Arrest in Salisbury University threat

 

(WBOC)

Teen Arrested for Threat of Mass Violence Against Salisbury University

CHURCH HILL, Md.- An 18-year-old Queen Anne's County man is behind bars following accusations that he posted to social media a threat of mass violence against Salisbury University.

The Queen Anne's County Sheriff's Office said that at around 9 p.m. Thursday, deputies were dispatched to a home on Price Station Road, in Church Hill, in regards to social media posts of a shooting threat against Salisbury University. The suspect threatened to harm himself as well, according to the sheriff's office.  The suspect, Harold Fink III, was quickly located at his home and was taken into custody after an investigation. Fink was charged with threat of mass violence and remains in custody.. 

Sheriff Gary Hofmann thanks everyone who supplied the sheriff's office with information. "

Keeping up with all the social media networks takes work and we thank all those that sent us tips last night leading to this arrest," Hofmann said. "Deputies were able to respond quickly and apprehend the suspect."

Upon learning of the social media threats, Salisbury University along with the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office were contacted. All agencies worked together to ensure that there was no threat to the public. 

Time Machine Preview

This Sunday here at The Pocomoke Public Eye: 

1822  ..  This 200-year-old news item tells about an agricultural experiment in Worcester County.

2002  ..  

1940  ..      

1914  ..  What is it?

1890  .. (A tasty Ad)

Plus local history author Jim Duffy's TV segment about cycling on Delmarva in the 1890's.

Atlantic General has new mobile app

 

Atlantic General Hospital has unveiled a new mobile app designed to make life a little easier for their patients and community members.

(View AGH news release:)

Atlantic General Hospital Launches New Community App

Pocomoke City's Hardwire in the news again: protection for FBI agents.

 

(WMDT)

The Department of Justice has awarded Hardwire, LLC in Pocomoke 7 million dollars to protect law enforcement.

(View news story:)

$7M awarded to Hardwire, LLC for law enforcement's protection gear - 47abc (wmdt.com)

New School Resource Officer positions approved for Somerset County schools

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  July 13, 2022

(Somerset County, MD) – The Somerset County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce the addition of five new School Resource Officer (SRO) positions.  

On Tuesday, July 12, 2022, the Somerset County Commissioners voted unanimously to approve five new SRO positions.  This decision was made after weeks of deliberation between partner agencies in response to the increased violence within school systems across the country.  These positions will be funded through a collaborative effort between Somerset County, Somerset County Public Schools, and The Maryland Center for School Safety.  These five new positions are in addition to the four full-time SROs currently assigned to the Public School System.

With the addition of these positions, we anticipate placing SROs in the following schools:  Washington Academy & High School, Crisfield Academy & High School, Somerset Intermediate School, Woodson Elementary School, Deal Island Elementary School, Greenwood Elementary School, and Princess Anne Elementary School.  Advertising for these positions will begin immediately in hopes of filling some or all of them during the beginning of the 22-23 school year.

The safety of our children and schools is paramount, and we believe that having full-time SROs in schools is one of many steps we can take to accomplish this goal.

Emergency Response Shields for every Worcester County school

 

At its July 12, meeting, the Worcester County Board of Education accepted a donation from Pocomoke City-based company Hardwire, LLC to fully outfit every school in Worcester County with the latest generation of its Emergency Response Shields. 

(View Board of Education news release:)

BOE Accepts School Safety Donation - Worcester County Public Schools (worcesterk12.org)

Hit And Run fatality

 

Pedestrian Fatal Hit And Run In Worcester Co. Under Investigation

July 12, 2022

(BERLIN, MD) – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal pedestrian hit and run crash that claimed the life of a fourteen year-old boy in Worcester County.

The deceased victim is a 14-year-old boy, of Ocean Pines, Maryland. He was pronounced deceased by hospital personnel at Atlantic General Hospital.

Last night at approximately 10:45 p.m., troopers were dispatched to the report of the crash on Grays Corner Road at Riddle Lane in Berlin.  The preliminary investigation indicates the victim was a pedestrian on Grays Corner Road when he was struck and killed by a vehicle traveling east on Grays Corner Road.

The victim was crossing the roadway to return to a passenger vehicle. As the victim was crossing the roadway he was struck by a motor vehicle, which fled the scene and did not return.

The parents of the victim have been notified. Attempts are being made to identify camera footage.  Some suspect vehicle information is known and has been shared with surrounding law enforcement.  

Based on evidence at the scene and their continuing investigation, troopers believe the vehicle that struck and killed the victim was a dark color Mercedes, likely a 2011 or 2012.  They believe the vehicle sustained damage to the driver’s side mirror and headlight damage.  

Maryland State Police continue the search for the vehicle that struck and killed the pedestrian.   Anyone who witnessed this crash, or who may have information about the suspect vehicle, is urged to contact Maryland State Police at the Berlin Barracks at 410-641-3101, or Cpl. Kevin Moore of the Maryland State Police Crash Team at 410-819-4721. 

Beat the heat at the beach!

 

Think cool..

(Ocean City- January, 2018)

 

Time Machine:1940, 1906, 2001, 2012, and local history author's TV segment about a Lighthouse Honeymoon.

 

July, 1940

Worcester Democrat

(View the ad at conclusion of today's postings)

September, 1906

Democratic Messenger

July, 2001

Baltimore Sun

*October, 2012

Worcester County Times

(Pocomoke Public Eye viewer comment:)

 Anonymous said...

The aircraft in question at the American Legion is a Lockheed T-33 Shooting Star, not a "TR 650". The TR-650 is the designation of its assignment, Training Squadron 650.

(1940 Pocomoke Pharmacy Ad)

 

Lighthouse Honeymoon

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