Welcome K9 Ardie-

 

Worcester County Sheriff's Office

Meet Ardie: Worcester County's New Explosives Detection K9 Keeping Our Community Safe!

The Worcester County Sheriff's Office is excited to announce the newest addition to their law enforcement team: an explosives detection K9 named Ardie.  Ardie is a 1.5-year-old German Shepherd, from Hungary, specially trained to alert on explosive devices.

After careful consideration, Sheriff Matthew Crisafulli has selected Deputy Sheriff First Class Kenji Hara as Ardie’s handler.  DFC Hara, currently assigned to Patrol Division, will work with and integrate Ardie into his job responsibilities, including the scanning of schools, public buildings, and numerous event venues in Worcester County and surrounding areas.  DFC Hara and Ardie recently completed a 6-week explosive canine handler’s course in Anderson, South Carolina.

"Ardie is a remarkable dog, and we are confident that he will be a vital tool in our efforts to keep our community safe", said Sheriff Crisafulli.

Be sure to grab a K9 Ardie trading card at our upcoming events!

Worcester Firing Range

 

Worcester County Sheriff's Office

The Worcester County Firing Range is closed to the public for the season.

🗓️ Reopening Date: April 2025

Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you next season! Stay safe and enjoy the holidays. 🎯

Worcester Sheriff's Office new app feature-

 

Worcester County Sheriff's Office

New Feature Alert!  We’re excited to announce the addition of our new “Calls for Service” icon to the Worcester County Sheriff's Office App!  This feature provides recent service call information, which appears shortly after our deputies have completed the call and cleared the scene.

To explore this feature, simply download the Worcester County Sheriff's Office (MD) mobile app today and stay connected with your community!  https://apps.myocv.com/share/a87521863

Funds for Worcester Sheriff's Dept. body cams-

 

(WMDT)

The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is receiving federal and state grants that will cover $284,000 of the $411,000 price tag for its body-worn camera program.

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Worcester County Sheriff's Office getting federal and state grants for body cams - 47abc (wmdt.com)

Fraudulent Jewelry Sales Alert-

 

Worcester County Sheriff's Office

 SCAM Alert - Fraudulent Jewelry Sales in Pocomoke 

The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is alerting the public about a recent incident in Pocomoke, where an individual (pictured) has been approaching citizens in the Walmart parking lot, attempting to sell gold jewelry. The individual claims that the jewelry, which is priced at just a few hundred dollars, is worth significantly more. However, it has been confirmed that the jewelry is counterfeit.

The individual is reportedly driving a 2024 silver Jeep UT24, with Florida license plate JKQY39. He claims that he needs the cash for his family, who can be seen in the back seat of the vehicle.

This subject could be traveling to other parts of our county to attempt the same scam. We urge all residents to exercise caution if approached with such an offer. When someone is selling jewelry and claiming it is worth much more than the asking price, it is a major red flag. We strongly advise you to decline the offer and immediately contact local law enforcement. 

T-shirts proceeds for a worthy cause-

 The Worcester County Sheriff's Office now has 2 styles of t-shirts available for sale to the public. All proceeds go to our peer wellness fund. T-shirts are $20 dollars and can be purchased at our office or at any of our community events that we are selling them.

(Updated) Redden Road incident-

 

Worcester County Sheriff's Office

Update to Redden Road incident

Update: The investigation of this incident has been undertaken by the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Detective J. Burns at 410-632-1111 extension 2265. Tips can also be given anonymously via the Worcester County Sheriff's Office APP.

(Earlier)

Worcester County Sheriff's Office

Redden Road Incident 

On April 24 2024 prior to midnight shots were fired into a occupied building in the 3500 block of Redden Rd, Pocomoke, Md.  Worcester County Bureau of Investigation, WCSO and OCPD Forensic Unit are at the location.  No additional information is available at this time.

(Check for updates:)

https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSheriff/

 Anonymous said...

There are only 2 houses that could be considered in the 3500 block of Redden Road so that kind of narrows it down, doesn't it?

 Anonymous said...

There are supposedly 36 bullet holes in it.

Welcoming Luna to the team!

                               

The Worcester County Sheriff's Office is excited to announce the newest addition to its law enforcement team: an electronic detection canine named Luna.

(Read more about Luna and her duties:)

https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSheriff/

FBI National Academy graduate-

 

FBI Director Christopher Wray presents diploma to Lieutenant Bethany Ramey of the Worcester County Sheriff's Office at her recent graduation from the FBI National Academy.  Ramey has been with the Sheriff's Office since 2001 and currently is its Commander of Juvenile Services Division. 

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https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSheriff/

Congratulations Lt. Edgar!

 

Congratulations to Lieutenant Katie Edgar of the Worcester County Sheriff's Office on her recent graduation from the School of Police Staff and Command at Northwestern University Center for Public Safety.  Lieutenant Edgar joined the Sheriff's Office in 2003 and is Commander of the Field Services Division and one of the Office's Trained Hostage Negotiators. 

(View the full Press Release:)

https://www.facebook.com/WorcesterSheriff/

Charges in Jan 16 school incident at Snow Hill-

 

(WBOC)

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Six Adults, Six Juveniles Charged in Snow Hill High School Basketball Game Brawl | Latest News | wboc.com

K9 Brina passes.

The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office regretfully announces the passing of retired K9 Brina. 

K9 Brina was born in Slovakia on December 6, 2014. Her name was originally “Kina,” however, was changed to avoid confusion with two other Sheriff’s Office K9’s at the time, “Kenna” and “Karma.” She was renamed “Brina” which has Slovic roots and means “Defender.”

K9 Brina began her service with the Sheriff’s Office in February of 2017. K9 Brina was a dual-purpose patrol canine and trained in narcotics detection, tracking, building searches, suspect apprehension and handler protection. K9 Brina was medically retired in March of 2019 due to back and hip issues that prevented her from doing her job without pain. During her brief time in service, K9 Brina apprehended a fleeing suspect in Somerset County after tracking the suspect through the woods and assisted with numerous drug seizures and arrests. 

Lt. Katie Edgar served as K9 Brina’s friend and handler. K9 Brina lived a comfortable retired life on Lt. Edgar’s 5-acre farm until her passing on March 27, 2024.

Important local presentations for students and their parents

 

What is Sextortion? Human Trafficking? Grooming?

Sextortion is a form of blackmail aimed at obtaining sexual content from a child, coercing them into sexual activities, and/or extorting money from them. If you aren’t familiar with the terms, a group of six students from Worcester Technical High School are conducting informative presentations on sextortion, human trafficking, and the grooming process victims often experience. Their goal is to educate students, parents, and other members of our Worcester County community to help them avoid falling victim to these rapidly growing crimes. The presentations cover the risks associated with being connected to the internet through electronic devices, emphasizing that anyone with such a device can be a potential victim, with school-aged children being particularly vulnerable.

Sheriff Matthew Crisafulli expresses pride in these students for their collaboration with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, the CRICKET Center, Life Crisis Center, and Worcester County Public Schools. Together, these students are working to raise awareness about these issues and to provide guidance on reaching out for help in case you or someone you know becomes a victim. If you would like to know more about these presentations, please contact the CRICKET Center: 410-641-0097.

Worcester Sheriff's Office app is available.

 

Download the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office app today. Why? It’s a great way to receive News & Alerts, submit a general tip or a Safe Schools Tip, or register for a Residence Check. It is easy to quickly look up Sex Offenders in your area and view our “Most Wanted”. You can Meet the Sheriff and view our contact information.

This app serves as an innovative way for the Sheriff’s Office to connect with Worcester County residents and visitors, providing information quickly and efficiently to anyone with a smartphone. It is a great way to connect with those who don’t have Facebook or other social media outlets.

The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office app now is available for a free download in the App Store and Google Play by searching “Worcester County Sheriff, MD” or by clicking here: https://apps.myocv.com/share/a87521863  Tell your friends and family today!

Congratulations Deputy Shayne

   

    (11/15/23 Worcester County Sheriff's Office Facebook)

Worcester County Sheriff's Office-

(Maryland Coast Dispatch)

Worcester Co. Sheriff’s Office To Implement Radio Encryption; Public Shares Concerns

SNOW HILL – The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office will soon be moving to encrypted radio communications.

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10/23/2023 | Worcester Co. Sheriff’s Office To Implement Radio Encryption; Public Shares Concerns | News Ocean City MD (mdcoastdispatch.com)

Sheriff's K-9 missing

UPDATE:  The sheriff's department says K-9 Argo has now been located.

(WMDT)

WORCESTER CO., Md. – The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is currently searching for a missing police K-9.

At around 6 a.m. Monday, a Worcester County Sheriff’s K-9 handler was allowing his K-9, Argo, to take a break in the area of the State Highway Administration in Berlin, located at the northeast corner of Route 50 and Route 113. During the break, Argo’s attention was reportedly drawn to a deer and he began chasing the deer.

There will be an increased presence of law enforcement and personnel in the area.

Argo is described as a 4-year-old black and tan German Sheppard, wearing a leather and prong collar. If you see Argo, you are asked to not approach him and contact the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office immediately at 410-632-1111. If you live in this area, you are asked to secure your outdoor pets inside until Argo is found.

Armored Vehicle for Worcester Sheriff's Office

 

The Worcester County Commissioners on Wednesday voted 4-3 to spend $321,833 on an armored rescue vehicle for the sheriff’s office.

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07/06/2023 | Armored Vehicle Purchase Approved | News Ocean City MD (mdcoastdispatch.com)

Worcester County's Sheriff among featured First Responders in new book

 (WMDT)

Called to Serve: The Inspiring, Untold Stories of America’s First Responders gives readers a personal, inside look into police officers, firefighters, and EMS professionals, both on and off the job.

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Worcester County Sheriff Crisafulli shares his inspiring story in a new book - 47abc (wmdt.com)

Worcester County Sheriff’s Office

Worcester County Sheriff's Office

CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT TEAM Honored

On May third 2012 Members of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Enforcement Team were honored by the Department of Justice United States Attorney’s Office of the eastern district of Virginia. The U. S. Attorney Neil H. MacBride presided over the ceremonies honoring several Law Enforcement

Officers from Eastern Virginia for the outstanding work they had done solving major crimes in the area.



Pictured in the back row are U.S. Attorney Neil H. MacBride Deputies Wells, Trader, and Sgt. Passwaters. In front of Sgt. Passwaters is Cpl. Ramey



Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Deputies, Sgt. Passwaters, Cpl. Ramey, Deputy First Class Trader, and Deputy First Class Wells, were among the Officers honored for the investigation, arrest, and conviction of several subjects that were distributing drugs in the Maryland and Virginia area.

Operation “Bakers Dozen”, as it was called, initially identified 13 people that were involved together in selling drugs on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. The investigation revealed that the drug activity reached into Worcester County Maryland.

Virginia State Police investigators called on the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team to assist them in the investigation and apprehension of subject selling large quantities of drugs in the Maryland Virginia area. The investigation led to more than the original 13 people that were involved in the drug trade.

The major target of the investigation was arrested and charged federally for distribution of controlled dangerous substances. That subject was sentenced to close to 20 years in federal prison for his actions. 

-Congratulations.  Working together does make a difference.-jmmb