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Thursday, October 30, 2008

Breaking News, Major Drug Bust

On October 28, 2008, members of the Wicomico County Narcotics Task Force "WCNTF" in conjunction with other local la enforcement agencies initiated a buy/bust operation in the Salisbury area. Members of WINTF received information that two suspects identified as John Kennedy and Violitus Scott were knows to sell large quantities of Heroin throughout the Wicomico County area. Based on this information, contact was made with John Kennedy to meet at a mutual location and exchange an amount of U.S. currency for Heroin. Law enforcement set up surveillance in the parking lot at the Centre at Salisbury. Once at that location, officers observed Kennedy, Scott and a third individual, who was identified as Maurice Fiddmon, arrive in two separate vehicles. The three suspects were then monitored as they provided an undercover officer with suspected Heroin in exchange for marked U.S. currency. The three subjects were subsequently followed out of the parking lot at which point two traffic stops occurred. The first vehicle was stopped on the S/B ramp at Rt. 50 and Rt. 13 Bypass. Both Maurice Fiddiemon and Violitus Scott were located within that vehicle. During a search of each subject, officers recovered marked U.S. currency that had been provided during the transaction with the undercover officer. The second stop occurred on thye Rt. 13 Bypass at the Rt. 50 exit. The vehicle was being operated by John Kennedy. A search of Kennedy recovered a suspect amount of Heroin and $3,973.00 in U.S. currency. A subsequent consent search was conducted at Scott's home which resulted in $35,030.00 being seized.

Property Estimate Value

Heroin 26.2 grams
20.5 grams - recovered during transaction with the plain clothes officer
5.7 grams seized from John Kennedy

U.S. Currency $39,003.00

The Wicomico County Narcotics Task Force is comprised of members from the Maryland State Police, Wiucomico County Sheriff's Department and the Salisbury Police Department and was instituted to deter the growing drug problem in Wicomico County, Maryland. During execution of these warrants, the Wicomico County Narcotics Task Force was assisted by the Somerset County Narcotics Task Force, Wicomico County Bureau of Investigations, WCBI-NS and the Salisbury City Police Department.

FW: Law Authorizes Vets' Salutes

> Subject: Law Authorizes Vets' Salutes
> Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:28:06 -0400
> From: ksonntag@MDVA.STATE.MD.US
>
>
> Recent VA News Releases
>
> To view and download VA news release, please visit the following
> Internet address: http://www.va.gov/opa/pressrel
>
>
> New Law Authorizes Veterans' Salutes during National Anthem
>
> WASHINGTON (Oct. 30, 2008) -- Veterans and active-duty military not in
> uniform can now render the military-style hand salute during the playing
> of the national anthem, thanks to changes in federal law that took
> effect this month.
>
> "The military salute is a unique gesture of respect that marks those who
> have served in our nation's armed forces," said Secretary of Veterans
> Affairs Dr. James B. Peake. "This provision allows the application of
> that honor in all events involving our nation's flag."
>
> The new provision improves upon a little known change in federal law
> last year that authorized veterans to render the military-style hand
> salute during the raising, lowering or passing of the flag, but it did
> not address salutes during the national anthem. Last year's provision
> also applied to members of the armed forces while not in uniform.
>
> Traditionally, members of the nation's veterans service organizations
> have rendered the hand-salute during the national anthem and at events
> involving the national flag while wearing their organization's official
> head-gear.
>
> The most recent change, authorizing hand-salutes during the national
> anthem by veterans and out-of-uniform military personnel, was sponsored
> by Sen. Jim Inhofe of Oklahoma, an Army veteran. It was included in the
> Defense Authorization Act of 2009, which President Bush signed on Oct.
> 14.
>
> The earlier provision authorizing hand-salutes for veterans and
> out-of-uniform military personnel during the raising, lowering or
> passing of the flag, was contained in the National Defense Authorization
> Act of 2008, which took effect Jan. 28, 2008.
>
>
>

Wicomico County Sheriff's Department Press Release


Antwon Townsend

Keith Parker

Incident: Possession of Cocaine

Date of Incident: 30 October 2008

Location: East Main Street at Long Avenue, Salisbury, MD

Suspect: 1. Antwon J. Townsend, 20, Pocomoke City, MD
2. Keith Parker, 21, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 30 October 2008 at 1:10 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle operated by Antwon Townsend for a registration violation. During the traffic stop the deputy initiated a search of Townsend’s vehicle and located under the front seat a Crown Royal bag. When the deputy opened the bag, the deputy located powder cocaine, marijuana and unlabeled prescription pills. The deputy managed to identify the pills as Loratab and Morphine. Both Townsend and his passenger, Keith Parker, were arrested. Search incident to arrest located empty baggies on Townsend that matched what the found CDS under the seat was contained in, and on Parker, marijuana and oxycodone pills in a baggie.

Both Townsend and Parker were transported to the Central Booking Unit at the Wicomico County Detention Center where they were processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After their initial appearances, Townsend was detained in lieu of $75,000.00 bond while Parker was detained in lieu of $3,000.00 bond.

Charges:
Antwon Townsend:
Possession of Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute
Possession with Intent to Distribute within 1,000 feet of a school zone
Possession of Morphine with the Intent to Distribute
Possession of Loratab with the Intent to Distribute

Keith Parker:
Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Oxycodone

Less News, MO MONEY!

Bend over Folks because this Sunday the Daily Times will have a price increase on their News Stand Papers. The only good thing I can say about it is the Daily Times is going GREEN by using LESS PAPER.

Certainly the paper will look bigger because of the Sale Inserts going inside for the upcoming Holidays but if you're in it for the news, you're screwed. We'll have to see what they raise their prices to on Sunday.

Kratovil's Liberal Problem


Dropping charges against defendants represented by campaign donors


Annapolis, MD-An in depth review of Frank Kratovil's record as State's Attorney unveils a recurring and disturbing trend: Frank Kratovil's Congressional Campaign accepted thousands of dollars in donations from trial lawyers while he was prosecuting their criminal clientèle.

This revelation comes in addition to dropping 15 of 17 counts against Robert Wayne Dwyer for child sex offenses and 12 of 14 burglary charges against Donna Ann Jones.

Campaign Manager Chris Meekins added: "Kratovil's solicitation of criminal defense attorneys with cases he is prosecuting is disgraceful. And for Frank Kratovil to drop or reduce charges and then take thousands in campaign money from the lawyer he cut a deal with raises serious questions about his integrity. Mr Kratovil owes the voters an explanation."

In total, trial lawyers-representing drug dealers, sex offenders, burglars and other criminals--have given over $200,000 to Frank Kratovil for Congress.

Below are examples of Kratovil taking donations from lawyers who have cases in Queen Anne's County:

Trial Lawyer: Peter O'Neill, Esq.
Donations to Kratovil for Congress: 7/19/07-$500, 1/5/08-$1,000, 1/5/08-$1,000 (Wife, Wendy O'Neill), 3/27/08-$250, hosted a house part in the spring of 2008 that raised over $10,000 (Federal Election Government).
Rap Sheet: -Represented Lisa Birchfield on 9/15/08 (Case #5M16245) and all felony drug charges dropped. *Currently represents Justin Clifford Lee in a possession of drugs with intent to distribute.

Trial Lawyer: Jane Canter
Donations to Kratovil for Congress: 8/1/07-$750, 10/27/07-$750, 3/24/08-$500 (FEC.GOV).
Rap Sheet: -Represented Eric Snyder (Case #17K07006791) who pled guilty to one count of distribution of a controlled substance, but four separate drug charges were dropped.

Trial Lawyer: Joel Katz
Donations to Kratovil for Congress: 3/25/08-$250, *Frequent contributor to Frank Kratovil for State's Attorney races. (Federal Election Commission)
Rap Sheet: -Represented Ted Frederick (Case #17K08006846) who pled guilty to one count of theft greater than $500 and 14 additional charges were dropped.

Trial Lawyer: Louis Martucci
Donations to Kratovil for Congress: 9/13/07-$500 (Federal Election Commission)
Rap Sheet: -Represented Rico Hawkins (Case #17K0700697) who pled guilty to one count of intent to distribute and Kratovil dropped a felony gun charge was dropped.

Hank Williams Jr. Sings McCain Palin Tradition

"Paramedic" Richard Chapman?????????

"Richard Chapman was providing emergency medical care to the citizens on eastern Wicomico County in a Paramedic capacity. It turns out that he was not a paramedic. For that the department said he was "punished" and hung up on me.

So, I contacted the Wicomico County State's Attorney's Office, I am awaiting a phone call from Mr. Ruark and the representative I spoke with on the phone promised an investigation. I then called the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems who is charge of certifications for Maryland emergency medical providers. The woman I spoke with on the phone, Michelle stated that Richard Chapman is not an advanced life support provider. And they are also promising an investigation.

The problem I have with this whole ordeal is for the Pittsville Volunteer Fire Department. They have failed to comply with the standards set forth by MIEMSS. They failed their checks and balances, how did they, for so long, allow this man to pose and receive a paycheck as a Professional (Paid) Paramedic of the Pittsville Volunteer Fire Department. This is illegal. Chapman was sticking IVs, caring for our children, sticking tubes down people's throats, and was responsible for patients care. He answered calls in Pittsville, Parsonsburg, Willards, Powellville, Gumboro, and even had answered calls in the City of Salisbury.

Lord only knows by his negligence what he may or may not have done in the back of an ambulance that could have compromised the health and well-being of so many people by not following proper protocols. This man should be punished by the State of Maryland.

It is my personal belief that Pittsville Volunteer Fire Department should suspend their Emergency Medical Services Operation until a proper investigation by MIEMSS and the States Attorney and/or any other county agency is completed. The appointed and elected officials of the Pittsville Volunteer Fire Department have let us down, the have compromised the safety of many people in this area by not making sure their providers are vetted and actually certified.

When we call 911 we expect the emergency personnel to be adequately trained and certified. We expect the agency they represent to make sure that happens. In this case that did NOT happen. My family still resides in Pittsville and I have given them the number to Wicomico County Department of Emergency Services so they can ask them to not allow Pittsville EMS to respond when there is a medical crisis. I'm informed that the dispatch center will continue to dispatch Pittsville EMS to the scene but at the callers request will send the 2nd closest fire department to actually transport the patient.

Chapman was on the payroll of Town of Pittsville and the Pittsville Volunteer Fire Department and received thousands of dollars as an employee. He was not certified and that money he received is STOLEN money from the taxpayers and people who donate. That money should be given back. He needs to be prosecuted.

A regular citizen of this county would not be allowed to pose as a police officer, write tickets, and receive compensation for his time and not face any sort of prosecution. And I surely hope that this is not swept under the rug anymore.

I will continue to place phone calls until this matter is resolved. But I'm requesting the Pittsville Volunteer Fire Department suspend all EMS operations until an investigation in complete. As of right now they are incompetent and unable to fulfill the needs of this community.

Also, Richard Chapman is still listed on the Pittsville Volunteer Fire Department's website as the 2nd Assistant Chief of the Department and still listed as a full-time paid paramedic. (www.pittsvillefire.com)

Here is a few phone numbers, if you are questioning if Richard Chapman was the provider on an emergency call that concerned you please call the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems at (410) 706-3666 then if he was call the States Attorney and your own attorney. If you would like to have the 2nd closest fire department dispatched to your house in case of medical needs arise call the Wicomico County Department of Emergency Services at (410) 548-4920.

Joe, I sincerely thank you for taking time out of your day to read this and hopefully post this so you can make the community aware."

UPDATE: I am told charges are pending from the States Attorneys Office.

Our Local Main Stream Media Can't Keep Up

While Salisbury News continues to bring breaking news stories and information to everyone on the Eastern Shore, our local MSM finds themselves calling the people or businesses in my stories. The Pittsvile Fire Department has been fielding phone calls and has even had television vans sitting outside their building in the hopes of catching up with our Paramedic story.

All too often we get calls from the people involved in our stories and WBOC, WMDT ad the Daily Slime just called because they saw the Salisbury News article and wanted to get information for their business.

I can assure you, PRMC has their phone ringing OFF THE HOOK this morning but as you're seeing in comments from Doctors, the story is true and real. I have another MAJOR, (and I do mean MAJOR) breaking story coming later this morning. If you thought the Landfill case was big, well folks, I've got another one coming. I just need the time to write it.

I have been so busy fielding phone calls this morning and taking care of animals, I just haven't had time yet and I haven't even left the house to go Downtown. Give me just a little while and I'll get the story up. It's another big day at Salisbury News. Have to cancelled your subscription to the Daily Times yet? If you're a Republican, do your duty. They don't want YOUR business anyway.

Shanie Shields Foreclosed Hom Is Now On The Market

Shanie's house is listed after foreclosure....... mls #449790 price $82,500.00

Help Wanted & Yard Sales

Last chance to get your FREE ad in for Yard Sales and/or Help Wanted. I only have 1 yard sale (which is expected due to cooler weather). I suprisingly have only 1 Help Wanted ad.

Please have your information to me by this afternoon. Please type "Help Wanted" or "Yard Sale" in the subject of your email. Please email it to me, SunnyInOC at atlanticjw@aol.com.

Thanks and good luck.

Obama's Hawaii Trip

Conservative media figures allege Obama's Hawaii trip is about discredited
birth-certificate rumors, not his ailing grandmother

Queen Anne's Democrats - With Help of Media - Run False Ad

Just the other night, at the last debate of this congressional election, Queen Anne's County States Attorney Frank Kratovil closed his remarks by calling an ad for Andy Harris "a lie".  Fair enough, even liberals like Frank have a right to their opinion.  Yet, Kratovil's OWN Democrat Central Committee has run an ad that is not only misleading, they lie about who paid for the ad.

The Kent Island Bay Times published an ad yesterday, claiming to be published by "Republicans for Obama, Eastern Shore".  The ad states that it was paid for by:
QA Cty Central Committee, Nancy Hagman, Treasurer

Any normal reader would infer that this ad was paid for by the Queen Anne's County REPUBLICAN Central Committee.  It clearly says that this ad is from REPUBLICANS for Obama.  They would be wrong.  Nancy Hagman is the Treasurer of the QA County DEMOCRAT Central Committee.

Who would know?  Do you know who the Treasurer of your county central committee is?  Only political junkies know who the members of their local central committees are.  The rest of us are more concerned about our jobs, mortgages and how to pay for the kids' college.

Chesapeake Publishing owns the Kent Island Bay Times.  When the error was pointed out to them, they refused to run a letter from the QA County Republican Central Committee explaining the error.

Should we believe that this was just "an innocent mistake"?  Not when the publisher refuses to print a response by the injured party.

It is unfortunate when the media conspires with their leftist friends to decieve the public they claim to serve.  Should we be surprised?  I wonder if Frank Kratovil will call this a lie as well.



If You Support Andy Harris, Cancel Your Daily Times Subscription TODAY

Ladies & Gentlemen:

I just got off the phone with the Daily Slime formally canceling my own personal subscription to the Daily Times. We were going to wait until November 4th to do so but after today's Op Ed piece, I'm DONE!

I strongly recommend to ALL of you that you cancel your own subscription TODAY and we will do our very best to deliver you the best and most accurate information on the Eastern Shore. Its not like you don't read Salisbury News 2, 3 or even 4 days later in the paper but they have gone too far with their one sided yellow journalism that we PAY for.

Game On Greg Bassett. The people of the Eastern Shore will prove to you that they chose Salisbury News over the Daily Slime. You may look strong in the beginning but we will continue to take that Newspaper down. Advertising will be coming very soon and we will financially destroy the Daily Slime.

Global Warming

Political Question

"Maryland currently has a Black Lieutenant Governor and the U.S. is facing the fact that we may have the first Black (albeit 1/2) President or woman Vice-President. So, how can Maryland still offer minority contracts which guarantee a percentage of work to minorities, either of color or gender (women) in the State of Maryland? If a black man can rise unfettered to the highest office in the country or a woman can rise to second-highest, why do we still need these government grants?

To clarify my question: my husband and I (both white) own a small dump-trucking company. We have friends that are black who are guaranteed jobs through this program. Honestly, on the Eastern Shore, white-owned hauling companies are not the majority. So realistically, should we, as the white "minority" be able to sign up for these contracts that we have been denied?"

For Sale - John Deere Tractor

After the market gutted my 401k retirement, I bought this tractor. It seems like the perfect match.

Click on image to enlarge.

Question of the Day, Thur 10/30

Today is National Candy Corn Day.

Are you a candy corn lover? Have you overdosed on it by the time Halloween is here? What's your favorite brand of candy corn?

Mikey Della Penna, Yo Nex Mare?


Used Car Salesman Mike Della Penna, (above) filed to run for Mayor in the City of Salisbury and has a mouth of a Sailor. Wait a minute, so does Mayor Tilghman. These two should get along really well.

Now look, times are tough and if you really want a great deal of a great used car or truck, whatever you do, stay away from this snake Della Penna. Lord knows we need another Used Car Salesman selling us another 4 years of Used Car Salesman BS.

SMILE, Wait For Flash!


The purpose of fighting is to win. There is no possible victory in defense. (waiting for attack)

The sword is more important than the shield, and skill is more important than either.. The final weapon is the brain. All else is supplemental.

1. Don't pick a fight with an old man. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.

2. If you find yourself in a fair fight, your tactics suck.

3. I carry a gun cause a cop is too heavy.

4. When seconds count, the cops are just minutes away.

5. A reporter did a human-interest piece on the Texas Rangers. The reporter recognized the Colt Model 1911 the Ranger was carrying and asked him 'Why do you carry a 45' ? The Ranger responded, 'Because they don't make a 46.'

6. The old sheriff was attend ing an awards dinner when a lady commented on his wearing his sidearm. 'Sheriff, I see you have your pistol. Are you expecting trouble?'
'No Ma'am. If I were expecting trouble, I would have brought my rifle.'

7. Beware the man who only has one gun. HE PROBABLY KNOWS HOW TO USE IT!!!

But wait, there's more!

8. I was once asked by a lady visiting if I had a gun in the house. I said I did.
She said 'Well I certainly hope it isn't loaded!'
To which I said, of course it is loaded, can't work without bullets!'
She then asked, 'Are you that afraid of someone evil coming into your house?'
My reply was, 'No not at all. I am not afraid of the house catching fire either, but I have fire extinguishers around, and they are loaded too.'

9. Having a gun in the house that isn't loaded is like having a car in the garage without fuel in the tank.

CR HOOK COUNTRY HOE DOWN

BENEFIT FOR C R HOOK, RETIRED RADIO ANNOUNCER FROM WICO, AND THE SHOREBIRDS STADIUM
CR IS DISABLED AND HAS BEEN SINCE HIS SENIOR YEAR IN HIGH SCHOOL, AND IS IN NEED OF A HANDICAPPED CAR, THE ONE HE HAS IS ON ITS LAST LEG,AND RECENTLY HE HAS HAD TO TAKE HIS 16 YEAR OLD SON BACK TO LIVE WITH HIM FULL TIME ,AND CR LIVES ONLY ON A DISABILTY INCOME,

SO WE ARE HAVING A FUNDRAISER FOR HIM

WE STILL HAVE TICKETS FOR SALE FOR CR HOOKS COUNTRY HOE DOWN

BEING HELD NOVEMBER 8TH AT 6:00 AT THE HEBRON FIRE HOUSE
6 TO 8 PIG AND CHICKEN WITH ALL THE FIXINS

BYOB

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TICKETS ARE $20.00
CONTACT MELODIE CARTER AT HEBRON SAVINGS BANK 410-546-8118

GET A GROUP TOGETHER, WILL BE A GREAT EVENING, AND YOU DON’T HAVE TO NO CR TO COME,
WE WILL INTRODUCE YOU TO HIM WHEN YOU GET THERE !!!!!!!!

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