail For Marijuana Possession In Worcester County

SNOW HILL -- Darnell Kelley will spend one year in prison and three years on supervised probation after pleading guilty to possessing drugs with the intent to distribute them.

Kelley was charged with felonies in May after police found 75 pounds of marijuana in the trunk of the rental car he was driving during a traffic stop.

"My client was by no means the only one involved," said James V. Anthenelli, Kelley's lawyer, saying the Infiniti Kelley drove was rented by Kelley's father, Modis L. Chandler, who was in the car when police stopped the vehicle for speeding.

Anthenelli said he was "very pleased" with Circuit Court Judge Richard R. Bloxom's decision to suspend four years of Kelley's five-year sentence, which will be served in the Worcester County Detention Center.

"This is my client's first criminal offense," said Anthenelli. He presented tax return records to the court, showing Kelley had a steady income in 2007 and 2008 until the "wheels fell off the bus" after he became unemployed.

Kelley, 24, and Chandler, 40, both of Newport News, Va., were traveling south on Route 113 near Old Virginia Road when they were stopped for speeding.

Maryland State Police called in a K-9 unit, which alerted police to the trunk of the car, where they found 75 pounds of marijuana in two gym bags, according to court records.

Worcester County Assistant State's Attorney Julie Guyer presented the case in front of Bloxom on Thursday. She declined to comment on Kelley's sentencing because charges against Chandler are still pending.

Chandler, who is charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance with the intent to distribute, possession of marijuana and possession of a large amount of marijuana with intent to distribute, is scheduled to attend a criminal motions hearing on Jan. 7 followed by a jury trial on Jan. 12.

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