Coast Guard, Navy Respond To 3 Distressed Sailboats Off Va., NC Coasts

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — Coast Guard assets and the Navy cruiser USS Vella Gulf are responding Thursday to alerts from three sailboats more than 200 miles offshore in the Atlantic Ocean.

Coast Guard Fifth District watchstanders received two alerts via a satellite tracking device and a third alert via an emergency position indicating radio beacon, each from a separate sailboat.

Two of the vessels are 230 and 275 miles east of Virginia Beach, and the third vessel is 230 miles east of Elizabeth City, N.C.

Watchstanders launched crews aboard an HC-130 Hercules airplane and are preparing to launch an MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City, N.C.

The watchstanders also contacted the Navy who diverted the USS Vella Gulf toward the location of the two northern sailboats, and they issued an alert via the automated mutual-assistance vessel rescue system for any vessels in the area to assist.

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U.S. Coast Guard

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SAVE THE DATE AT CHRISTMASTIME

Virginia Gov.-elect Terry McAuliffe Reaches Out To Republicans

Virginia Gov.-elect Terry McAuliffe is reaching out to rival Republicans, looking to put the acrimonious campaign behind him.

McAuliffe on Wednesday was heading to Richmond, where he will move into the governor's office in January. McAuliffe, a former Democratic National Committee chairman, signaled that he would do everything he could to find compromise with Republicans who control the legislature.

He says he wants to make Virginia "a model of pragmatic leadership."

The 56-year-old McAuliffe defeated Republican Ken Cuccinelli in a campaign that was driven by a crush of negative advertising, non-stop accusations of dodgy dealings and a tea party-backed nominee who tested the limits of swing-voting Virginia.

McAuliffe immediately promised to reach across party lines, starting with a pledge to meet with Republican lawmakers to find areas where they might collaborate.

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Three Suspects Still Being Sought In Pocomoke Stabbing

Marcus Dennis

(POCOMOKE CTY) Today at approximately 3:30 PM , in the 400 block of Laurel Street in Pocomoke City, Desmond Roberts, Sr. was stabbed several times by four males who exited a vehicle.


Pocomoke City Police, along with the assisstance from the Worcester County Sheriff's Office,  arrested, Marcus Dennis,  one of the suspects involved

The Pocomoke City Police are currently looking for the other three suspects. 

 Warrants for attempted murder will be applied  for on the three suspects tonight.


Det. Bailey from the Pocomoke Police Departmet reports that Roberts is currently at PRMC and reported  in good condition.

.Dennis was on house arrest and should not have been outside.

THROWBACK THURSDAY TONIGHT!! MarVa Theater

TONIGHT

7 PM

Tickets:  $5

www.marvatheater.com

TIME MACHINE ... This Sunday's Preview

1960.. John Kennedy campaigns in Salisbury; 1977.. Who's the young new dentist coming to Pocomoke City?; 1891.. A unique new enterprise for the Eastern Shore; 1894.. The lightning rod men have returned to Onancock; 1971.. A new Miss Pocomoke is named. 

Although you may not find all of 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! 
Do you have a local memory to share with PPE readers.. such as a big snow storm, a favorite school teacher, a local happening, something of interest your parents or grandparents told you about? It can be just a line or two, or more if you wish. Send to tkforppe@yahoo.com and watch for it on a future TIME MACHINE posting!

Mt. Vernon Vol. Fire Co. 9th Annual Fall Fundraiser

FIVE JUVENILES ARRESTED FOR DESTRUCTIVE DEVICE CHARGES

(November 6, 2013) – On November 4, 2013 at approximately 4 a.m., Ocean City police responded to the area of 110th Street in reference to a citizen’s report of the sound of a “gunshot.” Upon arrival, officers noticed damage to a vehicle in the parking lot.

During the initial investigation, officers were quickly able to identify that the possible source of the damage to the vehicle came from the 10th floor of the nearby condo building. Officers requested to enter the unit which was occupied by four juvenile males, all of Salisbury, MD and one juvenile female of Berlin, MD. 

During a search of the unit, officers recovered numerous improvised destructive devices and additional manufacturing materials. These devices were homemade and constructed using water bottles, tin foil and drain cleaner. Officers also recovered marijuana, prescription pills and drug paraphernalia in the unit.

Ocean City police charged each of the juveniles with manufacturing and possession of a destructive device. In addition, a 14-year-old male has been charged with malicious destruction of property under $500 and possession of drug paraphernalia, a 16-year-old male with possession of drug paraphernalia, and a 16-year-old female with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.

A referral was made to the Department of Juvenile Services who ultimately authorized the release of each juvenile to their parents.

Ocean City Police Dept.

Worcester County Sheriff's Office Warns About SCAMS

The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is warning all citizens that recently multiple calls in our area have been received claiming that they are from “Delmarva Power” and also “Publisher’s Clearing House”.

Please be informed that Delmarva Power WILL NOT attempt to call you direct to gain payment prior to your electric service being disconnected. Delmarva Power has advised that their normal practice is a mailing with a warning date and then if no payment is made, the disconnection is effective. If in doubt please call Delmarva Power direct at 1-800-375-7117.

Additionally, several citizens have received calls stating they have won the Publisher’s Clearing House Sweepstakes, YOU are reminded that NO INFORMATION should be disclosed over a telephone/internet connection that is not secure. A call to Publisher’s Clearing House was not returned, however they are listed on the www.fbi.gov website as known scams.

The best practice is to “call” any creditor or bank that you associate with direct yourself, so that you are insured that you are speaking with the financial institution. Another good practice is “if” you do not recognize the number DO NOT answer the phone, if it is important they will leave a message.

Again, DO NOT GIVE OUT YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION OVER THE PHONE.

If you feel that you have been scammed, please contact 410-632-1111 or your local Police Agency

Hunters For the Hungry Starts 16th Season

The Eastern Shore Chapter of the Virginia Hungers for the Hungry will begin their 16th season of service to residents of the Shore. The program raises funds necessary to pay the processing cost for deer donated by local hunters. The deer is processed into packages of ground meat and distributed through the Food Bank in Onley.

This years program will begin receiving deer on November 2 through the deer hunting season. The deer may be taken to refrigerated trailers at the Food Bank in Tasley or B&B Market in Machipongo. They also may be taken to the local processor, Brent Powell in Wachapreague. The deer must be field dressed and properly registered.

The program pays $45 per deer processing costs discounted from the going price of $80 a deer. Currently there are matching funds available for local businesses, clubs and groups. This organization is a 501-c-3, making donations deductible. The management expense is very low to maximize funds available for processing.

A local chapter is requesting both deer and financial donations to allow the program to continue this year. 

Donations can be sent to Hunters for the Hungry, PO Box 1702, Parksley, Va. 23421. 

You can contact Worth Saunders at 710-0049 or log onto the organizations web site at h4hungry.org.

WANTED CHESTERTOWN MAN ARRESTED IN OCEAN CITY FOR BURGLARY

Cody Lee Figiel

(November 5, 2013) – On November 2, 2013 at approximately 4:15 p.m. Ocean City police responded to the area of S. Ocean Drive in reference to a suspected burglary. Officers entered the residence and observed a male, later identified as Cody Lee Figiel, 21, of Centreville, MD, asleep in the home. Figiel was taken into custody without incident.

Figiel was also the suspect in a burglary incident that was reported on October 25 at another residence in the S. Ocean Drive area. When police responded on October 25, the complainant advised officers that an unknown vehicle, a GMC Acadia, was parked in the driveway. This vehicle was confirmed to be stolen out of Queen Anne’s County and a warrant was issued by the Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Department for Figiel’s arrest as a result.

Figiel was charged by Ocean City police with multiple counts of burglary and theft in addition to the numerous motor vehicle theft charges made by the Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Department. Figiel was seen by a Maryland District Court Commissioner and transferred to the Worcester County Jail without bond pending a bail review.

Northampton County Arrests For the Month of October

Northampton County Arrests For the Month of 

October

Northampton County Sheriff David Doughty

Laverne Ethel Manley 50, of Cheriton, Va., was arrested October 1, 2013 for four counts of felony utter checks and two counts of felony forge a check. She was released on bond. 

Michel Moreno Marrero 40, of Hialeah, Fl., was arrested October 23, 2013 for felony larceny. He has been released on bond. 

Stephen Ray Carpenter 28, of Capeville, VA., was arrested October 25, 2013 for felony assault, felony hit and run, misdemeanor DWI and misdemeanor suspended license. Additional charges were served October 29, 2013 for, felony attempt murder, felony kidnap, and felony use of a firearm in commission of a felony. He is being held in the Eastern Shore Regional Jail on no bond. 

Kimberly Collins 27, of Eastville, Va., was arrested October 25, 2013 for felony obtaining a credit card without the cardholders consent and misdemeanor credit card fraud. She was released on bond. 

Carlos Brinkley Cardoza 40, of Nassawadox, Va., was arrested October 26, 2013 for felony possession a firearm by a convicted felon, and two counts of felony larceny. He is being held in the Eastern Shore Regional Jail on no bond.

James Craig Parks 31, of Exmore Va., was arrested October 28, 2013 for felony robbery and misdemeanor assault. He is being held in the Eastern Shore Regional Jail on no bond. 

Also Served were:
12  Capiases
2  Summons for Violate Visitation Order
3  Misdemeanor warrants for Assault
2  Misdemeanor Warrant for Drunk in Public
2  Misdemeanor Warrant for DWI
1  Emergency Custody Order
4  Emergency Protective Order
1  Preliminary Protective Order
1  Protective Order
1  Warrant for Extradition
1  Desertion from Armed Forces
5  Misdemeanor Warrants for Suspended OL
1  Misdemeanor Warrant for Disorderly conduct
6  Misdemeanor Warrants for Bad Check

Northam's Victory In Race Will Trigger Special Election

Senator Ralph Northam's victory in the Lt. Governor race Tuesday will trigger a special election to replace him in the Virginia Senate for the upcoming session. A likely candidate in that race will be Delegate Lynwood Lewis. Should Lewis decide to run and win, another special election will be conducted to fill his House of Delegates seat.

During the next few weeks details will be worked out and an opponent will likely emerge to face Lewis. 

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51-year-old Man Aboard Raft Is Rescued By Coast Guard

Photo/U.S. Coast Guard

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The Coast Guard rescued a 51-year-old man aboard a life raft Tuesday after the man abandoned his 28-foot sailboat, Dove, 20 miles south of Atlantic Beach, N.C.

Rescued was Jay White of Gloucester.

White contacted Coast Guard Sector North Carolina Command Center watch standers at approximately 7:15 a.m. via a mayday call on a VHF-FM marine radio stating that his boat was taking on water.

Sector North Carolina watchstanders issued an urgent marine information broadcast and dispatched crews aboard a 47-foot Motor Life Boat from Coast Guard Station Fort Macon, N.C., a 45-foot Response Boat - Medium from Coast Guard Station Emerald Isle, N.C., and diverted the crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Staten Island, a 110-foot patrol boat homeported in Atlantic Beach, to assist.

The MLB crew from Fort Macon arrived on scene and found White aboard a life raft after he had abandoned his sailboat, the Dove.

The crew rescued White and recovered the life raft at approximately 8:15 a.m. before returning to Station Fort Macon.

"The rescue was successful," said Petty Officer 3rd Class Kevin Hallenbeck, the coxswain of the MLB.  "It was a great case to show that with everyone working in sync, the Coast Guard mission can be accomplished successfully."

The Navy ships USS Kearsarge and USS San Antonio also responded to the UMIB but stood down from rescue operations once the man was rescued.

There are no reports of injuries.

U.S. Coast Guard

:"Lat's Hear It For the Bay!" This Saturday!!

Hogan to O'Malley: No Guts, No Cuts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 5, 2013

Contact: Steve Crim

stevecrim@gmail.com

(410) 353-3116

Late last week the blog Politics Maryland reported that State Budget secretary Eloise Foster of the Department of Budget and Management indicated Governor O'Malley directed government agencies to prepare "cost containment plans" to cut spending instead of raising taxes. Change Maryland, the state's leading voice of opposition to a one-party political monopoly in Annapolis, scoffed at the claim that O'Malley would not seek higher taxes or fees in the face of Maryland’s looming $510 million structural deficit.

"Every election year, Governor O’Malley promises not to raise taxes, but he has broken this promise every year he has been governor.  Under this administration, Marylanders have been slammed with 40 consecutive tax, toll and fee hikes. Now, as he attempts to cement his legacy and further his presidential aspirations, he is back to singing the 'no new tax' tune once again," said Larry Hogan, founder and Chairman of Change Maryland.

During his re-election campaign, O'Malley ran commercials railing against fee and tax increases; after he claimed he was looking for a "diet of cuts" until the state’s economy and revenue were stronger. Yet in his second term, he pushed for some of the most regressive taxes and fees we've seen in this administration: increases in the state’s gas tax and tolls, a rain tax, and more that disproportionately affect the families that can least afford them.

"In 2012, O'Malley infamously tweeted ‘You have to have the guts to make the cuts.' But after seven years, where are the cuts, governor?" asked Hogan. "The facts show that Martin O'Malley has actually increased state spending by over $8 billion — with zero cuts. By the standards of his own rhetoric, Governor O'Malley is gutless," Hogan said.

"The massive tax increases in 2007 were supposed to solve the structural deficit. Then it was the 2012 tax hikes. Here we are again with a shortfall, even after forty consecutive tax increases under this administration," charged Hogan. "Even these outrageous tax increases have not kept up with spending addiction of the O'Malley-Brown administration. This is further proof that this administration simply lacks the courage to say, 'no' to spending."

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Links:

Politics Maryland: O’Malley rejects taxes to fix projected $510M deficit, orders spending cuts

http://www.politicsmaryland.com/2013/10/31/omalley-rejects-taxes-to-fix-510m-deficit-orders-agencies-cut-spending/

The Daily Record: O’Malley to propose budget with more cuts, no new taxes

http://thedailyrecord.com/2010/11/03/omalley-to-propose-budget-with-more-cuts-no-new-taxes/

Twitter: @GovernorOMalley 11:43 AM - 12 Jan 2012

https://twitter.com/GovernorOMalley/status/157502907686719488

Entertainment Line-up For the Mar-Va Theater

Mayor and Council Meeting Monday Night

A G E N D A

POCOMOKE CITY MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING

7:30 p.m., Monday, November 4, 2013

City Hall

1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance.

2.  Review and approval of minutes from meeting of October 7, 2013.

3.  Review and approval of bills to be paid.

4.  Authorize Mayor to sign proclamation for Native American Heritage Month.

5.  Representatives of PKS, Inc. to present annual audit report for year ended June 30, 2013.

6.  Reappoint Councilwoman Tracey Cottman as representative to Tri-County Council.

7.  City Manager to recommend purchase of new tasers for police officers.

8.  Authorize Mayor to sign proclamation for Dysautonomia  Awareness Month.

9.  City Manager to present three-month budget summary report.

Comments from the Audience.

Mayor and Council Items.

Adjourn.

TIME MACHINE ... 1957, 1955, 1971, 1930, 1968

　
(Reader friendly viewing of newspaper archives material)


April, 1957
(The Deseret News And Telegram- Salt Lake City, Utah)

11 Die In Crash Of Navy Plane

CHINCOTEAGUE, VA. (UP)- A Navy patrol bomber crashed and exploded in flames at the Chincoteague Naval Air Station Tuesday, killing all 11 persons aboard.

The twin-engined P2V6M struck the ground a short distance from the base, which is located six miles east of here on Virginia's eastern shore.

Police headquarters here said the plane apparently crashed on take-off.

"There was a crash which sounded like thunder here," a police officer said.

"We don't know whether the explosion happened in the air or on the ground, but we do know it could be heard six miles away."

The Navy said 11 men were on the plane and all were killed. The spokesman said the plane was on a routine flight from Chincoteague to the Marine base at Cherry Point, N.C.

The crash occurred 90 seconds after the patrol bomber took off on its flight, the Navy said. 　

　

November, 1955
(Rome News Tribune- Rome, Ga.)

Maryland State Eyes 5th Unbeaten Season

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (AP)- Four unbeaten football seasons in the last seven and well on the way to another is Maryland State today.

That's Maryland State- not the University Of Maryland which you might think at first glance.

This year they're going side by side down the football victory trail with seven apiece and no defeats. Maryland State has scored 176 points to 19 for the opposition.

Behind the teams which was undefeated in 1949, 1950, 1953, and 1954 regular season schedules is Coach Vernon McCain. In his seven years he has the imposing record of 61 victories, 1 tie- and 5 defeats.

　

September, 1971 (Time Machine archive)

High School football was set to make its debut in Worcester County with teams in Snow Hill and Berlin but Pocomoke would not yet be fielding a team. The county commissioners had approved approximately $33,000 for each of the three High Schools for a football program. Pocomoke chose to use its first year funding for improvements to its athletic field, while continuing with its soccer program. Snow Hill and Berlin would continue their soccer programs as well.　

　

August, 1930
(Altoona Mirror- Altoona, Pa.)

ROTARY OFFICIAL IS VISITING MARYLAND

Arthur E. Winter of this city, district governor of Rotary, is now at Ocean City, Md., officially visiting from that base a number of the Rotary clubs located in that part of the district. He is accompanied by Mrs. Winter and writes that he is receiving a royal reception from the clubmen down there.

Already Mr. Winter has visited the clubs at Pocomoke City, Princess Anne, Crisfield, Salisbury and Cambridge. Next week he goes to the northern part of the peninsula, spending two solid weeks in this trip of visitation. The cordiality extended is exceptional, according to Mr. Winter, receptions being held at each place visited by the Rotarians.

Mr. Winter returns to Ocean City each night and is taking advantages of ocean bathing and swimming several hours each day.

　

November, 1968

Pocomoke City residents were remembering long-time city attorney L. Paul Ewell who passed away at the age of 91. The Pocomoke native was admitted to the Bar in 1902 and retired from active law practice in 1966. Ewell was a past president of the Worcester County Bar Association and a charter member of the Pocomoke City Lions Club.

　

August, 1867
(The New York Times)

(News from Maryland's constitutional convention)

A new county to be called Wicomico, is authorized to be formed on the Eastern Shore, out of portions of Worcester and Somerset, should the majority of the people within the bounds of the proposed county declare for it by their votes.

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


　



 

Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company Celebrating 125 Years ~

Solar Eclipse- Rare Celestial Sight On Sunday Morning

On Sunday skywatchers will be treated to the last solar eclipse of 2013.

The Nov. 3 hybrid solar eclipse will follow a path across the Atlantic Ocean and over Africa. In North America, the eclipse will be visible only to observers on the East Coast.

Sunday's eclipse is considered a hybrid because it's essentially a mashup of two familiar types of eclipse. It will start as an annular eclipse, with the awesome "ring of fire" around the sun, before morphing into a total solar eclipse, in which the sun is totally blocked for a brief period.

The Slooh Space Camera will livestream the eclipse online as seen from Kenya, where the sun and moon will form a total solar eclipse.

On the East Coast of the U.S., the best chance of seeing the hybrid solar eclipse will be at 6:30 a.m. ET. Skywatchers near Boston and New York should expect to see themoon covering more than half the sun. Farther south, a smaller portion of sun will be obscured.

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Time Change

DON'T  FORGET TO CHANGE THE BATTERIES IN YOUR HOME SMOKE DETECTORS !!

TIME MACHINE ... This Sunday's Preview

1957.. Chincoteague Naval Air Station's tragic day; 1955.. Another impressive football season for Princess Anne's Maryland State College; 1971.. High School football making its debut in Worcester County; 1930.. Top Rotarian lauds Eastern Shore clubs; 1968.. Pocomoke City residents remember a prominent citizen; 1867.. A new lower Eastern Shore county is authorized.　

Although you may not find all of 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! 

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

Navy To Begin Landing Operations At NASA

NASA and the Navy plan a ceremony Monday, November 4, to mark the official opening of Wallops Flight Facility to field carrier landing practice for Navy E-2 Hawkeye and C-2 Greyhound aircraft. These twin engine turboprop aircraft will conduct up to 20,000 passes annually at Wallops Flight Facility. The first field carrier landing pass operations will take place on Monday, November 4.

The Navy has completed all necessary minor construction, including installation of runway lighting and markings to simulate the flight deck of an aircraft carrier, as well as the pouring of concrete pads for an Improved Fresnel Lens Optical Landing System and a work station for Landing Signal Officers . With construction complete, the facility is now capable of hosting E-2 and C-2 fielc carrier landing pass operations.

Conducting E-2 and C-2 passes at the Wallops Flight Facility will provide the Navy the ability to relieve some of the capacity issues at Navy Auxiliary Landing Field Fentress, in Chesapeake, Va., and reduce or eliminate the need for VAW-120, the E-2/C-2 Fleet Replacement Squadron, to conduct out-of-area detachments to NAS Jacksonville, Fla., four to six times per year to complete required field pass training.

This initiative entails positive net economic benefits to the region. In addition to the recently-completed construction, the Navy will pay for expanded service requirements at the airfield to support the operation , and also provide NASA direct payment for airfield use. Additionally, the ability to conduct two-week detachments will result in the requirement to obtain accomodation and transportation services on the civilian economy.

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Handgun Theft In Accomack County Leads To Arrest In Pocomoke

Pocomoke City Police Department

Kelvin Sewell,

Police Chief

GREAT POLICE/TEAM WORK !

 

Sean  Erick Pike

     On 01 November 2013 at approximately 0730 hours Pocomoke City Police Department received a call from the Accomack County Sheriffs Office that a handgun was stolen from a home in Accomack County Virginia during a party last night. 

The Sheriff's Office gave Pocomoke Police a description and location of the suspect. 

Pocomoke City Police were  able to locate and arrest the suspect in the area of 800 Lynn Haven Drive in Pocomoke City.

       Recovered from the suspect, Sean Erick Pike,  from Girdletree, Maryland was a loaded High Point 45 caliber semi-automatic handgun.

       Pike was transported to the Pocomoke City Police Department and later charged with possession of a handgun. 

Accomack County Arsonist, Charles Smith, III, Admits Guilt

ACCOMACK COUNTY, Va. (WAVY) - The man accused in the string of arsons on the Eastern Shore pleaded guilty to all charges against him Thursday.

In Accomack County Circuit Court Thursday morning, Charles Smith III signed his name next to 67 counts of arson and one count of conspiracy to commit arson, admitting guilt to all the offenses.

Smith and his fiancee, Tonya Bundick, are accused in nearly 70 fires on Virginia's Eastern Shore between November 2012 and April of this year. The couple was arrested April 2. Bundick was indicted on two counts -- arson and conspiracy to commit arson while Smith was indicted for 68 offenses.

Smith originally pleaded not guilty during his arraignment. Smith's attorney, Carl Bundick, says he and his client received more information after the initial plea.

"In the reality and looking at the evidence that was available against Mr. Smith, it becomes a question of, what's trying to be done is in his best interest," explained Carl Bundick. "And that's the philosophy I always try to follow."

In court, the Commonwealth's Attorney Gary Agar and Carl Bundick presented the judge with a file that included a joint stipulation of facts supporting indictments. There were also four DVDs of interviews done with Smith. WAVY.com found summaries of each arson count in the file.

For example, the first count of arson, on Nov. 12, 2012 in Parksley, Smith said in the document, Tonya Bundick, "suddenly had the idea to burn [the house] down." Smith said he eventually set the fire because he was feeling an emotional connection to his fiancee and didn't want to disappoint her.

Months later, on March 12, 2013, the old Whispering Pines Motel went up in flames. Smith said Tonya Bundick dropped him off and he walked through a field to get the the motel. Smith said he found 40 to 50 mattresses and chairs and lit them with a rag and cigarette lighter.

Smith told investigators, "I always wanted to see the Whispering Pines burn."

The next night, March 13, 2013, Smith said he and Tonya Bundick were headed home when they passed the old Mallards restaurant on Bayside Road. Smith explains how the former owner did not pay his mother for signs she once made for him. The thought made him mad so he lit beer boxes on fire that were inside the building.

WAVY's Liz Palka was in the courtroom Thursday and learned Smith will most likely be formally sentenced in December. It was also mentioned in court that Smith is on medication for bipolar disorder.

During a motion hearing in Accomack County Tuesday, attorneys representing Bundick quit, according to Accomack County Circuit Court Clerk, Teresa. Now, Bundick’s trial is postponed until she can find new representation. When the trial is rescheduled, it will take place in Virginia Beach, due to a change of venue granted by Judge Taylor earlier this month.
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New Church Fire Department Pizza Night ~ TONIGHT !!

TRICK OR TREAT AT THE POCOMOKE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Trick of Treat at the Pocomoke City Police Department brought out lots of scary creatures and even nice looking creatures seeking candy treats or tricks handed out by the police officers. 

Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin Sewell greeted the Halloween guests this evening.

Photo/ Pocomoke City Police Dept.

Photo/Pocomoke City Police Dept.

Photo/ Pocomoke City Police Dept.

Photo/Pocomoke City Police Dept.

Photo/ Pocomoke City Police Dept.

Hmmmm..... No matter what age we are some of us never grow out of the Trick of Treat mode...myself included!

Looks like tonight some young adults from UMES decided to pay a visit to the Pocomoke Police Dept. for some Halloween goodies.

Photo/ Pocomoke Police Dept.

Wait a minute!!!  The young lady in the center with her hand on her hip happens to be Kandie B from the OC 104 morning show!!  And if you didn't know this beautiful young lady is the daughter of  Chief and Rhonda Sewell.  Hope you guys had a great time!!

 Sorry I missed stopping by this evening but I sincerely hope everyone is safe in the city of Pocomoke. 

Thank you, Chief Sewell and all officers along with any others involved with the police work in Pocomoke,  for taking care of this wonderful city we know as Pocomoke. God bless and protect you.

TIME MACHINE ... This Sunday's Preview

1957.. Chincoteague Naval Air Station's tragic day; 1955.. Another impressive football season for Princess Anne's Maryland State College; 1971.. High School football making its debut in Worcester County; 1930.. Top Rotarian lauds Eastern Shore clubs; 1968.. Pocomoke City residents remember a prominent citizen; 1867.. A new lower Eastern Shore county is authorized.　

Although you may not find all of 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! 

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

HALLOWEEN & YOUR PETS

SPCA Eastern Shore Virginia
HALLOWEEN & YOUR PETS...

Pet experts Victoria Stillwell (of “It’s Me or The Dog”), Chief Scientific Officer, Dr. Nicholas Dodman and America’s Veterinarian, Dr. Marty Becker—have compiled a list of Halloween safety tips for pet owners.

1. Keep the candy out of reach: While a single night of indulgence isn't likely to make you sick, that may not be the case with your pets. Both chocolate and the sweetener xylitol, which is found in sugar-free gums and an increasing number of other sweets, can be fatal to dogs.

2. No trick-or-treating: Don’t take your dog trick-or-treating with you, even if you’re confident that he/she will be able to handle it. Even if your dog is well-adjusted, some others you encounter may not be. Plus, seeing a bunch of four-foot tall Yodas and goblins can unnerve even the most placid dogs.

3. Put cords out of reach: Make sure all electric cords for holiday decorations are out of reach of your pets, especially if they’re chewers. Nibbling on a hot wire won’t turn out well for anyone.

4. Think twice about a costume: Not all pets look forward to putting on their favorite baseball player’s jersey or a pretty pink tutu. If your pet pants or acts stressed while dressed up, skip the costume. If your dog enjoys showing off, make sure he/she can move and stay cool while in costume.

5. Help their stress level: Be aware of how stressful the repeated ringing of the doorbell can be for dogs. Take some time to desensitize your pet to the sound of the doorbell or knocking in the days leading up to the big night so they’re prepared.

6. No answering the door: Keep your dog away from the door during trick or treating hours. Even if your dog is a good, well-mannered greeter, your smaller guests are not always prepared to see dogs bounding down the hallway or sniffing their candy bags. Plus, with the door constantly open, it’s easy for them to escape.


7. Tag them: Make sure your pet’s tags are as up to date as possible. Proper identification of all pets is necessary in case or their inadvertent escape.

Playing At The MarVa Tonight !

A clumsy young man nurtures a plant and discovers that it's carnivorous, forcing him to kill to feed it.

Thursday, October 31st

7 PM

Tickets: $5

Locals Appreciation Weekends At Delmarva Discovery Center

Charles Smitth, III Arson Trial Begins TODAY!!

Charles Smith, III

The arson trial of Charles Smith III will begin Thursday morning in Accomack County Circuit Court.   Smith is facing charges in 67 of the 77 reported arson cases occurring in Accomack County between November 13, 2012 and March 31, 2013.

Smith, along with his girlfriend Tanya Bundick,  are believed to have started the fires in mostly abandoned structures. 

The pair was arrested  after  Virginia State Police and Accomack County Sheriffs officers observed Smith lighting an arson fire in Melfa in the 11:00 p.m. hour of March 31, 2013. The Accomack County Sheriff Department stopped the vehicle in Melfa as they left the scene of the crime and arrested both.

 While Smith is charged with setting 67 of the fires, Bundick has only been charged in the March 31 fire in Melfa.

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Worcester County Reports First Confirmed Case of Rabies in Family Pet for 2013

SNOW HILL - Worcester County Health Department confirms that a dog from the Snow Hill area has been laboratory confirmed positive for rabies.  The dog, a family pet, had a fight with a raccoon several weeks ago, prior to the development of symptoms of rabies last week.   Once rabies symptoms developed in the dog, the owner notified Worcester County Animal Control.  Based on those symptoms and the reported exposure to a raccoon, the Health Department was contacted and the dog was euthanized and sent for rabies testing at the Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene’s Rabies Laboratory.  The positive results were received late Friday.  A number of individuals, mostly family, were exposed to the rabid dog and appropriate medical assessments were initiated on Friday for those exposed and post exposure rabies treatment started.

This incident follows an unusually high incidence this year in the County of rabid animals, mostly raccoons, which have come into contact with either people or pets.  To date in 2013, the Health Department has confirmed 43 rabid animals consisting of 37 raccoons, 3 foxes, 1 groundhog, 1 bat and this dog.  

There have also been 36 other suspect rabies investigations where the suspect animal was not able to be tested.

This latest case illustrates the importance of vaccinating pets against this deadly disease.  Maryland law requires rabies vaccinations for dogs, cats and ferrets.  The vaccination protects the animal for a limited time and it is important that pet owners follow up and revaccinate their pet when the protection expires.  The date the animal is due for its next shot can be found on the rabies certificate provided by the veterinarian.  If the date the animal is due is not known, pet owners should contact their veterinarian for the due date and vaccinate right away if expired.

Additionally, it is extremely important that any contact between a person or pet and a suspect rabid animal, such as raccoons, foxes, groundhogs, skunks, be reported immediately.  Health Department, local law enforcement and/or Animal Control are available 7 days a week to evaluate exposures in order that steps can be taken to test the offending animal and minimize the risk of further exposure.  Owners should not handle a pet bare handed immediately after contact to a wild animal – use gloves or other barrier if the pet must be handled.  

For further information regarding rabies in Worcester County, go to www.worcesterhealth.org or contact your veterinarian.   

Coast Guard Crew Recovers Cannons

Cannons from pirate ship recovered in Beaufort Inlet, NC -

PORTSMOUTH, Va. — The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Smilax worked with personnel from the North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources to recover five cannons and multiple barrel hoops from the Queen Anne's Revenge in Beaufort Inlet, N.C., Monday.

The Queen Anne's Revenge was the ship of the pirate Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard, for more than a year before the ship ran aground on the shoals in the inlet.

The crew of the Smilax, a 100-foot inland construction tender, worked with NCDCR divers to lift the approximately one-ton cannons aboard the Smilax using a combination of flotation bags and the ship's crane.

U.S Coast Guard

IT'S FINALLY HALLOWEEN!!!

Please use extra caution when out Trick Or Treating this evening.

And don't forget to stop by the Pocomoke City Police Department for some Halloween "tricks or treats"!!  Have your already collected candy checked by a Pocomoke City Police Officer.

"Why Do We Kill?" Episode 4 ~ With Words From Retired Baltimore City Homicide Detective Kelvin Sewell *

"Why Do We Kill?" 
Episode 4: 

The New Sociopaths

The New Sociopaths

On May 3, 2008, a star lacrosse play and honor student living in Cockeysville Maryland named Nicholas Browning made a decision that to this day remains unexplained. He took a break from playing video games at a friend’s house, walked home, picked up his father’s gun and shot his entire family as they slept.

Dead were his father Tom, ?" Sylvia, and little brothers Gregory 10 years old and Benjamin eight. Worse yet, Nicholas confessed to crime but gave little explanation or motive other than the fact that his father wouldn’t let him use the family car to attend a party.

But Nicholas was not alone in his savagery.

Several weeks later just miles from the Browning residence another promising young man inexplicably turned to murder. A 17-year old star athlete Lewin Powell had been fighting with his mother over his flagging grades., But at some point in the dispute Powell picked up a bat and beat his mother to death.

But he wasn’t done.

The 17 year old Lewin Powell hid his mother’s corpse in a bedroom and waited for his father to return from work. The elder Powell fell asleep on the couch, where his son attacked him with the same bat, fracturing his father’s skull in two places before the bewildered parent could subdue his murderous son.

It’s a case that confounds the normal explanations for violent crime. Neither boys came from troubled homes or suffered from mental illness. In fact, they were leading exemplary lives.

Which is I why I decided these crimes were worth exploring in depth in our continuing televisual dialog on crime called “Why Do We Kill?” In this episode we look at the influence of the simulacra upon our psyches and its potential influence on criminality.

Specifically, how our deepening immersion in a world of illusion and symbolism affects or behaviors and may limit our ability to be empathetic.

"Why Do We Kill?" Episode 4: The New Sociopaths from Why Do We Kill? on Vimeo.

If you want to read more about the topic of why people chose to kill, click on the links below to the books written by the two former Baltimore homicide detectives who appear in this episode.

"You Can't Stop Murder: Truths about Policing in Baltimore and Beyond"

amazon.com/You-Cant-Stop-Murder-Baltimore/dp/1491009772/ref=pd_sim_b_1

"Why Do We Kill?: The Pathology of Murder in Baltimore"

amazon.com/Why-Do-Kill-Pathology-Baltimore/dp/1463534809/ref=pd_sim_sbs_b_1

*Kelvin Sewell is currently the police chief in Pocomoke City, Maryland.  Be sure to read his book:

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