Pocomoke man arrested on firearm charges-

(WMDT)

SALISBURY, Md. – The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), in collaboration with other agencies, arrested a Pocomoke City man on outstanding warrants for illegal possession of a firearm.

Officers arrested 41-year-old Kevin Matthew Werkheiser on two counts of illegally possessing a regulated firearm and one count of having a handgun on person. According to court documents obtained by WMDT, he is being held without bond.

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 Pocomoke Man Arrested on Firearm Charges in Wicomico Co. - 47abc

Maryland firearms update

 

Pursuant to the recent Supreme Court ruling, on July 5, 2022 Governor Larry Hogan directed the Maryland State Police to suspend the ‘good and substantial reason’ standard to wear, carry or transport a regulated firearm on your person. Before you may legally wear and carry a regulated firearm, you must possess, and maintain on your person at all times, the Maryland State Police issued Handgun Wear and Carry Permit. Submission of the application does not authorize you to wear, carry, or transport a handgun.  Maryland law does not recognize handgun carry permits issued by any other state.  Further, Maryland law does not authorize the State to enter into reciprocity agreements with any other states concerning the recognition of out-of-state handgun carry permits.

Many things have changed regarding documentation requirements to complete the application process. In Maryland ...

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Maryland State Police Licensing Division Portal Update