Matthew Burton Detained At Worcester County Jail

From the office of the State's Attorney For Worcester County, Beau Oglesby

SNOW HILL – On August 16, 2012 an extradition hearing was held in the Superior Court for Delaware located in Georgetown, where Matthew Burton, 28, of Dagsboro, Delaware, whom is accused of murdering Nicole Bennett on June 14th, was ordered to be extradited to Maryland by Judge T. Henley Graves.

Following the extradition hearing, Burton was transported by members of the Maryland State... Police to Snow Hill where he appeared before a District Court Commissioner for an initial appearance. Beau Oglesby, The State’s Attorney for Worcester County was present at the appearance where Burton was denied bail. Burton is currently being detained at the Worcester County Jail.

Mr. Oglesby expressed sincere gratitude to the Office of The Attorney General for Delaware, the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit, the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation, the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division and The Delaware State Police for their hard work, dedication and tireless resolve. He further stated, "The cooperation and collaboration between the two jurisdictions has been seamless."

Burton is scheduled to appear before a District Court Judge on Friday, August 17th, for a bail review hearing. No other trial dates are currently scheduled in this matter.

Ocean Pines Man Behind Bars Charged With Burglary

A 26-year-old Ocean Pines man is behind bars today charged with burglary, malicious destruction of property and theft for allegedly breaking into Northern Waterproofing and Restoration in Bishopville last Friday.

Maryland State Police say Shane Lewis broke several windows to gain entry into the business. He then stole a flat screen TV.

Lewis is being held at the Worcester County Detention Center in lieu of $15,000 bail.

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Worcester County Bureau of Investigation 13070 St. Martins Neck Rd Post Office Box 199 Bishopville, Maryland 21818-0199

#410-352-3476

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DATE & TIME: 01/07/11

Case # 11-0005

LOCATION: 12010 Industrial Park Drive, Bishopville, Maryland 21813

CRIME: Burglary, Theft, Malicious Destruction of Property

VICTIM: Northern Waterproofing and Restoration, Atlantic Moving Solutions, United Tech.

ACCUSED: Shane William Lewis, W/M, DOB 1/19/84, of Ocean Pines, Maryland.

CHARGES: Burglary First Degree, Theft Over $1,000 and Malicious Destruction of Property.

NARRATIVE: On January 7, 2011, Detectives from the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation were contacted by the Maryland State Police Berlin Barracks in reference to a burglary to Northern Waterproofing and Restoration at 12010 Industrial Park Drive, Bishopville, Maryland.

It was determined that the suspect had broken several business windows and actually made entry into Northern Waterproofing and Restoration where he removed a flat screen television and did over $1,000 in damages.

Through further investigation, the suspect was determined to be Shane William Lewis of Ocean Pines. The suspect was subsequently charged with three counts of Burglary-Second Degree, two counts of Malicious Destruction of Property under $500, one count of Malicious Destruction of Property under $500 and one count of Theft over $1,000. Shane William Lewis, is currently being held at the Worcester County Detention Center of $15,000. Bond.

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Body Discovered On Assateague Still Unidentified

(Dec. 3, 2010) Investigators are still trying to determine the identity of a man whose body washed up on Assateague Island four weeks ago.

A park ranger found the body Nov. 6 while patrolling a remote stretch of Assateague Island National Seashore near the north end of the island. The body was badly decomposed and clad only in a pair of jeans and a belt when it was found in the surf.

Cpl. Jon Johnson of the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation, the lead detective working the case, said the body did not match any current missing persons cases from the area.

Investigators continue to check with law enforcement agencies in the region when new missing persons reports are made. Johnson said no new reports filed in the weeks since the body was found matched the description.

Police described the body as an adult white male, approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing between 140 and 160 pounds.

The body was clothed in Levis denim blue jeans and a black Patagonia belt.

The body was sent to Baltimore for an autopsy at the Medical Examiner’s Office to make an identification and to determine the cause of death.

The condition of the body when it was found prevented police from determining whether foul play was involved.

The medical examiner has not yet completed the examination of the body so police are still waiting for those results, Johnson said Tuesday.

The area where the body was found is considered one of the most remote areas of the park, located almost seven miles north of the state park and two kilometers south of the Ocean City Inlet.

The area can only be reached by boat from Ocean City or by traveling along the sand in a vehicle.

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Body Found By Park Ranger At Assateague National Seahore

BERLIN, Md. - Investigators with the Worcester County Bureau of Investigations said Sunday, that a federal park ranger discovered the body of a white male Saturday afternoon along the northern side of Assateague National Park.

According to investigators, the body appears to have washed ashore within 24 hours of the discovery.

WCBI described the body to be that of a white male, 5'7" and 140 to 160 pounds. They said the body was clothed in Levi blue jeans and a black Patagonia belt.

A check with local law enforcement agencies revealed there were no reports of any missing person or reports of any missing crew members off of local vessels.

The body remains have been sent to Baltimore for an Autopsy. Anyone with any information regarding the description given, please contact Cpl Johnson of the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation at 443-783-0441 or the MD State Police, Berlin Barrack at 410-641-

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Armed Robbery In Pocomoke

POCOMOKE CITY, Md.- The publics help is needed in identifying three suspects wanted in an armed robbery that occurred at the Goose Creek/ Arbys in Pocomoke last Wednesday.


Detectives with the Worcester County Bureau of Investigations say that at around 11:40 p.m. June 9, three suspects entered the Goose Creek/Arby's located on Stockton Road and demanded money. The suspects, one of whom was armed with a black semi-automatic handgun, were given an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the scene.

According to police, one of the suspects was described as a

SUSPECT #1 - in his late teens to early 20s, 6-foot-tall, thin build, and wearing a long-sleeve white shirt, dark blue jeans and black ski mask.

SUSPECT # 2 - was described as a black male, between 5-foot-8 and 5-foot-10, medium build and wearing a black T-shirt, face mask and blue jeans.

SUSPECT #3 -was described as a black male, 5-foot-10, medium build, and wearing a black long-sleeve shirt, face mask and blue jeans.

Anyone with information about the identities of the suspects, or has information regarding the robbery, is asked to contact the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack at (410) 641-3101 or the Worcester County Bureau of Investigations at (410) 352-3476.