Pocomoke City Police Department ~ Arrest Report/Press Release

Pocomoke Police Department

1500 Market Street

Pocomoke, Maryland   21851

410-957-1600

 

Kelvin D. Sewell, Police Chief

 

February 1, 2014 – February 28, 2014

 

2-1-14   Guy Marshall, age 51 of Pocomoke was arrested by the 
Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with disorderly
conduct and failure to obey lawful order.

2-1-14    Shannon Broadwater, age 19 of Pocomoke was arrested by the   Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with less than $100.

2-3-13    Youvonda Hatney, age 45 of Pocomoke was arrested by the  Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Credit Card Scam $1,000.00 - $10,000.00.

2-4-14    Deborah Daniels, age 60 of Painter, VA was arrested by the  Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a warrant thru New Jersey on Welfare Fraud.

2-5-14    Michael Morris, age 36 of Crisfield, MD was arrested by the  Pocomoke City Police Department and Theft $1,000.00 – less
than $10,000.00 and a Theft Scheme $1,000.00 less than $10,000.00.

2-6-14    Justine Brown, age 50 of Pocomoke was arrested by the   Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Theft less than  $100.00.

2--8-14    Walter Suplick, age 43 of Pocomoke was arrested by the   Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with a DUI.
 
2-10-14    John Grabowski, age 19 of Accomac, VA was arrested by the  Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with two
counts of Dangerous Weapon/Conceal, CDS Possession – Marijuana, and  CDS Possession: Paraphernalia.

2-13-14    Honiss Cane, age 42 of Pocomoke was arrested by the   Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Assault – 2nd  Degree and Reckless Endangerment.

2-13-14    Bill Robbins, age 26 of Princess Anne, MD was arrested by the  Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a Warrant  thru  Pocomoke City Police Department for a felony sex offense.

2-13-14    Richard Truitt, age 34 of Hebron, MD was arrested by the  Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a Warrant thru Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office for a FTA, Theft Scheme less  than $1,000.00, and Theft.

2-13-14    Frederick Hall, age 53 of Pocomoke was arrested by the  Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a Warrant thru Worcester County Sheriff’s Office for a FTA.

2-16-14    Richard Truitt, age 26 of Hebron, MD was arrested by the  Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Theft $1,000.00 less than $10,000.00.

2-16-14    Michael Woods, age 27 of Eden, MD was arrested by the   Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Theft $1,000.00 less than $10,000.00.

2-16-14    Lamar Oliver, age 42 of Pocomoke was arrested by the 
Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Violating an Exparte/Protective Order.

 2-17-14    David Anderson, age 29 of Pocomoke was arrested by the  Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a warrant thru Somerset County Sheriff’s Office for a Sex Offense 4th Degree and  for  CDS: Possession – Marijuana.
   
2-18-14    Myisha Dunson, age 26 of Pocomoke was arrested by the  Pocomoke City Police Department and charged Malicious 
Destruction of Property.

2-19-14    William Grain, age 29 of Greenbackville, VA was arrested by the  Pocomoke City Police Department and charged for Theft less than  $100.00.

2-20-14    Mansour Shabaik, age 63 of Jamaica, NY was arrested by the  Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Transportation  of Unstamped Cigarettes. 

2-20-14    August Jackson, age 35 of Pocomoke was arrested by the  Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a Warrant thru Pocomoke City Police Department for a FTA.

2-20-14    Susan Clayton, age 68 of New Church, VA was arrested by the  Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Theft less than $100.00.

2-20-14    Lorraine Tull, age 52 of Pocomoke was arrested by the 
Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Disorderly
Conduct.

2-21-14 Bonnie Anderson-Chandler, age 53 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a Warrant Thru Pocomoke City Police Department for a FTA.

 2-22-14    Jefferey Wright, age 28 of Pocomoke was arrested by the  Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Willfully   Disobeying Lawful Order and Direction of a Police Officer,  Disorderly Conduct, and Resisting and interfering with arrest.

2-24-14    Randolph Lucas, age 32 of Wilmington, DE was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a Warrant thru Delaware for Violation of Probation.

2-22-14    Dion Cooper, age 21 of Pocomoke was arrested by the  Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Theft less than $100.00.

2-22-14    Mieashia Kellam, age 22 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Theft less than $100.00.

2-23-14    Victor Dana, age 33 of Pocomoke was arrested by the
Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Assault in the 2nd Degree.

2-24-14    Davonte Purnell, age 22 of Pocomoke was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged for a Retake 
Warrant, Assault – 2nd Degree, and for Resisting and Interfering with arrest.

2-24-14    Darius Cotton, age 20 of Pocomoke was arrested by the
Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a Warrant thru Pocomoke City Police Department for Burglary.

2-25-14    Robert Suchting, age 27 of Pocomoke was arrested by the  Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a Warrant thru Pocomoke for CDS.

2-25-14    Jeffrey Forrest, age 60 of Pocomoke was arrested by the  Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Trespassing.

 2-26-14    Jeffery Young, age 21 of Pocomoke was arrested by the
 Pocomoke City Police Department and charged on a Warrant thru  Pocomoke City Police Department for Assault, Theft, and Robbery.

2-28-14    Alisha Hermann, age 24 of Punta Gorda, FL was arrested by the Pocomoke City Police Department and charged with Theft less than  $100.00.

OTHER ARRESTS:
 A Pocomoke juvenile, age 17 was arrested for Theft less than $100.

A Pocomoke juvenile, age 17 was arrested for Theft less than $500.

 Fifteen (15) additional arrests were made for various traffic violations during the month of February 2014.

 

Pocomoke City Police Dept. Gun Turn-In Day A Success

Pocomoke City Police participated in Maryland’s first statewide Gun Turn-In Day on Saturday, May 11th.

Officers from the department were on hand to collect any handguns, rifles, ammunition, BB Guns or other dangerous weapons from the Pocomoke City Community.

Chief Kelvin D. Sewell announces that Pocomoke City’s event was a success and thanks the Pocomoke City Community for taking steps to ensure the welfare and safety of our residents.

Kelvin D. Sewell
Chief of Police
May 13, 2013

Statewide Gun Turn-In Day Is TODAY

Pocomoke City, MD - The Pocomoke City Police Department is partnering with Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler in the inaugural statewide gun turn-in day to provide residents an opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted firearms.

 Officers from the Pocomoke City Police Department will be on hand at the

Pocomoke City Police Department

 1500 Market Street

Pocomoke City, Maryland

 

8:00 AM to 8:00 PM

 

Saturday, May 11, 2013

 

to accept handguns, rifles and shotguns for safe disposal.

 

No personal identification is required and no advance appointment is necessary.

 

Any type of firearm will be accepted and it need not be in working order. Individuals turning in guns should transport and handle them safely, making sure they are unloaded, and follow any instructions given by the law enforcement officer upon arrival at the gun turn-in location.

 

Once surrendered, the firearm will/may e processed through law enforcement databases to determine if it has been reported stolen or flagged as being a firearm used in the commission of a crime.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/ Pocomoke City Police Department

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

 

 

Position: Police Administrative Assistant

 

Pocomoke City Police are accepting applications for a full-time Administrative Assistant; this position requires a High School Diploma and previous office/computer experience.

 

Call Ms. Gayle Waters at 410-957-1600 or pick up an application at the Pocomoke Police Department located at 1500 Market Street. 

Applications will only be accepted up to March 30, 2013.

 

Pocomoke City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

 

Pocomoke City Police Department
1500 Market Street

 

 

Pocomoke City Police Department / Press Release

POCOMOKE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

PRESS RELEASE

January 3 - 28, 2013

01-11-2013     Jerron Crippen age 27 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested and charged with 2 Degree Assault.

01-13-2013    Aaron Walker age 34 of Philadelphia, PA was arrested and charged with Disturbing the Peace.

01-14-2013   Savanta Selby age 44 of Ocean City MD was arrested and charged with Theft less $1,000. Selby also had an Outstanding Warrant from Wicomico County for an open  container violation.

 01-16-2013    William Mills age 43 of Chincoteague VA was arrested and Charged with Theft less $100 False Statement to a Police.

01-19-2013    Norman Clayton age 25 of Pocomoke City was arrested on an Outstanding Warrant for traffic violations.

01-19-2013   Charlie White age 58 of Mappsville, VA was arrested on an Outstanding Warrant for Failure to Appear.

01-27-2013    Latasha Blake age 28 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested and Charged with Disorderly Conduct.

01-28-2013     Carl Williams age 21 of Pocomoke, MD was arrested on an Outstanding Warrant for Possession of Marijuana.

 

Kelvin D. Sewell

Chief of Police
Pocomoke City, MD. 

February 4, 2013

Watchiing Over The Control Burn Saturday Evening....

 



Photo/BW

Pocomoke City Mayor Bruce Morrison and   CPL Brad Morgan of the Pocomoke City Police Department
 

CPL Morgan received his promotion to Corporal a few weeks ago and has been on the Pocomoke City Police force since 2007.

From Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin D. Sewell

Recent Thefts From Vehicles in Pocomoke City

Due to a number of thefts from vehicles recently Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin Sewell would like to remind the citizens of Pocomoke to be sure your vehicle windows are up and locked when the vehicle is not in use. Remove all money- even small amounts of change- from areas such as cup holder or ashtray. LOCK purses, electronic devices and other valuables in the trunk.

If you should discover that your vehicle has been broken into or items have been taken call the police department before you make the attempt to get inside your car. Sometimes thieves leave a pattern or clues that can be easily noticed by an officer that could possibly lead an arrest of the person(s) responsible for these crimes.

Pocomoke City Police Department - (410) 957-1600

Sunday At The Pocomoke City Police Dept. Back To School Event

Pocomoke City Police Department's annual back to school picnic. The flyer put out said "RAIN OR SHINE" and it did both but that didn't seem to stop many from dropping by the police department for some free school supplies...and enjoying some refreshments.

Donations fell short this year but the money from the Pocomoke City Mayor and Council was not wasted. Angel, secretary for the Chief of Pocomoke did the purchasing, separating and bagging of the school supplies with each bag clearly marked for the appropriate grade. Bags filled with colored pencils, note paper, composition books, binders, highlighters, glue and more-- it was all there waiting to be claimed and taken to the first day of school - tomorrow!

Stuffing bags and making sure the appropriate supplies are in the age group intended is not an easy task and I would imagine a tedious one- but fun.  Malik- Angel's son,  played a big part in helping.  Great job, Malik!

PFC Tucker with the Pocomoke City Police Department was at the event today and assisted in handing out the school supplies.

PFC Joy Blades also helped.  Sixty-eight bags containing school supplies were handed out to the community school children today.  The supplies remaining will be donated to the Pocomoke schools.  With PFC Blades in this photo is Dispatcher Shawna Gammino.

Councilman Rob Clarke dropped by the police station.  Standing next to him PFC Tucker. Seated -LtoR Malik- (he's going to be something great someday!)   And Dispatcher Shawna Gammino-

Thanks for all your help and the great conversation!

And thank you so very much, Angel, for taking these photos!  Another great job .......she's always thinking....

There's more........

Pocomoke City Police Dept. ~ Annual Back To School Picnic TODAY

~RAIN OR SHINE~

National Night Out In Pocomoke City 2012

Pocomoke City's NATIONAL NIGHT OUT  2012

Hosted by the Pocomoke City Police Department

The kids loved this!  But then kids have the energy.  The older I become the more amazed I am with the things children can and will do.  Note:  to enter this house of a thousand bounces you have to crawl through a small door, or so it seemed.  Once inside you just bounce up and down, fall down, get up,  fall down again and continue that same routine for what seemed to me forever.  The amazing part, to me,  is when you have completed all the bouncing you crawl out the small door, get to your feet and continue onto something else.  Amazing!

Pocomoke City Manager Russ Blake and wife Lynn with Councilwoman Tracey Cottman

Officer Perkins with one of the city crew workers, I believe.

Mike Dean with Lt. Green and some other Pocomoke City Police Officers

Mayor Bruce Morrison with Councilwoman Diane Downing and Councilwoman Tracey Cottman

In this photo:  Rhonda Sewell, wife of Pocomoke City Police Chief, Councilwoman Downing, Mayor Morrison, Laura Morrison and Councilwoman Cottman.

Pictured with PCPD Chief Kelvin Sewell

What an honor it was to have Sen. Jim Mathias (left to right), MD State Police Commander of the Berlin Barracks- Lt. Earl Starner and Worcester County State's Attorney Beau Oglesby  attending the National Night Out in Pocomoke.

Also attending: Investigator for the Wor. Co. State's Attorney  Office- Rick Taylor and Special Investigator fof the Wor. Co. State's Attorney Office. 

Officer Perkins with Mike Dean

PFC 1st Class Ralph Corbin with Lt. Earl Starner and Tfc. Orndorff

from the MD. State Police Barracks in Berlin.  He is also a K-9 Handler.

These 3 were having a great time but didn't stick around longe enough to give me their names.

National Night Out events have proven to be effective all across America. 

Each National Night Out is an inexpensive and enjoyable  evening to promote neighborhood spirit and  police/community partnerships.  The outcome is to create a safer and more productive neighborhood, not just in one community but all across the nation.

Pocomoke City Police Chief Kelvin Sewell has certainly kept his word when he wrote in   his Mission Statement "to provide the highest quality of police service" and to "develop a partnership with the community". What he has done in just a few short months with his department and for the great town of Pocomoke City is outstanding.

Be sure to thank them.

2012 National Night Out In Pocomoke City

2012 National Night Out Invitation !!

Pocomoke City Police Department Dedication

Pocomoke City Police Department Dedication

and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Friday ~ June 22, 2012

Congratulations to the Pocomoke City Police Department! Those congratulations include everyone and anyone linked to the department or had a role in bringing this beautiful facility to a reality for the people of Pocomoke City.

Pocomoke City Mayor Bruce Morrison was Master of Ceremonies and Councilman/Rev. George Tasker gave the invocation. But is was the remarks given by the guest speakers that touched our hearts when commenting on the men and women in uniform that protect and serve the citizens of Pocomoke. They are the best and they deserve the the best.

This isn't the first generation of police officers for Pocomoke City and Chief Sewell stated that. In fact he named many of them and went on to say how proud the newest generation of Pocomoke City Police Officers were to walk in the footsteps of those before them.

In the program handed out before the ceremony Chief Sewell stated: " All of us in the Pocomoke City Police Department are very excited about our new police building. This move has already resulted in greatly improved morale within the ranks of the officers and our civilian employees. We greatly appreciate the efforts of the Mayor and City Council, the City's Public Works Department, Beauchamp Construction, and everyone else who was in this project. We look forward to serving the community from this location for many years."

What wonderful words came from Delegate Mike McDermott as he spoke about the Pocomoke Police Department. To be honest I had to hold back my tears as he spoke. These brave men and women do leave their homes and the arms of their loved ones to become the protectors of society. They are the brave warriors who put their lives on the line for the people. They are the ones who patrol the dark streets on foot, bike or car. And we can not forget those back at the police department manning the radios and working in capacities that keep the Pocomoke Police Department running....nor should the loved ones waiting at home ever go unnoticed.

Worcester County Commissioner Merle Lockfaw
expressed the same sentiments as the others. Being a citizen of Pocomoke and Pocomoke City Volunteer fireman he knows the determination and dedication that is required to be successful.

Above- Jack Tarburton, State Director, U.S.D.A. - It has been through the U.S.D.A -According to the Ceremony Program -"The total cost of the project including purchase of the property will be approximately $1 million. Permanent financing of the project is being provided by the U.S.D.A."

Senator Jim Mathias - A long time friend to Pocomoke City and also had some great words to share with those present.
Two of my dear old friends....John McDaniel and Patrol Officer Ralph Corbin. Other officer's last name is Craven (I believe, help me on this one). If I am not mistaken this officer is the same one that tried to get me to give him my thumb print- to see if I was a fugitive!

This young lady seems to be the back bone to the police department. Angel D. Thornes, Executive Administrative Assistant for the Pocomoke Police Department. That's a pretty large title to hold for such a petite person. But in the course of the past few months I've seen her dig her heels in and work hard just like the others. On one occasion I saw her busy with the new furniture that had been delivered to the new department; and dealing with the headaches that you get when your goods are damaged. The last occasion I ran into her was on the second floor of the old police headquarters on a really hot day. She was in a file closet moving paper files. That's not easy work.

I also think I am correct when I tell you that it was Angel that did the excellant selection of furnishings in the new police department. Each and everyone that holds a position in the police department of Pocomoke City deserve our thanks. They have all done an outstanding job!

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony~ Pocomoke City Police Department

Requesting your special attention.........

RIBBON CUTTING

The Pocomoke City Police Department

will be having their ribbon cutting ceremony

Today....

Friday ~ June 22, 2012

1:00 PM

Please join them at their new location on

Market Street in Pocomoke City, Maryland

Make Way For The New Pocomoke City Police Department

There's going to be plenty of hustle-bustle between the old Pocomoke City Police Dept. on Second Street and their new location on Market Street this week!

And have no fear! I'm quite sure those ugly, over grown shrubs from the previous landscaping will be transformed into another work of pleasant greeneries.

I will provide links later that go back to the first days of renovations in the former body shop building.

I will also provide any updates. Stay tuned! This is an exciting time for so many!

Pocomoke Police Department Nearing Complete Move

Pocomoke City Police Department

Market Street Location

May 31, 2012

Just a little more time and the Pocomoke City Police Department will be opening in the new location on Market Street.

This building is quite different from the current police station on Second Street. From the first step inside the front door (or the back door if that seems to be your preference) the new facility is astounding! I've watched this building go from a body shop to the professional establisment that it is. I know how excited everyone is ..... including myself.


Photo above was taken in what will be the conference room. At the present time it is serving for the delivery of office furnitue.

The Pocomoke City Council alloted a certain amount of funds to be used to purchase new furniture and supplies. The monies have been used very wisely and Angel Thornes, the Executive Administrative Assistant for the Pocomoke City Police Dept., has done a grand job in her selection of office supplies, desks and chairs for the various offices. Angel has also been one of the many that have poured their heart and soul into this move. She deserves so much credit and on the day Councilman Malloy and I stopped by she took the time to give us the tour just to show us how much progress has been made.

I'm not going to tell everything I learned from Angel - I'm going to let the police department brag on their new facility. The most amazing room in the new station? The radio room. The department has bigger screens that produce larger images making it easier to see what cameras in various parts of town send. Because of the location of the new police department radio transmissions will be clearer. One of the images will be of the bay area located in the back of the station. The dispatcher will be able to view the officer as he approaches. With the touch of a button - just like a garage door opener- the doors open in the back of the building, freeing the time an officer would have to spend fumbling for keys to unlock the doork, get back in his patrol car and pull into the garage..... a feature the police department has never had before.


My venture would never be complete without stopping by the current police department.
It's always a pleasure to see Chief Sewell and on this day met Officer Perkins. What a great person and true asset to the department.

I also need to say this. I've watched the new station become a reality. I've met some of the most wonderful people in the past few months. These are good, hard working men. I've seen them hanging from metal beams, walking on stilts, crawling on their knees.....never complaining. I've been locked in a cell, tip toed around newly glued tiles and watched wax dry.

In the past months I've seen the changes in the Pocomoke City Police Department. Recently I had the occasion to meet more of the police officers. This IS a new and improved department! And based on what has been happening in Pocomoke City lately you can believe they "work well with others" .

Other agencies from Virginia, Worcester County Sheriff's Dept., Maryland State Police, Worcester County State's Attorney Beau Oglesby- (I've forgotten many) ALL fit into the equation of fighting crime together. And it shows!

My best to all of you. Keep up the good work!
And thankyou, Chief Sewell and Angel for all of you kindness in the past months.