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Wednesday, December 31, 2008

New Year's Eve Wreck in Berlin











Just a little while ago, MSP were chasing one of these vehicles. These 2 cars (White Expedition v/s silver BMW) wrecked at Rt. 50 & Seahawk Rd. in Berlin. MSP found a loaded handgun in the BMW. There is 1 feared dead so far. The medic helicopter landed behind Stephen Decatur Middle School, but left without a patient. The vehicles are still there for reconstruction, so it's advised to try alternate routes. More details to come...












A Comment Worthy Of A Post

"I am so glad I don't live in Salisbury. The place is going downhill fast.

I remember when Barrie Tilghman first ran for Mayor. In her caampaign ad, she said, "I'm running for mayor because..." with the emphasis on the word "I'm." I remember thinking then that the comment made the statement that her campaign was all about HER, not Salisbury. It seems I've been proven right. In fact, I spoke with an older woman just yesterday who moved to Salisbury for her retirement. She told me she wished she hadn't and is very disappointed with Salisbury and its decline.

And I am grateful that if I need help, I would deal with the County Sheriff and not Chief Webster. His anger at Joe for telling us all about the ATM robbery at Bank of America makes no sense to me. Isn't he supposed to protect the people of Salisbury? How can he do that when he doesn't even think it's necessary to warn the public about killers and robbers? It does seem that he is using the public as his decoys, and that makes him a very dangerous man, not one who should be entrusted with public safety.

Cyber-terrorist?!!! Are you kidding me? Mr. Webster, why don't you go after the criminals and not the man warning us to be careful about things you don't want us to know. I may not live in Salisbury, but I work there every day, and every day, with you at the helm, I feel less and less safe."

They added on another comment about the SPD Press Release just Posted:

"...and still, not a word about the ATM robbery at BOA." That would be, Bank of America.

Salisbury Police Department Press Releases

Jermaine Tyrone Dupont, 18yoa, of Salisbury, MD was charged with Handgun on Person, Handgun in a Vehicle, two counts of Minor in Possession of a Handgun, and Possession of Handgun after Conviction. On December 28, 2008 at approximately 1:03am, officers were on patrol in the area of Second St and Hill St. Officers observed a vehicle occupied by Dupont commit a traffic violation. The vehicle was stopped for the violation. During the investigation, officers recovered from the area where Dupont had been seated a loaded .22 caliber handgun. Dupont was arrested along with another companion, Jeremy Jerome Johnson, who was wanted on an outstanding warrant. Dupont was transported and released to the custody of Central Booking.
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Jeremy Jerome Johnson, 23yoa, of Salisbury was arrested on an outstanding warrant charging him with Distribution of Cocaine and Possession of Cocaine. Johnson is accused of selling a quantity of cocaine to an undercover police officer in June of 2008 in the area of Second St and Pearl St.
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Tiffany Anne Simmons, 25yoa, of Bethany Beach, DE was charged with Theft less than $100. On December 30, 2008 at approximately 3:56pm, an officer responded to the North Wal-Mart for a shoplifter that had been detained. It was learned that Simmons was observed by a loss prevention officer to be removing security stickers from jewelry packages. Simmons then concealed the packages on her person and exited the store without paying for the items. Simmons was detained in the parking lot. All the stolen items were recovered and returned to Wal-Mart. Simmons was transported and released to the custody of Central Booking.
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Bill's Donors & Hillary's Conflicts

500M PROBLEMS FOR MADAME SECRETARY

By DICK MORRIS & EILEEN MCGANN

Published in the New York Post on December 19, 2008

Now that Bill Clinton has released the list of his 205,000 donors who have given close to $500 million to his library and foundation, it is clear why he resisted releasing the list while his wife was running for president.

Now, compelled by the Obama transition team to make it public as a condition of his wife's appointment as secretary of state, it becomes clear that the list is a virtual encyclopedia of conflicts of interest for the husband of a senator - to say nothing of the husband of an incoming secretary of state.

Particularly troubling are the massive donations from Arab governments in the Middle East.

Pardon us f or looking such generous gift horses in the mouth, but it is hard to imagine so many governments, monarchs and businessmen in the Middle East giving money unless it was with some hope of a political return. Will that return now come with the appointment of Sen. Clinton as secretary of state?

How can Hillary Rodham Clinton mediate and negotiate conflicts in the Middle East impartially when her husband's library and foundation - over which he has total control - have been bankrolled by the very nations with whom she must negotiate?

The list reveals another key center of conflicts of interest in Kazakhstan, the former Soviet republic, now home to some of the world's greatest mineral deposits and ruled by a corrupt dictator, Nursultan Nazarbayev, who, according to The New York Times, has all but quashed political dissent.

Bill Clinton visited Kazakhstan and met with its president on Sept. 6, 2005, accompanied by Canadian mining financier Frank Giustra.

Soon after, Giustra was awarded a highly lucrative contract to mine uranium there. Now, lo and behold, Frank Giustra turns up having given the library and foundation between $10 million and $25 million and the Clinton Giustra Sustainable Growth Initiative of Canada gave $1 million to $5 million more.

And Clinton got $1 million to $5 million from Lakshmi Mittal, the fourth-wealthiest person on the Forbes billionaire list and a member of the Foreign Investment Council in Kazakhstan.

In addition, Clinton further fished in troubled waters by taking $1 million to $5 million from Victor Pinchuk, the son-in-law of the controversial former president of the Ukraine.

Given the complexities of US policy toward the former Soviet republics in Central Asia, it is hard to see how this massive and incestuous relationship cannot but complicate Hillary's independence.

One of the largest donors to the library and foundation was UNITAID, an international organization largely controlled by France, which donated more than $25 million. And the conflicts of interest are not all just foreign. Corporate bailout recipients and recipient wannabes donated to the Clinton fund. They include AIG , Lehman, Merrill, the Citi Foundation and General Motors.

And, almost as an afterthought, the list reveals a donation of at least $250,000 from Denise Rich, presumably in return for her ex-husband's presidential pardon.

How could a US senator possibly serve dispassionately while her husband was collecting money from these donors on this kind of scale? And how could we have almost elected a president without realizing these conflicts existed? And how on earth can a secretary of state function with these conflicts hanging over her head?

The City Of Salisbury Audit Is Complete

The City Of Salisbury Audit is now available on line HERE. This should get interesting!

Ralph McIntyre To Run In 1st District

I finally learned the name of the individual challenging Shanie Shields in the 1st District City Council Race. Ralph McIntyre, a resident of Vine Street has registered to run. The more the merrier, I say.

BREAKING NEWS

The Mardela, Hebron and Sharptown Fire Departments are on the scene of a structure fire with lots of smoke on Sharptown Road.

I'm told they found 12 crates full of dogs on the front porch, all of them alive. I'll see what else I can find out about it and get back with you later.

UPDATE: One dog has been taken by Ambulance to the Pet ER because of smoke inhalation.

UPDATE #2: I have been told there were only 4 dogs on the front porch. All of them were Terriers. Unfortunately one of them passed away from the smoke, one was taken away by Ambulance and the others will be kept at their local Veterinarian at the Lone Star Veterinarian Hospital down the street from their home. I've been told the owner of the home isn't even aware that something had happened as of yet.

One comment by Bobby Reese was concerning because you're right, these are smaller animals not bred to be out in this kind of cold. I can tell you that the Wicomico Humane Society was on location to assist in any way possible and offered to take the animals until the owner came home. However, the Lone Star Hospital is their normal Vet and they openly offered to take the dogs in.

New Years Eve For Teens


New Year's Eve at The Mezzanine

$6 Admission Includes Party Favors, Sparkling Toast at midnight, Light Snacks, Live Band and DJ!
8 PM - 12:30AM
Teens Only!

Bring some extra cash for food/drink and charity.
Pizza, Candy and Drinks available.

8 PM Live Band - "Naked Brunch" will start the evening
8:30 PM - 12:30 AM DJ - Cool Breeze will begin spinning the tunes to dance to.
Midnight - Sparkling Toast
Guitar Hero contest in the Art room - Regal Cinemas Movie Tickets as Prizes
Games, Movies Karaoke Available in adjacent rooms
Give a ways throughout the night!

We will be accepting monetary donations to help raise money for the MD Food Bank
Did you know that the MD Food Bank can take $1 and turn it into $3 worth of food?
So dig around in your car and between the cushions of your couch and find the change to help those in need.

NO outside food or drinks allowed.
No Backpacks or Large Bags Allowed.
This is an ALCOHOL FREE Event.
Adult supervision provided.

This special event was submitted by Susan Rogers of Kaleidoscope Productions. For more information, email Susan at sandsrogers@comcast.net For more upcoming events on Delmarva, visit http://www.delmarvayouth.com/ or phone us at 410-742-0022.

"I See," Said The Blind Man On A Harley

A Follow Up On Chief Webster & The SPD


Yesterday we posted an article about how angry the Salisbury Police Department Heads were over the fact that we had informed the Public about a robbery at the Bank of America. Several e-mail messages came in to me and all were quite upset about the SPD being so upset because Salisbury News simply informed everyone to protect them. I want to add, on a personal note, (before I show their message) that I had and still have a problem with Chief Webster holding back extremely important information on the murdered prostitute. I sent an e-mail to the City Council, the Mayor and I asked them to forward it to Chief Webster about how I felt based on the fact that I had Intel Information on that case as well as the fact that I had attached a photo of the deceased woman, showing them just how horrific this murder was. An internal investigation started immediately and Chief Webster tried to have me arrested because I has such said information. I did NOT go public with this information but I did strongly suggest that since they knew who the possible murderer was, they did know what car he drove, they knew he had temporary tags, why wasn't the SPD exposing this information to protect EVERY SINGLE WOMAN IN SALISBURY? The only response I got was several Police Agencies confronting me and drilling me about what I knew. Once they confirmed I had broken no laws nor did I step over the line, they chose to walk away from me and move on.

Chief Webster is upset, (and I'm confident he called the person who wrote me) because Salisbury News is regularly getting tips from YOU several times a day. They do NOT want you informed as they feel they can do a better job not letting certain information get out there. Look, this is their profession and quite frankly, I can't challenge that. I should also say, I have shown respect towards that as well but no matter what I say or do, Webster has a bug up his axx for me and he'll continue to challenge me and have me arrested at any opportunity. Webster's obsession over me is so bad, they have an enlarged photo of me on the third floor with a big X through the picture. When a civilian asked why my picture was posted in the Police department they responded, "He's a Cyber Terrorist." That's just wrong Chief Webster but you believe you're above the law. Time will tell.

Nevertheless, this is the message I received in which I thought I'd share. I especially want Chief Webster and his Staff to see what others think out there and understand why so many feel they need to be better informed. The SPD's selective Press Releases, (even though this one hasn't been released still) taxpayers deserve to know what's going on in their community.

"Well then I guess you'll have to watch your back and be a very, very good boy. Screw Webster; people have the right to know when a bank they use on a daily basis is the scene of a crime, and as I said, we need to know NOW, not when (or even if) Webster decides to let us know. As many of the stores in the mall use this bank for their nightly deposits, I went to the mall manager and suggested that he circulate a memo to the mall stores on safe practices when making their deposits, and he's going to do it.

I don't care what anyone says; you may be a bit hard on some people and you may be opinionated, but who isn't? You're a good man, and I would be proud to call you my friend. Have a wonderful New Year, and be good so Webster can't even get you for a traffic ticket!"


I don't care who you are, this is a pretty crappy way to have to live. Many are concerned that I have to watch m,y back all the time, especially from a Police Chief obsessed over one man, ME! Take the damn picture down Webster and get off my back! I offered time and time again to ring the bell with you and show others we can put the past behind us. However, it's your move now. I'm obviously not afraid of you, I've proven that. I've offered to shake hands and move forward, hopefully, together, we can build better communication for the citizens of Salisbury. I just don't get it. They know I'm not going anywhere. Oh well, my offer still stands. If you want to work together and you don't want information getting out there that could be case sensitive, I need a line of communication in which I can confirm it is or it isn't. Right now I have nothing with the SPD. Only Webster can change that.

KATIE C.: WATCH OUT FOR BARRIE T.


Have you noticed it? As her days as Salisbury’s mayor dwindle down to a precious (for her, not us) few, Barrie Tilghman has evolved from full time mayor-CEO of the City to fully-fledged maven of local broadcast media.

On PAC-14 the “30 Minutes with The Mayor” program runs at least 5 or 6 times each week. And “Monday Morning with the Mayor” seems to run every other day as well on a local radio station. Rumor has it that her favorite order in the mayor’s office has become “let Lore do that I’m doing another show today”.

Most episodes of her shows, like her public statements, are “infomercial” in style, filled with personal adulation. It’s easy to recognize her voice if you tune in during an episode; that vocal intonation is unmistakable – a squeaky hinge combined backed by a dental drill. And there’s her excessive self-reference: “I”, “me” ad nauseam.

Could she have a future in broadcast journalism or as a talk show tyro. And wouldn’t it be nice for her to constantly remind the world that she was a really great mayor. The world needs a lot more humor these days.

But here’s a very scary thought – if Comegys is elected mayor next year (that’s scary enough), will PAC-14 have a “Barrie & Bubba” show several times every week?

Are you reading this Ms. Couric? And, are you worried?

Rick Pollitt Wants Your Money ... and Your Vote!

Despite the Louise Smith-esque references to "government in the sunshine", Wicomico County Executive Rick Pollitt delivered a fine "State of the County" speech on Tuesday.  As was to be expected with such speeches, most of the word count was spent giving thanks to myriad groups and individuals as well as "polishing the apple" - telling all what a great job Pollitt and his folks are doing.  C'mon, it's an elected office.  What else would you expect?

As predicted, Pollitt devoted a portion of his speech to some shirt tearing over the county's revenue cap.  You can't blame a guy for trying.

As an opponent, on principle only, of the cap this would normally not bother me.  Unfortnately, Pollitt's semi-impassioned plea against the cap is falling on deaf ears in my neck of the woods.  Why?  Pollitt has displayed a complete lack of leadership on the key issues facing the county while showing a willingness to treat the taxpayers as a "revenue source" rather than what they are - hard working men and women who willingly part with their hard earned money and expect good stewardship from their county leaders.

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My Favorite Posts For 2008

Salisbury News produced 6,921 Posts 2008. The links below are the ones I personally enjoyed the most. For what it's worth, this took me 11 hours to go through, compile, arrange and link. Salisbury News will finish out the year with just under 10,000 total Posts since we've been on Blogger.

Salisbury News has also been ranked the #1 Blog for 2008 in Maryland and Delmarva. We were ranked #2 for 2008 in Delaware. We couldn't have done it without all of your support and we look forward to 2009 by delivering more breaking news throughout the year.

Happy New Year everyone and please be safe out there. I have always called New Years Eve, Amateur Drunk Night.

Cambridge Fire

Stevie Prettyman Liquor Dispensary

VETO by Rick Pollitt

GA Harrison joins Salisbury News

Murder in Parsonsburg

Rai Sharma Resigns

Ocean City Fire Department

Debbie Campbell & Terry Cohen create their own Blog

Richard Hazel passes away

Boss Hogg joins Salisbury News

Wayne Gilchrest loses Congressional Seat

Granddad joins Salisbury News

WWTP Spill of 170,000 gallons

Kenny Burns joins Salisbury News

John Robinson discharges gun in store

Skate Park in Salisbury

OC Dough Rollers fire

Paul Wilber buys $700,000.00 home

Station 16 finally opens

New Zoo Director

Paula Morris Top 100 Women In Maryland

Comegys snagged text messaging

Old Station 16 closes

Old Station 16 closes part II

The Homeless

John Wade gets booted out of Princess Anne elections

Happy 80th Birthday Art Goetz

Joe Albero VS Lynn Cathcart

Joe Albero challenges Mayor Tilghman to run again

Controlled Burn

SunnyInOC joins Salisbury News

Chief Phillips sworn in

FOP wins case against Delmar

83,000 gallon WWTP spill again

10,000 WWTP spill

Joe Albero & Joe Frazier

Tim Chaney Hosts block party

Chief Webster vs Albero lawsuit ends

Mayor Tilghman & Prostitution

Mayor Tilghman Starts Document Shredding

Daily Times fires 48 year long employee

Black Eye on Salisbury Fire Department

Sick Deer at Salisbury Zoo

WWTP to go on line in September

Accident on Bay Bridge

Prostitute murdered in Salisbury

NASCAR & Joe Albero

It's Showtime

Gordy Tiger Mart

Crisfield Boat Docking Competition, (three different links)

Debbie Campbell announces she's running for 2nd term

Mike Della Penna runs for Mayor of Salisbury

Granville Trimper passes away

Skateboards To Be Outlawed In Pittsville.

Adopt an animal from the Humane Society

18 Soldiers Come Home

Fernando Guerrero & Showtime come to Salisbury, (3 links)

Another WWTP Spill

Mardela joins Salisbury News

Monoblogue's Real Numbers

The Salvation Army Bell Ringing Begins

253 comments on one Post

Historical Moments By George Chevallier joins Salisbury News

Family Dog found by sbynews readers

Salisbury Teacher arrested for child sex abuse

Comegys hides work vehicle behind his home

Gannett Stock drops to $8.05 a share

A Gary Comegys must see video

Kratovil beats Harris for 1st Congressional Seat

Obama Wins

The Post that shut Duvafiles down

Salvation Army Open Slots

Salvation Army raises 50% more money over last year, (2 links)

How Many Illegals Can You Fit Into One Van?

New Years Resolution

While I don't necessarily agree with New Years Resolutions, that doesn't mean they're not a good thing. I can think of several things I'd like to change in my life over the next year but I started on them weeks ago, such as, losing weight. So far I've dropped 7 pounds and am able to fit into clothes I haven't worn in a couple of years, so that's good.

OK, enough about me. Do you believe in New Years Resolutions?

Will you set one or several this year?

Do you stick to your resolutions?

Pohanka Lays Off 25 Employees In Very Soft Market


I received several messages recently concerning a recent layoff spree by a local Car Dealership who has proven to us at Salisbury News that they do in fact give back big into this community. Pohanka Auto Sales recently laid off 25 people with the hopes that the market comes back fairly soon. My point here is NOT to target just Pohanks, as I'm sure this is going on with every Dealership on the Eastern Shore and throughout the United States. When I contacted Pohanka they responded with the following message. In a separate message they did confirm laying off 25 people.

Dear Joe,

Unfortunately, yes it is true that we have recently laid off a group of people in order to try to remain in line with the market slow down. Most of the people who were let go were hourly employees, i.e. lot porters, mail carriers, etc. Under the circumstances, it was necessary for a few people to be laid off in order to protect the long-term livelihood of our company. During busier times, the people who were let go are definitely a necessity. But during slower times, many of the tasks those employees did can be done by salespeople or other personnel.

We certainly hope that the market gets better and that all of the employees who were laid off can be brought back. As soon as more people start buying cars again, I am sure we will begin bringing them back.


It's going to be a tough year for 2009 in any line of business. I can now say that I have met and have even known several people who work at Pohanka and they do treat their people very well. When I was in business for myself, these were the toughest times of all, having to let people go. Pohanka currently employs about 250 people.

Donating Blood Glucose Meters

I have several brand new, blood glucose (diabetes) meters that I would like to donate to an organization who gives them out at no charge. Do you know of anywhere that might take them?

If not, would you mind posting on your blog? I can be contacted at MAWebster92182@verizon.net

Thanks a bunch & happy new year!

Melissa

A Thing Of Beauty

Salisbury Police Department Press Releases

The following subjects were arrested for shoplifting from the businesses of Sears, Deb’s, WalMart, Aeropostale, Charlete Rouse, Macy’s, Kmart, and WaWa during December 24, 2008-December 29, 2008. All adults were transported and released to the custody of Central Booking. All juveniles were released to a parent or guardian.

1. Ana Mendez, 24yoa, of Georgetown, DE. Charged with two counts of Theft less than $100.

2. Lydia Mendez, 30yoa, of Georgetown,DE. Charged with two counts of Theft less than $100.

3. Juvenile Female, 16yoa, of Salisbury, MD. Charged with two counts of Theft less than $100, Theft less than $500, and Theft Scheme less than $500.

4. Juvenile Female, 16yoa, of Salisbury, MD. Charged with Theft less than $100, Theft less than $500 and Theft Scheme less than $500.

5. Juvenile Female, 15yoa, of Salisbury, MD. Charged with Theft less than $500 and Theft Scheme less than $500.

6. Ashley Nicole Holbrook, 22yoa, of Baltimore, MD. Charged with Theft less than $100.

7. Judy Aleesha Holbrook, 20yoa, of Salisbury, MD. Charged with Theft less than $100.

8. Juvenile Female, 10yoa, of Salisbury, MD. Charged with Theft less than $100.

9. Juvenile Male, 17yoa, of Salisbury, MD. Charged with Theft Less than $100.

10. Juvenile Male, 17yoa, of MaryDel, MD. Charged with Theft less than $100.

11. Nicole Lynn Tarr, 27yoa, of Willards, MD. Charged with Theft less than $100.
2008-47125/2008-47039/2008-46868/2008-46675/2008-46365/2008-47205)

Bradley Vernon Savage, 20yoa, of Salisbury, MD and Kaitlin Mackenzie Burton, 20yoa, of Parsonsburg, MD were served with arrest warrants charging them both with three counts of Possession with intent to Distribute a Narcotic, two counts of Possession with Intent to Distribute, five counts of Possession of Prescription Medication, and one count of Possession of Marihuana. The warrants were obtained after a traffic stop was made on Savage and he was arrested on various motor vehicle charges. A search of his vehicle was conducted and a quantity of prescription medication was located. During the investigation it was learned that Savage and Burton were engaged in the illegal distribution of prescription medication from a residence located on Adams Avenue. Both subjects were transported to Central Booking and released pending bond review.
2008-1355

Donte Terrell Cornish, 37yoa, of Salisbury, MD was arrested for 1st degree Burglary, 3rd degree Burglary, Theft less than$100, Malicious Destruction of Property less that $500, and Violation of a Protective Order. On December 29, 2008 at approximately 9:00pm, officers from the Salisbury Police Department responded to the 500 block of East Locust Street for a reported Burglary in progress. On arrival, officers located Cornish inside the residence eating food. It was learned from a witness that Cornish broke out a window with a metal pole and then entered into the residence. Cornish was identified by the witness as the person breaking the window and entering into the residence. The residence belongs to Cornish’s mother, who was not present during the incident. Investigation found that victim has a protective order against Cornish for a previous incident at the residence. Cornish was transported and released to the custody of Central Booking.
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Edward Joseph Severe, 35yoa, of Baltimore, MD was arrested for Disorderly Conduct and Failure to Obey a Lawful Order. On December 24, 2008 at approximately 6:55hrs, officers responded to the 400 block of Priscilla Street for a disturbance. On arrival officers met with Severe and his brother, both had been consuming alcohol and became involved in a physical altercation. As the officers were speaking with Severe, he became very agitated and started to yell very loudly. Officers attempted to get Severe to clam down and lower his voice but he continued to yell and be disorderly to the point that neighbors were coming from their residences to see what was causing the commotion. Severe also threatened the officers. After Severe was placed under arrest it was learned that he was wanted by the Baltimore City Police Department for 2nd degree Assault. Severe was transported and released to the custody of Central Booking.
2008-46714 & 2008-46719

Raymond Matthew Turner III, 32yoa, of Princess Anne, MD was arrested for Malicious Destruction of Property less than $500, Resist Arrest, Disorderly Conduct, Obstructing & Hindering, and various motor vehicle offenses. On December 19, 2008, officers responded to the intersection of Pyle St and Hammond Street for a single vehicle accident. On arrival, officers found an SUV had struck a utility pole. While attempting to locate the driver, an officer was approached by Turner who admitted to driving the vehicle and to not having permission to operate the vehicle from the owner. As Turner was being questioned by the officer he became uncooperative and was placed under arrest. When Turner was placed into the back seat of the patrol vehicle, Turner used both of his feet to kick out the passenger side window. Turner was transported and released to Central Booking.
2008-46082

Juan Carlos Ruiz Salinas, 22yoa, of Salisbury, MD was arrested for Theft of a Motor Vehicle, Theft over $500 and various traffic charges. On December 19, 2008 at approximately 12:10am, an officer was conducting foot patrol in the area of Pearl St. The officer observed a yellow SUV being operated at a high speed strike a utility pole after the operator lost control of the vehicle. The officer was not able to see who was driving the vehicle. When the officer arrived at the scene, he made contact with Ruiz who said that he was a passenger in the vehicle and his friend, who ran from the scene, was operating the vehicle. It was learned through investigation by the officer that Ruiz was the actual operator of the vehicle after it was left for him to perform maintenance. Ruiz did not have permission from the owner to use the vehicle. When confronted with this information, Ruiz admitted to the officer that he was the driver and lied because of his immigration status. Ruiz was transported and released to Central Booking.
2008-46059

Sylvester Moultrie Tomlin, 53yoa, of Salisbury, MD and Juwan Elizabeth Walston, 33yoa of Salisbury, MD were both arrested for Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On December 24, 2008 at approximately 6:10pm, officers responded to the Chesapeake Inn, Room 236, for a reported trespasser. Officers made contact with Tomlin and Walston and advised them of the complaint. As the officers continued their investigation, they were able to receive permission to search the room from Tomlin. During the search, the officers located a small quantity of suspected cocaine and smoking devices. Both subjects were transported to Central Booking where they were released.
2008-46713

Harold Thomas Shrieves Jr, 40yoa, of Salisbury was arrested for Possession of Cocaine and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. On December 24, 2008 at approximately 10:37pm, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle being operated by Shrieves in the area of Snow Hill Rd and East Main St. It was found through investigation that the passenger in the vehicle was wanted in Carroll County, MD. Search of the vehicle incident to the passenger’s arrest, the officers located a small quantity of suspected cocaine and a smoking device which was found to be in Shrieves’ possession. Shrieves was transported and released to the custody of Central Booking.
2008-46735

Glenn Allen Carmean, 29yoa, of Salisbury, MD was arrested for Disturbance of the Peace by obstructing free passage. On December 25, 2008 at approximately 5:02pm, an officer responded to the area of North Salisbury Blvd and Bridgeview St for a subject wandering in and out of traffic. On arrival, the officer located Carmean walking in the traveled portion of North Salisbury Blvd. The officer observed two vehicles swerve to avoid striking Carmean. The officer was able to make contact with Carmean and remove him from the roadway. It was determined that Carmean was under the influence of alcohol. Carmean was transported and released to the custody of Central Booking.
2008-46803

Happy New Year Joe Albero From Sam's Club

While this is a long Post, it's well worth the time if YOU have a Business Account at Sam's Club and other locations including WalMart.

Boy, have I got a story for you that you're just not going to believe. Just when I thought I had told some of the best stuff ever heard, in comes a new one that just boggles the mind.

OK, I have been a Member of Sam's Club ever since the first day they opened their Annapolis Store. Over the years of doing business with them I held a Credit Limit of $2,500.00 for a lot of years. One thing I will tell you is when you own a Restaurant and Pool Halls, it didn't take long to ring up $2,500.00 worth of stuff at Sam's. Nevertheless, that is the limit I said I would go and that's what I did.

OK, so every month I would receive my Sam's Club bill and I would always pay off the balance. Without my even knowing and without any notice whatsoever, my credit limit was dropped down to $1,500.00 and I didn't even know it. So, believe it or not, I would usually have a monthly bill of somewhere close to that $1,500.00 and again it would always be paid off monthly.

Over the past few months I would go to use my Sam's Club Card to purchase gas and sometimes it would deny me? I started thinking, am I paying them slow? I didn't think so but nevertheless, since my Wife regularly relied on using that Card for Gas and other items around the house I would go home, write a check for $1,000.00 and go back up to Sam's and clear up our line of credit. I'd then go out and pump my gas and feel comfortable everyone was good to go.

Well, I have to be the first to admit that each and every month I'd give my Wife a hard time because the Sam's Club balance was always up there and since I wasn't in there buying things all the time, this was a lot, (in my mind) to be blowing in Sam's. Little did I know that they had now reduced my Credit Limit to $900.00 without my ever knowing it. You see, these Credit Companies DON'T like people who pay off their balances every month!

So Get This! A couple of weeks ago I had received a bill from Sam's Club and I took a check to the Store and paid it off right then and there. I owed Sam's Club NOTHING! The next thing I knew my Wife called me that evening and said there was something wrong with my account at Sam's Club. I said, what do you mean? She replied, I just went to charge $140.00 worth of stuff on my Card and they denied me. I said, that's impossible, I just paid off the entire balance the other day. She informed me that she had contacted the credit company and they said I only had $16.00 credit left on the account! She then also informed me that I only had a $900.00 credit limit on the card too.

Well, the $900.00 credit limit wasn't right but I thought, that's cool. This way no one can charge more than $900.00 a month on the card. I asked her if she explained how we had just come into the store and paid off the balance? Yes. Now keep in mind Folks, it's Christmas time and I simply figured my Wife had run up the account again SO I went back up to Sam's with another check for $900.00 I figured that would clear things up. When I spoke with Sam's Club while I was in there paying the bill they too hooked me up with their credit company and they explained what they had already told my Wife the day before. I shrugged it off and went on my merry way.

TONIGHT, we went up to Sam's Club again to get some dog food and so forth and we only had about $40.00 worth of stuff and I said, charge it. She attempted to do so but out of nowhere it came back rejected! I said, THAT'S IT, I'VE HAD ENOUGH OF THIS CRAP. I went over to Customer Service after paying cash for my items and I got everyone to listen to my story about what I had been experiencing. I just knew someone else had been charging to my account. So they called the credit company and explained how they absolutely knew I had been in there several times paying off my card in the past couple of weeks and the next thing I knew they were handing me to phone to explain. WAIT TILL YOU HEAR THIS BECAUSE YOU'RE NOT GOING TO BELIEVE IT!

The Lady on the phone said, Sir, we are in receipt of your payments and you have overpaid on your account. I said, yeah, hello! I then said, would you like to explain how I have OVERPAID on my account, yet they're rejecting me for $40.00 worth of items? She replied, whenever you pay more than ONCE in one billing cycle, your account gets PUT ON HOLD for 8 days!!!!!! I said, WHAT? You have MY MONEY, I have OVERPAID on this account, all the while thinking and giving my Wife a hard time because she allegedly kept spending money on the account in which I knew I hadn't, all the while you put a hold for at least 16 days on my account because I had paid more than once in one month? YES SIR, that's our NEW POLICY!

I repeated everything she was saying to me so the three people, (including the manager) could hear me. They were all standing there saying, Uh UH! I said, would you mind explaining to the Manager exactly what you're telling me because this is illegal. You can't hold my money for 8 days, then 16 days and then a full month because I paid you more than once in a month! The Manager got on the phone and repeated what I said, word for word and she then freaked out! She said, have YOU told ALL of our business partners of this NEW RULE? The obvious answer was, NO. Would you like me to send this Customer something in the mail? She said, NO! She then said, you made this change and didn't inform Sam's Club? We have customers using a Business Account every week and paying it off the next time they come in. This is completely WRONG!

Now Sam's Club wanted to push it off saying, it's NOT US, it's the Credit Company. HELLO! In one breath I'm a business partner and in the next they're not responsible. I over pay on my account thinking we've maxed out our account and in GOOD FAITH I pay additional funds to make sure everything is cleared, all the while they're taking my EXTRA cash, pocketing it and then penalizing me for paying more than once in a billing cycle. I'm sorry Folks but this is absolutely crazy and more than likely VERY illegal. So I said to the Manager who was still on the phone with the credit company, when can I start charging on my account again to get back all the extra money we paid into the account. She replied, January 1, 2009. Happy New Year Joe from Sam's Club!

People with good credit get screwed because we pay on time or early and we pay off the balance every month. I'm sorry Folks but America Sucks any more! This is what I mean by NO ONE is regulated! There's so much crap going on in America with BILLIONS floating to companies unaccounted for and companies like the credit company at Sam's figures, what are you going to do about it, it's a new policy! How about I take my business elsewhere, that's what! The people at Sam's Club were not only pissed off, they too were floored by what they were hearing. One of the people standing there had seen me come into the store the last 4 times I had brought in checks and knew I was paying on the account. When I came up to the counter she just knew something had to be wrong because I was there for the third time now complaining.

I'm sorry for the long Post Folks but YOU deserve to know this. This is a NEW POLICY at Sam's Club. No one there until today was aware of this situation and or new policy and they were not happy campers! I hope Corporate is reading this message and comes down on the credit company in a BIG WAY. I will send this Post directly to them so they know it has been posted and viewed by thousands of people because I was never warned, nor were they!

Elks Hoop Shoot

The Salisbury Elks Lodge #817 will be holding their Annual Hoop Shoot contest on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at the Salvation Army Youth Club on Oak Street in Salisbury. Registration starts at 9 AM and the open contest starts at 10 AM with finals including school winners competing at 11 AM.

This is a national skills competition for free throw shooting for ages 8-13. Local winners will compete in the District Competition and are eligible for the State, Regional and National contests. Every year National winners in each age group have their names permanently engraved on a plaque in the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA.