Low-Interest Disaster Recovery Loans For Eastern Shore Virginia

Governor McDonnell Announces Low-Interest Disaster Recovery Loans for Eastern Shore

– Available to Help Residents Rebuild from

 Hurricane Sandy –

Loan Office to Open Tuesday in Melfa

RICHMOND-In response to a request from Governor Bob McDonnell, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has made low-interest disaster loans available to individuals, renters and businesses on Virginia's Eastern Shore to help them recover from Hurricane Sandy.

The governor asked for a federal SBA disaster declaration following the denial by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) of his request for the Individual Assistance Program. "Unfortunately, the damage we had in Virginia was not of the severity or widespread enough for us to qualify for Individual Assistance," said Governor McDonnell. "Although we considered an appeal of the FEMA decision, it is very unlikely it would be successful, and waiting for another decision would only delay assistance that can be provided through disaster recovery loans."

SBA loans are available to individuals, renters and businesses in Accomack and Northampton counties. An SBA office will open Tuesday, Dec. 11, and be open through Thursday, Dec. 20, except for Sunday, Dec. 16, when it will be closed. Office hours are 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. daily. The SBA office will be located at the Eastern Shore Fire Training Center, 28598 Beacon Road, Melfa, Va., 23410. SBA customer service representatives will be on hand at the center to answer questions about the disaster loan program, explain the process and help individuals complete their applications.

Loans up to $200,000 are available to homeowners to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate. Both homeowners and renters are eligible for loans up to $40,000 to repair or replace damaged or destroyed personal property. Businesses and nonprofit organizations of any size may borrow up to $2 million to repair or replace damaged or destroyed real estate, machinery and equipment, inventory and other business assets.

"We appreciate the SBA low-interest disaster recovery loan program very much, yet there is a need for additional assistance to help people rebuild," said Governor McDonnell. "I encourage all Virginians, especially on this holiday season, to make a tax-deductible donation to the Virginia Disaster Relief Fund to help our fellow citizens get back on their feet."

The Virginia Disaster Relief Fund is a state-managed fund to financially aid Virginia residents impacted by disasters. Proceeds of the fund are distributed as grants to Local Disaster Recovery Groups. Grants also can be made to charities and faith-based organizations associated with the Virginia Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters. To donate to the fund, visit https://payments.vi.virginia.gov/donatenow.

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Two Fires Reported Overnight In Accomack County

From WESR
Two fires were reported overnight. At 10:05 a fire in an unoccupied structure was reported on Redwood Road near Onley. Onley, Onancock,Melfa,Tasley, Wachapreague and Painter were dispatched to the scene.

Then at 1:09 a fire was reported in an operational chicken house on Seaside Road. Wachapreague, Painter, Melfa and Onley responded.

The Virginia State Police and the Accomack County Sheriff's Department are investigating.

The Virginia State Police and the Accomack County Sheriff's Department are again asking anyone who sees something out of the ordinary no mater how insignificant it may seem, to contact them.

A $5000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the party responsible for setting the fires.

To report a tip, call: 1-800-582-8350 or (757) 424-6820; or call the Accomack County Sheriff's Office at (757) 787-1131.

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Donations Needed For The Animals With No Homes For Christmas

Please leave a donation for the animals that will still be waiting at the Somerset Animal Control facility for their forever homes during the holidays.

They need to be remembered too.

Thank you.

Tractor Supply in Pocomoke has a box set up in the front of the store for anyone who wants to make a donation to The Somerset Animal Control shelter for the animals there during the holiday season.

Somerset Animal Control is  accepting donations of

Dog food (dry and wet)

Dog treats

 Dat food (dry and wet)

 Cat litter

Toys (Tennis balls, rope toys etc) for dogs and cats

 Treats for both dogs and cats!!

Please stop by today and put your donation in the box.

Former Navy Sailor In VA. Charged With Attempted Espionage

Robert Patrick Hoffman II

NORFOLK, VA—Robert Patrick Hoffman, II, 39, of Virginia Beach, Virginia, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for attempting to provide classified information to individuals who he believed to be representatives of the Russian Federation.

Neil H. MacBride, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia; Lisa Monaco, Assistant Attorney General for the Justice Department’s National Security Division; Juan C. Molina, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Norfolk Field Office; and Charles T. May, Special Agent in Charge of the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) Norfolk Field Office, made the announcement after the indictment was unsealed.

Hoffman was charged in an indictment returned yesterday with attempted espionage, which carries the penalty of imprisonment for any term up to life, if convicted. Hoffman was arrested this morning without incident and is scheduled to make his initial appearance at 2:30 p.m. in federal court in Norfolk before U.S. Magistrate Judge Tommy Miller.

According to the indictment, Hoffman is a U.S. citizen born in Buffalo, New York, who served for 20 years in the U.S. Navy until his retirement on November 1, 2011. While serving in the navy, Hoffman held security clearances that granted him access to classified and national defense information relating to programs and operations in which he participated, and he repeatedly signed agreements to not disclose that sensitive information.

The indictment alleges that on October 21, 2012, Hoffman attempted to deliver to the Russian Federation classified documents that revealed national security information. He is alleged to have carried out this activity with the intent to cause injury to the United States and to give an advantage to the Russian Federation. In fact, Hoffman delivered the information to the FBI, which was conducting an undercover operation, according to the indictment.

The indictment does not allege that the Russian Federation committed any offense under U.S. laws in this case.

This case was investigated by the FBI and NCIS. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Robert J. Krask and Alan M. Salsbury and Trial Attorney Heather M. Schmidt of the Counterespionage Section of the Justice Department’s National Security Division, are prosecuting the case on behalf of the United States.

Criminal indictments are only charges and not evidence of guilt. A defendant is presumed to be innocent until and unless proven guilty.

FBI/Norfolk Division

Pocomoke City EMS Has New Ambulance

From Pocomoke City Emergency Medical Services

A new ambulance - 100 A-4 - has been put into service in Pocomoke City.  This brings the of in service life support units to a total of four.

All four units serve the Pocomoke City, and lower Worcester/Somerset Counties

Pocomoke 100 A-4
Pocomoke EMS Photo


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3rd Annual Winter Watermen's Festival

Virginia residents!  This year The Saxis Island Museum has been added !  Don't miss the featured presentation (time listed below)

And in case you didn't know ( CL  says he knew) The Saxis Island Museum is on FACEBOOK.  Please check there for the most recent photos from Hurricane Sandy.

Also...
The Saxis Island Museum has a wonderful website -   http://saxisislandmuseum.org/index.html devoted to the islands' history of people and life on the water and land.  Please take time to see the many photos made available.

Check the Educational Links and read how to build a crab pot......I'm thinking that if you're going to build just one  crab pot it might be better to just use a piece of string and chicken back! 

And please don't miss reading the story written by Patrick Hendrickson about the Harvey A. Drewer Oyster Boat.
http://highcamera.com/drewer-article.php  If you are familiar with Saxis you have seen the oyster boat. Patrick even mentions Martha Jane's Kitchen.



 (Patrick is the one responsible for wooing so many of us with his aerial photos of the ocean and the bay recently). 
Wonderful website and look forward to seeing more of it in the future.  Good luck on your new venture with the museum.

Friday Specials / Riverside Grill ~ Pocomoke

Don't forget to purchse some Riverside Grill or Back Street Grill  gift certificates for those on your shopping list.  They make great stocking stuffers!

FRIDAY SPECIALS

-Seafood Gumbo w/ 1/2 ham sandwich or side salad 6.99
-Crabby Chicken- a grilled chicken breast topped w/ crab dip, served w/ fries 11.99
-Blackened Shrimp Caesar Salad 10.99
-Cold Plate- Chicken, Tuna, and Pasta salads 6.99

Also...

HAPPY HOUR

4 to 7

$1 OFF Appetizers

*****

@8 pm 

 $3.50 Bacardi drinks

$1.50 domestic drafts

"Walk Through Bethlehem" OPENS TONIGHT!

Pearl Harbor Day

PEARL HARBOR DAY

DECEMBER 7, 1941

USS ARIZONA

From Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell

WHEREAS, December 7, 2012 marks the 71st anniversary of the attack on the United States Naval Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; and

WHEREAS, early on the morning of December 7, 1941, Pearl Harbor was ambushed in a surprise attack by the Japanese Imperial Navy, and 2,403 American military personnel, including 44 Virginians, were killed while 1,178 others were wounded; and

WHEREAS, the attack on Pearl Harbor, a day that has since lived in infamy, is among the most destructive and unwarranted acts of war to take place on American soil, and its anniversary serves as a reminder of the vigilance and preparedness which our nation must always maintain; and

WHEREAS, Virginians and Americans everywhere owe a debt of gratitude to the members of the United States Armed Forces who died at Pearl Harbor, as well as to those who survived and fought with great honor and bravery in the Second World War while defending the people and principles of our nation; and

WHEREAS, it is fitting to observe a day in honor of everyone who served in the United States Armed Forces at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, and to reflect upon their sacrifices and on the losses endured by their families and loved ones;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Robert F. McDonnell, do hereby recognize December 7, 2012 as PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY in our COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA, and I call this observance to the attention of all our citizens.

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Remembering those who served and continue to serve.

And remembering my Mother on this day and her stories of how she saw this day as a child.  Remembering Mr. Mac and his pride as he told me the heroic stories while we sat on his front porch so many summers ago.  And remembering my boss for so many years who always spoke with great pride but  never spoke of Pearl Harbor without tears for America and Americans. 

Don't Forget To Make New Year's Eve Reservations

Coat and Toy Drive Underway In Accomack County

The Accomack County Parks and Recreation Department, WESR, and the Saxis and Parksley Fire Departments are having their annual Coat, Toy and Bicycle Drive again this year. You can donate a new or slightly used coat, toy or bicycle.

 Items can be dropped off at Roses, Four Corner Plaza, Giddens Do Drop Inn in Weirwood and Accomack County Parks and Recreation.

Applications for bicycles are being accepted at the Parks and Recreation Office at 23337 Cross Street in Accomac. The application deadline is Friday, December 14th. Bicycles will be distributed at 9:00 A.M. on December 22.

Coats will be available at the Accomack Parks and Recreation office, Monday thru Friday from 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

For more information, call 787-3900 or 824-0314.

This Weekend at the Mar-Va Theater

Two neighbors have it out after one of them decorates his house so brightly that it can be seen from space!

Rated PG 

Friday and Saturday

December 7th & 8th

7 PM

Tickets:  $5

More Reasons To Visit Downtown Pocomoke !

RIVER CRUISES & SANTA SATURDAYS

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Pocomoke City – 5 December 2012 – Mayor Bruce Morrison and his wife, Laura, have introduced a new tradition this year to add to the growing list of Christmas festivities in Pocomoke: Christmas river cruises.  It is their intention to capitalize on the area’s greatest asset, the Pocomoke River.  The effort began when they requested the owners of riverfront properties participate by decorating their home for the holidays.

 Bay Queen Cruises will take guests on an evening tour of these homes, via the Pocomoke River.  Cruises require advance reservations and occur at 7:00pm on Thursdays and Fridays throughout December, beginning December 6.  Captain John Riggi and First Mate Mary Ann take guests on a 40-minute tour that includes live Christmas music and hot cocoa along the way. The cost is $10 per person.  Reservations are required and can be made by calling: 443-437-7235 or 410-632-1415.

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On Saturdays throughout December, Santa Claus will visit with children from 11:00am – 1:00pm in his cabin downtown.  Our Santa house sits in the new downtown mini-park, at the corner of Market & Second Streets.  There is no charge.  The Junior Women’s Club of Pocomoke will be offering a picture with Santa for $5.00. 

Folks are encouraged to cross the street to A Second Time Around (125 Market Street), vintage and collectibles shop, for some special treats.


MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

Riverside Grill Specials

THURSDAY ~ DECEMBER 6, 2012

-Beer-Cheese Soup w/ 1/2 shrimp salad sandwich or side salad 6.99
-Apple Cranberry Salad 7.99
-Ale-Batter Fried Shrimp Platter 9.99
-Crabby Chicken- a grilled chicken breast topped w/ crab dip and served w/ fries 11.99

$4 burgers starting @ 4PM

HAPPY HOUR

4 to 7

w/$1 OFF appetizers

$3.50 Bacardi drinks at 8 pm till close

TIME MACHINE Preview ... He was a "local landmark" of Pocomoke City's Market Street.

　

For four decades of the mid 1900's, George Reid was associated with the soda parlor next to the Marva Theater. A 1976 newspaper article featured an interview with Mr. Reid.

You can read the article in it's entirety this Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye!

　 Do you have a local memory to share with PPE readers.. such as a big snow storm, a favorite school teacher, a local happening, something of interest your parents or grandparents told you about, a Holiday memory? It can be just a line or two, or more if you wish. Send to tkforppe@yahoo.com and watch for it on a future TIME MACHINE posting!

Brunch Fundraiser To Support Delegate Mike McDermott

More To Do At the Worcester County Library !

Woman Pleads Guilty To Aggravated Sexual Battery

By Connie Morrison

WESR

Kimberly Dawn Kenney pled guilty in Accomack County Circuit Court on December 5 to aggravated sexual battery. She was originally charged with rape, but agreed to plead guilty to aggravated sexual battery as part of a plea agreement. The agreement did not contain provisions for sentencing.

Listeners might remember a November case in which Frank Piliro, Jr. of Wattsville was convicted of aggravated sexual battery. In that case, the victims aunt forced her to endure the sexual assault by Mr. Piliro. Ms. Kenney is the aunt from that case, which occurred in May 2010.

Ms. Kenney has other felony convictions in Accomack County Circuit Court for which she has not yet been sentenced. Judge W. Revell Lewis III remanded Ms. Kenney to the custody of the sheriff to await sentencing in this case and on her previous convictions.

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Pet Pictures With Santa

Is This Your Dog?

IS YOUR DOG MISSING????

Do you know who this yellow Lab belongs to?

Dog walked to a house in Atlantic just off  Greta Road yesterday- Dec. 5, 2012

Dog is wearing a pink collar

Is well taken care of and very friendly.

Saxis Display At the Delmarva Discovery Center

WOW!! Who knew??!!

The history of the way of life on Saxis is on display at the

Delmarva Discovery Center!

Riverside Grill ~ Downtown

**Gift cards make great holiday presents!

You can use them here in Pocomoke or at Back Street Grill in Salisbury, or both!**

WEDNESDAY  SPECIALS

DECEMBER 5, 2012

-Beer-Cheese Soup w/ 1/2 roast beef sandwich or side salad 5.99
-Cold Plate- Chicken, tuna, and pasta salads 6.99
-NC Pulled Pork BBQ Sandwich w/ cole slaw and hush puppies 6.99
-Apple Cranberry Salad 7.99
-Ale-Batter Fried Shrimp Basket w/ fries 8.99

HAPPY HOUR

4  TO  7

$1 OFF  appetizers

@8PM

$5 crab dip

$2 house wines

$2 Coors lt drafts

 $5 cosmos (pink or white)

~Take A Bay Queen Christmas Cruise ~

Coast Guard Officer Wins 250K

Photo/ WAVY-TV

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) - Although it took him a few weeks to return from sea, Jason Egnotovich was able to claim his $250,000 prize from the Virginia Lottery recently.

Egnotovich, a petty officer first class in the U.S. Coast Guard matched five numbers in the Oct. 26 Mega Millions lottery. He bought the ticket at a Portsmouth convenience story.

"I'm still in shock," Egnotovich said.

Egnotovich's ticket was one of four nationwide to match the first five numbers.

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Visit Santa ~ Downtown Pocomoke

In Case You Missed It: Change Maryland/Larry Hogan

Josh Kurtz: Running MatesCenter Maryland 12.04.12

"Need more thoughtful analysis about the structural flaws in state government, or an argument about why O’Malley’s budget numbers haven’t held up over the years? Larry Hogan is at your service."
http://articles.centermaryland.org/?p=4391

Md. taxpayers face their own fiscal cliff
Daily Record 12.03.12

"Change Maryland has fought a persistent public relations battle with state leaders over Maryland taxes. Its chairman, Larry Hogan, has been a frequent critic of Gov. Martin O’Malley’s administration when it comes to business climate and tax rates."

"O’Malley has raised taxes and fees 24 times, taking $2.4 billion out of the economy annually on the state level,” Hogan said. “He ought to be the loudest voice advocating for hard-working Marylanders on Capitol Hill where the timing of these tax increases could not be worse.”
http://thedailyrecord.com/2012/12/03/md-taxpayers-face-their-own-fiscal-cliff/

Serious Questions about Maryland's economic development
WBAL radio 12.01.12

"The Department of Business and Economic Development's mandate and mission is to attract jobs.  Instead they are an advertising agency and a pawn on the Governor's chessboard." - Change Maryland / Jim Pettit
http://www.wbal.com/article/96042/90/template-story/Serious-questions-this-week-about-Marylands-economic-development-

President Obama Tax Plan Will Drive Wealth From U.S.
Investor's Business Daily 11.29.12

"Down the coast in Maryland, there was a net loss of 31,000 residents from 2007 to 2010, 'the largest taxpayer exodus of any state in the region' in that period, says Change Maryland, the group that reported the data. And where did they go? Change Maryland says 11,500 Marylanders have moved to Virginia. And why?" 

"Change Maryland says that since 2007, taxes and fees have been raised 24 times in Maryland. Meanwhile the sales tax in Maryland is 6%, in Virginia it's 5%; the top personal income tax rate is 9% in Maryland while in Virginia it's 5.75%; and the corporate rate is 2.25 percentage points higher in Maryland."
http://news.investors.com/ibd-editorials/112912-635129-exodus-of-wealthy-creates-problems.htm#ixzz2E70tIbdp

Making a case for real job growth in Maryland
Red Maryland 11.29.12

"Again, I urge you to visit the Change Maryland website and read this report in its entirety."

"When you do, you will see common sense policy solutions to a real and looming problem in our state. This is not a partisan problem and the solutions proposed are not partisan either. It is refreshing to see intelligent ideas that can solve Maryland's problems."
http://redmaryland.blogspot.com/2012/11/making-case-for-real-job-growth-in.html

A sobering look at economic development
Monoblogue 11.27.12

"While the report was critical, it also outlined a number of ideas for improving the agency and returning its focus to economic development, not just to be another propaganda tool for Martin O’Malley."
http://monoblogue.us/2012/11/27/a-sobering-look-at-economic-development/

Larry Hogan: Economic development needs data, not PR
Daily Record 11.27.12

"Transforming DBED from a political marketing organization into a credible source of economic information is a first step toward driving a policy debate conducive to attracting jobs."
http://www.changemaryland.org/2012/11/larry-hogan-economic-development-needs-data-not-pr/#.UL5YK-Q1ndc

Change Maryland argues for change at state's economic development agency
Baltimore Sun 11.26.12

"The department needs to reorganize to attract more jobs to the state, and must better measure its performance and increase transparency, the Change Maryland report says. The group was founded by Larry Hogan, who heads an Annapolis real estate brokerage firm."
http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/bs-bz-change-maryland-economic-development-20121126,0,730134.story

Report: DBED just a ‘marketing agency’
Daily Record 11.26.12

"In an eight-page report expected to be released Monday, Change Maryland Communications and Policy Director Jim Pettit charges that the Department of Business and Economic Development is a not a job-creating organization, but a politically-driven marketing agency."
http://www.changemaryland.org/2012/11/report-dbed-just-a-marketing-agency/

Change Maryland seek performance review of state econ development agency

citybizlist 11.26.12

"Citing the success of a similar program in Virginia, Change Maryland is seeking a performance review of the state's economic development agency."

http://baltimore.citybizlist.com/article/change-maryland-proposes-major-reforms-boost-economic-performance

Change Maryland Nonpartisan Movement Surges To 25,000
SBY News 11.14.12

"Founded by successful businessman and former Cabinet Secretary Larry Hogan, Change Maryland has become the largest and fastest growing independent, nonpartisan, grassroots citizen movement in the state. The only way to bring about real change in Maryland is to build a coalition between Republicans, Independents and fiscally conservative and moderate Democrats."
http://www.changemaryland.org/2012/11/change-maryland-nonpartisan-movement-surges-to-2500/#.UL5XO-Q1ndc

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26 Arrests In Heroin Distribution Investigation

The Ocean City Police Vice/Narcotics Unit has been involved in an aggressive and extensive six week undercover drug investigation which involved multiple suspects throughout Ocean City.    The investigation, which was initiated by the Ocean City Police Department due to an overwhelming increase in heroin abuse this year, resulted in approximately 72 drug buys of heroin, cocaine, prescriptions and marijuana. The drug purchases were predominantly heroin.

On November 27, 2012, Ocean City Police narcotics detectives went before the Worcester County Grand Jury which resulted in the indictments of 23 suspects for various drug distribution charges. The bonds on the indicted suspects ranged from $100,000 to $300,000.

The indicted suspects are identified as:

1. Bruce Culver Bennett, 31, of Ocean City, MD (In Custody)
2. Thomas Kelly Myers, 35, of Ocean City, MD (Not in Custody)
3. Jessica Stone Vincent, 29, Ocean City, MD (Not in Custody)
4. Joshua Allen Drennan, 20, of Ocean City, MD (Not in Custody)
5. Edward Allen Paddy, 37, of Ocean City, MD (In Custody)
6. Charles Darick Andrews, 33, of Ocean City, MD (Not in Custody)
7. Sheron Levette Purnell, 40, of Berlin, MD (Not in Custody)
8. Anthony DeLarry Hayward, 31, of Berlin, MD (In Custody)
9. Michael Anthony Jones, 42, of Ocean City, MD (Not in Custody)
10. Thomas Wayne Purnell Jr., 25, of Berlin, MD (In Custody)
11. Hunter William Davis, 25, of Ocean City, MD (In Custody)
12. Michael Eugene Helmbright, 41, of Ocean City, MD (In Custody)
13. Erik Ryan Curry, 24, of Berlin, MD (In Custody) (In Custody)
14. James Joseph “Joey” Glenn, Jr., 22 of Berlin, MD (In Custody)
15. Christopher Shaun Fitzpatrick, 32, of Ocean City, MD (In Custody)
16. Cody Lee Bradshaw, 26, of Cambridge, MD (In Custody)
17. Jennifer Lynn Adams, 36, of Ocean City, MD (In Custody)
18. Shelly Ann Brittingham, 41, of Delmar, DE (In Custody)
19. Daniel Zellman, 19, of Whaleyville, MD (In Custody)
20. Taylor David Bakke, 22, of Berlin, MD (In Custody)
21. Tracey Lee Shaffer, 43, of Ocean City, MD (In Custody)
22. Nicholas Alexander Palmisano, 18, of Ocean City, MD (In Custody)
23. Tori Logan DeCelles, 21, of Ocean City, MD (In Custody)

On Thursday, November 29, 2012, OCPD detectives served a search and seizure warrant on Louis Joseph Rychwalski III, 27, of Ocean City.  Rychwalski was found to be in possession of four “bundles” of heroin, which amounted to 46 bags of heroin. 

Detectives also arrested two additional suspects (Nicholas Alexander Palmisano, 18, of Ocean City and Edward Allen Paddy, 37 of Ocean City) who were coming to meet with Rychwalski to buy heroin from him.  Rychwalski, who was not one of the OCPD indicted suspects, has been charged with various drug charges including possession with the intent to distribute heroin. He is being held on $75,000.00 bond. 

During the search and seizure warrant at Rychwalski’s residence detectives located additional heroin, drug paraphernalia, and two replica handguns in the house.

On November 29, while police were attempting to locate and arrest indicted suspects, officers stopped a vehicle containing an indicted suspect, Shelly Anne Brittingham, 41, of Delmar, DE. 

During the stop, police recovered a total of 63 bags of heroin from the vehicle. Further investigation revealed two additional suspects, identified as Quamaine Lamar Huggins, 20, of Delmar, DE and Stephanie Lynne Orick, 24 of Hebron, MD, who were both charged with possession with intent to distribute heroin and a third suspect who was the driver/owner of the car, identified as Markel Lamar Barkley, 21 of Quantico, MD, was arrested and charged with possession of heroin.  The vehicle was seized pending forfeiture.  (Pictures of indicted suspects and arrestee’s are available upon request)

Police arrested additional wanted suspects as a result of the indictments.  In all, 26 suspects were arrests, three vehicles were seized,110 bags of heroin were confiscated, along with five bags of cocaine, five replica handguns, and $656 in cash.

There are still six outstanding wanted persons from this investigation; they are identified as:

The OCPD will continue the search for the indicted suspects in Ocean City.  If they are unable to be located in Ocean City, they will be turned over to the Maryland State Police Fugitive Recovery Squad.

The OCPD conducted this investigation with cooperation and support of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Department/Criminal Enforcement Team, Maryland State Police and the Worcester County States Attorney’s Office. 

If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of the six fugitives listed above, please contact the OCPD at 410-723-6610 or your local law enforcement agency.

From: Ocean City Police Dept.

Fires #26 and #27 Confirmed Arson

According to the Virginia State Police the two fires from Monday evening- December 3, 2012, are  also a result of arson.

Approximately 7:30 PM- structure fire (abandoned) on Guilford Road in Guilford, Va.

9:30 PM structure fire (abandoned) on Bobtown Road  in Melfa, Va.(South of  the Country Club Road intersection).  Fireman report that rear section of the building was fully involved when they arrived on the scene.   Onancock, Wachapreague,  Melfa and  Painter responded.

  According to arson investigators these are a couple of charecteristics of the arsonist:

(1) Subject likely talks frequently about the fires and resulting media coverage

 (2) Subject may act differently and show an unusual pattern of leaving home during the night

If you notice anything unusual in your area or near any abandoned structures  please contact:

Melfa, Va. Dec. 3
Photo Easternshorefire.com

Virginia State Police toll-free at 1-800-582-8350 or 757-424-6820

 Or  call the Accomack County Sheriff’s Office at 757-787-1131

Virginia State Police, the Accomack County Sheriff’s Office and the State Fire Marshal continue to work overtime to find the arsonist.

There is a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in these cases.

"Winter Waterman's Festival"

Missing Frederick County Husband Found Dead

(DERWOOD, MD) -- Maryland State Police are investigating the apparent murder of a missing Frederick County man whose body was found this afternoon in the trunk of his car parked in a Montgomery County lot.

The victim is identified as John P. Ryan, 37, of Frederick, Md. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His body will be taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy to determine cause and manner of death.

Ryan’s car was found by a US Department of Homeland Security investigations agent assigned to the Frederick County Narcotics Task Force shortly before 2:30 p.m. today. Investigators were searching for Ryan’s black 2007 Lexus LS460L and found it parked in a parking lot used by multiple businesses in the 15000-block of Somerville Drive in Derwood, Md.

The car was removed from the lot and transported by truck under police escort back to the Maryland State Police Rockville Barrack. State Police investigators obtained a search warrant to search the car.

Police found Ryan’s body in the trunk. Investigators observed what appeared to be trauma to the body, which will not be detailed further at this time due to the continuing investigation. Police also found a quantity of suspected marijuana and cash in the trunk.

Ryan’s wife reported him missing to the Frederick Police Department on November 29, 2012. She said she last saw him at their home on the night of November 27th and that he had left the house before she awoke on November 28th.

Frederick Police requested Maryland State Police assistance in the missing person investigation. Maryland State Police enlisted the assistance of the Frederick County Narcotics Task Force in the search for Ryan. The task force includes investigators from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, FBI, and the US Department of Homeland Security. Montgomery County Police also assisted with the search for Ryan and have continued to assist with the ongoing investigation.

Police investigators had been searching for Ryan since his wife reported him missing. They conducted numerous interviews with family members, friends, and associates, of Ryan.

Ryan was a businessman who specialized in property maintenance. He traveled for business throughout the region of Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia.

No arrests have been made. A motive is unknown at this time. The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information about the disappearance and death of Ryan is urged to contact Maryland State Police Corporal Jonathan Martin or Sergeant Richard Bachtell at 301-644-4151. Callers may remain anonymous.
Md. State Police

Save the DATE! ~ 80's NIGHT

Riverside Grill ~ Downtown Pocomoke

Monday Specials

-Tomato Soup w/ grilled cheese or side salad 5.99
-Meatball Sub w/ fries 7.99
-Taco Salad 6.99
-1 Chili Cheese Dog w/ fries 4.99, or 2 dogs 6.99

HAPPY HOUR

4 to 7

w/$1 OFF appetizers

@ 8 pm

$1 tacos & quesadillas

$3 margaritas

1/2 price appetizers and import beer

20 Years Ago - First Text Message Was Sent

Single most-widely used application in the world

(CNN) - Monday is a special anniversary for the communications industry. It was 20 years ago that Neil Papworth sent the first-ever text message.

He had to use a computer terminal to send the message to a colleague's cellphone: "Merry Christmas."

"Texting" had a slow start, but eventually it surged in popularity, especially when it became cheaper than calling.

It is the single most-widely used application in the world; 81 percent of mobile phone subscribers use it.

Now, free alternatives like instant messaging apps are becoming more and more popular, and text messaging is in decline.

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Missing Frederick County Man Found Dead

(DERWOOD, MD) -- Maryland State Police are investigating the apparent murder of a missing Frederick County man whose body was found this afternoon in the trunk of his car parked in a Montgomery County lot.

The victim is identified as John P. Ryan, 37, of Frederick, Md. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His body will be taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy to determine cause and manner of death.

Ryan’s car was found by a US Department of Homeland Security investigations agent assigned to the Frederick County Narcotics Task Force shortly before 2:30 p.m. today. Investigators were searching for Ryan’s black 2007 Lexus LS460L and found it parked in a parking lot used by multiple businesses in the 15000-block of Somerville Drive in Derwood, Md.

The car was removed from the lot and transported by truck under police escort back to the Maryland State Police Rockville Barrack. State Police investigators obtained a search warrant to search the car.

Police found Ryan’s body in the trunk. Investigators observed what appeared to be trauma to the body, which will not be detailed further at this time due to the continuing investigation. Police also found a quantity of suspected marijuana and cash in the trunk.

Ryan’s wife reported him missing to the Frederick Police Department on November 29, 2012. She said she last saw him at their home on the night of November 27th and that he had left the house before she awoke on November 28th.

Frederick Police requested Maryland State Police assistance in the missing person investigation. Maryland State Police enlisted the assistance of the Frederick County Narcotics Task Force in the search for Ryan. The task force includes investigators from the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police, FBI, and the US Department of Homeland Security. Montgomery County Police also assisted with the search for Ryan and have continued to assist with the ongoing investigation.

Police investigators had been searching for Ryan since his wife reported him missing. They conducted numerous interviews with family members, friends, and associates, of Ryan.

Ryan was a businessman who specialized in property maintenance. He traveled for business throughout the region of Maryland, the District of Columbia, and Virginia.

No arrests have been made. A motive is unknown at this time. The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information about the disappearance and death of Ryan is urged to contact Maryland State Police Corporal Jonathan Martin or Sergeant Richard Bachtell at 301-644-4151. Callers may remain anonymous.

From; Md. State Police

"Walk Through Bethlehem"

...OPENS SATURDAY...

In 22 Days ~ 25 Fires In Accomack County

At approximately 7:30pm Sunday night units from Parksley, Bloxom, Saxis and Atlantic were dispatched to the scene of another abandonned structure fire. The location of this fire was at the intersection of White's Crossing road and Cat Tail road near Mearsville.

This brings the total number of fires since November 12 to 25. There were two fires Friday night, one on Church Road in Accomac, and another in Belinda. Saturday night brought another fire in a food catering trailer in Boston.

The Virginia State Police and the Accomack County Sheriff's Department are again asking anyone who sees something out of the ordinary no mater how insignificant it may seem, to contact them.

A $5000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the party responsible for setting the fires.

To report a tip, call: 1-800-582-8350 or (757) 424-6820; or call the Accomack County Sheriff's Office at (757) 787-1131.

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Riverside Grill

Sunday Specials

December 2, 2012

-Southwest Chicken Rice Soup w/ ½ deli sandwich or side salad 5.99
-1 Chili Cheese Dog w/ fries 4.99 or 2 dogs 6.99
-Meatball Sub w/ fries 7.99

-Taco Salad 6.99

Appetizers
-Chili Nachos 5.99
-Crab Pizza 9.99

HAPPY HOUR ALL DAY

$2.50 Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas
$1.50 Domestic Drafts
$5 bombs

Early Morning Fire Destroys Catering Trailer

Around 1:49 AM Sunday a fire was reported in  a portable catering trailer  at the location of the former Cajun Kitchen Restaurant trailer on Boston Road near Melfa. 

Painter, Onancock, Exmore and Melfa responded to the early morning blaze.

Investigators believe the fire has a high probability of being a part of the string of arsons that have plagued Accomack County since November 12.

Residents are requested to report any unusual activity to the Virginia State Police or the Accomack County Sheriff's Department.

To report a tip, call: 1-800-582-8350 or (757) 424-6820; or call the Accomack County Sheriff's Office at (757) 787-1131.

A $5000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the party responsible for setting the fires.