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Maryland State Police: REWARD OFFERED
REWARD OFFERED FOR INFORMATION LEADING TO AN ARREST IN THE MURDER OF UMES STUDENT
(PRINCESS ANNE, MD) – Crime Solvers is offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest in the murder of Edmond A. St. Clair, a University of Maryland Eastern Shore student.
Anyone with information relevant to the investigation is asked to call the Crime Solvers tips line at 410-548-1776. Callers may remain anonymous.
Police continue the search for those individuals responsible for the murder of St. Clair, 21, of Severn, Maryland. He was a student who died on February 16, 2013, of injuries sustained when he was assaulted during an apparent altercation on the Somerset County campus.
Three unidentified suspects are being sought by police for the murder of St. Clair, a student at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. The suspects are described only as African American males in their late teens or early twenties.
The preliminary investigation indicates that shortly after 9:00 p.m. on February 16, a campus police officer was parked in her patrol car in the parking lot of the “Pavilion” on College Backbone Road, when a male, later identified as the victim’s brother, came running to her police car and reported his brother had been stabbed. The officer responded to the nearby scene and found the victim lying on the roadside next to his girlfriend’s car.
The officer saw the victim had sustained injuries to his upper torso. EMS personnel were summoned to the scene and the victim was transported to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators have learned the victim was apparently a passenger in his girlfriend’s Honda that was being driven by his brother. Another male passenger was in the rear of the vehicle. Neither the victim’s brother nor the other male are students at the university, but both were visiting for the weekend.
According to witnesses interviewed so far, the three were driving through campus when they encountered three or four people walking in the street. Some type of altercation ensued and the victim was stabbed with an unidentified weapon.
Police have no reason at this time to believe this was a random assault. The motive appears to be the result of an argument or ongoing dispute. State Police are continuing to conduct interviews and serve search warrants as the investigation progresses. Anyone who witnessed this crime or has information is urged to contact Maryland State Police at the Princess Anne Barrack at 443-260-3700. Callers may remain anonymous.
University students were warned of the crime through their campus security alert system. Students have been provided a number to call, 410-651-8484, if they have questions or concerns.
The investigation is continuing.
Maryland State Police Press Release
Legislative Updates By Delegate Mike McDermott
Field Notes
Observations and Reflections on Legislative Activities
By Delegate Michael A. McDermott
Week 5 Feb.11-Feb. 15, 2013
Tuesday Judiciary Committee Hearings:
HB-244 would provide subpoena power to the Office of Public Safety and Correctional Services. Secretary Maynard and his staff spelled out the administrative and enforcement needs that they have which requires the need for subpoena authority. This was allowed to the former Sec. of Corrections but this position was done away with under consolidation last year.
HB-247 seeks to codify current procedures in place within the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository (CJIS) and which are required by the FBI for agencies acting as a repository for this criminal and civil data.
HB-480 would require the courts to explain whether or not their crime upon conviction would be eligible for an expungement by the court. There was some debate on this issue with some thinking that the notification is already being done and others saying that there may be times when this does not occur. It would seem prudent for a defendant to know their rights concerning possible expungement or the lack thereof in these instances.
HB-688 would create a new class of victims of assault by specifying Transit Operators as a particular class of victim that require their own statutory protection under the Assault statute. This is already covered by existing law.
HB-700 would create a new class of victims of assault by specifying Transit Vehicle Passengers as a particular class of victim that require their own statutory protection under the Assault statute. This is already covered by existing law.
HB-292 would repeal the sunset date on the DNA Collection Program which has been very effective in Maryland at brining criminals to justice. We heard about DNA convictions and exonerations of the innocent.
HB-478 creates a separate crime for the commission of an act of violence in the presence of a child. We heard from folks who were concerned about these instances stemming from domestic violence incidents.
HB-60 would require criminal background checks for professional counselors and therapists. The failure to have this done has resulted in persons previously convicted of felonies being allowed to practice in Maryland. This bill would make it a crime for a therapist to have sexual relations with a patient.
HB-326 would require the state to maintain a Vulnerable Adult Abuse Registry for those who have been convicted of these types of offenses. It would also place people on the registry if there is a finding of fault by an oversight board.
HB-699 would increase the statute of limitations for the solicitation of a crime to be the same as the primary crime. Currently, the limitation is only 1-year.
HB-594 seeks to make Tampering with Evidence a crime in and of itself. There was much discussion on the overlap of various current statutes including accessory charges and obstruction charges.
HB-473 would create a task force on the way that defendants are sentenced in Maryland.
Bill Hearing for HB-104:
The Economic Matters Committee heard my Good Faith Business Actions/Penalty Forgiveness bill. I felt it was well received by the committee with several members asking great questions. The Secretary of Labor and Licensing came out against the bill and stated that his department already practices the measures prescribed by the bill. Several members on the committee took exception to the Secretary’s view of his department’s dealings with businesses in Maryland. I had previously asked for a letter stating the Secretary’s operating policy in this regard in exchange for withdrawing the bill. I have not received such a letter. I will be meeting with Chairman Davis of the committee to see what can be worked out.“A Minute With Mike”-Promoting a Better Business Climate in Maryland.
Gun Bill Work Group:
Today we heard from members of the NRA. It was a tough place for dialogue as they are generally viewed as “the enemy” by those on the left. The position of the NRA can seem rigid, but they staunchly defend the 2nd Amendment and make no apologies for doing so. This found great conflict with many on the committee who view firearm ownership as a “privilege” to be regulated by the government as opposed to a “right” to be enjoyed. We discussed training issues (the NRA is a big supporter and provider of training) with the NRA encouraging a voluntary approach as opposed to a government mandate. One of the delegates how important he thought it was from a safety standpoint to mandate extensive training components in the bill and I asked him if he wanted to do the same thing for chainsaws and other power equipment folks buy at the hardware store. He did have to concede the point. While there were some ruffled feathers, I thought the meeting went as well as it could under the circumstances.
Wednesday Judiciary Committee Hearings:
HB-393 would change the law regarding revoked or suspended driver’s licenses by making it acceptable for certain notifications by the DMV to be acceptable in court as evidence that someone should have known they were suspended or revoked.
HB-458 would allow a relaxing of evidentiary rules as it relates to private documents (such as banking or credit card records). There was quite a bit of discussion on this bill. It was questioned about authenticity of records while the banking lobby testified that these records are rarely, if ever, challenged. It does require bank authorities to spend a lot of wasted time in court to never be called to testify.
HB-83 is a request from the Maryland judiciary to increase the number of judges on the Court of Appeals and the number of Circuit Court judges in various jurisdictions. One of those areas where there would be an increase is Wicomico County (this will be shared with Dorchester County as well).
HB-586 would require that any appeal made as a result of a District Court case would be “on the record” for any non incarcerable offenses. While this would seem to have a minimal impact on case loads for Circuit Courts, it may be worth consideration.
HB-627 would require someone who receives medical attention following a motor vehicle accident to submit to mandatory alcohol testing. There was some discussion about whether we should require this for “serious injury” accidents as opposed to merely being transported for treatment.
HB-309 is a technical means of applying a District Court rule to a Circuit Court case when it comes to obtaining information in civil cases where monetary judgments are made.
HB-556 would extend unsupervised probation to all persons convicted for misdemeanor traffic violations. There may be some amendments to this bill which would take out some charges that the State’s Attorney Association to exception to in the bill. It is said this bill would help redeploy assets in the field to spend more of their time covering violent offenders.
HB-197 would expand and toughen the laws governing illegal dumping of trash and littering in general in Baltimore City. We saw pictures of sting operations where large scale haulers of trash were dumping their loads right on top of city streets or in neighborhoods. The bill calls for greater sanctions.
Tuesday Judiciary Committee Hearings:
HB-244 would provide subpoena power to the Office of Public Safety and Correctional Services. Secretary Maynard and his staff spelled out the administrative and enforcement needs that they have which requires the need for subpoena authority. This was allowed to the former Sec. of Corrections but this position was done away with under consolidation last year.
HB-247 seeks to codify current procedures in place within the Criminal Justice Information System Central Repository (CJIS) and which are required by the FBI for agencies acting as a repository for this criminal and civil data.
HB-480 would require the courts to explain whether or not their crime upon conviction would be eligible for an expungement by the court. There was some debate on this issue with some thinking that the notification is already being done and others saying that there may be times when this does not occur. It would seem prudent for a defendant to know their rights concerning possible expungement or the lack thereof in these instances.
HB-688 would create a new class of victims of assault by specifying Transit Operators as a particular class of victim that require their own statutory protection under the Assault statute. This is already covered by existing law.
HB-700 would create a new class of victims of assault by specifying Transit Vehicle Passengers as a particular class of victim that require their own statutory protection under the Assault statute. This is already covered by existing law.
HB-292 would repeal the sunset date on the DNA Collection Program which has been very effective in Maryland at brining criminals to justice. We heard about DNA convictions and exonerations of the innocent.
HB-478 creates a separate crime for the commission of an act of violence in the presence of a child. We heard from folks who were concerned about these instances stemming from domestic violence incidents.
HB-60 would require criminal background checks for professional counselors and therapists. The failure to have this done has resulted in persons previously convicted of felonies being allowed to practice in Maryland. This bill would make it a crime for a therapist to have sexual relations with a patient.
HB-326 would require the state to maintain a Vulnerable Adult Abuse Registry for those who have been convicted of these types of offenses. It would also place people on the registry if there is a finding of fault by an oversight board.
HB-699 would increase the statute of limitations for the solicitation of a crime to be the same as the primary crime. Currently, the limitation is only 1-year.
HB-594 seeks to make Tampering with Evidence a crime in and of itself. There was much discussion on the overlap of various current statutes including accessory charges and obstruction charges.
HB-473 would create a task force on the way that defendants are sentenced in Maryland.
Bill Hearing for HB-104:
The Economic Matters Committee heard my Good Faith Business Actions/Penalty Forgiveness bill. I felt it was well received by the committee with several members asking great questions. The Secretary of Labor and Licensing came out against the bill and stated that his department already practices the measures prescribed by the bill. Several members on the committee took exception to the Secretary’s view of his department’s dealings with businesses in Maryland. I had previously asked for a letter stating the Secretary’s operating policy in this regard in exchange for withdrawing the bill. I have not received such a letter. I will be meeting with Chairman Davis of the committee to see what can be worked out.“A Minute With Mike”-Promoting a Better Business Climate in Maryland.
Gun Bill Work Group:
Today we heard from members of the NRA. It was a tough place for dialogue as they are generally viewed as “the enemy” by those on the left. The position of the NRA can seem rigid, but they staunchly defend the 2nd Amendment and make no apologies for doing so. This found great conflict with many on the committee who view firearm ownership as a “privilege” to be regulated by the government as opposed to a “right” to be enjoyed. We discussed training issues (the NRA is a big supporter and provider of training) with the NRA encouraging a voluntary approach as opposed to a government mandate. One of the delegates how important he thought it was from a safety standpoint to mandate extensive training components in the bill and I asked him if he wanted to do the same thing for chainsaws and other power equipment folks buy at the hardware store. He did have to concede the point. While there were some ruffled feathers, I thought the meeting went as well as it could under the circumstances.
Wednesday Judiciary Committee Hearings:
HB-393 would change the law regarding revoked or suspended driver’s licenses by making it acceptable for certain notifications by the DMV to be acceptable in court as evidence that someone should have known they were suspended or revoked.
HB-458 would allow a relaxing of evidentiary rules as it relates to private documents (such as banking or credit card records). There was quite a bit of discussion on this bill. It was questioned about authenticity of records while the banking lobby testified that these records are rarely, if ever, challenged. It does require bank authorities to spend a lot of wasted time in court to never be called to testify.
HB-83 is a request from the Maryland judiciary to increase the number of judges on the Court of Appeals and the number of Circuit Court judges in various jurisdictions. One of those areas where there would be an increase is Wicomico County (this will be shared with Dorchester County as well).
HB-586 would require that any appeal made as a result of a District Court case would be “on the record” for any non incarcerable offenses. While this would seem to have a minimal impact on case loads for Circuit Courts, it may be worth consideration.
HB-627 would require someone who receives medical attention following a motor vehicle accident to submit to mandatory alcohol testing. There was some discussion about whether we should require this for “serious injury” accidents as opposed to merely being transported for treatment.
HB-309 is a technical means of applying a District Court rule to a Circuit Court case when it comes to obtaining information in civil cases where monetary judgments are made.
HB-556 would extend unsupervised probation to all persons convicted for misdemeanor traffic violations. There may be some amendments to this bill which would take out some charges that the State’s Attorney Association to exception to in the bill. It is said this bill would help redeploy assets in the field to spend more of their time covering violent offenders.
HB-197 would expand and toughen the laws governing illegal dumping of trash and littering in general in Baltimore City. We saw pictures of sting operations where large scale haulers of trash were dumping their loads right on top of city streets or in neighborhoods. The bill calls for greater sanctions.
Gun Bill Work Group:
We heard from State Superintendant of Schools Lillian Lowery and some of her staff. They spoke of security reviews and measures that could be part of the $25 million appropriation in the governor’s budget. I inquired as to their position on providing protection through trained personnel with firearms, but they reject this out of hand. They also reject the use of electronic control devices. In fact, they rejected the idea of allowing off duty law enforcement or LEO retirees from having their restrictions lifted so they could carry on campuses across the state. I confronted them by pointing out that the only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun on the other side of their fixed fortifications is a good guy with a gun. They seem to recoil at this notion and are very rigid in their approach. I am always fascinated by folks like this who reject proposals that would merely allow them some options simply because they do not agree with the premise. It disturbs me that those who are charged with providing a safe environment for our children refuse to do the one thing that would provide some reasonable measure of protection beyond a locked door. I had a similar discussion with Superintendant Fredrickson of the Wicomico Public Schools on Monday which ended with similar results. It is interesting that I have received an entirely different reaction from many teachers and some administrators in our schools.
Thursday Judiciary Committee Hearings:
Today was Death Penalty Day. Governor O’Malley and Lt. Governor Brown came into to testify on HB-295 which is the administrations repeal of the Death Penalty. I had an interesting exchange with them
We heard from State Superintendant of Schools Lillian Lowery and some of her staff. They spoke of security reviews and measures that could be part of the $25 million appropriation in the governor’s budget. I inquired as to their position on providing protection through trained personnel with firearms, but they reject this out of hand. They also reject the use of electronic control devices. In fact, they rejected the idea of allowing off duty law enforcement or LEO retirees from having their restrictions lifted so they could carry on campuses across the state. I confronted them by pointing out that the only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun on the other side of their fixed fortifications is a good guy with a gun. They seem to recoil at this notion and are very rigid in their approach. I am always fascinated by folks like this who reject proposals that would merely allow them some options simply because they do not agree with the premise. It disturbs me that those who are charged with providing a safe environment for our children refuse to do the one thing that would provide some reasonable measure of protection beyond a locked door. I had a similar discussion with Superintendant Fredrickson of the Wicomico Public Schools on Monday which ended with similar results. It is interesting that I have received an entirely different reaction from many teachers and some administrators in our schools.
Thursday Judiciary Committee Hearings:
Today was Death Penalty Day. Governor O’Malley and Lt. Governor Brown came into to testify on HB-295 which is the administrations repeal of the Death Penalty. I had an interesting exchange with them
(begins at 22:08) on the bill. The governor believes it is ineffective and costly. The lieutenant governor believes we must end the practice in the interest of justice. I asked the governor why he had not commuted the sentences of the 5-inmates currently on Maryland’s Death Row seeing his advocacy for Life Without Parole as the preferred option. His answer was a dodge. Likewise, I asked the lieutenant governor what justice we could offer in the case of a murdered correctional officer at the hands of a Life Without Parole inmate. He also did not answer the question. The governor points to the Death Penalty and says it does not work, yet we have 4 of the 5 inmates sitting under this form of sentence for 30-years. His position might have more credibility if he had ever exercised the use of the penalty. Since we simply do not use it, how can one say it does not work? The testimony went on for many hours, most saying the same thing. We did have several prosecutors and a compelling correctional officer testify against the repeal.
Taste of the Eastern Shore Event:
A large crowd turned out for this annual gathering at the Loews Hotel. Elected officials and business owners from all over the Eastern Shore turned out to rub elbows with many of the members of the General Assembly in attendance. It was nice to see so many from the lower shore. I had a chance to speak with Comptroller Franchot about a bill I am asking him to support and I also spoke with Sec. Murray of the Dept. of Business and Economic Development about the extensive delays in start-ups for new poultry houses. He agreed that waiting 1-2 years to get a house build approved is terrible.
Friday Morning Session:
There is little movement with Third Reader Bills on the floor at this point, but this should pick up next week as bills have begun clearing the committees. I took a few minutes to have photos taken with one of the Pages from Worcester County, Casey Knerr. She is a senior at Worcester Prep. and spent the week working for the House of Delegates. Although it was a relatively quiet week for Casey, she will be back at the end of session when things will really be hopping. The Page Program is a great chance for students who are selected to spend two weeks in Annapolis learning and serving the General Assembly.
A large crowd turned out for this annual gathering at the Loews Hotel. Elected officials and business owners from all over the Eastern Shore turned out to rub elbows with many of the members of the General Assembly in attendance. It was nice to see so many from the lower shore. I had a chance to speak with Comptroller Franchot about a bill I am asking him to support and I also spoke with Sec. Murray of the Dept. of Business and Economic Development about the extensive delays in start-ups for new poultry houses. He agreed that waiting 1-2 years to get a house build approved is terrible.
Friday Morning Session:
There is little movement with Third Reader Bills on the floor at this point, but this should pick up next week as bills have begun clearing the committees. I took a few minutes to have photos taken with one of the Pages from Worcester County, Casey Knerr. She is a senior at Worcester Prep. and spent the week working for the House of Delegates. Although it was a relatively quiet week for Casey, she will be back at the end of session when things will really be hopping. The Page Program is a great chance for students who are selected to spend two weeks in Annapolis learning and serving the General Assembly.
Gun Bill Work Group:
Today we heard from Police Commissioner Anthony Batts of Baltimore City and some of his staff. The Commissioner addressed the 800 pound Gorilla in the room when he spoke about the “two Maryland’s”: one where urban citizens grow up seeing guns as tools of violence and destructive acts; and the other where guns are respected as part of tradition as tools for sport and hunting. How difficult it is to try and build consensus when we come at this issue from such polarized positions. The Commissioner favors many of the governor’s proposals, but we had a candid conversation about the many difficulties to make it work for all Marylanders.
Saturday 2nd Amendment Discussion in Ocean City:
Hundreds turned out for a Town Hall Meeting held by Congressman Andy Harris at the Holiday Inn on 67th Street in Ocean City. The Congressman explained the federal approach and I addressed the O’Malley-Brown bill to those assembled. We then took questions for over an hour. Most were concerned with losing or having their 2nd Amendment Rights infringed upon by government actions. There were a few folks there who supported additional gun control measures. There was some agreement by all on the need to address mental health issues to a greater degree. It was also very clear based upon the statistics available that the government is not doing a very good job of enforcing the current firearm laws already on the books. At times, the meeting was vitriolic as folks spoke passionately, but everyone was generally well mannered and patient. It was a great meeting. I was glad to have Delegate Charles Otto (R-Somerset) upfront with us as well. Other elected officials in attendance included Worcester SA Beau Ogelsby, Worcester County Comm. Jim Bunting and Ocean City Councilman Doug Cymek.
Today we heard from Police Commissioner Anthony Batts of Baltimore City and some of his staff. The Commissioner addressed the 800 pound Gorilla in the room when he spoke about the “two Maryland’s”: one where urban citizens grow up seeing guns as tools of violence and destructive acts; and the other where guns are respected as part of tradition as tools for sport and hunting. How difficult it is to try and build consensus when we come at this issue from such polarized positions. The Commissioner favors many of the governor’s proposals, but we had a candid conversation about the many difficulties to make it work for all Marylanders.
Saturday 2nd Amendment Discussion in Ocean City:
Hundreds turned out for a Town Hall Meeting held by Congressman Andy Harris at the Holiday Inn on 67th Street in Ocean City. The Congressman explained the federal approach and I addressed the O’Malley-Brown bill to those assembled. We then took questions for over an hour. Most were concerned with losing or having their 2nd Amendment Rights infringed upon by government actions. There were a few folks there who supported additional gun control measures. There was some agreement by all on the need to address mental health issues to a greater degree. It was also very clear based upon the statistics available that the government is not doing a very good job of enforcing the current firearm laws already on the books. At times, the meeting was vitriolic as folks spoke passionately, but everyone was generally well mannered and patient. It was a great meeting. I was glad to have Delegate Charles Otto (R-Somerset) upfront with us as well. Other elected officials in attendance included Worcester SA Beau Ogelsby, Worcester County Comm. Jim Bunting and Ocean City Councilman Doug Cymek.
Harley Is STILL Missing ~
Have you seen Harley ?
This treasured and adored family member has been missing since January 16, 2013
If you have seen Harley, if you have Harley or know where he is PLEASE call the phone numbers listed below.
His family and friends are worried and they miss him.
Virginia Beach Pizza Shop Offering DDiscount To Gun Owners
“All they have to do is show me that they’re carrying a weapon or they can show me their concealed weapons permit and they can get the discount,” says All Around Pizza owner, Jay Laze.
Laze started the offer after a Utah frozen yogurt shop made headlines earlier this month for also giving gun toters discounts.
Frozen yogurt company gives discounts to gun owners
“I thought it was a great idea and I was wondering why nobody here was doing it,” he says. “It should be happening all around the country.”
So far, Laze says the response has been great. Brendan Kelly openly carries his handgun and says it’s nice to see a business appreciate customers like him.
“It’s part of our rights as Americans and everybody should be entitled to the option if they want to, so it’s nice to have an incentive,” Kelly says.
Laze openly carries himself, and his support for gun ownership is incorporated throughout his business.
“I actually hire delivery drivers that do carry openly,” he says.
At the very least, he hopes his offer will get people talking.
Kelly says more businesses should follow in All Around Pizza’s footsteps.
“It’s has to start somewhere,” Kelly says. “You know a local pizza shop, a yogurt shop, whatever. It could be the beginning of something larger.”
Source:
Another Abandoned Structure Fire
Tonights fire remains under investigation by the Virginia State Police.
A reward of $25,000 is being offered. Anyone with information about the arsons and/or individual(s) responsible is encouraged to contact law enforcement via a new Tip Line dedicated to these investigations.
Text, call or email at 757-655-1437.
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Spaghetti Dinner To Benefit the Pocomoke Vol. Fire Co. Cadet Program
Bring the Kids....Everyone loves Spaghetti !
Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co.
Spaghetti Dinner
Spaghetti Dinner
To Benefit the Cadet Program
Friday -
March 8th
5 til 8 p.m.
All you can eat Spaghetti, plus what goes with it !!!
Home made sauce by the Firemen "Cooks"
Adults $10 ** 5-12 $5.00 ** 4 and under free
Silent Auction of sports memorabilia
& 50/50
Dinner served at
The Community Center
at the
Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co
The Community Center
at the
Pocomoke City Vol. Fire Co
POLICE SEEK SUSPECTS IN MURDER OF UMES STUDENT
(PRINCESS ANNE, MD) – Maryland State Police and
University of Maryland Eastern Shore Police are searching for those responsible
for the murder of a student who died last night of injuries sustained when he
was assaulted during an apparent altercation on the Somerset County campus.
The victim is identified as Edmond A. St. Clair, 21, of Severn, Md., who was a student at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He was pronounced dead at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury shortly after 9:30 p.m. yesterday.
Three unidentified suspects are being sought by police at this time. They are described only as African American males in their late teens or early twenties.
The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit was contacted last night by University of Maryland Eastern Shore Police Department Interim Chief Kenny Collins, who requested State Police respond and conduct the investigation. In addition to campus police officers, State Police homicide investigators are being assisted by troopers and criminal investigators from the Princess Anne Barrack and crime scene technicians from the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division.
The preliminary investigation indicates that shortly after 9:00 p.m. yesterday, a campus police officer was parked in her patrol car in the parking lot of the “Pavilion” on College Backbone Road, when a male, later identified as the victim’s brother, came running to her police car and reported his brother had been stabbed. The officer responded to the nearby scene and found the victim lying on the roadside next to his girlfriend’s car.
The officer saw the victim had sustained injuries to his upper torso. EMS personnel were summoned to the scene and the victim was transported to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center.
Investigators have learned the victim was apparently a passenger in his girlfriend’s Honda that was being driven by his brother. Another male passenger was in the rear of the vehicle. Neither the victim’s brother nor the other male are students at the university, but both were visiting for the weekend.
According to witnesses interviewed so far, the three were driving through campus when they encountered three or four people walking in the street. Some type of altercation ensued and the victim was stabbed with an as yet unidentified weapon.
Police have no reason at this time to believe this was a random assault. The motive appears to be the result of an argument or ongoing dispute. State Police are continuing to conduct interviews and serve search warrants as the investigation progresses. Anyone who witnessed this crime or has information is urged to contact Maryland State Police at the Princess Anne Barrack at 443-260-3700. Callers may remain anonymous.
University students were warned of the crime through their campus security alert system. Students have been provided a number to call, 410-651-8484, if they have questions or concerns.
The investigation is continuing.
The victim is identified as Edmond A. St. Clair, 21, of Severn, Md., who was a student at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He was pronounced dead at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury shortly after 9:30 p.m. yesterday.
Three unidentified suspects are being sought by police at this time. They are described only as African American males in their late teens or early twenties.
The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit was contacted last night by University of Maryland Eastern Shore Police Department Interim Chief Kenny Collins, who requested State Police respond and conduct the investigation. In addition to campus police officers, State Police homicide investigators are being assisted by troopers and criminal investigators from the Princess Anne Barrack and crime scene technicians from the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division.
The preliminary investigation indicates that shortly after 9:00 p.m. yesterday, a campus police officer was parked in her patrol car in the parking lot of the “Pavilion” on College Backbone Road, when a male, later identified as the victim’s brother, came running to her police car and reported his brother had been stabbed. The officer responded to the nearby scene and found the victim lying on the roadside next to his girlfriend’s car.
The officer saw the victim had sustained injuries to his upper torso. EMS personnel were summoned to the scene and the victim was transported to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center.
Investigators have learned the victim was apparently a passenger in his girlfriend’s Honda that was being driven by his brother. Another male passenger was in the rear of the vehicle. Neither the victim’s brother nor the other male are students at the university, but both were visiting for the weekend.
According to witnesses interviewed so far, the three were driving through campus when they encountered three or four people walking in the street. Some type of altercation ensued and the victim was stabbed with an as yet unidentified weapon.
Police have no reason at this time to believe this was a random assault. The motive appears to be the result of an argument or ongoing dispute. State Police are continuing to conduct interviews and serve search warrants as the investigation progresses. Anyone who witnessed this crime or has information is urged to contact Maryland State Police at the Princess Anne Barrack at 443-260-3700. Callers may remain anonymous.
University students were warned of the crime through their campus security alert system. Students have been provided a number to call, 410-651-8484, if they have questions or concerns.
The investigation is continuing.
Maryland State Police Press Release
Coast Guard Rescues Father and Son Near Tangier Island
BALTIMORE — A Coast Guard helicopter crew from Air Station
Elizabeth City, N.C., rescued four people from a grounded vessel near
Tangier Island, VA., just after midnight Saturday.Watchstanders at Coast Guard Station Crisfield, Md., received a distress call at approximately 6 p.m. Friday, from the owner aboard his 36-foot boat reporting he had run aground with his son aboard, near Tangier Island.
Station Crisfield watchstanders coordinated the rescue with the Virginia Marine Police in Newport News, Va.
Both agencies arrived on scene at approximately 6:30 p.m., but the Coast Guard crew aboard a 41-foot Utility Boat was unable to reach the distressed boaters due to low water depth around the island.
The marine police 25-foot response boat crew was able to transfer the two stranded boaters onto their boat; however the vessel was made heavier by the added passengers and also ran aground.
The Coast Guard crew from Air Station Elizabeth City was dispatched aboard an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter and arrived on scene shortly after midnight, hoisting the two boaters and the two marine police boat crewmembers from the police vessel.
Rescued were Barry Walker, 34, and his 14-year-old son.
The two were transferred to awaiting Emergency Medical Services at the Tangier Island Airport. No injuries were reported.
“Before we go out on a patrol, we do a course layout,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Hupp, the Coast Guard’s responding coxswain. “Boaters should take measures to layout their course beforehand taking the draft of their vessel, water depths and preferred channels into consideration. Boaters should also be sure to have all the necessary equipment for a voyage, not just a GPS and a radio, but the proper protective equipment in case they find themselves in trouble. Being in the winter months it is imperative that boaters have the proper gear to keep them warm incase they have to await assistance or end up in the water. Lastly, boaters should always pay attention to weather and tide conditions.”
Weather conditions at the time of the rescue were reported as having an air temperature of 46 degrees, water temperature of 43 degrees and 10 to 15 knots winds with two to three foot seas.
Their respective parties recovered the vessels after high tide.
TIME MACHINE ... 1918, 1886, 1956, 1933, 1875, 1938
(Reader-friendly viewing of newspaper archives
material)
September, 1918
(The Annapolis Capital- Annapolis, Md.)
GOVERNOR PLANS THE BAY FERRY
Paper Quotes Him As Saying That Negotiations Are Still On For Route To Eastern Shore
CLAIBORNE IN THE PLAN
Governor Harrington stated recently that he is negotiating for the establishment of the Claiborne ferry, from Claiborne (on Eastern Shore) to Annapolis, to connect the state road systems of the Eastern and Western Shores, says the Democratic Messenger, published in Snow Hill.
He wishes the plan to be tried out during his administration and believes that because of war conditions its chances of success are particularly bright. He feels that if there should be any such calamity as the withdrawal of the steamers of the D.M. & V., or B.C. & A., that the ferry would be an absolute necessity.
During a recent visit to Worcester by Governor Harrington and the members of the Maryland Press Association, the establishment of the Annapolis-Clairborne ferry was very thoroughly discussed, and the Governor was urged by Senator Orlando Harrison and the newspaper men to put the project into effect as soon as possible.
The Governor stated that he had given the project much thought and had gone so far as to get prices on a suitable steamer for the route, but the high prices asked for steamers, by reason of the war coming on, made it impossible to establish the ferry with the amount appropriated by the Legislature in 1916. He said, however, that he intended to take the project up again at an early date, and we are glad to see that the matter is now being inquired into.
The Claiborne-Annapolis ferry would connect up the splendid road systems of the Eastern and Western Shores, and would make a short and quick run between Washington and Ocean City by automobile. It would also make a much shorter run from the lower Eastern Shore to Baltimore, as connection could be made at Annapolis with the electric line.
It is the general opinion that if this ferry is put into operation, a regular bus line would be established on our fine roads from Snow Hill to Claiborne, touching Hurlock, Preston, Easton and other points, and that in addition to passenger traffic a good freight and express business could be built up by automobile trucks.
May, 1886
(Peninsula Enterprise- Accomac)
Our townsman, M. G. Welly Coard, has been awarded the contract for building a large and handsome hotel for Mr. A. Parker at Pocomoke City, Md. Of several competitors for the job his bid was the lowest, thus showing that while Welly is the prince of builders, he can work cheaper than the builders even residing in that city. The citizens of Pocomoke will, we predict, before he has completed the hotel wish to engage his services.
Footnote: The Parker House (later Peacock Hotel) on the southwest corner of Clarke Avenue & Willow Street? -tk
November, 1956 (Time Machine archive)
Probably more than a few Pocomoke City residents were planning a visit to Salisbury where 1936 menu prices were being featured during the 20th anniversary celebration at the two English Grills. Menu specials, including all the trimmings, were 50-cent hotcake and sausage breakfast, 60-cent fried chicken lunch, and for dinner $1.25 breaded veal cutlet or local baked rock fish.
March, 1933
(The Charlston Gazette- Charlston, W.VA.)
LAUREL, Del., March 21.-(AP)- Announcement that the Marvil Package Company would open its plant next Monday, employing approximately 300 persons, was made today by Ray E. Hamil, the manager. The company manufactures fruit and vegetable packages. The Pocomoke, Md., branch of the company, employing about 100 persons, began operations yesterday.
April, 1875
(The Denton Journal)
The druggists in Worcester are having a good time selling whiskey. A drug store in Worcester is said to be as good as a gold mine since the advent of local option.- Shoreman.
October, 1938
(Cumberland Evening Times- Cumberland, Md.)
(By The Associated Press)
Crisfield- Let the rest of the country take its football; the lower Eastern Shore of Maryland will (and does) take dominoes for its recreation. Only players in at least 30 games in a month in the new domino season are eligible, and leagues are being formed for many domino-conscious sportsmen. Clinton Sterling, a fruit dealer, is leading the field at Crisfield, with 15 victories and nine defeats.
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September, 1918
(The Annapolis Capital- Annapolis, Md.)
GOVERNOR PLANS THE BAY FERRY
Paper Quotes Him As Saying That Negotiations Are Still On For Route To Eastern Shore
CLAIBORNE IN THE PLAN
Governor Harrington stated recently that he is negotiating for the establishment of the Claiborne ferry, from Claiborne (on Eastern Shore) to Annapolis, to connect the state road systems of the Eastern and Western Shores, says the Democratic Messenger, published in Snow Hill.
He wishes the plan to be tried out during his administration and believes that because of war conditions its chances of success are particularly bright. He feels that if there should be any such calamity as the withdrawal of the steamers of the D.M. & V., or B.C. & A., that the ferry would be an absolute necessity.
During a recent visit to Worcester by Governor Harrington and the members of the Maryland Press Association, the establishment of the Annapolis-Clairborne ferry was very thoroughly discussed, and the Governor was urged by Senator Orlando Harrison and the newspaper men to put the project into effect as soon as possible.
The Governor stated that he had given the project much thought and had gone so far as to get prices on a suitable steamer for the route, but the high prices asked for steamers, by reason of the war coming on, made it impossible to establish the ferry with the amount appropriated by the Legislature in 1916. He said, however, that he intended to take the project up again at an early date, and we are glad to see that the matter is now being inquired into.
The Claiborne-Annapolis ferry would connect up the splendid road systems of the Eastern and Western Shores, and would make a short and quick run between Washington and Ocean City by automobile. It would also make a much shorter run from the lower Eastern Shore to Baltimore, as connection could be made at Annapolis with the electric line.
It is the general opinion that if this ferry is put into operation, a regular bus line would be established on our fine roads from Snow Hill to Claiborne, touching Hurlock, Preston, Easton and other points, and that in addition to passenger traffic a good freight and express business could be built up by automobile trucks.
May, 1886
(Peninsula Enterprise- Accomac)
Our townsman, M. G. Welly Coard, has been awarded the contract for building a large and handsome hotel for Mr. A. Parker at Pocomoke City, Md. Of several competitors for the job his bid was the lowest, thus showing that while Welly is the prince of builders, he can work cheaper than the builders even residing in that city. The citizens of Pocomoke will, we predict, before he has completed the hotel wish to engage his services.
Footnote: The Parker House (later Peacock Hotel) on the southwest corner of Clarke Avenue & Willow Street? -tk
November, 1956 (Time Machine archive)
Probably more than a few Pocomoke City residents were planning a visit to Salisbury where 1936 menu prices were being featured during the 20th anniversary celebration at the two English Grills. Menu specials, including all the trimmings, were 50-cent hotcake and sausage breakfast, 60-cent fried chicken lunch, and for dinner $1.25 breaded veal cutlet or local baked rock fish.
March, 1933
(The Charlston Gazette- Charlston, W.VA.)
LAUREL, Del., March 21.-(AP)- Announcement that the Marvil Package Company would open its plant next Monday, employing approximately 300 persons, was made today by Ray E. Hamil, the manager. The company manufactures fruit and vegetable packages. The Pocomoke, Md., branch of the company, employing about 100 persons, began operations yesterday.
April, 1875
(The Denton Journal)
The druggists in Worcester are having a good time selling whiskey. A drug store in Worcester is said to be as good as a gold mine since the advent of local option.- Shoreman.
October, 1938
(Cumberland Evening Times- Cumberland, Md.)
(By The Associated Press)
Crisfield- Let the rest of the country take its football; the lower Eastern Shore of Maryland will (and does) take dominoes for its recreation. Only players in at least 30 games in a month in the new domino season are eligible, and leagues are being formed for many domino-conscious sportsmen. Clinton Sterling, a fruit dealer, is leading the field at Crisfield, with 15 victories and nine defeats.
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Va. Senate Panel Backs Repeal of Cohabitation Law
Who knew?
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - The thousands of unmarried Virginia couples who are living together would no longer be breaking the law under legislation advanced by a House committee.
Ebbin has said census data shows about 140,000 Virginians are cohabitating. The Alexandria Democrat said that the law hasn't been enforced in a very long time and that Virginia is one of four states that make such living arrangements a crime.
Source:
The House Courts of Justice Committee on Friday unanimously approved Sen. Adam Ebbin's bill repealing Virginia's 136-year-old law against what the state calls "lewd and lascivious cohabitation."
The bill passed in the Senate last month on a 40-0 vote and now faces full House action.
The bill passed in the Senate last month on a 40-0 vote and now faces full House action.
Ebbin has said census data shows about 140,000 Virginians are cohabitating. The Alexandria Democrat said that the law hasn't been enforced in a very long time and that Virginia is one of four states that make such living arrangements a crime.
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Community Resource Day
The Worcester County Homeless Committee will host a Community Resource Day for homeless people or people at risk of homelessness from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. on February 27 at Salem United Methodist Church, 500 2nd St. in Pocomoke.
The Community Resource Day is an opportunity for people to have one-on-one time with groups that provide services such as housing, counseling, treatment and health care.
In addition to the regular soup kitchen, people attending the event will also have access to personal hygiene products such as soap and toothpaste that are not normally provided at food pantries.
Donations are needed for the success of the event. Local businesses and individuals are encouraged to donate personal hygiene products, especially individually rolled toilet paper, paper towels, diapers and baby wipes. The items will be distributed at the Community Resource Day in December and at future Community Resource Days throughout the winter. Monetary donations are also accepted.
To donate or for more information about donations, please contact Donna Taylor with Worcester Youth and Family Counseling Services, Inc. at 410-641-4598.
Dog Food Recall
Written by
Mike Sagman
Nature’s Variety has announced a voluntary recall of one batch of Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula with a “Best if Used By” date of 10/04/13.
This action is being taken because pieces of clear plastic may be present in some bags and could cause a potential choking risk to pets.
The source of plastic has been identified and the issue has been resolved.
What Products Are Affected?
The affected product is strictly limited to a single batch of Organic Chicken Formula with the “Best if Used By” date of 10/04/13. This includes:- Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula patties, 6 lbs. bag
- Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula patties, 36 lbs. case
- Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula medallions, 3 lbs. bag
- Instinct Raw Organic Chicken Formula medallions, 27 lbs. case
Where Were the Products Distributed?
The affected product was distributed through retail stores and internet sales in the United States and Canada. No other products were impacted.Nature’s Variety became aware of a potential issue after receiving a consumer complaint. The source of the issue was identified and resolved.
To date, there have been no reports of harm to dogs or cats.
What to Do
Consumers feeding the affected product should discontinue use and monitor their pet’s health, and contact their veterinarian if they have concerns.Consumers who have purchased one of the above products can obtain a full refund or exchange by either returning the product in its original packaging or bringing a proof of purchase back to their retailer.
Consumers with additional questions can call the Nature’s Variety Consumer Relations team at 888-519-7387 Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST.
Or click this link to email the company directly.
You can report complaints about FDA-regulated pet food products by calling the consumer complaint coordinator in your area.
Or go to http://www.fda.gov/petfoodcomplaints.
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Pocomoke "Save the Youth" Launches Fundraiser
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| Save the Youth |
Elaine Bean
POCOMOKE CITY — Buy a dozen doughnuts and help the at-risk youth of Pocomoke City.
That’s what board members of the Save the Youth program in Pocomoke City are hoping, as they launch a Krispy Kreme doughnut fundraiser during February. New event coordinator Miriam Cane came up with the idea to help support the youth program.
After a few years of declining participation by children in the area, Save the Youth is regrouping under a new board and in a new, more welcoming home at 126 Willow St.
New board members Cane, Towan McBride and Terrence Snowden came on board at the January meeting.
Save the Youth was started in 1980 with a mission to “redirect troubled youth from a life of crime and incarceration.” That mission continues today, according to program director Bishop Isaac Jenkins.
MORE STORY....
The Krispy Kreme doughnuts are available at the Save the Youth office or by calling 410-957-1750.
Funds raised will be used for field trips, food, equipment and supplies.
Accomack County/ Abandoned Trailer Fire
Fire companies were called to an abandoned trailer fire at 6107 Lankford Highway- behind Corner Mart in Nelsonia. Atlantic, Bloxom, Parksley, and Tasley responded.
The trailer was fully involved when units arrived at the scene. The evenings fire is under investigation by the Virginia State Police. Officials stated that the owners used the abandoned trailer to block view of their private property from the public.
The reward is now $25,000 and a Tip Line has been set up.
Anyone with information about the arsons and/or individual(s) responsible is encouraged to contact law enforcement via the new Tip Line dedicated to these investigations.
Text, call or email at 757-655-1437.
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Facebook Hacked; No User Data Compromised (So They Say)
By JOANNA STERN
Facebook has revealed that it was "targeted in a sophisticated attack" by hackers last month -- this not long after Twitter and The New York Times reported that hackers got into their computers.
Facebook does not say specifically when the attack happened, but it does assure users in a blog post that it has found "no evidence that Facebook user data was compromised." That means that Facebook does not believe that usernames or passwords from the site were obtained by the hackers. Facebook does not reveal, however, what the attackers were able to see.
VIDEO: Staying Safe from the Internet in a Bunker and More Online Safety Tips
When reached by ABC News, Facebook declined to comment on who it believes was responsible for the attack.
Facebook's security team has traced the attack to a website that was visited by Facebook employees. The website installed malware on the employees' laptops, even though they were protected by anti-virus software.
"As soon as we discovered the presence of the malware, we remediated all infected machines, informed law enforcement, and began a significant investigation that continues to this day," Facebook says in its blog post.
Given that the attack came through employee laptops, it is possible that the information compromised was simply what was on their personal computers.
RELATED: 10 Tips to Protect Yourself Online
Facebook says the compromise began with a vulnerability in Java, the software used to show much of the content on Web browsers. As a result, the Department of Homeland Security released a statement last month urging computer users to disable the software in browsers.
"We don't know much yet about what was compromised, but Java is used with so many applications the vulnerabilities are designed to take advantage of that," Robert Siciliano, a security expert at the anti-malware firm McAfee, told ABC News. "In this case it was a zero-day vulnerability -- it was a brand-new virus -- that they couldn't protect against."
Facebook's announcement comes after Twitter's announcement on Feb. 1 that 250,000 accounts were compromised in an attack. Twitter required affected users to reset their passwords. The New York Times and the Wall Street Journal's computer systems were infiltrated by Chinese hackers in late January.
Although Facebook user data seems to be safe at this point, this is a good time to make sure you are following basic online safety tips -- reset your passwords regularly, keep your anti-virus software up to date, and stay away from websites that seem questionable.
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TIME MACHINE ... This Sunday's Preview.
1918.. Bay motor traffic connection between Eastern and Western Shores?; 1886.. New hotel for Pocomoke City; 1956.. One of shore's best known restaurants celebrates 20 years; 1933.. New plants open in Pocomoke and Laurel; 1875.. What's bringing brisk business to druggists in Worcester County?; 1938.. Have a guess on what's a popular indoors recreation competition on the lower Eastern Shore?
Although you may not find these items in a history book, they are a part of our local history and you can read more about it this Sunday right here at The Pocomoke Public Eye!
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Riverside Grill ~ Pocomoke
SATURDAY SPECIALS
FEBRUARY 16, 2013
-Cream of Crab Soup w/ 1/2 tuna salad sandwich or side salad 6.99
-NC Pulled Pork BBQ w/ cole slaw and hush puppies 6.99
-Wedge Salad w/ blackened shrimp 8.99
-Fried Oyster Basket (dozen) w/ fries 10.99
-Ale Batter Fried Shrimp Basket w/ fries 8.99*
-NC Pulled Pork BBQ w/ cole slaw and hush puppies 6.99
-Wedge Salad w/ blackened shrimp 8.99
-Fried Oyster Basket (dozen) w/ fries 10.99
-Ale Batter Fried Shrimp Basket w/ fries 8.99*
*Take another $1 off shrimp baskets all day
$2.50 Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas all day
@ 5 pm: $4 burgers
@ 8 pm: $3.50 Stoli drinks
$3 Coronas, Corona lights, and Red Stripes
Have You Seen My Family ??? Help Find Harley
MISSING
AND
DEARLY MISSED
!!!
Harley has been missing for almost 30 days now. His description is listed below on the flyer. There IS a REWARD.
PLEASE if you have seen Harley and KNOW where he is contact the family immediately. They are heart broken and they fear someone may have taken him as their own. Keep in mind that he does have a chip and his family would be very easy to locate.
If you do know where Harley is or have seen him and do not want to contact the family send you message to me in care of the PPE. Email address is listed on this page. I will make sure the family gets the info. If you do see Harley and can get a photo send that too!
HARLEY NEEDS TO COME HOME
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