Thefts From Motor Vehcles Investigated By Worcester County Sheriff's Office

Zachery A. Mitchell, Jr

During the earlier part of October, deputies of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office began investigating a rash of car break-ins and thefts from motor vehicles in the West Ocean City area and the Route 611 area including Frontier Town. 

During these thefts, approximately $3,000 worth of electronics, cash and clothing items were stolen from numerous vehicles. 

Deputies took numerous reports and began working on potential suspects. During one of the thefts, an I-phone was stolen. The owner of the I-phone was able to locate the stolen phone via the phones security features. 

Deputies then responded to meet with the victim and learned that the victim had contacted Frontier Town security and that they had activated the phones security feature leading to the location of the suspects. The suspects were interviewed and later identified and charged with multiple theft counts, theft scheme and 3 counts of Rogue and Vagabond.  Arrested were Zachery A. Mitchell W/M Age 18 and Charles J. Mitchell Jr.
   

Charles J. Mitchell, Jr.

They were taken before a judicial officer and released on a $15,000 unsecured bond. 


We would like to remind you to never leave your phones or belongings in unlocked vehicles overnight .

 The Sheriff’s Office hosts a number of training programs for both residents and businesses on how to protect your items and prevent these types of thefts from occurring. 

As we approach the shopping and Holiday Season, our Burglaries and Thefts will increase and many will become victims because they failed to lock their doors or secure their valuables in their vehicles. The most important lesson is to watch out for each other. 

Contact your neighbors, join a Community Watch Group and report suspicious behavior to Law Enforcement.

Worcester County Sheriff's Office

BINGO !! All Proceeds Benefit DASH Rescue !

The Upper Deck Seafood Restaurant & Lounge ~ HALLOWEEN PARTY & COSTUME CONTEST

The Upper Deck Seafood Restaurant & Lounge

Halloween Party and Costume Contest

Friday, November 1, 2013

9:00 pm until 1:30 am

Drink special

Costume Contest 

 DJ Mike Shannon from 9-1

BLOXOM VOLUNTEER FIRE CO. TRUNK OR TREAT !

 Bloxom Fire House Thursday night - October 31, 2013 

for

 Trunk-or-Treat!!! 

Hours are 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.

  Town curfew for Bloxom is 8 pm.

 Have a safe and Happy Halloween from the Bloxom Volunteer Fire Company!!

Firearms Stolen From Federalsburg Home

Christopher Glanden

Two Accused Of Stealing $9,000 Worth Of Firearms In Federalsburg

FEDERALSBURG, Md. - Two people have been charged after allegedly stealing guns from a Federalsburg home.

The Dorchester County Sheriff's Office says on October 23rd, they investigated a robbery and theft of over $9,000 worth of firearms from a Scarlett Lane home. An investigation showed that the suspects took the 19 weapons from a gun safe, along with $1650 in cash.

Amanda Hahn

Police say further investigation lead them to arrest 18-year-old Amanda Hahn, who reportedly lived in the Scarlett Lane home, and 22-year-old Christopher Glanden, of East New Market. Both suspects have been charged with 20 counts of theft under $1,000, 2 counts of theft over $1,000 but under $10,000, theft over $10,000 but under $100,000 and 4th degree burglary with intent to commit theft.

Hahn was held on $10,000 bond, while Glanden is being held on $100,000 bond. Police say their investigation into this incident is continuing.

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Female Hit By Vehicle / Capeville Man Charged With Hit & Run and DWI

Stephen Ray Carpenter

A Capeville man is in jail as the result of a traffic accident near Oyster Thursday afternoon. Stephen Ray Carpenter, 28, has been charged with driving while intoxicated, driving on a suspended license, failing to report an accident resulting in injury and maiming of another person in connection with driving while intoxicated.

According to Sheriff David Doughty, deputies received a call at about 5:20 pm to help an ambulance on Seaside Road near Eastville. Upon arrival they found a female who had been hit by a vehicle and assaulted. The identity of the victim has not been released.

The Sheriffs Office is asking anyone with information on the case to call 678-0458.

Carpenter is being held without bond in the Eastern Shore Regional Jail.

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TIME MACHINE ... 1953, 1884, 1923, 1913, 1941

(Reader-friendly viewing of newspaper archives material)


January, 1953
(Eugene Register Guard- Eugene, Oregon)

Kissing Lessons Offered Grade School Students in Maryland

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (UP)- Serious, mild-manner Louis L. Pund said Saturday he isn't sorry he gave his seventh grade students kissing lessons "to teach them the facts of life."

"It did them a lot of good," the 40-year-old teacher said. "It helped them get over their inhibitions."

Pund, who took up psychology as a hobby, had to give up his job at historic Washington Junior High School Friday when angry parents protested against their children playing "postoffice" in the classroom.

"I started it a month ago because some of the children were inhibited and it seemed like a good way of teaching the facts of life," he said.

"Down here in this eastern shore town a good many of the parents don't appear to take the trouble to explain to the children what life is all about."

Most of the children considered the experiment a lark and School Superintendent John L. Bond said apparently no real harm was done. But he ruled the practice had to stop.

Thirteen-year-old Jimmy Byrd said the kissing games didn't make "any particular impression" on him but he thought school was a "queer" place to play them.

"I have no objection to kissing games," said his father, James Byrd. "Played them myself as a boy, but school is not the place for that sort of thing."

Mrs. C. M. Mildom said she was "very alarmed and surprised," when she learned her 12-year-old, Cradoc, was involved in the experiment.

One youngster, who wouldn't give his name, said sourly: "I didn't see anything to enjoy." But he added he didn't think anything was wrong with it.

Most of the pupils seemed sorry that Pund was leaving.

Pund, who has a small child of his own, has decided in view of the storm that he'd better give up teaching. He is going to get a job playing the trumpet or trombone for a jazz band.

The teacher-sponsored "post office" game went over big once the children got used to it, Pund said, even though they were a little shy at first and said "ah, no" or "I don't want to."

"A girl would select a boy who would go into the cloak room and call out the name of a girl who them would be it," he explained. "The girl would go into the cloak room with the boy and they would kiss each other on the cheeks or lips. They would then leave the cloak room and the girl would call out the name of another boy."

Pund's schedule called for "postoffice" for two half-hour periods every day during his three-hour mathematics classes. Playing, of course, was not compulsory.


January, 1884
(Peninsula Enterprise- Accomac)

The prospect of the railroad being built through our county is at this time very flattering. We are now authoritatively informed that the officers of the proposed road have control of the "business"Eastern Shore road, which has heretofore been an obstacle to their progress, the bridge across the Pocomoke is being built by contract, and that a large force of employees of the new road "broke ground" at Pocomoke on New Years' Day. These facts seem to justify the prediction that, in a few months now the snort of the iron horse will soon be heard in our midst. Indeed, it is now positively asserted by those who ought to be informed in the matter, that if the weather is favorable, Accomac C. H., will be connected by rail with all the busy marts of the country by the 1st day of next May, and we are hopeful enough and sanguine enough to believe that such will be the case.

　　

October, 1923 (Time Machine archive)
(The Tyrone Daily Herald- Tyrone, Pa.)

Barn Wrecked By Explosion

Pocomoke City, Md., Oct 11- Bootlegging vengeance was in evidence here again when another building was totally wrecked, this time the barn of Sylvester Messick, a retired lumber merchant, living on Walnut Street. A terrific explosion shook the neighborhood. Messick's barn had been blown to atoms. He is one of the special officers sworn in some time ago, and has been active in the apprehension of those who have been arrested for illicit liquor traffic. The barn contained nothing of special value. There is no clue to the perpetrator.

　

March, 1913
(The Hagerstown Daily Mail)

Heavy firing by ships of the Atlantic Fleet in the lower Chesapeake Bay at target practice has done much damage to property in Crisfield and throughout lower Somerset County.

　

June, 1941
(The Racine Journal-Times, Racine, Wisconsin)

OFFER TO TALKERS GETS NO TAKERS

SNOW HILL, Md. (AP)- There's a "freedom of speech" platform here awaiting any orator who wants to talk.

The speaker's platform on the court house green was left over from the last community Christmas party and Mayor John O. Byrd directed that it be left in tact.

He ordered immunity for anyone who wants to mount the platform and exercise his constitutional right of freedom of speech, saying it might encourage public speaking among the townspeople.

No takers have come forth as yet.


　

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Santa House Toy and Food Drive With Help From Ocean City Police Dept.

In an effort to consolidate local holiday charity efforts, and to bring greater relief to those in need during the upcoming holiday season, the Ocean City Police Department will be partnering with the “Santa House, Inc.” (a 501(c)(3) registered charity) holiday food and toy drive.

In past years both holiday charities have been able to provide help to Worcester County and Ocean City residents in need.  By incorporating the resources of the “Santa House” with the assistance of the OCPD we can improve the process by which the generous donations of our community are distributed to those in real need during the holidays.

The OCPD and the Santa House are asking that all charitable monetary donations/contributions normally made to the OCPD be directed to the “Santa House, Inc.”  As in years past, all toy donations, as well as monetary donations, will be used to provide gifts and food to local families. Unwrapped, new toys may be dropped off at the Public Safety Building, located at 65th Street and Coastal Highway.  These donations will be distributed through the “Santa House” charity to Ocean City and Worcester County residents in need during this upcoming holiday season.

For those who wish to contribute monetary donations, they can be mailed to the “Santa House, Inc.” 4520 Red House Road, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863. Checks made out to the Santa House, Inc. may also be dropped off at any Calvin B. Taylor Bank. The Santa House is accepting referrals of children or families that are in need of assistance.  In order to be considered for this program, a family must be referred by Community Organizations, Criminal Justice Agencies, Church Affiliations, Schools or State or County Personnel.

“The holidays can be difficult for some families. By partnering with the Santa House, families in need will be helped during the holidays,” said OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro. “While the economy has improved for some, the businesses and citizens of the Ocean City and Worcester County communities continue to pull together to provide for those families who are struggling this year. This is truly what the holiday season is all about.”

The Ocean City Police Department will continue to seek the assistance of volunteers to help distribute toys and food.  The Ocean City Police Department and the Santa House ask that all donations be made by Monday, December 15.  Distribution is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, December 17 at 8 a.m.

The OCPD Public Affairs Office will begin taking names of volunteers. To submit a donation, volunteer, or refer a family in need, please contact the Santa House, Inc. at:  410-632-4924 or the OCPD Public Affairs Office at:  410-520-5395.

Submitted:
Ocean City Police Dept.

Virginia Murder Suspect Arrested In Ohio

Federal officials say a man accused in a Virginia slaying has been arrested in Ohio.

U.S. Marshal Robert Mathieson says 27-year-old John Logan of Tasley was captured after authorities received a tip that he was living with a family in Cincinnati. Logan was arrested without incident Wednesday.

The Northampton County Sheriff's Office in September issued an arrest warrant for Logan. He was wanted for malicious wounding by mob, murder by mob, and participation in street gang activity. The case stems from the April 13 shooting death of 23-year-old Jessie Jordan.

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TIME MACHINE ... This Sunday's Preview

1953.. "Kissing lessons" for Princess Anne 7th graders stirs controversy; 1884.. The railroad is coming to Accomack County and Pocomoke is the gateway; 1923.. Bootlegging vengeance cited in Pocomoke City explosion; 1913.. Target practice affects Somerset; 1941.. Snow Hill offers citizens "Freedom Of Speech" platform.
　
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LAST MUD BOG FOR 2013 SEASON THIS SATURDAY

DON'T MISS the last mudbog race  of the season!!
Driver's ~ LAST CHANCE FOR POINTS!

 

 

 

The mudbog canceled earlier this month and rescheduled will take place

Saturday, October 26, 2013

 Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Company
4718 Snow Hill Road
Snow Hill, Maryland 

EVERYONE: Please note time changes in racing....

Gates open at 8am

"Short and Sassy"
Barry Wise/ Owner/Driver
Photo/BW

 

Racing STARTS at 11am

 

 Power Wheels race  for the kid will be during intermission!!

 

For more information OR  for answers to your questions go to:

http://www.gumborocrisfieldmudbogs.net/

 

https://www.facebook.com/events/637009813006594/

"Beauty and the Beast"

Driver/ Baylee Hart

 

 

DON'T FORGET !

RACING BEGINS AT 11:00 AM

Fall Adoption Day Excitement ! Find YOUR Forever Friend.

$50 ADOPTION SPECIAL

 ONE DAY ONLY Sunday October 27th from 12-4pm!

 Don't forget to come out and meet all of our wonderful animals available for adoption. ALL ADOPTION FEES ARE

 $50.00 ONLY!

Bring the kids from 1-3 pm for a day of fun with Magic John, some face paining and balloon making. We'll have raffle tickets, yummy baked goods and great music.

 

We hope to see you there!

 

 

 

To get preapproved go to:  https://www.facebook.com/WorCoHumaneSociety

There's a "FOREVER FRIEND" waiting for you.....

Delmarva Discovery Center ~ HOUSE OF POCOWEEN !!

From the Delmarva Discovery Center....

~HOUSE OF POCOWEEN~

 

The Delmarva Discovery Center's annual House of Pocoween is only 2 days away -

 Friday, October 25th from 6 pm - 8 pm!

 

Click on our Events tab to get all of the ghoulish details!

 

 We will also be at Midway Chevrolet's Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 26th from 1 pm - 4 pm.

 

 We can't wait to see all of your creative costumes, hand out candy and give you a coupon for discount admission.

TIME MACHINE ... This Sunday's Preview.

　
1953.. "Kissing lessons" for Princess Anne 7th graders stirs controversy; 1884.. The railroad is coming to Accomack County and Pocomoke is the gateway; 1923.. Bootlegging vengeance cited in Pocomoke City explosion; 1913.. Target practice affects Somerset; 1941.. Snow Hill offers citizens "Freedom Of Speech" platform.
　
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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PRESS RELEASE ~ By Delegate Mike McDermott

A Tool of Destruction

by Delegate Mike McDermott

 

A new tool developed by the University of Maryland will determine acceptable levels of phosphorus in our farm fields. If those levels are breached, no organic chicken manure may be applied. For our farmers and the Eastern Shore economy, this “tool” has much more in common with a dagger than an instrument of science.

 

 

In this case, science is being cast aside in favor of a political tool that garners support/donations from national environmental groups at the expense of Maryland families. The fact is, we do not know the phosphorus impact, if any, on the Bay. Further, we cannot determine the percentage that Maryland farms contribute. While Delaware continues to study the issue to get a better picture of cause and effect, O’Malley and the democrats move forward half cocked, more desirous of being “first” rather than “correct”. This political correctness will prove devastating to the Eastern Shore and, ultimately, Annapolis revenues.

 

 

80% of lower shore farmland could be deemed unfit to receive poultry litter. Farms in this category will need to purchase chemical fertilizers at significant expense in order to grow. A farmer who may spend $500 for poultry litter will need to replace it with $20,000 worth of chemical fertilizer.

 

Poultry farmers without land accessibility or lacking neighbors to utilize their organic manure will be faced with a trucking/shipping bill in a market with fewer integrators willing to accept ones poultry litter. This translates to higher costs and storage issues all adding to the bottom line of a business’s viability.

 

 

Maryland, under democratic rule, is no stranger to losing businesses due to over regulation; and, while a business can adapt or move out of state, the farmer’s asset and heritage is the dirt beneath his feet. He is forced to comply or abandon his dream by a governor with a national agenda using ambiguous science to destroy Maryland’s number one industry.

 

 

Dr. McGrath (the U of MD scientist behind the shortened study) told me the depletion of phosphorus in soil could take 50-years, yet O’Malley refuses an additional 36-months to better understand the cause and effects.

 

Agriculture Secretary Buddy Hance says, “We won’t know the cost until we implement the plan.”  Does that sound eerily familiar?

 

Perhaps it’s time to provide blindfolds to the farmer and the fisherman standing guard over the Great Seal of the State of Maryland and ask, “Got any last requests?”

 

 

Girdletree Volunteer Fire Department~ Annual Halloween Party

MORE HOLLOWEEN FUN THIS WEEKEND!!

 

The Annual Halloween Party is

Saturday, October 26th at 7:00 pm.

As always, admission is free and ALL are welcome to attend! Please remember to bring a baked item for the auction!

 

TRUNK OR TREAT THIS SATURDAY AT MIDWAY!!

 

DON'T MISS AN AFTERNOON  OF WONDERFUL FUN !!

 

Rid Your Home Of ALL Unused Drugs THIS Saturday

The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office along with the Ocean City Police Department, Berlin Police Department, Maryland State Police, Worcester County Health Department and Assateague Coastal Trust will be utilizing the following locations for the NDTBI (Drug Take Back Initiative) on October 26^th from 10 am to 2 pm. 

 

You can bring your unused and or expired prescription drugs to the following locations so they may be properly disposed. 

 

These locations are as follows:

 

Worcester County Health Department – Pocomoke, Maryland

400 A Walnut Street, Pocomoke, Maryland 21851

 

        Worcester County Health Department – Snow Hill, Maryland

6040 Public Landing Road, Snow Hill, Maryland 21863

 

Ocean City Fire House

10124 Keyser Point Road, Ocean City, Maryland 21842

 

        Ocean Pines Fire House (South)
        911 Ocean Parkway, Ocean Pines, Berlin, Maryland 21811

Ocean City Police Department

6500 Coastal Highway, Ocean City, Maryland 21811

 

Maryland State Police – Berlin Barrack

9758 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, Maryland 21811

 

Berlin Police Department

10 Williams Street, Berlin, Maryland 21811

Hogan on Eastern Shore - Responds to New Phosphorus Regulations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 24, 2013

Contact:

Steve Crim

stevecrim@gmail.com

(410) 353-3116

The O’Malley-Brown administration has submitted, for legislative approval, regulations that will have a sweeping effect on how Maryland’s already struggling farmers can manage their land.  The proposed Phosphorus Management Tool is an intrusive regulation that will significantly impact how and when farmers can apply poultry manure fertilizer to their fields.  Farmers have used poultry manure as fertilizer for years.

“It appears the O’Malley-Brown administration is not content with just restricting farmers’ property rights, but also insists on mandating how they use their property,” stated Larry Hogan, successful businessman and Change Maryland Founder. 

Secretary of Agriculture Buddy Hance told a meeting of farmers last week that his department has no idea what the economic impact of the new regulations would be for farmers until it is up and running.  “It’s Obamacare for farmers,” Hogan said, “we have to pass it in order to see what’s in it.”

According to a University of Maryland survey conducted by the designers of the Phosphorus Management Tool, 61 percent of the farms surveyed would be impacted by the new regulation. Virgil Shockley, a Democratic member of the Worcester County Board of Commissioners and a farmer himself, estimated the new regulations would cost the Lower Shore $120 million.

The Phosphorus Management Tool is part of the O’Malley-Brown Watershed Implementation Plan, which also foisted the onerous ‘rain tax’ on Maryland home and business owners.

“We all want a clean and healthy Chesapeake Bay, not only for us but for our children and grandchildren,” said Hogan.  “However, instead of focusing on workable solutions for all Marylanders, Governor O’Malley has chosen to pad his presidential resume by pandering to environmental special interest groups, and has placed burdensome regulations on our hard working farmers."  

Today and tomorrow, Hogan will be touring the Eastern Shore speaking to local farmers and local community leaders. The Eastern Shore is where the majority of Maryland’s farmland is located and where the proposed regulations will have the most devastating financial impact.

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Pocomoke City Ducks Inn Robbed Tuesday Night

Ducks Inn was robbed in Pocomoke City by a suspect who entered the liquor store with a gun.

Lt.  Green from Pocomoke City  Police examined the footage from  the store video camera and identified a suspect. The suspect then returned to the scene and was detained by Pocomoke City Officers.

The Criminal Bureau of Investigation was contacted and the suspect and the suspect's vehicle was transported to the Pocomoke City Police Department.

After the interview by The Criminal  Bureau of Investigations,  the suspect was charged by Pocomoke City Police with armed Robbery and First Degree Assault.

During the robbery the suspect assaulted one of the workers in the store. A piece of a toy gun was recovered from inside the suspect's vehicle. CBI and Pocomoke City Police are attempting to serve a search warrant at the suspect's residence in Pocomoke City.

Over three thousand dollars was taken from the store in the robbery.

 The suspect is identified as Kevin Presco from Pocomoke City.

 Two victims who work at the store were  assaulted by the suspect during the robbery.

Pocomoke City Police Chief
Kelvin D. Sewell

Kevin Presco was charged with:  Robbery (2), Armed Robbery (2), Firearm Use/Fel-Viol Crime, Assault- First Degree (2), Assault Second Degree (2), Reckless Endangerment (2), Verbal Extortion (2), Handgun Use On Person, Theft- $1,000 to under $10,000. J

Two Teens Indicted On Arson Charges In Somerset County

Branddon Willey

WMDT
SOMERSET CO., Md. - Two people have been indicted on arson charges, in connection with a March fire.

Deputy State Fire Marshals say they arrested 18-year-old Ryan Fries, and 18-year-old Branddon Willey, after they were indicted by a Somerset County Grand Jury on arson, and other related charges. According to the report, the charges stem from a March 25th, 2013 fire on Flower Hill Road, in Eden, where the front porch of a vacant two story, home was intentionally set on fire. Damages were estimated at $2,000. No one was injured.

Fries and Willey were charged with 1st degree arson, 1st, 3rd, and 4th degree burglary, 1st degree malicious burning, and malicious destruction of property. They are being held at the Somerset County Detention Center.

Ryan Fries

Officials say Fries and Willey are also waiting on court proceedings about two other fires of vacant homes, involving a third suspect, 23-year-old Stephen Schuckert. The two other reported arsons in Princess Anne, one on October 2nd on Fitzgerald Road, caused $10,000 in damages, and a second on October 3rd on Drawbridge Road, caused $60,000 in damages.

Investigators say the three were motivated by the excitement of setting the fires.

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Trick Or Treat Times For Worcester County

The Worcester County Sheriff's Office announce Trick or Treat times for areas of Worcester County. They are:

Berlin , October 31st from 5 til 7 p.m.


 Ocean City, October 31st from 4 til 6 p.m. at the White Marlin Mall
Pocomoke City, October 31st from 5 til 7 p.m.

 Snow Hill, October 31st from 5 til 8 p.m.

Also, the Sheriff's Office will open the Worcester County Circuit Court located at 1 West Market Street in Snow Hill for those parents desiring there children's candy to be x-rayed as a added safety measure on October 31st from 5 til 7 p.m.

Remember to report all suspicious activity to your local Police or the Sheriff's Office at 410-632-1111.

Tonya Bundick Arson Trial To Still Be Held November 6, 2013

In Accomack County Circuit Court Tuesday Judge Glen Tyler presiding with Judge Revell Lewis III sitting on the side, heard a motion from defense attorney Shannon Dunham on behalf of the defendant Tonya Bundick. The motion to continue or postpone the current trial date of November 6, 2013. Ms. Dunham outlined the issues as Ms. Bundick was indicted on August 7, 2013, with a venue move on October 1, 2013, a discovery motion on October 16, and with the trial date only a few days away she needed time to prepare.

Judge Tyler checking court records acknowledged that some of the paperwork for discovery was dated October 21. Continuing Judge Tyler said that there had been approximately 7 months since Ms. Bundick was taken in custody and the letter setting the trial date was dated September 9. Judge Tyler explained the law saying there had to be either a valid reason or a practical one to grant a continuance and with neither in this case the motion for continuance was being denied.

Ms. Dunham explained again that she had three other cases to prepare for when Judge Tyler told her he had assigned two attorneys to this case for that very reason. Ms. Dunham admitted there was a discussion about Garrett Dunham being the second attorney but no order was issued officially making him the second attorney. Judge Tyler asked the court clerk what the record showed and she reported no order was issued. Judge Tyler told Ms. Dunham to be ready on November 6 and adjourned the court for the day.

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Arrest Made In Queen Anne's Co. Jewelry Store Robbery

(QUEENSTOWN, MD) -- Maryland State Police and the FBI have arrested and charged a Prince George’s County man in connection with a Queen Anne’s County jewelry store robbery last spring during which hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of jewelry was stolen.

The accused is identified as Roy L. Tolbert, 42, of Suitland, Md. After consultation with the Queen Anne’s County State’s Attorney’s Office, he has been charged with state charges that include armed robbery, robbery, theft over $100,000, first degree assault, and possession of a firearm in the commission of a felony. After an initial appearance before a court commissioner, Tolbert was held in the Prince George’s County Detention Center without bail. Federal charges may also be pending against Tolbert.

The arrest and charges are the result of an investigation that began about 8:00 p.m. on May 19, 2013, when a suspect entered the Ultra Diamonds jewelry store, in the 100-block of Outlet Center Drive, Queenstown, Md. The suspect displayed a handgun and stole dozens of pieces of jewelry from the store. The suspect was described as wearing a disguise that included a wig, fake beard, sunglasses and a ball cap. He was seen fleeing the area on a sport motorcycle, which was later found and determined to be stolen from Washington, D.C. The stolen jewelry was valued at more than $300,000. No one was injured during the robbery.

The investigation by the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division investigators began immediately. They were joined in the investigation by special agents from the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Evidence developed during the investigation led to the identification of Tolbert as a suspect. Investigators obtained search warrants that were served on October 18, 2013, in Prince George’s and Anne Arundel counties by State Police investigators and special agents from the FBI. No weapons or jewelry were recovered during the service of the search warrants.

One of the search warrants was served at Tolbert’s home. He was not home at the time. Troopers from the Maryland State Police State Apprehension Team eventually made contact with Tolbert and convinced him to turn himself in. Tolbert surrendered to State Police at the Forestville Barrack at about 3:00 p.m. on October 18th.

In addition to the FBI, Maryland State Police investigators received significant assistance from law enforcement agencies that included , the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Postal Inspector's Service, U.S. Attorney General's Office, Prince George's County Police Department, Anne Arundel County Police Department, D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, the Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center, the Eastern Shore Information Center, Maryland State Police State Apprehension Team, Maryland State Police K-9, and the Maryland State Police Field Operations Bureau.

The investigation is continuing.

Submitted:
Maryland State Police

15-Acre Solar Power Farm For Pocomoke City

POCOMOKE CITY, Md.- The Pocomoke City mayor and council have approved a project that will harness the sun's energy for one of the largest solar power farms on the Lower Shore.

The 2.4 megawatt project will sit on 15 acres of the city's property near the Pocomoke Beltway and Dun Swamp Road, just down the street from Sharon Rantz's business office.

"I think that people are being ripped off with the amount of money we have to pay for services, such as electricity," said Rantz.

Her sister-in-law Carol Rantz, of Pocomoke City, felt the same way. 

"It seems that every year the prices go up for that [electricity]," said Rantz. 

The new solar farm will produce enough electricity to power close to 900 homes, according to city officials. 

"In this day and economy, we need to save every penny that we can," said Carol. "So I'm all for the new solar farm."

The city is expecting a savings of $50,000 each year, according to city manager Russell Blake.
"The mayor and council are excited to announce that we are going solar and using it for 85% of our city's electricity," said Blake.

Homeowners will also save, but not on their monthly utility bills.

It's not the residents of the city who will see a difference," said Blake. "Except for their tax bills possibly."

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Shore Bank and the Eastern Shore Sheriff's Departments To Host Fraud Seminar

Shore Bank and the Eastern Shore Sheriff's Departments are sponsoring two public seminars that focus on identifying and preventing consumer and business fraud.

The first session will be held on Wednesday, October 23rd in Exmore at the Hampton Inn from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm. The second session will be held Thursday, October 24th in Onley at Shore Banks Community Room from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm. Both sessions are open to consumers and business owners and are free.

Sessions will focus on crucial topics that include elder fraud, lottery scams, counterfeit money detection for businesses, keeping your identity safe, and texting and work-from-home scams.

The sessions will be presented by local law enforcement officers who will provide valuable information on avoiding scams and identity theft.

While the sessions are free, pre-registration is recommended.

Contact Kevin Doughty at exmorepolice176@yahoo.com or Gerald Goga at ggoga@co.accomack.va.us or call Shore Bank at 757-787-1335 to sign up to attend one of these important sessions.

Worcester County Humane Society Dinner Party ~ SAVE THE DATE

Stop Buying Girl Scout Cookies ?

Right-wing pastor wants you to stop buying lesbian Girl Scout cookies

By Clare Kim
Pastor and right-wing activist Kevin Swanson urged his radio show listeners to refrain from purchasing Girl Scout cookies because the organization promotes “lesbianism.” 

“Please, I beg of you, stop buying Girl Scout cookies,” Swanson said during his Monday radio broadcast.

“I’d say you ought to say no to the Girl Scout cookies,” Swanson told listeners. “I don’t want to support lesbianism, I don’t want to support Planned Parenthood and I don’t want to support abortion, and if that be the case I’m not buying Girl Scout cookies.”

Swanson also called the Girl Scouts of the USA  ”a wicked organization,” that doesn’t promote “godly womanhood.”

“The vision of the girl scouts of America is antithetical to a biblical vision for womanhood,” he said. “It’s antithetical to it.”

The Girl Scouts’ website states that the organization “does not have a relationship or partnership with Planned Parenthood,” and that it will remain a “secular organization” that will not take a position on human sexuality, birth control, abortion.

Swanson later added in his radio broadcast that the Girl Scouts organization is creating a generation of independent women who support a “communist in the White House” and promote the “gay and lesbian agenda.” 

His Generations Radio co-host, Pastor Dave Buehner, also said Monday that “where you spend your money does count” with Christianity and God’s teachings. 

Swanson said that if listeners continue to buy Girl Scout cookies, they should “take a big, fat, black magic marker” and “start marking out all of the references to the Girl Scouts of America on all the boxes.” 

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Cases Heard In Accomack County Circuit Court

Accomack County Circuit Court
Thursday, October 17, 2013

  Alton Scott was charged with third DUI. Chincoteague police officer Greenley saw Mr. Scott leaving the Chincoteague Inn and knowing he had a suspended drivers license, made a routine stop and when the testing showed a .20 alcohol content the DUI was charged. Mr. Scott has been in jail since May 25, 2013.With a long record of possession, shoplifting, and the DUI issue Judge Revel Lewis III sentenced Mr. Scott to five years all but 12 month suspended and a $2,500 fine with his drivers license suspended indefinitely.

Rodney Nock was charged with two counts of grand larceny- Count one on or about September 9, 2012 larceny of a Habitat for Humanity trailer and on or about January 26, the larceny of Mr. Bobby Shermans property. County deputy Taylor while serving other papers was told by the defendant that he was also guilty of the current charges. Nock was allowed to remain on bond pending a preliminary sentencing report.

Robert Cherrix was charged with distribution of Percocet in July 2012 with a plea agreement of guilty, charges were amended to accommodation with the defendant giving up his fourth amendment rights. The case was continued for the presentence report until February 3, 2013 Mr. Cherrix will remain in custody until February 3, 2013.

Bobbie Lewis was charged with grand larceny-- she was convicted on January 24, 2013 of shoplifting from the Onley Virginia Wal-Mart of $1100 worth of merchandise. Miss April House a longtime friend explained to the court that Ms. Lewis had just gotten married (last Sunday) and with six children had turned her life around in recent months with restitution paid in full it became a credibility issue. When Judge Lewis questioned defendants schooling claims, and told her Salisbury University had no record of her attendance all credibility when out the window.

Commonwealth attorney Mr. Gary Agar explained to the judge that Ms. Lewis had charges from 1996, 2002, 2010, 2011, and 2012 all with no time served and all suspended sentences asking Judge Lewis was he going to allow this to continue. Mr. Agar went on to say she needs to be punished for what she did. Judge Lewis then sentenced Miss Lewis to five years with all but eight months suspended and then unsupervised probation for the remainder of four years and four months. He also denied a work release motion and a request to report four days later so she could make childcare arrangements.

David Nalls was charged with two counts of distribution of cocaine. Nalls turned 21 years old in jail while pending his sentencing. He was convicted on May 30, 2013 of these charges. Nalls had a long juvenile record including being suspended from school 16 times along with a DUI and marijuana issues the Commonwealth asked the judge to make an impression on the defendant. Mr. Nalls was sentenced to five years on each count with all but time served suspended along with being sent to the detention center with a requirement he must complete the detention center program and complete his job training program or return to jail for his 10 year sentence. After the detention center is complete he will be on supervised probation for the balance of the 10 years. His driving privilege was suspended for six months.

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Snow Hill AutoBody Trunk Or Treat ~ SAVE THE DATE!

Worcester County Sheriff's Office "Hires" New -9



K-9 Karma
Worcester County Sheriff's Office

The Worcester County Sheriff's Office is pleased to announce the addition of K-9 Karma to our family.

 

 K-9 Karma is a female Belgian Shepherd Malinois . She is 18 months old and has been in training the past several months. Karma is dual trained in  Patrol and Narcotics.

 

She was donated by True Blue K-9 from North Carolina. K-9 Karma is replacing K-9 Dino and will be handled by Cpl. Bethany Ramey.

 

K-9 Karma will be joining the rest of her K-9 team this month and will begin patrolling full time. Already she has located narcotics on a traffic stop and is doing well. It will take an additional year for her to fully develop into a well rounded K-9 and we are very happy to have her join this team.

 

We wish this team great success.

 

Submitted:

Worcester County Sheriff's Office

FRIDAY NIGHT ~ MarVa Theater

 Rocky Horror Picture Show hits the screen!

 THIS FRIDAY AT 10 PM!

A newly engaged couple have a breakdown in an isolated area and must pay a call to the bizarre residence of Dr. Frank-N-Furter.

COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED!!

 

 Friday, October 25th

10:00 PM

Tickets: $7/advance; $10/door; $6/prop bag

 

*Prop bags include more this year, plus a prop guide & time warp how to!*

 

For advanced tickets go to

http://marvatheater.com/

A Letter From One Of Our Readers.... To A Thief....

 From one of our readers to the thief who had the desire to steal items that belonged to a 6 year old child from a vehicle.

To the worthless pile of protein who took it upon themselves to enter my Daughter's vehicle last night and remove my Granddaughter's Nintendo DS, assorted games as well as her change purse, I hope you are happy with the immense trauma you have caused this child.
 
   Tomorrow I will take her shopping and replace those items, The ones that meant the world to her, I suspect you may have gotten $40 for your troubles and I hope you feel good about yourself.
 
   She has not stopped crying since 7am when it was discovered, She is now afraid that more of her things might be taken, This bothers me deeply, Not the theft, But the heartbreak, trauma, and seeds of distrust you have caused her. I hope you feel good about that.
 
   At first I thought you may have been raised by a Brothel worker due to your lack of a moral compass but then I thought back to when I was stationed in Nevada and every one of those workers I met had standards and morals far above what you possess and then I realized that had you been raised by a "lowly Brother worker" you would not be slithering about in the night stealing as you do but would actually contribute to the community in which you live & breathe.
 
    At this point you have 2 choices, you can MAN UP and turn your self in or you can continue to be a COWARD hiding in the night until you are finally caught, When that time comes I will be there with her in court for all to see what you are, and to hear from her what you have caused.
 
   Remember, You reap what you sew.