The Pocomoke Public Eye: 5/10/26

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

It's headed our way!

Daytime high temperatures in the upper 80's predicted for Delmarva for several days starting Sunday.

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

SALISBURY, Md. - An Eastern Shore family including a Somerset County Sheriff’s deputy and a Princess Anne Police officer are facing numerous charges in what prosecutors describe as a coordinated Medicaid fraud scheme.

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Eastern Shore family including two law enforcement officers accused of Medicaid fraud | Local News | wboc.com

Early week serious Pocomoke road incidents-

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(Pocomoke Fire Company info)

Fatal Pedestrian Crash on Ocean Highway Under Investigation

May 12, 2026

At 1:57 p.m. on May 12, 2026, the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company responded to a reported motor vehicle crash in the 1000 block of Ocean Highway. Units arrived on the scene to find a pedestrian who had been struck by a vehicle.

The pedestrian suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene by Pocomoke City Emergency Medical Services.

The roadway was shut down for a short period while emergency personnel operated on the scene. Maryland State Highway Administration crews are currently maintaining a temporary two-way traffic pattern on the northbound side of the highway at the time of the posting.

The Pocomoke City Police Department and Worcester County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the incident.

May 11, 2026

At 1:41 p.m. on May 11, 2026, the Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Company and Girdletree Volunteer Fire Department were alerted for a motor vehicle crash with entrapment on northbound Route 113 near the two-mile marker north of the YMCA.

Units arrived on the scene to find a single vehicle that had left the roadway and rolled over. The driver, who was the sole occupant of the vehicle, was found trapped and in critical condition.

Crews quickly initiated extrication efforts, removing the roof of the vehicle to gain access to the patient. The driver was successfully extricated from the vehicle.

The patient was transported by Pocomoke City Emergency Medical Services to the Maryland State Police Aviation Command hangar in Salisbury and was subsequently flown by Maryland State Police Aviation Command to the R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center in Baltimore.

Northbound Route 113 was shut down for a brief period as the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack conducted their investigation into the crash.

Pocomoke Public Eye note- Driver names in the above incidents had not been released.

MAY 22nd- Save the date!

The Downtown Pocomoke Association is hosting Stars, Stripes, & Sacrifice a 4th Friday Street Festival Event on May 22nd from 5 PM - 8 PM.

We will be kicking off Memorial Day weekend with an evening of Patriotic Fun!

Music from Beats By Britt will set the vibe. Inferno Pizza food truck and Kona Ice will be serving delicious treats! Attendees are encouraged to bring donations approved by the USO for care packages for active-duty troops.

Wear your Red, White and Blue or other patriotic attire; this

family friendly event is free for everyone!

Join us Friday, May 22nd from 5-8 PM on Market St. in Downtown Pocomoke City.

For more information, please visit the “Downtown Pocomoke Association” Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/downtownpocomokeassoc or call Pocomoke City Hall at 410-957-1333 x107.

What you might not know about the Key Bridge incident-

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State settles Key Bridge suit for $2.25 billion; Dali owners face criminal charges - Maryland Matters

Wallops launch operations under new chief-

(Shore Daily News)

NASA has appointed former chief of staff Brian Hughes as senior director of launch operations, a newly created role that will oversee launch operations at both the Kennedy Space Center in Florida and the Wallops Flight Facility on Virginia’s Eastern Shore.

The move could have significant implications for the future of launch activity at Wallops Island...

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NASA leadership shakeup could impact future launch operations at Wallops Island - Shore Daily News