Pocomoke City Man Sentenced To Ten Years

 

POCOMOKE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Kelvin D. Sewell,  Police Chief

 

Eliseo Rozas was convicted of 2nd Degree Assault in Worcester County on February 12, 2014, and received ten years in prison, suspended three years, for an assault of a Pocomoke City Police Officer which took place on August 26, 2013.

 

Eliseo Rozas
PCPD Photo

On August 26, 2013 officers of the Pocomoke City Police Department were dispatched to a possible domestic call. 

 

Upon arrival Rozas failed to obey lawful order and was arrested by Sgt. Robert Horseman and then transported to the Pocomoke City Police Department.  While at the Pocomoke City Police Department Rozas became extremely combative and a violent struggle between Rozas and Sgt. Horseman ensued.

 

The result of the assault ended with the sentencing that took place on February 12, 2014.

Looking for Love? Beware of Online Dating Scams

FBI                                  
February 12, 2014  

Millions of Americans visit online dating websites every year hoping to find a companion or even a soulmate. But as Valentine’s Day gets closer, we want to warn you that criminals use these sites, too, looking to turn the lonely and vulnerable into fast money through a variety of scams.

These criminals—who also troll social media sites and chat rooms in search of romantic victims—usually claim to be Americans traveling or working abroad. In reality, they often live overseas.

Their most common targets are women over 40 who are divorced, widowed, and/or disabled, but every age group and demographic is at risk.

Here’s how the scam usually works. You’re contacted online by someone who appears interested in you. He or she may have a profile you can read or a picture that is e-mailed to you. For weeks, even months, you may chat back and forth with one another, forming a connection. You may even be sent flowers or other gifts.

 But ultimately, it’s going to happen—your new-found “friend” is going to ask you for money.

So you send money...but rest assured the requests won’t stop there. There will be more hardships that only you can help alleviate with your financial gifts. He may also send you checks to cash since he’s out of the country and can’t cash them himself, or he may ask you to forward him a package.

So what really happened? You were targeted by criminals, probably based on personal information you uploaded on dating or social media sites. The pictures you were sent were most likely phony lifted from other websites. The profiles were fake as well, carefully crafted to match your interests.

In addition to losing your money to someone who had no intention of ever visiting you, you may also have unknowingly taken part in a money laundering scheme by cashing phony checks and sending the money overseas and by shipping stolen merchandise (the forwarded package).

In another recently reported dating extortion scam, victims usually met someone on an online dating site and then were asked to move the conversation to a particular social networking site, where the talk often turned intimate. Victims were later sent a link to a website where those conversations were posted, along with photos, their phone numbers, and claims that they were “cheaters.” In order to have that information removed, victims were told they could make a $99 payment—but there is no indication that the other side of the bargain was upheld.

While the FBI and other federal partners work some of these cases—in particular those with a large number of victims or large dollar losses and/or those involving organized criminal groups—many are investigated by local and state authorities.

We strongly recommend, however, that if you think you’ve been victimized by a dating scam or any other online scam, file a complaint with our Internet Crime Complaint Center (www.ic3.gov).

Before forwarding the complaints to the appropriate agencies, IC3 collates and analyzes the data—looking for common threads that could link complaints together and help identify the culprits.
This helps keep everyone safe.

Here are some tips on how to avoid becoming a victim of an online dating scam.

Recognizing an Online Dating Scam Artist

Your online “date” may only be interested in your money if he or she:

• Presses you to leave the dating website you met through and to communicate using personal e-mail or instant messaging;

• Professes instant feelings of love;

• Sends you a photograph of himself or herself that looks like something from a glamour magazine;

• Claims to be from the U.S. and is traveling or working overseas;

• Makes plans to visit you but is then unable to do so because of a tragic event; or

• Asks for money for a variety of reasons (travel, medical emergencies, hotel bills, hospitals bills for child or other relative, visas or other official documents, losses from a financial setback or crime victimization).

One way to steer clear of these criminals all together is to stick to online dating websites with nationally known reputations.

Maryland / EXTRA TROOPERS ON STORM PATROL STATEWIDE

Maryland State Police

02/13/2014

(PIKESVILLE, MD) -- Regardless of their normal assignments, Maryland state troopers are all focused on storm patrol today as more than 150 additional troopers assist with the state’s response to the latest snow.

Maryland State Police Superintendent Colonel Marcus L. Brown has ordered troopers not normally assigned to road patrol duties to work in emergency operation centers or supplement patrol troopers at barracks across the state. Extra troopers began their duties early this morning and will continue throughout the duration of the storm.

“Every Maryland state trooper knows he or she is to be a ‘full-service’ trooper and they are ready to take on a different assignment, especially when it involves ensuring public safety in times like this,” Colonel Brown said. “Our assignment today is to ensure those who need to travel on our highways are safe and to work in cooperation with the Maryland Emergency Management Agency, the State Highway Administration, the National Guard, and our allied law enforcement agencies to respond to those areas where our assistance is most needed.”

All leave was canceled for patrol troopers in the Field Operations Bureau and barracks will have full complements of troopers on patrol. Their patrols will be supplemented by troopers from the Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Division, the Automotive Safety Enforcement Division, the Aviation Command, and the Special Tactical Assault Team Element. Four-wheel drive vehicles have been assigned to areas where snowfall is predicted to be the highest.

Troopers from the Support Services Bureau have been assigned to staff positions at the Maryland Emergency Management Agency Emergency Operations Center. They will be able to immediately direct State Police resources to locations where they are needed. Troopers from the Criminal Investigation Bureau will be detailed to county Emergency Operations Centers where they have been requested.

Marylanders are reminded of Governor O’Malley’s advice not to drive, unless it is an absolute necessity. If travel is undertaken, drivers are urged to use extreme caution, ensure their vehicle is in good working condition, and be certain they are carrying an emergency kit with them.

Citizens are urged not to call State Police barracks for road conditions, so troopers can be ready to take calls for more urgent needs. Marylanders can check up to the minute road conditions at www.roads.maryland.gov, or www.md511.org, or by dialing 511 on a cell phone when safe to do so. 

Looking For A Furever Friend?

Here's your chance to find the forever friend you have been looking for!!

DASH Rescue  will be at Tractor Supply in Pocomoke City, Maryland

 Saturday, February 15, 2014

 

 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

 

Stop by and say hello to the RESCUE Team and the furry friends they have with them.

 

If you have been thinking about adoption now is the time to adopt your furry friend.  He's waiting....

 

Chewy

Prince



Gus

DASH Rescue - Take a look at their facebook page to see the many other things the Rescue Team does!

 

 

“A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.”

― Josh Billings 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Northampton Circuit Court ~ Sentences From the Judge

 Northampton Circuit Court
 Tuesday, February 11, 2012

 Sheika Monique Thomas - Birdsnest, charged with credit card forgery, credit card fraud and credit card theft received three years on each count to run concurrently with all but three days suspended; 25 hours of community service and supervised probation.

Joseph William Pae Jr. - Exmore received 10 years on each count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of Vicodin with the intent to distribute to run concurrently. All but one year and nine months were suspended. There will be supervised probation.

Terence Devon Brisco - Nassawadox is charged with assault and battery of a family member was given 12 months with all but three months suspended. Brisco was sentenced to five years with all but one year suspended for possession with intent to distribute cocaine. He will serve a total of one year and six months with the balance on probation.

Richard Oscar Holden, Jr. - Temperanceville was sentenced to 8 years with all but 12 months suspended conditioned upon successful completion of the Detention and Diversion Center programs. Holden was also given supervised probation for 10 years.

Vincent Richard Stith - Cheriton was sentenced to 10 years on each count of possession with intent to distribute cocaine. The sentences will run concurrently with all but 12 months suspended conditioned upon the successful completion of the Detention and Diversion Center programs. Stith received supervised probation for 10 years.

WEATHER UPDATE

WORCESTER COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE  Keeping Residents of Worcester County and local Virginia Updated

The latest update from Wakefield Weather:

 THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE OF
 MARYLAND AND THE EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA.
 DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

 A BRIEF PERIOD OF SNOW AND SLEET IS POSSIBLE LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND
 THIS EVENING BEFORE QUICKLY TURNING OVER TO RAIN BY MIDNIGHT
 WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

LITTLE OR SNOW OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS IS EXPECTED.
 
 ALSO, GUSTY WINDS BETWEEN 30 AND 40 MPH ARE POSSIBLE ALONG THE
 COAST TONIGHT.

 DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

 ADDITIONAL SNOW SHOWERS ARE LIKELY ON THURSDAY...WITH LITTLE OR NO
 ACCUMULATION EXPECTED.

NORTHEAST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 MPH WILL GUST
 TO BETWEEN 30 AND 40 MPH ON THURSDAY...CREATING WIND CHILLS IN THE
 20S THROUGH THE DAY.

Kim Jackson ~ "Bringing A New Perspective To Pocomoke"

Kim Jackson For Pocomoke City Council, District 3

"Do you have a question for me or a concern you would like to share? Send me a message.  April 1st is only seven weeks away!"

 Kim Jackson, Candidate For Pocomoke City Council- District 3 would like to  discuss any topic or question you may have concerning Pocomoke City.  Or just see what's on her mind concerning the town.

All in an effort to make herself more accessible to District 3 Voters,  Kim has a phone activated just for the campaign and job!

443-735-VOTE (8683)

 

Visit her website:  Kim Jackson For Pocomoke City Council, District 3

 

Like her page on Facebook:   Kim Jackson For Pocomoke City Council, District 3

 

 

Pocomoke Election Day is April 1st!

“Delegate McDermott Awarded for Being Business Friendly”

February 12, 2014

“I’m trying vigorously to make this state a more business friendly environment,” ~ Delegate Mike McDermott

ANNAPOLIS – During the past two legislative sessions, Delegate Michael McDermott was one of the few lawmakers in Annapolis to receive a business friendly score higher than 90% from the Maryland Business for Responsive Government. This February, Delegate McDermott received the John Shaw Award from the non-partisan group Maryland Businesses for Responsive Government (MBRG) in recognition of his business friendly agenda.

 “I’m extremely grateful for this award, and I’m thankful to be put in this position to try and strengthen the business climate in Maryland,” Delegate McDermott said. “I’m appreciative to be recognized for something I believe in so strongly.”

 

Of the four other representatives of the Lower Eastern Shore, only one, Delegate Charles Otto, received a rating of more than 90%. Senator James Mathias received the lowest score of the five Lower Eastern Shore representatives at 54%. Delegate Norman Conway was slightly better than Mathias at 56%. Meanwhile, Senator Richard Colburn received an 84% and Delegate Otto received a 93%.

 

“I’m trying vigorously to make this state a more business friendly environment,” Delegate McDermott said. “I’m thankful to receive this award in recognition for my undeterred efforts in support of Maryland businesses.”

$10,000 REWARD STILL OFFERED FOR UMES MURDER

POLICE INVESTIGATION INTO MURDER OF UMES STUDENT CONTINUES - $10,000 REWARD STILL OFFERED

02/12/2014

(PRINCESS ANNE, MD) – Maryland State Police homicide investigators have expanded their search for the person or persons responsible for the murder of a university student far beyond the Somerset County campus where it occurred one year ago.

At about 9:00 p.m. on February 16, 2013, 21-year-old University of Maryland Eastern Shore student Edmond St. Clair was a passenger in a Honda traveling across campus on College Backbone Road. Not far from the Student Services Center, St. Clair and those he was traveling with encountered several people, possibly three or four, who were walking in the street.

Investigators believe some type of altercation occurred between St. Clair and these individuals. During the altercation, St. Clair was stabbed in the upper torso. He was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

State Police Homicide Unit investigators say as many as three persons may have been involved in the murder. They are described as tall, African American males, two of whom had lighter complexions. All three were wearing dark clothing. One may have been wearing some type of ski mask.

The State Police search for suspects in this murder has expanded far beyond the University of Maryland Eastern Shore campus. Due to the 2013 Homecoming Weekend activities occurring, there were hundreds of people on the UMES campus, many of whom were from the Baltimore/Washington D.C. regions. Not all of those on campus that weekend were university alumni. Several events were open to the public.

During a search of the area near the crime scene, State Police investigators recovered a folding knife. The knife was examined at the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division Laboratory. Evidence was found on the knife that positively connected it to the murder of St. Clair.

Due to the unique appearance of the 3 ½” bladed Remington Sportsman’s Series folding knife with burnt orange and black camouflage handles, State Police investigators released a picture, thinking it might help prompt the memory of someone who may have seen the knife before. Anyone with information about the knife is still urged to contact police immediately.

Investigators would also like to identify three potential witnesses who were in the area at the time of the crime. They are believed to have been walking toward the student apartments shortly after 9:00 p.m. Two of the three are believed to have been carrying umbrellas. Two more potential witnesses may have been walking toward the scene shortly after the murder occurred.

Troopers continue to attempt to identify a light colored vehicle, possibly a Ford Taurus or Mercury Sable. This vehicle was seen in the area of the crime scene. Investigators would like to interview the driver and any passengers in this vehicle who may be potential witnesses to the crime.

Investigators would also like to identify the driver and any passengers in a gold vehicle. The gold vehicle was seen turning around a short time after the crime occurred and headed back toward the crime scene.

The investigation into the murder of Edmond St. Clair is active and ongoing. State Police investigators appreciate the assistance and support provided by the administration and the police department of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore.

State Police homicide investigators returned to the UMES campus during the fall of 2013 and just last week, re-distributed flyers seeking information about the murder. Investigators will be on campus throughout the 2014 Homecoming Week seeking anyone with information.

ClearChannel Outdoor assisted last year by providing a digital billboard on Rt. 13 asking for information. The company has generously agreed to renew its billboard notice seeking information about the murder and reminding viewers of the reward that is still offered.

Police investigators continue to need the help of persons both on and off campus who may have information about this crime. Persons with information are urged to contact the Maryland State Police at 410-651-3101, or Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776. Crime Solvers and UMES are offering rewards up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of the suspect(s).

Maryland State Police investigators are committed to the successful conclusion of this investigation. They will continue their efforts to identify those responsible for the murder of Edmond St. Clair. 

Princess Anne Police Department Seeks Publics Help

Princess Anne Police Department ALERT (facebook)

SPECIAL ALERT: the Princess Anne Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspected bank robber in an incident that occurred Tuesday afternoon.

 The suspect entered the BB&T Bank on Elm Street at approximately 3:30pm and is described as a light skinned black male, possibly early 20's, 5'09-5'10, wearing gray pants, a black jacket with white or lime green piping with a black hood and black scarf/bandana covering his face.

Photographs are attached, and although the photos are blurry- someone may recognize a known individual to have similar style clothing, stature, physical appearance, etc.

Any information, please contact the Princess Anne Police Department at 410-651-1822. Tipsters may remain anonymous.

SEE FACEBOOK PAGE FOR MORE PHOTOS

DEA and Maryland Science Center Open Powerful New Exhibit

DEA and Maryland Science Center Open Powerful New Exhibit That Explores Costs and Consequences of Drug Abuse

BALTIMORE – February 11, 2014   The 10,000 square-foot Target America: Opening Eyes to the Damage Drugs Cause exhibit opened today at the Maryland Science Center and runs through September 1st.  The national touring exhibit is an interactive exploration of the effects of drugs on both individuals and society.  Visitors will have the opportunity to explore the history and the current science behind drug law enforcement, drug abuse prevention, and drug treatment specific to Maryland’s local communities.

Experienced by more than 22 million students, teachers, and parents in 9 cities across the country to-date, Target America explains the science behind illegal drug addiction, and the countless costs and consequences of illegal drugs to individuals, American society, and the world. Visitors will experience a drug investigation from start to finish, helping them understand the environmental effects of drugs and what law enforcement, drug abuse education, and treatment are doing to break the troubling cycle of drugs and drug-related violence. They will view both an actual South American jungle coca processing lab, a re-created Afghan heroin factory, as well as analyze brain-scans in a simulated MRI machine and view real wreckage from a drug-related car accident. A new portion of Target America will focus specifically on Maryland and Baltimore, exploring the evolution of heroin abuse and enforcement in the area, the addiction science research taking place at Maryland universities, and drug abuse prevention groups working to educate students across the state.

 

“This exhibit opens at the height of school group visitation to the Maryland Science Center.  We look forward to sharing its content with the hundreds of schools who will be visiting on field trips between now and the end of the school year,” says Maryland Science Center President and CEO Van Reiner.

Target America: Opening Eyes to the Damage Drugs Cause was developed in partnership with The DEA Educational Foundation, The U.S. Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, The U.S. National Guard, The National Institute on Drug Abuse, The Office of National Drug Control Policy, and The Partnership at Drugfree.org. 

 

“This Baltimore, Maryland exhibit will educate both youth and adults of the Mid-Atlantic Region on the devastating effects that drug trafficking and drug use have on our community.  Marylanders will understand that drug enforcement, prevention, and education go hand-in-hand in order to solve the drug abuse and addiction issue,” stated DEA Special Agent in Charge Karl Colder.

A broad coalition of corporate, foundation, and individual sponsors helped cover the costs of bringing the Target America exhibit to Maryland.  The exhibit began a national tour in 2002 at the DEA Museum in Arlington, Virginia and has since inspired over 22 million visitors in Dallas, Omaha, New York City, Detroit, Chicago, Los Angeles, New Orleans, and most recently in Tampa.  For more information on the content of the exhibit and related educational programs, visit www.targetamerica.org.

 

Target America is free for Maryland school groups when visiting on field trips. All Target America activities are free with paid admission to the Maryland Science Center.  For dates of specific activities, more information and ticket prices, visit www.marylandsciencecenter.org or call the 24-Hour Information Line at 410-685-5225.

About the Maryland Science Center
Named one of Parents Magazine’s Top 10 Science Centers in America, the Maryland Science Center in Baltimore makes science understandable and fun for more than 500,000 visitors a year. The Maryland Science Center inspires, fascinates, motivates and engages children and adults with dozens of interactive exhibits, traveling exhibitions, original presentations in the world-famous Davis Planetarium, larger-than-life movies in the five-story St. John Properties IMAX Theater, and hundreds of hands-on programs delivered throughout the state each year. 

DEA Public Affairs

Deterring Laser Strikes Aimed At Aircraft

February 11, 2014

FBI Pilots New Reward Program Aimed at Deterring Laser Strikes            

The FBI today announced a new regional reward program to deter people from pointing lasers at aircraft.

Reported incidents of the federal violation are on the rise. Since the FBI and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) began tracking laser strikes in 2005, statistics reflect a more than 1,100 percent increase in the deliberate targeting of aircraft by people with handheld lasers.

In an effort to raise public awareness about the issue, the FBI has launched a targeted regional reward program, which will run for 60 days in 12 FBI field offices. As part of the pilot program, the FBI will offer a reward of up to $10,000 for information that leads to the arrest of any individual who aims a laser at an aircraft.

The FBI will also be working with state and local law enforcement to educate teens about the dangers associated with lasing.

“Aiming a laser pointer at an aircraft is a serious matter and a violation of federal law,” said Ron Hosko, assistant director of the FBI’s Criminal Investigative Division. “It is important that people understand that this is a criminal act with potentially deadly repercussions.”

In 2013, there were a total of 3,960 laser strikes reported—an average of almost 11 incidents per day. Industry experts say laser attacks present potential dangers for pilots.

“Shining a laser into the cockpit of an aircraft can temporarily blind a pilot, jeopardizing the safety of everyone on board,” said FAA Administrator Michael Huerta. “We applaud our colleagues at the Justice Department for aggressively prosecuting aircraft laser incidents, and we will continue to use civil penalties to further deter this dangerous activity.”

“The risk associated with illegal and inappropriate laser illuminations is unacceptable. Pointing lasers at aircraft in flight poses a serious safety risk to the traveling public,” said Air Line Pilots Association International President Captain Lee Moak.

“Since ALPA successfully urged lawmakers to make laser illuminations on aircraft a specific federal crime, laser targeting of aircraft is now a violation of both federal and civil laws with real penalties, and we will advocate for our FBI and FAA partners to vigorously pursue anyone who misuses these devices.”

Thousands of laser attacks go unreported every year. If you have information about a lasing incident or see someone pointing a laser at an aircraft, call your local FBI field office or dial 911.

FBI field offices participating in the regional reward program are Albuquerque, Chicago, Cleveland, Houston, Los Angeles, New York City, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Antonio, San Juan, and the Washington Field Office.

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Send A Message To Our Troops

TEAM BRITT'S SUPPORT OUR TROOPS PROJECT
(FACEBOOK)

 Opening Day / 20th annual Scrolls for deployed U.S. Troops scroll drive is set in stone for this Saturday the 15th near the inside entrance to the Food Court at The Centre At Salisbury.
 

Photo- George Jackson

Write a morale boosting message to our brave Troops from 10AM until 5PM.

 There  5 scrolls, one for each branch of the U.S. Military - ARMY, NAVY, MARINES, AIR FORCE, COAST GUARD.

(2013 Picture is from FOB APACHE in Afghanistan. Soldiers are standing in front of a portion of their scroll layered on the wall)

Toy Story "Woody" Figure Has Weapon Confiscated

Heathrow security confiscate miniature 'gun' from Toy Story Woody figure

The thought of Toy Story character Woody being considered an airport terror threat may seem laughable to most, but not so for the Heathrow security staff who confiscated a miniature toy gun from the doll before allowing it to travel with its owner.

A puzzled father uploaded a picture of the moment staff chose to remove the tiny firearm after examining his Woody figurine.

"I have travelled the world with Toy Story’s Woody, taking pics for my son," the father told Reddit users. "At Heathrow, security just confiscated his “weapon”, keep the world safe boys…"

He added this was the first time he had ever had trouble taking Woody aboard a flight before. "[The] guy didn’t notice me taking the pic", he said. He was actually quite nice [and] tried to see if they would override the rule … but in the end he had to take the gun."

Some Reddit users responded with surprise, while others could not help but drop in the obligatory Toy Story quotes, with one replying: "'Did they find the snake in his boot?"

A spokesperson for the Department for Transport would not comment directly on the incident, but said: "We do not comment on specific incidents or details of our security regime.

"Airports and airlines can use their discretion to remove any item being carried in hand luggage when they believe it may be perceived as a threat", they told The Daily Mail.

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Weather Outlook

HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK...CORRECTED
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE WAKEFIELD VA626 AM EST WED FEB 12 2014

MDZ024-025-VAZ099-100-131130-
INLAND WORCESTER-MARYLAND BEACHES-ACCOMACK-NORTHAMPTON VA-
626 AM EST WED FEB 12 2014

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR THE LOWER EASTERN SHORE OF
MARYLAND AND THE EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA.

DAY ONE...TODAY AND TONIGHT.

A BRIEF PERIOD OF SNOW AND SLEET IS POSSIBLE LATE THIS AFTERNOON AND
THIS EVENING BEFORE QUICKLY TURNING OVER TO RAIN BY MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY NIGHT.

 LITTLE OR SNOW OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS IS EXPECTED.
ALSO, GUSTY WINDS BETWEEN 30 AND 40 MPH ARE POSSIBLE ALONG THE COAST TONIGHT.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...THURSDAY THROUGH TUESDAY.

ADDITIONAL SNOW SHOWERS ARE LIKELY ON THURSDAY...WITH LITTLE OR NO
ACCUMULATION EXPECTED.

 NORTHEAST WINDS OF 15 TO 25 MPH WILL GUST
TO BETWEEN 30 AND 40 MPH ON THURSDAY...CREATING WIND CHILLS IN THE
20S THROUGH THE DAY.

Tonya Bundick Trial Scheduled For April 10, 2014

T

Tonya Bundick

anya Bundick will face 62 counts of arson before a jury on April 10 in Accomack County as of now.

 Bundicks lawyer has filed a change of venue motion but there has been no date set for the court to hear the motion.

Last month Bundick entered an Alford plea in court for one count of arson and one count of conspiracy to commit arson connected with a fire in Melfa on April 1, 2013.

 No date has been set for sentencing on those two charges.

Bundick, along with her fiancé Charles R. Smith III are charged in a string of arsons that began in November of 2012 and ended in their arrest on April 1, 2013
.
Smith pleaded guilty earlier in Accomack County Circuit Court to 67 charges of arson.

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Somerset County Sheriff's Office ~ Arrests

Somerset County Sheriff's Office / Recent Arrests


  2-5-14  Tina Dize -  Crisfield, arrested  on a warrant for failing to appear in court. Dize was held on a $ 500.00 bond.

2-5-14  Travis James Shreaves  -  Chincoteague Virginia, arrested  on a warrant for violation of probation. Shreaves was held without bond.

2-10-14  Robert Lee Daniels 3rd. - Crisfield, arrested  on warrants for violation of probation. Daniels was held without bond.

2-10-14  Anthony Costantino Panzo  - Marion, arrested  on a warrant for violation of probation. Panzo was held on a $ 25,000 bond.

 2-10-14  Brandon Wayne Linton -  Willards, arrested on a warrant for failing to appear in court. Linton was released after posting bond.

 2-11-14  William Dale Perdue  -  Princess Anne, arrested  for driving under the influence of alcohol, driving impaired by alcohol, driving on a suspended and revoked driver’s license, and driving without a license. Perdue was released on signature pending court actions. The arrest was the result of a traffic stop conducted by Deputies for a traffic violation in the Westover area.

BARRICADE ENDS PEACEFULLY IN FREDERICK

Maryland State Police Press Release
02/11/2014

(FREDERICK, MD) -- A fugitive who told police attempting to arrest him that he had a gun and refused to come out of his Frederick hotel room has surrendered peacefully and is in custody.

The fugitive is identified as David M. Fioramonti, 41, of Purcellville, Va. He is wanted on a federal warrant from the Eastern District of Virginia for violation of probation.

A police negotiating team from the Frederick County Sheriff's Office, assisted by a team from the Maryland State Police, had communicated with Fioramonti throughout the afternoon. Negotiators convinced him to surrender peacefully.

At about 5:15 p.m., Fioramonti walked out of his hotel room and was taken into custody by troopers from the State Police Special Tactical Assault Team Element. Troopers immediately noticed the fugitive had wounds to his torso and neck.
EMS personnel were summoned and treated Fioramonti for multiple self-inflicted stabbing type wounds. It is not known at this time what he used to stab himself. He was transported to a waiting Maryland State Police helicopter and flown to the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center where he is undergoing treatment.

Fioramonti has been turned over to the custody of the U.S. Marshal's Service, since he was wanted on a federal warrant. Questions regarding the warrant should be directed to the U.S. Marshal's Service.

Maryland State Police criminal investigators will be obtaining a search warrant and will conduct a search of the fugitive's room. He had apparently been living at the hotel for several weeks. A firearm has not been recovered. 

Coast Guard To Establish Security Zone for Democratic Issues Conference

BALTIMORE — The Coast Guard will establish a temporary security zone Wednesday to Friday in designated waters of the Choptank River for the Democratic Issues Conference.

The security zone is scheduled to begin at 3 a.m. Wednesday and may limit or prohibit navigation by commercial and recreational waterway users.

The security zone will include a 500-yard perimeter surrounding the waterfront of the Hyatt Regency Hotel on the Choptank River in Cambridge. The security zone will impact waterway traffic under the Route 50 Bridge during this time.

Entering or operating in the security zone is prohibited unless authorized by the captain of the port of Coast Guard Sector Baltimore. Vessels already at berth, mooring or anchorage at the time the zone is implemented are not required to depart the security zone.
 
"Recognizing the temporary zone will affect mariners on the Choptank River, we have coordinated closely with our inter-agency and port partners to minimize impact," said Lt. Michael McGrail, a member of Coast Guard Sector Baltimore. "We do this while still meeting security requirements for the Democratic Issues Conference."

Anyone who desires to transit the security zone must first obtain authorization from the COTP or his designated representative. To seek permission to transit the area, call 410-576-2693 or use marine-band radio via VHF-FM channel 16.

BEAT THE PEAK ~ REDUCE YOUR USE

From:  A & N Electric Cooperative
                   (Facebook)

BEAT THE PEAK ~ REDUCE YOUR USE

Wednesday February 12th, 6-8 a.m.

Why: We're "beating the peak" tomorrow morning because of the very cold temps. During times of peak energy use your co-op pays a premium price for energy. By reducing how much energy ...you

are using in your home, you can lower your co-op's energy costs.

What Should I do? To lower your energy consumption during the alert period, please turn off any unnecessary lights and delay using appliances like your dishwasher or washing machine. Turning the thermostat down a few degrees can also significantly lower how much energy you are using.

MAN WANTED FOR VIOLATION OF PROBATION ....

Maryland State Police Press Release

MAN WANTED FOR VIOLATION OF PROBATION REFUSING TO LEAVE FREDERICK HOTEL ROOM

(FREDERICK, MD) -- Maryland State Police and Frederick County Sheriff's Office negotiators are continuing to talk with a man wanted for violation of probation who told police he was armed and is refusing to leave his hotel room.

At this time, the person is only being identified as a male in his 40's, who was staying at a hotel in the 5500-block of Spectrum Drive in Frederick. He is wanted on a federal warrant from the Eastern District of Virginia for violation of probation.

Shortly after 11:00 a.m. today, police with the Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force went to a second floor room in the two-story hotel, after their investigation indicated the fugitive may be staying there. This is a US Marshal's task force that includes state and local police officers who locate wanted persons and serve warrants.

When police knocked on the door, a male voice told them to go away. Police identified themselves and attempted to open the door, but the door was locked with the inside security hasp. The man told police he had a gun and again told them to go away.

Police began communication with the man through the door and called for police negotiators. Negotiators from the Frederick County Sheriff's Office and Maryland State Police responded and have been communicating with the man by phone throughout the afternoon. A tactical team from the Maryland State Police is on the scene.

It is unknown if the man has a firearm. No shots have been fired. No one has been injured.

There were about 30 guests at the hotel, all of whom where evacuated safely. A limited number of hotel staff remain. The hotel management has been completely supportive of police in their response to this situation.

The situation is contained to the one room on the second floor of the hotel. A secure police perimeter has been established around the hotel. Traffic is moving smoothly past the scene.

State Police are working to resolve this situation peacefully. Communication with the man is ongoing. 

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From the Desk of Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin D. Sewell

Pocomoke Police Department

PRESS RELEASE

January 1, 2014 - January 31, 2014

 

 

 1-1-14  Maurice Bishop, age 45 of Pocomoke was arrested by the
Pocomoke City Police Department and charged for an alcohol violation.

1-1-14  Cecelia Briddell, age 52 of Pocomoke was arrested by the
Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with disorderly
conduct.

1-2-13  Sheron Purnell, age 20 of Snow Hill, MD was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with theft less
Than $500.00.

1-5-14  Dallas Johnson, age 24 of Princess Anne, MD was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Handgun in Vehicle, Handgun on person, CDS Possession – Marijuana, CDS  Possession – not marijuana, and CDS Possession with intent to  distribute.

1-6-14  Laura Wiggins, age 31 of Pocomoke was arrested by the
 Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Credit Card
  theft.

1-8-14 Cecelia Briddell, age 52 of Pocomoke was arrested by the
 Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Disorderly
 Conduct and disturbing the peace.

1-9-14 Francis Crippen, age 33 of Pocomoke was arrested by the
 Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Disorderly
 Conduct, CDS Possession – marijuana, and Assault – 2nd Degree.

1-10-14 Eric Faya, age 43 of Pocomoke was arrested by the
 Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with theft less than
 $100.00.

1-12-14 Constance Roberts, age 30 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with CDS
Possession – marijuana and CDS Possession – paraphernalia.

1-15-14 Steven Lemon, age 39 of Temperanceville, VA was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Theft less than  $500.00 and a Warrant thru Worcester County for a FTA.

1-16-14 Chad Collins, age 31 of Pocomoke was arrested by the
 Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a warrant thru Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office for a FTA.

1-16-14  Michael Acevedo, age 29 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with CDS
Possession – marijuana.

1-16-14 Jason Adkins, age 33 of Greenwood, DE was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Theft less than $500 value.

1-17-14 Kane Cottman, age 25 of Pocomoke was arrested by the
Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Malicious
destruction of property.

1-18-14 Shawnteki Marshall, age 32 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with theft less than  $100.00.

1-20-14 Desiree Lyons, age 20 of Pocomoke was arrested by the
 Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a warrant thru
 Worcester County for a FTA.

1-22-14 William Borum, age 23 of Pocomoke was arrested by the
    Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Assault – 2nd Degree.

1-23-14 Thomas Simpson, age 23 of Greenbackville, VA was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a warrant thru Princess Anne MSP for a FTA.

1-25-14 Myisha Dunson, age 26 of Pocomoke was arrested by the
 Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with theft less than
 $100.00 and on a warrant thru Worcester County for a FTA.

1-25-14 Taneisha Jones, age 38 of Pocomoke was arrested by the
 Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with theft less than
 $100.00.

1-25-14 Markay Collins, age 24 of Exmore, VA was arrested by thePocomoke City Police Department and charged with CDS
 Possession – not marijuana.

1-31-14 Duane Turner, age 30 of Atlantic, VA was arrested by the
 Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a warrant thru
 Worcester County for a FTA.

1-31-14 Jernell Hargis, age 35 of Salisbury, MD was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Assault – 2nd Degree.

1-31-14 Jeffery Bowden, age 36 of Pocomoke was arrested by the
 Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with theft less than
 $100.00.

JUVENILE  ARRESTS

A Pocomoke juvenile, age 14 was arrested for Theft less than $100.

A Pocomoke juvenile, age 13 was arrested for Theft less than $100.

A Stockton, MD juvenile, age 16 was arrested for Theft less than $100.

A Stockton, MD juvenile, age 13 was arrested for Theft less than $100.

A Pocomoke juvenile, age 16 was arrested for CDS Possession - Marijuana.

A Pocomoke juvenile, age 13 was arrested for Theft less than $100 and reckless endangerment.

A Pocomoke juvenile, age 11 was arrested for Theft less than $100 and reckless endangerment.

A Pocomoke juvenile, age 16 was arrested for Assault – 2nd Degree.

OTHER
Fourteen (14) additional arrests were made for various traffic violations during the month of January 2014.

Stockton, Md. Man Arrested For Child Pornography

Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Press Release

A search warrant was executed on Laiton Blake Witkowski’s residence, February 6, 2014.

Laiton Blake Witkowski

On Monday, February 10, 2014, Mr. Witkowski 41 of Stockton Md., turned himself in to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office. Witkowski had an active warrant for Possession of Child Pornography and Distribution of Child Pornography.

 

The arrest was the result of the combined efforts of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit and the Department of Homeland Security.  Through their affiliation with the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, Detectives learned that Witkowski had been sharing images of known Child Pornography. Mr. Witkowski was charged with One (1) count of Distribution of Child Pornography and one (1) count of Possession of Child Pornography.

 

   Mr. Witkowski was taken before a Maryland District Court Commissioner and released on a $50,000 unsecured bond.

 

                The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is a member of Maryland Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force which is comprised of police agencies from around the state.  Its primary mission is to protect children from computer-facilitated sexual exploitation.  The Task Force works cooperatively with law enforcement agencies and prosecutors to provide resources to combat these crimes.  Additionally, the Task Force provides community awareness campaigns helping to prevent the spread of these crimes through education.

 

Lt. Edward C. Schreier

Worcester County Sheriff’s Office

Worcester County ~ Felon Sentenced To 12 Years

Eddie Alexis Collick

“Mr. Collick was a gun-carrying, convicted violent drug dealer who will now be off the streets of Snow Hill because of their efforts and the prosecutors who worked on the case.” - Beau Oglesby Worcester County States Attorney

February 11, 2014

Felon caught with gun sentenced to 12 years

SNOW HILL — A career criminal is back in jail because Snow Hill police caught the man driving on suspended license with a revolver in his possession.

A Worcester County Circuit Court judge convicted Eddie Alexis Collick, 38, on charges of being a felon in possession of a weapon, and for running away from police. The judge sentenced Collick to 12 years in jail, with half that sentence suspended, leaving him with six years of active jail time.


Collick has a rap sheet — including assault, failure to pay child support and seven separate convictions for drug possession or distribution — that dates to 1995 in Worcester County.

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Famed Former Child Actress & Diplomat Shirley Temple Dies

(CNN) – Shirley Temple Black, who rose to fame as arguably one of the most well-known child actresses in Hollywood history, died late Monday night, her publicist said.

She was 85.

Temple died of natural causes at her Woodside, California, home, surrounded by family and caregivers, a statement from Cheryl Kagan said.

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