Worcester deputy graduates Academy-

 

Worcester County Sheriff's Office

Sheriff Matt Crisafulli is pleased to announce that our newest deputy, Josie Burkhead, has graduated from the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy, Class 95!

After more than 980 hours of intensive training over the past six months, Deputy Burkhead is officially prepared to serve and protect the residents of Worcester County.

During her time at the academy, she earned several distinguished honors:

🏅 Pistol Expert Award

🎖 Squad Leader Recognition

Please join us in celebrating Deputy Burkhead on this outstanding accomplishment. We’re proud to welcome her to the team and confident she will serve with professionalism, dedication, and integrity. 

Investigation continues-

 

Worcester County Sheriff's Office

October 16 

On behalf of Worcester County Sheriff's Office & the Worcester County Public Schools:

We are aware of an incident that took place at approximately 4:56 p.m. on Monday, October 13, outside of Pocomoke Elementary School (PES). After exiting the building, a PES employee was struck by an unidentified object. Since that time, our partners at the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) launched an investigation into the circumstances of this incident.

As this is an active investigation, we cannot share any additional information at this time. Out of an abundance of caution, WCSO has had an increased presence in the area. Should anyone have any information about this incident, please contact Detective Layton of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office by calling (410) 632-2076.