POCOMOKE CITY MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING TONIGHT

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POCOMOKE CITY MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEETING

7:30 p.m., Monday, December 9, 2013

City Hall

1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance.
   
2. Review and approval of minutes from meeting of November 4, 2013.
   
3. Review and approval of bills to be paid.
   
4. Authorize Mayor to sign proclamation for 125^th Anniversary of the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company.
   
5. Presentation of retirement plaque to Mr. James Norton following twelve years service on the City’s Board of Zoning Appeals.
   
6. Special recognition of Chairman Mike Shannon and the Pocomoke Parade Committee for the successful Christmas Parade held on December 2, 2013.
   
7. Authorize City Manager to sign Basic Interconnectivity Agreement with Delmarva Power for new solar electricity-generating system.
   
8. City Manager to present recommendation from Housing Coordinator Harvey Davis for repair or demolition of several buildings.
   
9. Discuss recommendation from Police Chief and City Manager for purchase of two new police patrol vehicle using grant funds from U.S.D.A. and local matching funds.
   
10. Consider request from Snow Hill Chamber of Commerce for use of City Festival Tent on Sunday, February 23, 2014.
    
11. Mayor to discuss holiday schedule for City employees.
    
    

Comments from the Audience.

Mayor and Council Items.

Adjourn.

AGENDAS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE UNTIL THE TIME OF CONVENING.

Have Your Pet's Photo Taken With The "Special Guest Santa" At Pocomoke Animal Hospital

Pocomoke Animal Hospital  will be collecting dog/cat food or supplies for our local shelters or a $5 donation that will go to MAGDRL, a local rescue group. 

***SANTA IS COMING TO

 POCOMOKE ANIMAL HOSPITAL!***

Rudy Wise and Santa Claus 2012
Photo B Wise

Friday, December 13, 2013 
from 3 pm-5 pm have your pet's picture taken with (special guest) Santa! 

Cost  is $5 or a bag of cat or dog food, litter or bleach  that will be donated to the local animal shelters for needy pets this holiday!!!!! 

Monetary donations will go to MAGDRL, a local rescue group and all dog and cat supplies will be divided among the local animal shelters and humane societies in both Maryland and Virginia.

Please spread the word!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS !!

Snow Hill Christmas Parade Postponed until Wednesday .

The Snow Hill Christmas Parade-

 originally scheduled for tonight-
 has been postponed due to the inclement weather predictions. 

The parade will now be held on Wednesday December 11, 2013. 

All times and locations are the same.

McDermott Luncheon Set For January 6, 2014

www.SenatorMcDermott.com

Virginia State Police / CRIME PREVENTION GETS A BOOST

December 6, 2013
CRIME PREVENTION GETS A BOOST WITH 
NEW SEE SOMETHING, SEND SOMETHING® MOBILE APP

Virginia 3rd State in Nation to Launch Safety Mobile Application 

With the month of December being one of the busiest times of the year for the Commonwealth’s airports, highways, malls, restaurants, movie theatres, places of worship, and countless festive venues, Virginia residents are encouraged to keep their environments safe. Because suspicious activity can happen anywhere at any time, Virginians now have another means of helping safeguard themselves and their community, especially during the holiday season. 

Today VSP launched the new crime prevention mobile application See Something, Send Something®. The reporting app enables suspicious, criminal activity to be captured as a photo or written note and sent to the Virginia State Police. 

“The fundamentals of investigating and solving a crime haven’t changed,” said Major Rick A. Jenkins, Deputy Director of the Virginia State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation, at the press conference held in Prince William County, Va., Friday to launch the app. “But, keeping the public engaged with us through the crime-solving, tip-sharing process has evolved and now so have we. This app is simply the 21st century version of the traditional telephone crime tip line or hotline.”

The application, which can be downloaded at no cost for iPhone and Android phone users, also includes information on what to look for and when to report suspicious activity. The service is already available in Pennsylvania and Louisiana. The app does not replace 911 and should not to be used for someone needing immediate police action or to report an emergency. 

The photograph or information submitted by a citizen via the app goes to the Virginia State Police for review and analysis. If the tip is relevant to an ongoing criminal investigation or incident, then it will be forwarded on to the investigating law enforcement agency. If the tip is unfounded, then the information provided, and the name and phone number of the tip’s provider, are permanently deleted. There is no archiving of tips or collection database.

The app provider, My Mobile Witness, uses patent-pending privacy protection software for safeguarding the integrity of tips and citizens’ personal information. The system allows law enforcement to engage citizens without tracking one’s location or storing personal information. 

Submitted tips are immediately removed from the mobile device and purged from the My Mobile Witness system once delivered to the Virginia State Police for analysis.

Worcester County HUMANE SOCIETY 3rd Annul Raffle

In Memory of John Lennon

R. I. P.

TIME MACHINE ... 1953, 1886, 1939, 1890, pre-1960's, circa 1970.

(Reader-friendly viewing of newspaper archives material)

　

(Rousing success for project involving Pocomoke City citizens- from first-graders to business owners.)
 
March, 1953
(Salisbury Times)

POCOMOKE HAS FIRE INSPECTION

Pocomoke City - Fire Inspection Tuesday climaxed preparations and talks which have been going on for the past several weeks in Pocomoke City.

At 9 a.m. some fifty members of the State Fire Prevention Association gathered at the firehouse, and after preliminary instruction traveled throughout the city inspecting stores, public buildings, schools, and churches.

The inspection was made by teams of two members of the association, accompanied by a Boy Scout. Each property was checked for hazards, which if left uncorrected, might result in fire. The defects were marked with a red tag saying "Fix Me, Do It Now."

After the inspection a luncheon was served by women of the Presbyterian Church for those participating. In conjunction with the inspection, a contest was held in the schools, using the fire prevention theme. Posters, essays, and dramatic skits were prepared and presented by the children in the contest.

Mayor George S. Mathews presented awards of $10 each to the following classes: 1st grade- Mrs. Anne Bull teacher, 2nd- Mrs. Zella Lamden, 3rd- Miss Annie Ross, *5th grade- Miss May Ellis, 6th- Mrs. Katherine Thompson, *6th Mrs. Dorothy Elliot, 9A- William S. Lewis. *(Newsprint for these numbers was not fully legible.)

The grand prize was awarded to Mrs. Anne Bull's first grade class.

James Maloney of the State Fire Prevention Association said that in his many years experience in fire prevention activities he had never seen such enthusiasm and particularly fine work done by school children.

The Boy Scouts participating in the inspection were also awarded certificates of merit by William R. Finnie of the association. Mr. Finney expressed his appreciation for the spirit and assistance which was shown by the people of Pocomoke City.

Special appreciation was expressed to Fire Chief Fred U. Henderson for his efforts to make the inspection a success. As a token of recognition he was presented an inspection manual prepared by the National Fire Prevention Association.

　

March, 1886
(Peninsula Enterprise- Accomac)

The name of Upshur's Station in Northampton, has been changed to Nassawadox. A post office has been established there, with Mr. John T. Rogers as postmaster.



　

August, 1939
(Reading Eagle- Reading, Pa.)

'Fancy' Name Wanted For Public Landing, Md.

Public Landing, Md. (U.P.)- A movement is underway to rename the 150-year-old Worcester county community.

Captain Jack Lilliston, boatman and self-styled "Mayor of Public Landing," suggests that an Indian name would be more appropriate.

"One hundred and fifty years ago when Public Landing was named," he said, "it was a bay port for the shipping of crops. Today it is a nice resort and should have a fancy name."
　


May, 1890
(The Herald And Torch Light- Hagerstown, Md)

Mortgage statistics prepared for the United States census bureau to show the indebtedness of Worcester County reveal the fact that real estate in the county is less encumbered than any other county on the Eastern Shore unless it be Caroline County, the statistics of which have not yet been obtained.


　

"Number Please" (From Time Machine archive- a recollection)

Dial telephone service arrived in Pocomoke City in the early 1960's as I recall. Prior to that time all local calls were operator assisted. You'd pick up the telephone and wait for the operator to come on the line. "Number please" she'd say, and you'd give her the phone number you wanted to reach such as "187R" (that was our home phone number). If the line was busy she'd tell you, otherwise you'd hear the online ring.

The local phone numbers consisted of three numbers or three numbers and a letter (some phone numbers may have been two digits in earlier times as was true in Salisbury; a late relative who grew up in Salisbury once told me "It is said that I as a small child, I used to ask the operator for my daddy, and she would ring 60").

The local operators in Pocomoke worked at the phone office located on the second floor of a building at the northeast corner of Willow Street and Clarke Avenue. You could also pay your telephone bill there. As a youngster I remember going up the steep flight of stairs once and seeing the operators with their headsets on patching cords into their switchboards as calls were being placed. Pocomoke, I believe, was the last Eastern Shore of Maryland area to get dial telephone service. -tk

 (MAILBOX)

Do you remember when Santa came to Pocomoke via helicopter?

It was late 60's or early 70's and during the day.  The helicopter hovered over Newberrys and he came down a rope ladder onto the roof.  He then was in Newberry's for children to visit until Christmas.

Monna Van Ess

Do you have a Christmas memory or other 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!  


 

Suspects Fleeing On Foot Nabbed By Police/ Worcester County

On Wednesday December 5th 2013, a deputy with the Worcester County Sheriff's Office was attending a meeting, in an off duty capacity, at the Heath Dept. in Snow Hil, MD.

 When leaving the area, the deputy observed 2 males in the parking lot of the Health Dept.

The deputy was familiar with the subjects from prior contacts and was able to identify them as Keith Jackson and Kamron Lucas.

The deputy also knew that both subjects had active warrants. The deputy stopped both subjects in the parking lot area and attempted to detain them and wait for another unit to arrive to assist them.

Both parties then chose to flee on foot from the scene. The deputy pursued Lucas through John Walter Smith Park and was also able to keep the Jackson subject in their line of vision. The deputy was able to relay the suspects location to dispatch, who were able to dispatch and coordinate with numerous units in the area to assist in apprehending both subjects in a matter of minutes. Deputies were able to apprehend Lucas in the field area beside John Walter Smith Park and other assisting units were able to apprehend Jackson in the field area closest to Washington Street.

The Sheriffs Office was assisted by Snow Hill Police Department during the incident.

 Suspects: Keith Ramon Jackson 07/18/1992,
Kamron Michael Lucas 10/12/1988

 Charges: Keith Jackson 3 warrants ( 2 were failure to appear, 1 was Failure to Pay Fine)in addition to the on view arrest for Failure to Obey a Reasonable/Lawful Order. Mr. Jackson was held on $2,500 bond for each warrant and was held on $5,000 bond for Failure to Obey.
 
Kamron Lucas was served with 1 warrant for Failure to Pay Fines, and was also charged with the on view arrest for Failure to Obey a Reasonable/Lawful Order. Mr. Lucas was held on $2,500 bond for warrant and $5,000 for Failure To Obey.

 We would like to thank our 911 Center dispatchers for coordinating the above events and helping with the apprehension of both subjects in a short amount of time.

Submitted:
Worcester County Sheriff's Office

TIME MACHINE ... This Sunday's Preview

 

1953.. Rousing success for project involving Pocomoke City citizens- from first-graders to business owners; 1886.. Not Upshur's Station anymore- a new name for Eastern Shore of Virginia town; 1939.. A new name for Public Landing?; 1890.. Worcester leads Eastern Shore for most favorable mortgage record; Pre-1960's.. Telephone service in Pocomoke City. 

A PPE reader recalls when Santa arrived in Pocomoke by helicopter.  More this Sunday right here at The Pocomoke Public Eye!

 
Do you have a Christmas memory or other 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!

From The Desk of Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin Sewell ~ Arrest Report

  October 1, 2013 to October 31, 2013

 

 

10-1-13 Derrick Collick, age 23 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Disorderly Conduct.

10-1-13 William Gillis, age 43 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with CDS Possession –Marijuana.

10-2-13    Otha Godwins, age 26 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with CDS Possession – Marijuana.

10-3-13    Maurice Lincolin, age 39 of West Palm Beach, FL was arrested by the Pocomoke  City Police Department and charged with Handgun in Vehicle.

10-3-13 Eugenia Wilson, age 33 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Assault 2^nd  Degree.

 

10-3-13    Trequan Wilson, age 19 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Assault 2nd Degree.

10-3-13 Derrick Collick, age 23 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Assault 1^st Degree, Assault 2^nd Degree, and Reckless Endangerment.

 

 

10-4-13 Clayton Carlton, age 23 of Willards, MD was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Assault 2nd Degree.

 

 

10-4-13    Antonio Drummond, age 35 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with CDS Possession of Marijuana.

10-4-13    Sheila Reed, age 56 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with CDS Possession of Marijuana.

10-4-13    Joshua Cooper, age 27 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with CDS Possession of Marijuana.


10-5-13 Thomas Ayres, age 51 of Accomac, VA was arrested by the  Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Assault 2^nd Degree and Reckless Endangerment.


10-5-13    Jeffery Bowden, age 36 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Assault 2nd Degree and Reckless Endangerment.

10-6-13    Cecelia Briddell, age 51 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Failure To Obey Lawful.

10-7-13    Alphonso Shockley, age 51 of New Church, VA was arrested by the   Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with CDS Possession – Marijuana.

 10-9-13    Saunders Bibbins, age 35 of Parksley, VA was arrested by the  Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a Common  Law Warrant.


10-10-13   Charles Wilson, age 22 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with CDS Possession –  Marijuana.


10-11-13   Edward Hinmon, age 47 of Mappsville, VA was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Dangerous Weapon – Concealed.

10-13-13   Franck Benoit, age 23 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Violate Exparte/Protective Order, Willfully and Maliciously Destory/Injure/Deface/Molest (Describe) the Real/Person Property of Owner the amount of Damage having a value of less than $500.

10-14-13   Clayton Charles, age 24 of Willards, MD was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a Common Law Warrant thru the Pocomoke City Police Department for Assault 1stDegree, Assault 2nd Degree, Possession of Marijuana with intent to distribute on school property, and Manufacture CDS.

10-15-13   Brooks Hillman, age 25 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with False Statement to an Officer.

10-16-13   Al-Quaiti Said, age 60 of Brooklyn, NY was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with CDS Possession with intent to Distribute and CDS Possession Marijuana.

10-16-13   James Lake, age 26 of Princess Anne, MD was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Theft less than $100.

 10-17-13   Issac Brittingham, age 31 of Birdsnest, VA was arrested by the  Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Theft Scheme plus $500.

 10-17-13   Sherrita Brittingham, age 33 of Eastville, VA was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Theft less than $100.

10-17-13   Leon Burton, age 34 of Exmore, VA was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Theft Scheme plus $500.

10-17-13   Joshua Holland, age 22 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Assault 2nd Degree.

10-17-13   Courtney Baylis, age 19 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a Common Law Warrant thru Worcester County Sheriff’s Office for FTA.

10-17-13   Rynell Crippen, age 24 of Accomac, VA was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Theft less Than $100.

10-20-13   James Gooldrup, age 18 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a Common Law Warrant thru the Pocomoke City Police Department for FTA.

10-22-13   Terry Arrington, age 48 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on an Outstanding Common Law Warrant thru Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office.

10-22-13   Kevin Presco, age 37 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Theft $1,000 – less than $10,000.

10-22-13   Tyron Whaley, age 28 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Theft less than $100.

10-25-13   Luquan Brittingham, age 18 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Obstructing and Hindering, Disorderly Conduct, and Failure to Obey Lawful.

10-25-13   Justin Harmon, age 24 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with CDS Possession – Marijuana.

10-30-13   Melvin Tipton, age 42 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a Common Law Warrant thru Accomac County Sheriff’s Office for FTA.

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A Mappsville, VA juvenile, age 17 was arrested for Theft less $500 value.
A Pocomoke juvenile, age 15 was arrested for Malicious Destruction of Property.
A Pocomoke juvenile, age 14 was arrest4ed for Assault – 2nd Degree.
A Pocomoke juvenile, age 14 was arrested for Assault – 2nd Degree.
A Pocomoke juvenile, age 16 was arrested for Theft less than $100.
An Eden, MD juvenile, age 15 was arrested for Runaway.

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Fourteen (14) additional arrests were made for various traffic violations during the month of October 2013.

Pocomoke City Police Department Arrest Report

Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin D. Sewell

November 1, 2013 to November 30, 2013

 

 

11-1-13   Augustine Hughes, age 25 of Mappsville, VA was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Theft less than $500 value.

11-1-13    Tamika Fisher, age 20 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke      City Police Department and charged with Contribute to condition of      a child and Reckless Endangerment.

11-1-13    Sean Pike, age 20 of Cape Charles, VA was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a Warrant thru Accomack County Sheriff’s Office for Grand Larceny.


11-1-13    Sandra Mattingly, age 53 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Assault 2nd Degree.

11-2-13    Augustine Hughes, age 25 of Mappsville, VA was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a Warrant thru Pocomoke City Police Department for an FTA for Disorderly Conduct.

11-2-13    Tyeasha Creekmore, age 28 of New Church, VA was arrested by the  Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Theft less than $500 value.

11-2-13    Martel Blake, age 21 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Theft less than   $500, False Imprisonment, and Assault 2nd Degree.

 11-4-13    Richard Walton, age 36 of E New Market, MD was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a Warrant thru Easton Police Department for FTA.

11-5-13    Ruth Copes, age 61 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Theft less than $100.

11-5-13    Jerresha Hodge, age 20 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Theft less than   $100.

11-5-13    Sharaell Ginn, age 41 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Assault 2nd  Degree.
11-6-13    Breon Ayres, age 22 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Failure to Obey  Lawful, Resist/Interfere with Arrest, and Theft less than $100.


11-7-13    Preston Nixon, age 22 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Failure to Obey Lawful.


11-7-13    Jarmon Jones, age 35 of Princess Anne, MD was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Theft less than $500 value.

11-7-13    Michael Acevedo, age 29 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Theft less than   $100.

11-8-13    Richard Spencer, age 27 of Pennsauken, NJ was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with CDS Possession of Marijuana.

11-8-13    Torrance Davis, age 31 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a Common Law Warrant thru Pocomoke City Police Department for 1st Degree Assault.

11-8-13    Francis Crippen, age 32 of Pocomoke was arrested by the  Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with CDS Possession with intent to distribute.

11-8-13    Ricardo Rivera, age 39 of Camden, NJ was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with CDS Possession – Marijuana.

11-9-13    Terrence Gale, age 31 of Pocomoke was arrested by the  Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Arson Threat.

11-13-13   Corey Shorter, age 21 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with CDS Possession – Marijuana.

11-13-13   Michael Sigua, age 20 of Pocomoke was arrested by the  Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with CDS  Possession – Marijuana.

11-14-13   Lindsey Tyree, age 22 of Harrington, DE was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Theft less Than $100.

11-14-13   Justin Ribaudo, age 25 of Glenolden, PA was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with CDS Possession of Marijuana.

11-15-13   David Wicks, age 54 of Philadelphia, PA was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Theft less Than $500.

11-16-13   Jennifer Hughes, age 23 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a Warrant thru Pocomoke City Police Department for FTA.

11-21-13   Elizabeth Bateman, age 53 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Alcohol  Beverage in a Public Place.

11-22-13   Michael Blake, age 22 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Alcohol Beverage in a Public Place.

11-24-13   Erica Ames, age 20 of Parksley, VA was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Theft less than $100.

11-27-13   Derrick Dale, age 35 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Theft less than $500.

11-29-13   Chris Fritz, age 53 of Waynesboro, PA was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a Warrant thru Accomack County Sherriff’s Office for Bigamy.

11-30-13   Shicora Bagwell, age 37 of Melfa, VA was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on Warrants thru Accomack  County Sheriff’s Office and Somerset County Sheriff’s Office, Assault 2nd Degree, and Reckless Endangerment.

11-30-13   Marcus Marshall, age 21 of Temperanceville, VA was arrested by    the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Assault 2nd Degree.

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A Pocomoke juvenile, age 15 was arrested for Theft less than $100.

A Princess Anne, MD juvenile, age 17 was arrested for Theft less than $100.

A Glen Burnie, MD juvenile, age 17 was arrested Theft less than $100 .

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Seventeen (17) additional arrests were made for various traffic violations during the month of November 2013.

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UPDATE: On 03 December2013 Michael Townsend from Princess Anne, MD was sentenced by Judge Purnell in Worcester County Court for the car thefts and car break-ins that occurred on 23 April 2013 in The Jenkins Orchard development in Pocomoke City. Townsend received 30 months in jail for the crimes.

Virginia State Police Investigating Homicide In Parksley

WMDT
PARKSLEY, Va. - State Police are investigating a Thursday morning homicide in Accomack County, after a car reportedly crashed into a Parksley home.

Virginia State Police say they received a call on around 10:45 AM after a vehicle with an unresponsive driver hit a house on the 27,000 block of Gargatha Landing Road. Police say once on scene they discovered that the driver, 35-year-old Steven Pettit, of Accomac, had been fatally wounded with a gun shot to the head.

VSP are calling this an active homicide investigation. Details are still limited at this time. More information as it becomes available.

PIZZA NIGHT ~ New Church Volunteer Fire and Rescue

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Have Your Pets Photo Taken With Santa

SANTA IS COMING TO POCOMOKE ANIMAL HOSPITAL!

Have your pet's picture taken with Santa! 

Friday   December 13, 2013

3 pm-5 pm 

Photo/ B Wise
Santa Claus and Rudy 2012

There will be a special guest,  Santa and plenty of treats and lovings! 

 COST $5 or a bag of cat or dog food that will be donated to the local animal shelter for needy pets this holiday!!!!!

 Please spread the word!!!

SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN PRINCESS ANNE MURDER

Brandon Michael Early

(Princess Anne, MD) –Maryland State Police criminal investigators arrested two suspects today in the murder of Adrian Lurele Marshall in Princess Anne.

Those arrested are identified as Brandon Michael Early, 17, of the 500 block of Random Drive in Baltimore and Cory Hamilton, 28, of the 400 block of Liberty Street in Salisbury, Maryland. Both men are charged with first and second degree murder, and robbery. 

Cory  Hamilton

The victim, identified as Adrian Lurele Marshall, 35, of the 11,000 block of Greenwood School Road in Princess Anne, Maryland was found dead in his home on Thanksgiving morning. The autopsy determined Marshall died from multiple gunshot wounds. The manner of his death was ruled a homicide. 

Early was arrested at his home in Baltimore without incident at 2:00pm this afternoon. Hamilton was arrested at his place of employment in Salisbury without incident at 11:00 a.m this morning. Both men are awaiting an appearance before the Somerset County District Court Commissioner.

At approximately 1:00 a.m. on the morning of Thursday, November 28, 2013, state troopers responded to Marshall’s residence after receiving a 911 call, reporting a possible shooting. Upon their arrival, Marshall was found lying in the kitchen area of his duplex style residence. 

Detectives from the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit responded to the scene and initiated an investigation. Continuing assistance was provided by state police investigators from the Criminal Enforcement Division from Berlin, Salisbury and Princess Anne, the Gang Enforcement Unit, the Gun Enforcement Unit, and the State Apprehension Team. Crime scene technicians from the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division responded to gather and process evidence at the scene. The Somerset County State’s Attorney also responded. 

Investigators continue to interview witnesses and urge anyone with information to call Crime Solvers of the Lower Eastern Shore at 410-548-1776. 

All callers will remain anonymous.

Submitted:
Maryland State Police

TIME MACHINE ... This Sunday's Preview

1953.. Rousing success for project involving Pocomoke City citizens- from first-graders to business owners; 1886.. Not Upshur's Station anymore- a new name for Eastern Shore of Virginia town; 1939.. A new name for Public Landing?; 1890.. Worcester leads Eastern Shore for most favorable mortgage record; Pre-1960's.. Telephone service in Pocomoke City. 

A PPE reader recalls when Santa arrived in Pocomoke by helicopter.  More this Sunday right here at The Pocomoke Public Eye!

 
Do you have a Christmas memory or other 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!

Worcester County Sheriff Office Deputy Stops Vehicle Traveling Over 100 MPH

On November 28, 2013 at 0143 hours, a Worcester County Sheriff Office Deputy received a call in reference to a vehicle that was traveling west bound on Route 90 near Ocean Parkway at 100 MPH.

The Deputy located the vehicle and stopped it in the area of RT 90 at Rt 113. 

The Deputy could smell a strong odor of burnt Marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. The driver was identified  as a juvenile from Berlin. The driver appeared to be under the influence of alcohol and drugs. 

A search of the vehicle produced suspected marijuana. The driver was arrested for possession of a controlled dangerous substance and driving under the influence of alcohol. The Juvenile was later released to the custody of his father.

Submitted:
Worcester County Sheriff's Office

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School Closings

Accomack County AND Northampton County Public Schools have upgraded their late openings to CLOSED due to severe fog this morning.

HEROIN DISTRIBUTION INVESTIGATION

OCPD NARCOTICS DETECTIVES CONCLUDE HEROIN DISTRIBUTION INVESTIGATION

(December 4, 2013) – On November 26, 2013, at approximately 4:55 p.m. the Ocean City Police Narcotics Unit, with the assistance of the Special Enforcement Unit, concluded a heroin distribution investigation with the arrest of Timmy Morris, 30. Morris has no fixed address.

Morris was arrested after a three week undercover investigation in which detectives made purchases of heroin from Morris. Police arrested Morris in the area of 58th Street and Coastal Highway without incident. At the time of arrest, Morris was in possession of 39 bags of heroin, a small amount of crack cocaine and over $300 in US currency.

A second subject, Mathew Kyle Anderson, 23, of Selbyville, DE was also arrested during this incident. Anderson was with Morris at the time of his arrest and was found to be in possession of Suboxone.

Morris has been charged by Ocean City Police with three counts of heroin possession, two counts of distribution of heroin, and possession with intent to distribute heroin. Anderson was charged with possession of Suboxone. 

Both were seen by a Maryland District Court Commissioner.

 Morris was transferred to the Worcester County Jail on $50,000 bond and Anderson was released on his own recognizance.

Submitted:
Ocean City Police Dept.

MILLSBORO MAN ARRESTED FOR KEG THEFTS

Jason J. Wilz

(December 3, 2013) – Beginning in July 2013 through November 2013, Ocean City Police received several reports involving thefts of empty beer kegs from bars and restaurants in the north end of Ocean City. The empty kegs were stolen from the rear of each bar and restaurant that was victimized.

During the investigation, officers made contact with Rehoboth Beach Police Department detectives who shared information about similar reports from bars and restaurants in Rehoboth Beach. Together with Rehoboth Beach police, officers were able to determine that the suspect, Jason J. Wilz, 33, of Millsboro, DE, committed the thefts in both areas.

Wilz has been charged by Ocean City police with second and fourth degree burglary, two counts of theft ($1,000-$10,000), two counts of theft scheme ($1,000-$10,000) and three counts of theft under $1,000. Wilz is currently in custody at Sussex Correctional Institute in Georgetown, DE, for similar charges from Rehoboth Beach police.

Ocean City police would like to remind our local bars and restaurants to take the proper precautions with empty beer kegs. 

Owners are reminded to secure the kegs by putting them in a locked cage, using a chain or keeping them in a secure location within the establishment to avoid becoming a victim.

Submitted:
Ocean City Police Dept.

Indictment In Murder Of Two-Year Old / Accomack County

James Martinez Snead

According to Sheriff Todd Godwin, on April 30, 2013 at approximately 10:52 am, the Accomack County Sheriffs Office received a report of a child injured from a fall at the Mill Run Apartments in Belle Haven.

 Rescue personnel from the Community Fire Company in Exmore responded to the scene and transported the child to Riverside Shore Memorial Hospital where the child was pronounced dead.

The child was identified as 2 y/o Jasheena Bull of Belle Haven.

An autopsy was conducted on May 1st at the Medical Examiners Office in Norfolk at which time the cause of death was listed as pending.

Victoria Mae Joynes

On August 14th, warrants were issued against 36 y/o Victoria Mae Joynes and 31 y/o James Martinez Snead, both of Belle Haven, for ABUSE AND NEGLECT OF JASHEENA BULL. 
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Victoria Joynes was arrested on August 14th and released on a $5,000 secured bond. 

James Martinez Snead was arrested on August 15th and incarcerated in the Accomack County Jail on a $6,500 secured bond.

Upon receipt of the completed autopsy report, Investigators determined that the cause of death in this case was homicide. 

On December 2nd, James Martinez Snead was indicted by an Accomack County Grand Jury for an additional charge of 2ND DEGREE MURDER. Snead was served the indictment on December 3rd and is currently incarcerated in the Accomack County Jail with bond denied.

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BREAKFAST WITH SANTA

. All are welcome to attend.

 Donations are accepted and are greatly appreciated!

MERRY CHRISTMAS !!

SHOP Market Street Boutique ~ BID On This “Pretty in Pink” Wreath

 From: Market Street Boutique


This Friday night is 

“The Mayor’s Old-Fashioned

Christmas Evening” 

In downtown Pocomoke.

 Lighting of our Downtown Christmas Tree. Live entertainment. See Santa Claus and more!

There will be a variety of Christmas Wreaths available through a Silent Auction, to benefit Costen House Museum.

This entry, “Pretty in Pink” is the wreath donated by Market Street Boutique. I chose Pink=For Breast Cancer Awareness; Purple=For Cancer Survivors.

To encourage bidding, you will find Crystal Snowflake Earrings, a Pink Shoe Ringholder, a Pink Dress ornament, and several vintage glass ornaments, along with three hand-crocheted doillies...keep them all for yourself, or take them out and give them as gifts this Holiday Season! 

Whatever you decide, come out and BID!

HOLIDAY SALE ~ Discovery Museum Store

A Celebration Of Carols ~ FREE Admission

Information Sought On Vehicle In Connection With Princess Anne Murder

Vehicle wanted in Princess Anne murder
WMDT Photo

WMDT
By Kody Leibowitz

Tuesday

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. - New details are beginning to emerge after an alleged murder happened in Princess Anne early Thanksgiving morning.

These photos to the right, are of what Maryland State Police believe to be, a newer model Hyundai Elantra with tinted windows, reportedly connected to the murder of 35-year-old Adrian Marshall. The vehicle is seen entering and then leaving an apartment complex down the street from Marshall's home.

Police responded to reports of the shooting at the 11,000 block of Greenwood School Road around 1:00 AM last Thursday morning. They found Marshall, who was later pronounced dead, suffering from at least one gunshot wound.

Investigators are offering a reward of up to $2,000 for information that leads to an arrest. Call Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776 with information.

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Market Street Boutique ~ The 12 Shopping Days of Christmas

Chamber of Commerce Open House and Painting Give-away

"Fishing"
Leslie Brett

From the The Pocomoke Area Chamber of Commerce

The Pocomoke Area Chamber of Commerce will celebrate with an

Open House 

On Saturday, December 14th from 11 am until 2 pm.  

Delmarva artists Jan Coulbourne and Leslie Brett, best known for their Coastal Watercolor series,

 "Reflections of the Shore in Watercolor" 

will be present to demonstrate.  They will also be giving away original watercolors at 12 pm and 1 pm. 

"Always Look Up"
Jan Coulbourne

Stop by the Pocomoke Area Chamber of Commerce at 6 Market Street and win a Coastal Watercolor for yourself, or as a gift. 

"Party Time"
Leslie Brett

 Four paintings will be given away, including "Fishing" and "Party Time" by Leslie Brett, and "Always Look Up" and "Pelican Post" by Jan Coulbourne.  

"Pelican Post"
Jan Coulbourne

Enjoy some tasty tidbits and get in the holiday spirit with us at the Pocomoke Chamber on December 14th from 11 am until 2 pm!