Based On Lies To Police Officer Man Found Guilty On All Charges

Accomack County Circuit Court


Defendant Shontel Johnson was charged with attempted robbery, malicious maiming, and two counts of use of a firearm. The defendant asked for a bench trial which was granted. The  incident occurred on or about January 12, 2012,  in the Tysons parking lot in Temperanceville.

James Tull Jr., a 13 year night shift worker at Tyson, testified Mr. Johnson called him on the phone near the end of his shift and asked him to meet him in the parking lot outside of the gate. At approximately 3am when approaching the car that Mr. Tull believed  Mr. Johnson was in, Mr. Johnson jumped out with a rifle in hand and told Mr. Tull  to put all his money on the trunk. Mr. Tull then told him that he didn't have anything but some rent money. At that point the two other men in the car told Mr. Johnson that things were not going well and to get in the car and go. Mr. Tull testified that at this point, Mr. Johnson struck him in the head with the barrel of the gun and all three men left. It was at this point Mr. Tull  called 911. Hospital records and pictures showed a head wound with six stitches.

Deputy Sheriff David Gladden answered the call at Tysons parking lot within 2-3 minutes of the 911 call and questioned Mr. Tull , who identified Mr. Johnson as the man who had tried to rob him, and had stuck him at gun point. He also shared that Johnson was his cousin and informed the officer where he lived. When Officer Gladden arrived at the residence  of Mr. Johnson only the defendants stepfather and mother were home.

Officer Gladden testified that while in the home he saw a half empty half gallon bottle of clear alcohol believed to be gin, along with a set of scales with a green leafy substance nearby. Also found were bullets for a 30/30 rifle and 44 caliber, along with a shotgun. 

When Officer Gladden met with Mr. Johnson at approximately 10:30pm the next evening, Mr. Johnson denied knowing Mr. Tull and said that he had spent the night at the owl hotel with his girlfriend and her family.

Patrick Joseph, who was one of the passengers in the said vehicle at the time of the incident, said he saw Johnson strike Tull, and a ring on Johnson's hand caused the wounds.

When Johnson took the stand, his testimony indicated this was not a robbery, but a drug deal gone bad. He testified that he was there to recover his $ 200 that he had paid Mr. Tull earlier. He also claimed not to own a gun, and also insisted the head wounds were inflicted by the ring he was wearing.

Judge Revell Lewis explained to the defendant that this was a case of credibility, and based on his lies to Officer Gladden, he was finding him guilty on all charges. Johnson will be sentenced at a hearing on October 7, 2013.

Other cases heard:
Bail being set at $25,000 dollars for Mr. Eddie Jackson of Onancock for distributing cocaine.
$25,000 bail also set for gang activity, reckless handling of a firearm, and threatening of a juvenile for Quarmaine Bailey.

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Convicted Murderer Found Guilty Again in Retrial

WBOC
SNOW HILL, Md.- The Worcester County Circuit Court retrial for a Pittsville man convicted in the 2008 fatal stabbing of a Pocomoke City plumber has ended with the same outcome. Now prosecutors are hoping to boost his sentence this time around.

Thirty-three-year-old Charles Robert Phillips was found guilty in 2009 of first-degree murder for stabbing 77-year-old William Niblett to death at his home. Charging documents at the time show Phillips confessed to the crime, claiming he had stabbed Niblett after an argument over money for work he had done at the house.

Charles Robert Phillips

Phillips appealed his murder conviction and the Maryland Court of Appeals granted him a new trial after finding that police had violated his Miranda rights during interviews they conducted with him at the time of his arrest.

Following his first trial, Phillips was sentenced to life with the possibility of parole. Worcester County State's Attorney Beau Oglesby said that this time, however, his office plans to request that Phillips be given life without a chance for parole. According to Oglesby, this trial delayed true justice and reopened wounds for the family of the victim.

Oglesby praised his staff for securing the verdict and said, "For a family to have to endure a retrial several years after the death of their loved one, it can be devastating for them to have to reopen those wounds. We're hoping this is the conclusion so this family can heal again."

The sentencing date for Phillips has not yet been set.

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FLAG DAY 2013

Today is FLAG DAY

 

 

Please display the colors proudly !

Be A Volunteer At the Marva Theater

Suspect Arrested In Murder Of Ten-Year Old

Richard Madden

(Port Deposit, MD) Investigators from the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit arrested the suspect today, responsible for the murder of a ten year old Cecil County girl.

The accused is identified as Richard Madden, 29, of the 100 block of Waibel Road in Port Deposit. Madden was arrested for the murder of Kami Ring in Cecil County.
Madden is charged with first and second degree murder, first degree assault and first degree rape. He is currently being processed at the North East Barrack. He will be transported to the District Court Commissioner for an initial appearance.

After consultation with the Cecil County State’s Attorney, Madden was arrested today at 5:30 p.m. without incident. He was being held at the Cecil County Detention Center for violating his probation stemming from drug charges. 

Kami Ring

The body of Kami Ring, 10, of Charlestown, Maryland was found in a field across the street from the home she was visiting on Waibel Road. Madden was one of three residents living at the home.
Crime scene analysts, working closely with homicide investigators, gathered evidence from the field, in which Kami was found, and from the Waibel Road residence, where she was believed to be staying.
 
Biological evidence linked Madden to the murder of Kami.

Autopsy results reveal the cause of death as blunt force trauma and asphyxia.

Investigators have determined there is no biological connection between Madden and Ring. The grandparents, who also reside at the Waibel Road residence and are not biologically related to Ring, and are the parents of Madden.

A motive for the murder remains unclear at this time. The investigation continues…
Submitted:
Maryland State Police

Police Locate Suspects of Armed Robbery

On June 10, 2013, at approximately 2:20 a.m., Ocean City Police responded to 12th Street for a report of an armed robbery. The victims, who are not being identified, advised police that they were walking along 12th Street and came in contact with a group of four males who robbed the victims at gunpoint.

Police broadcast a description of the suspects and their vehicle and were able to stop the suspect’s vehicle on 12th Street a short time after the initial lookout. The vehicle was occupied by four males, who were all detained until the victims were brought to the stop.

The victims positively identified the suspects as the persons who had committed the armed robbery. Police identified the perpetrators as; Dominique LA Paul Pratt, 20, of Waldorf, MD, Derrell Levon Prince, 19, of Waldorf, MD, and John Riley, 23, of Washington, DC.  The investigation revealed that the fourth suspect, who was identified as Darien Xavier, Britton, 18, of Waldorf, MD, acted as the group’s driver.

Police recovered the victims stolen property, which consisted of two wallets that contained approximately $500, and two IPhones, from the suspects’ vehicle.  Officers also located a handgun that was believed to be used during the robbery.  A check of the handguns by serial number revealed the gun was reported stolen in Charlotte, NC.

Pratt and Prince have both been charged with two counts of armed robbery, two counts of 1st degree assault and use of a firearm in a violent crime. Riley has been charged with two counts of armed robbery, possession of a dangerous weapon with intent to injure and 2nd degree assault. Britton has been charged with two counts of armed robbery and transportation of a handgun. Charges for the stolen handgun are pending.

All of the suspects were seen by an Ocean City District Court Commissioner and are being held of $500,000 bond.   The suspects have been transferred to the Worcester County Jail.

Submitted:
Ocean City Police Department

Inspector in Philadelphia Collapse Commits Suicide

Fox45
Philadelphia officials have identified an inspector who fatally shot himself a week after a building collapse that killed six people
as a dedicated 16-year veteran of the Department of Licenses and Inspections.Deputy Mayor Everett Gillison says 52-year-old inspector Ronald Wagenhoffer was found dead in his truck Wednesday night with a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
City officials say he was the Department of Licenses and Inspections employee who conducted a May 14 inspection of the building, weeks before the June 5 collapse.
Gillison says the department is in mourning and Wagenhoffer "did nothing wrong." Wagenhoffer leaves behind a wife and son.
The downtown building was being demolished when it collapsed onto a neighboring Salvation Army Thrift Store, killing two employees and four customers. Police allege a heavy equipment operator had been high on marijuana.

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Phillips Trial Over- Verdict Is In

The  retrial for Charles Robert Phillips, convicted murderer of William Nibblett (Nib) on March 5, 2008 has ended.

In 2012 the  Maryland's Court of Appeals claimed that Philip's Miranda Rights may have been violated and his case was sent back to the office of Beau Oglesby the State's Attorney for Worcester County. 

In what was expected to be a 4 day trial concluded this afternoon.
Charles Robert Phillips murdered Nib in his home back in 2008 just one day after being released from the Wicomico County jail.

William Nibblett (known by all as "Nib") was a well-liked local Pocomoke City plumber and father of two. Phillips already with a crime-filled past was sentenced in April 2009 to life in prison for the first-degree murder of William Nibblett.

His sentence also included a consecutive 20-year term for armed robbery.

In the outcome of Phillips  retrial he was found:

 Guilty First Degree Murder
 Guilty of Armed Robbery
 Guilty of Theft of 500 or less.

Six Month Marijuana Distribution Investigation Leads To Arrests

Members of the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team concluded a six month marijuana distribution investigation that was being conducted jointly with the Ocean City Police Department Narcotics Unit and with the assistance of the Drug Enforcement Administration (Salisbury Post of Duty) and the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office.  During the course of this investigation, an individual identified as Michael Gates, Age 24, of Bishopville, Maryland was monitored as he was traveling back and forth from the Redding, California area to Worcester County, Maryland.

Michael Gates is believed to have been facilitating the transportation and shipments of numerous packages of high grade marijuana from California to Maryland.

During the month of May, members of the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team executed multiple search and seizure warrants at various residences and a storage facility in Worcester County that Michael Gates utilized to facilitate this criminal activity. At the conclusion of this investigation a total of 7.5 lbs of marijuana was seized along with approximately $30,000.00 in United States Currency. The following individuals associated with this investigation were charged with various offenses as listed below:

Michael A. Gates (Age 24) of Bishopville, Maryland:
•Possession of Marijuana
•Possession with intent to distribute Marijuana
Disposition: Committed to Worcester Co. Jail $45,000.00 Bond


David J. Gates (Age 28) of Bishopville, Maryland:
•Possession of Marijuana
•Possession with intent to distribute Marijuana
Disposition: Committed to Worcester Co. Jail $35,000.00 Bond

Michael T. Herr (Age 23) of Berlin, Maryland:
•Possession of Marijuana
•Possession with intent to distribute Marijuana
Disposition: Committed to Worcester Co. Jail $5,000.00 Bond

Michael T. Herr (Age 53) of Berlin, Maryland:
•Possession of Marijuana
•Possession with intent to distribute Marijuana
Disposition: Committed to Worcester Co. Jail $7,500.00 Bond

Justin M. McDonald (Age 33) of Berlin, Maryland:
•Possession of Marijuana
Disposition: Criminal Summons

Submitted:
Lt. Edward C. Schreier
Worcester County Sheriff's Office

Unfavorable Weather Predicted For Today

 

Current storm tracks indicate a threat of storms at anytime during the day Thursday, but with the greatest risk of dangerous conditions from 12noon - 6pm.

 

 

 

 

Please try to keep yourself updated during the  day

 

Members of Volunteer Nature Trail Committee Introduced At Council Meeting

Members of Volunteer Nature Trail Committee were introduced at the Pocomoke City  Council Meeting  on Monday night, June 3, 2013.

Photo/Donna Clarke

Back row- Mike Thornton, Scott Tatterson, Richie Shoemaker,MD

Front row- Hunter Tatterson, Katy Clarke, Andy Clark

 

Hunter Tatterson

Photo/Donna Clarke

During the evening meeting  Hunter Tatterson  was recognized for his community service.  I'm sure anyone working on the Nature Trail will admit that the work was not easy but the results have been fulfilling....ask this community spirited young man.  Fourteen-year old Hunter Tatterson selected working on the nature trail as his Community Service Project through his school.

 

Hunter Tatterson and Pocomoke City Mayor
Bruce Morrison
Photo/Donna Clarke

Congratulations  and thank you, Hunter !!

 

(From Agenda)City Hall
 Councilman Malloy to discuss recent completion of Nature Trail improvements near Stevenson’s Pond and to introduce members of volunteer nature trail committee.

 

 

Nature Trail Update

by Ritch Shoemaker MD

Posted Tuesday, June 4th 2013

 

 

Councilman Don Malloy
Photo/Donna Clarke

               

If you missed last night’s City Council meeting (only three other people attended that I saw) you missed a small town ceremony of Hunter Tatterson being honored for his volunteerism of the Trail construction going far beyond his Community Service requirement. And there was Andy Clarke receiving the “Whomper,” the fabled black circus hammer that dwarfed the 

PASSING THE GAVEL
(left) Larry Fykes, Richie Shoemaker,MD, Andy Clarke
Photo/Donna Clarke

pitifully small gavel the mayor was forced to use. Now the Whomper is a hammer (to paraphrase Crocodile Dundee). What it symbolizes is more than a backwoods argument settler: it is stewardship of the Trail.

 

Don Malloy and I have shared that stewardship over the years, understanding that the City of Pocomoke and the City Public Works crew have taken maintenance to a matter of pride as well. We are blessed with good political leadership in an era when politicians seem to decide to NOT cooperate with each other. Maybe we should take the

Photo/Donna Clarke

Whomper to Washington to settle a few of the arguments we hear about in the news (and many more we don’t know about).

 

After the incredible pace of the 5/25 work day, the last week has been a welcome breather. We will put up the three next observation stations on Friday.

 

New members of the Foot of the Trail include Diane and Jack Burton. Our T-shirts are available at the Chamber of Commerce Office (410-957-1919) and at mine (410-957-1550). Don Malloy and JoAnn Shoemaker also have a few shirts for sale. I must say the crew of volunteers all decked out in the various colors of Bird shirts looked great at City hall last night.

 

 

 

 

"Not bad for a small bunch of volunteers.
But these aren’t just any volunteers!" ~
Richie Shoemaker   MD

 

OCPD and Worcester Co. Sherriff Crack Down on Drugs in June

...And it's ONLY June 12th!

OCPD and Worcester Co. Sherriff's Office Crack Down on Drugs in June

During the past several days, the Ocean City Police Criminal Investigation Division and Narcotics Unit, as well as the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Enforcement Team, conducted multiple undercover drug enforcement operations at various locations in Ocean City. So far this month, these plain clothes drug investigations have resulted in 12 arrests and the seizure of various drugs and paraphernalia.

Police seized approximately $1,600 in cash, assorted drug paraphernalia and multiple controlled dangerous substances.

The following people have been charged with various drug charges by Ocean City Police:

- Kassahun Assefa Kassa, 20, of Alexandria VA
Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana

- Maurice George Gay, 26, of Washington, DC
Possession, Distribution and Conspiracy to Distribute Marijuana

- Gervon William Norris, 19, of Capital Heights, MD
Possession and Distribution of Marijuana

- Keith Aaron Ruffin, Jr., 18, of Harrisburg, PA
Possession and Distribution of Marijuana

- Patrick Marquis Clemons, 19, of Baltimore, MD
Possession and Distribution of Marijuana

- Christopher Joseph Benedetto, 22, of Ocean City, MD
Possession and Possession with the Intent to Distribute Marijuana

- Andres Salvador Collier, 28, of Amityville, NY
Possession and Possession with the Intent to Distribute Marijuana

- Isadora Marie Thomas, 20, of Ocean City, MD
Possession of Marijuana

- Arius Kajuan Marcelin, 22, of Salisbury, MD
Possession with Intent to Distribution Crack Cocaine
Distribution and Possession of Crack Cocaine

- Beau Brandon Fitzgerald, 20, of Severn, MD
Possession and Distribution of Marijuana

- Desmond Njemsen Acha, 18, of Westminster, MD
Possession and Distribution of Marijuana

- Justin Andrew Parsons, 18, of Narvon, PA
Possession and Distribution of Cocaine


**Citizens are encouraged not to buy, use or sell illegal drugs in Ocean City and Worcester County.

Police remind citizens that undercover officers will be actively ensuring the safety of residents and visitors this summer on the boardwalk and throughout the town of Ocean City.**

Disorderly Man Becmes Combative Assaults Officers

Joseph Tyrice Cromartie

On June 9, 2013, at approximately 1:00 a.m., Ocean City police were on uniformed bicycle patrol near 5th Street and the Boardwalk when officers observed two males pushing and arguing with one another causing a very large crowd to gather. Officers attempted to separate the two males; however, one of the suspects, who was later identified as Joseph Tyrice Cromartie, 20, of Clinton, MD, became combative and assaulted the officers. One of the officers used his Electronic Control Device (Taser) to subdue Cromartie, who was eventually arrested.


By that time, the large crowd which had gathered at the scene began acting in a disorderly, aggressive manner, taunting and making threatening statements towards officers.  Additional officers responded to the scene, including K-9 and mounted patrols, Worcester County Sheriff’s Deputies and Maryland State Police Troopers. The crowd was quickly dispersed and order was restored to the area.

Per OCPD policy, Cromartie was transported by Ocean City EMS to Atlantic General Hospital for examination as a result of the use of the ECD/Taser device. He was shortly released to OCPD with no injuries.


Cromartie was charged by Ocean City Police with two counts of second degree assault on a police officer, disorderly conduct, failure to obey law enforcement and resisting arrest. Cromartie was seen by an Ocean City District Court Commissioner and was released on his own recognizance.

No officers were injured during this incident.

Submitted:
Ocean City Police Department

Handgun Recovered During Drug Arrest

Loomis Boakai  Zayzay

On June 8, 2013, at approximately 10:30 p.m. the Ocean City Police Narcotics Unit and Worcester County Sherriff’s Criminal Enforcement Team were preforming undercover drug enforcement operations on the Boardwalk. During their enforcement initiative, Loomis Boakai Zayzay, 19, of Laurel, MD, sold detectives marijuana.

Zayzay who was placed under arrest for possession and distribution of marijuana, was also in possession of a semi-automatic handgun, which police recovered from Zayzay’s backpack. During the investigation, Police also discovered that the handgun was reported stolen out of Clayton County, Georgia.

Zayzay was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime, possession of a handgun, theft of less than $1,000, possession of marijuana, and manufacturing and distribution of a controlled dangerous substance.
 
Zayzay has seen by an Ocean City District Court Commissioner and was held without bond.  Zayzay was transferred to Worcester County Jail.

Submitted:
Ocean City Police Dept.

Crazy Lady Crusaders ~ Stop By Their Booth During Cypress Festival

 

 

Be sure to look for the  

 Crazy Lady Crusaders booth 

this weekend during the

2013  Pocomoke Cypress Festival

 

 

Many items will be for sale and while you  are there

Sign The Banner for $1 to help put an end to Cancer.

 

AND

 

Buy a $5 raffle ticket and you could win a set of
 Victory Tailgate Custom Cornhole boards valued at $170.00

 

 

~All proceeds go to Relay For Life~

 

 

 

All this is in preparation for their

fundraiser and actual relay later this summer !!

 

 

CRAZY LADY CRUSADERS

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Twenty-six Years Ago Today....

June 12, 1987

26 years ago today

“Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall!”
~President Ronald Reagan 

 

- Vice President Headlining Richmond Gala / Will Be Key Speaker

Vice President Joe Biden will headline this month's Jefferson-Jackson Dinner, the major annual fundraising gala for Virginia's Democratic Party.

The event is set for the evening of June 29 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center.

Once held in February at the height of the General Assembly session, Democrats came under fire from Republicans who claimed the party was doing an end run around state laws that forbade fundraising by lawmakers during the regular winter legislative session.

This year's dinner represents the first major coordinated Democratic fundraiser after the party settles on its statewide ticket headed by former Democratic National Committee chairman Terry McAuliffe.

Source:

Biden To Headline Speakers

Washington DC Man Stabbed Repeatedly During Boardwalk Fight

On June 9, at approximately 3:35 a.m., Ocean City police and paramedics responded to 2100 Baltimore Avenue, The Stowaway Grand Hotel, in reference to a stabbing which had just occurred. 

Officers located the victim, who was identified as a 22-year-old male from Washington, DC, in the lobby of the hotel. The victim, whose name is not being released, was bleeding from numerous stab wounds.

The preliminary investigation revealed that the victim had been engaged in a fight on the boardwalk in front of the Stowaway Grand Hotel.  According to witnesses, approximately 30 persons were involved in the fight, at which time the victim was repeated stabbed and then helped into the lobby of the hotel by unidentified citizens.

The victim was treated at the scene by Ocean City EMS and transported to Peninsula Region Medical Center for further treatment. At the time of this release the victim is reported to be in stable condition.

OCPD Forensic Services Unit personnel processed the crime scene for evidence and detectives are continuing to investigate this incident.  Ocean City Police are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the OCPD Criminal Investigation Divisions, Detective David Whitmer at 410-530-5390.

Submitted:
Ocean City Police Department

COMING SOON ! Truck and Tractor Pull

Kids Pedal Pull

5:30 p.m.

Youth ages 5-12 years

Registration at 5 p.m. - $2 each

 

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Local politicians invited for a

 "Politician's Challenge" at 6:15 p.m.

 

For more information: Great Pocomoke Fair on facebook

or

Their website:Great Pocomoke Fair

 

 

 

 

 

Pocomoke Cypress Festival OPENS Wednesday

 

 

For more info on all events click here :  POCOMOKE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Undercover Heroin Distribution Investigation Leads To Arrest / Worcester County

During the month of May 2013, members of the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team initiated an undercover Heroin distribution investigation of an individual identified as Brian Jones Sr., Age 35, of Ocean Pines, Berlin, Maryland.

 During that period of time an undercover law enforcement officer made purchases of heroin from Jones in the Berlin / Ocean Pines area. On June 7, 2013, Jones agreed to meet with an undercover officer in order to sell a quantity of heroin to that undercover officer. Members of the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team, with the assistance of the Ocean City Police Department Narcotics Unit and the Ocean Pines Police Department, placed Jones under arrest in a parking lot area near Ocean Pines, Maryland.

 During the course of this investigation a total of 173 individual bags of heroin was purchased and seized from Jones. A search warrant was executed at Jones’s residence which revealed various items of paraphernalia along with a small quantity of marijuana.

Jones was charged with the following offenses:

 

  Distribution of Heroin

   Possession with intent to distribute Heroin (2 Cts.)

    Possession of Heroin (2 Cts.)

  Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin

    Conspiracy to Possess Heroin with intent to distribute

   Conspiracy to Possess Heroin

 

Jones was committed to the Worcester County Jail on a $25,000.00 bond.

Submitted:
Worcester County Sheriff's Office

2nd Annual Yappy Hour Fundraiser 2013

See Sherman the Shorebird at the Library ....

STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE DEATH OF CHILD

STATE POLICE INVESTIGATE DEATH OF CHILD IN CECIL COUNTY

(Port Deposit, MD) – Investigators from the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit are investigating the death of a ten year old girl in Cecil County.

The deceased victim is identified as Kami Ring, 10, of the 600 block of Bladen Street in Charlestown, Maryland. Ring was found deceased yesterday evening in a field near a home where she had been staying. The child’s body has been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy. The cause of death has not yet been determined.

Shortly after 11:00 a.m. yesterday, troopers from the North East Barrack responded to the 100-block of Waibel Road in Port Deposit, Maryland for a report of the missing ten year old. A resident of the home made the 9-1-1 call. Police were told the child was last seen inside the home on the night of June 9, 2013 when it was assumed she had gone to bed.
During the course of the initial investigation, police learned that Kami had been staying at the Waibel Road residence at the time of her disappearance. Kami’s grandparents and one other individual, related to the grandmother, reside at the home.

State Troopers, K-9 Units from the Maryland State Police and Natural Resources Police, along with Chesapeake Search and Rescue conducted a thorough search of the area. At 6:20 p.m. yesterday evening, the body of the deceased victim was discovered about sixty yards in front of the Waibel Road residence in a field near a shed. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

Crime scene technicians from the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division responded to gather evidence. Assistance was provided by the Maryland State Police Child Recovery Unit, the MSP Gang Unit, the Maryland State Apprehension Team, and criminal investigators from the North East Barrack. The Cecil County State’s Attorney’s Office is being briefed as the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit continues the investigation.

At this time, investigators have several leads and persons of interest. Calls are being taken by the Maryland State Police North East Barrack at 410-996-7800. Calls will remain confidential. 

Submitted:
Maryland State Police

PICNIC IN THE PARK / Handmade Tables Built By Local Scout

THANK YOU NATHAN STEPHENS from Boy Scout Troop 0311.

In attempt to achieve Eagle Scout status, Nathan Stephens called upon local businesses in Pocomoke for donations to pay for the cost of materials to complete his Eagle Scout project.

His request for donations from sponsors was so successful that Nathan was able to build six brand new picnic tables and donate them to the city of Pocomoke.
 

Nathan's hand built  picnic tables can be found in Cypress Park.
Sponsors are clearly named on a plaque at the end of each picnic table.

Congratulations on your advancement to Eagle Scout -which is the highest rank in Boy Scouts.

SOCIAL MEDIA IMPORTANT IN SEARCH FOR MISSING CHILDREN

SOCIAL MEDIA IMPORTANT IN SEARCH FOR

MISSING CHILDREN

MD Center for Missing and Unidentified Persons:
Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/MD.MCMUP
Twitter: https://twitter.com/mcmup_msp

(PIKESVILLE, MD) – The Maryland Center for Missing and Unidentified Persons is reminding citizens they can help locate missing children by connecting to the social media tools that provide notifications and photos of persons being sought.

On average, 10,000 to 12,000 children are reported missing in Maryland each year. On any given day, there are 1,000 active missing person cases in Maryland. One in every three of these children is located because someone has seen and recognized their photos.

In response to these statistics, the Maryland Center for Missing and Unidentified Persons, a unit of the Maryland State Police, coordinates an official Facebook page and operates a Twitter feed, both of which are designed to raise public awareness and participation in the search for Maryland’s missing.

The Facebook page features all missing person cases from a state, county, or municipal police department, or a parent or guardian, who requested the creation of a missing person poster.

Additionally, the Facebook page features cold cases, Amber Alerts and Silver Alerts that are issued in Maryland, as well as information about attempted child abductions. Valuable resources and information on child safety can also be found within the page. The Facebook page receives an average of 150,000 views per week.

The Twitter account is used exclusively for child abductions that result in an Amber Alert being activated. In order for Amber Alerts to be most effective, strict criteria have to be met before an alert is issued. When an alert is issued, it usually contains information about a suspect vehicle the abducted child may be in, which gives motorists something to look for. The child’s picture will also be placed on the Facebook page as soon as it becomes available.

The dedicated staff members of the Maryland Center for Missing and Unidentified Persons are excited about the positive impact the use of social media is having on the successful location of missing Maryland children and adults.

To follow the Maryland Center for Missing and Unidentified Persons Facebook page, simply “like” the following: http://www.facebook.com/MD.MCMUP. The Twitter account can be followed at https://twitter.com/mcmup_msp.

Submitted:
Maryland State Police

Driver Attempted To Run Over Police Officer

Trevin  Quashau Allen

On June 9, 2013, at approximately 3:45 a.m., Ocean City Police responded to McDonald’s restaurant located at 32^nd Street and Coastal Highway, in reference to a disturbance.  Officers arrived at the scene and began to break up a fight between a male suspect and the McDonald’s manager. Another male believed to be part of the fight jumped in the rear seat of a white colored Mitsubishi 4-door and attempted to flee the scene.

In an attempt to identify the suspects involved in the fight, officers on foot approached the Mitsubishi.  While standing in front of the car, one officer placed his hand on the hood of the vehicle and told the driver to stop the car and exit the vehicle. The driver, who looked directly at the officer, revved the engine and drove forward toward the officer, who was able to get out of the way.

A short time later police located the suspect vehicle in the parking lot of 501 Penguin Drive.  The driver, who was identified as Trevin Quashau Allen, 20, of Salisbury, was arrested and charged with first and second degree assault, attempt by driver to elude uniformed police by failing to stop vehicle, reckless driving and negligent driving. 

Allen was seen by an Ocean City District Court Commissioner and was released on $25,000 unsecured bond.

Submitted:
Ocean City Police Dept.

Motorcycle Flees From Police and Crashes

Motorcycle Flees From Police and Crashes Into Turning Tow Truck

On June 8, 2013, at approximately 8:40 p.m., Ocean City Police observed a motorcycle travelling south on Coastal Highway at an extremely high rate of speed in the area of 32^nd Street.  Officers attempted to stop the motorcycle, which was being operated by Robert George Roth 2^nd, 21, of Frederica, DE, in the area of 30^th Street.

Roth initially stopped for officers, however, just as officers were exiting their police vehicle and approaching the motorcycle, the motorcycle turned and went north on Coastal Highway at a high rate of speed in the bus lane.  Roth went two blocks when he collided with a commercial tow truck which was attempting to turn east on 32^nd Street from the bus lane.

Roth suffered several injuries and was treated by Ocean City EMS and flown by Maryland State Police helicopter to Peninsula Regional Medical Center for further treatment.  Roth has been charged with:

• Speed greater than reasonable. Once for southbound and again for northbound.
• Unsafe lane change.
• Driving while privilege suspended.
• Driving unregistered vehicle.
• Failure to control speed to avoid collision.
• Reckless driving.
• Fleeing and eluding.

At this time, the medical status of Roth is unknown.

Flash Flood Watch in Effect Through Tonight

Accomack County/Virginia and surrounding areas

FROM NOON EDT TODAY THROUGH THIS EVENING * SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL BECOME WIDESPREAD ACROSS THE AREA THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.

LOCALLY HEAVY DOWNPOURS ARE EXPECTED DUE TO THE WARM AND HUMID AIR MASS. RAINFALL AMOUNTS OF 1 TO 2 INCHES ARE LIKELY WITH LOCALLY HIGHER AMOUNTS OF UP TO 3 INCHES IN ANY SLOW MOVING THUNDERSTORM.

THIS MUCH RAINFALL...IN COMBINATION WITH THE ALREADY SATURATED GROUND FROM TROPICAL STORM ANDREA MAY QUICKLY RESULT IN FLASH FLOODING

LATER TODAY.
 PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A FLASH FLOOD WATCH MEANS THAT CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP THAT LEAD TO FLASH FLOODING. FLASH FLOODING IS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.

 YOU SHOULD MONITOR LATER FORECASTS AND BE PREPARED TO TAKE ACTION SHOULD FLASH FLOOD WARNINGS BE ISSUED.

PRESTON FORD Celebrates 100 Years In Business!

CONGRATULATIONS!!  To PRESTON FORD for 100 years in business!

Preston, Maryland- The Biggest Little Town in the USA

((Oh, I have to smile...How could this be?  100 years!  Surely it has not been that long ago since my cousins and childhood friends played in that area of  Preston Ford years ago when the dealership was on Main Street.))

Over the weekend Preston Ford threw an enormous community birthday bash to celebrate the 100th anniversary of having a Ford dealership in Preston, Maryland.

Just as the Preston Frog had promised the Preston Ford grounds were transformed into an amusement park/carnival setting with everything to enjoy from rides and games, great foods, LIVE music by  Mikes Hines & The Look and the one and only Kentavius Jones!!!

The weekend closed  with the big bang celebration of fireworks on Saturday night!  

HOW DID I MISS THIS!!

History of Fords being sold in Preston, MD for 100 years (1913-2013)

In the year 1913 Joseph J. Garris opened the first Ford dealer in Preston, MD and it was called Preston Auto Agency.  He eventually built the a new building on Main Street in Preston and that is where it stayed until destroyed by a fire in February of 2000.

 In 1935 Garris sold the Ford Dealership to Mr. M Heber Lane and Frank Brauchle, the name was changed to the Preston Motor Company. In 1975 M. Heber Lane sold the dealership to Frank Showell and Robert MacDonald, the name was changed to Preston Ford Inc.  The current owner of Preston Ford Inc. is Dave Wilson and the dealership has grown to be the Preston Automotive Group selling more than just Fords.

 Although there are other brands sold at the dealership, it all started with Ford and that is what is being celebrated, 100 years of it!
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CONGRATULATIONS PRESTON FORD

 

HISTORY OF THE PRESTON FROG

WINTER QUARTERS MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE / Control Burn VIDEO

The clubhouse at Winter Quarters Municipal Golf Course in Pocomoke City was burned last evening during a control burn scheduled by the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company.

During Hurricane Sandy in October/November 2012 the clubhouse was flooded with 5 feet of water.

The rental  golf carts at this nine hole golf course were also ruined.

VIDEO 1

Video/Emily Rantz

The old clubhouse will be replaced with a new modular building.



VIDEO 2

Video/Emily Rantz

More info:  Winter Quarters Municipal Golf Course

Thank you, Emily for helping preserve Pocomoke City memories.