How Getting Off Of The Bus Turned Violent

A video which captured just of a small portion of this incident is attached to this release. It was filmed by a bystander. Upon viewing the footage, one will see that multiple people were involved to some degree and detectives are not sure if anyone else was stabbed before, during or after the video was taken. Other victims should call investigators at 302-834-2630 ext. 208. (In the video, the victim is wearing a yellow tank top and Jayd Hampton is wearing the bright green t-shirt.)

Detectives from Troop 2 in Glasgow are investigating a stabbing that occurred earlier in the day in the parking lot of the Christiana Mall. This investigation revealed four females had arrived at the mall on a DART bus. The bus pulled up to the south side of the mall adjacent to the food court. A 19-year-old female, and her friend, Jayd Jenita Hampton (the suspect), got up and began to walk to the exit. While doing so, the 19-year-old inadvertantly stepped on the foot of a 14-year-old girl. The two exchanged words and eventually got off of the bus. The 14-year-old was accompanied by her friend, a 15-year-old girl (to be referred to hereinafter as the victim). Once in the parking lot, the four girls began fight. Eventually, the victim and Ms. Hampton were specifically fighting one another. Jayd Hampton then produced a folding knife and began to stab the victim multiple times in the arms, face, neck and back. Several bystanders intervened and separated the victim and the suspect. Ms. Hampton and her 19-year-old friend immediately got back onto the DART bus and fled the scene. Witnesses at the scene provided the bus number to responding Troopers; and the bus was intercepted on Route 40 at Route 7 in Bear. The suspect was apprehended without incident and transported back to Troop 2 for processing. The victim was transported from the scene to Christiana Hospital where she was treated for her multiple wounds. Ms. Hampton will be formally charged with felony Assault and felony Possession of a Deadly Weapon during the Commission of a Felony. Bail information is not available at this time.

Man Shot Last Night In Salisbury

While it has not hit any Press Releases and hasn't been out in the news, a man was shot in the chest last night in Salisbury and was taken to PRMC by a woman.

We do not know his condition or any more details other than to say we know he was shot and treated there.

I'm confident PRMC will, (AS USUAL) deny this as being true but we do in fact have two sources and it is what it is. Things are once again getting really bad around here. Did any of you go to the crime website link I provided earlier today. The reason I ask is, imagine what it would look like if ALL of these crimes were actually put out by the SPD. I mean, think about it. Here we have a guy who was shot in the chest and no one has heard a thing!

Jim Ireton, you need to get rid of this Chief of Police. Enough is Enough!

GM Problems Are About To Hit Home

It has been reported that Barrett Chevrolet in Berlin and Courtesy Chevrolet in Salisbury will be closing their doors in two weeks.

This is a serious problem here on the Eastern Shore as this will cause the loss of literally hundreds of jobs.

We're not sure if either of these two Dealerships have broken the news to their Employees, (we certainly hope so) but we have received the information from a good source and no one else seems to want to make any comment at this time.

The decision was made by General Motors and not the independent Dealer, just for the record.

Driver Struck And Killed On SR 1

Location of Incident: Southbound SR 1 3 miles north of Dover, Kent County

Date and Time of Occurrence: Tuesday June 9, 2009 on or about 21:22 hours

Victim: Willis L. Marcellus, 20, 1221 Salem Road, Plainfield, NJ

Resume:

Troopers are investigating a fatality of a driver who left his car and was struck by several cars after he ran into the roadway.

The incident happened last evening when Marcellus had become involved in a minor crash while driving north on SR 1. A passer-by saw Marcellus in the median and pulled over to help. The Good Samaritan felt that Marcellus was suffering from some type of medical condition and offered to help. Marcellus ran from his vehicle into the southbound lanes where he was struck by several motor vehicles traveling northbound. Marcellus was pronounced dead at the scene.

Troopers are still investigating and they are unsure why Marcellus ran from the Good Samaritan.

Both directions of SR 1 were closed for approximately 3 ½ hours while investigators gathered evidence.

Obama Seeks Curbs On Executive Pay

An administration official says that President Barack Obama wants shareholders to have a voice in determining the salary of corporate executives. The official says Obama will ask Congress to draft legislation as part of the administration's effort to tie pay to long-term performance instead of short-term gains.

GO HERE to see more.

Gunfire Erupts At Holocaust Museum

By NAFEESA SYEED, AP

WASHINGTON (June 10) - A gunman exchanged fire with security guards inside the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum on Wednesday.

GO HERE for more details.

WCBOE UPDATE

Administrative Appointments

The Wicomico County Board of Education, acting on the recommendation of Superintendent Dr. John Fredericksen, made eight administrative appointments at its June 9 meeting.

The appointments are effective July 1.

Susan Jones
Director of Elementary Education

Susan Jones has served as the Executive Director of Elementary Education for Cecil County Public Schools since 2007, and was a principal (2001-2007), assistant principal (1998-2001) and elementary teacher (1987-1998) in Cecil Schools. She received a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Salisbury University in 1987, and a master's degree in Education Administration & Supervisor from Loyola College in 1993. Jones will replace Margo Handy, who is leaving the Director of Elementary Education position to become Assistant Superintendent of Instruction and Student Services.

Cathy Townsend
Safe Schools Coordinator

Cathy Townsend, formerly the principal of Salisbury Middle School and currently the principal of Delmar Middle/High School, will return to Wicomico County Public Schools as the Safe Schools Coordinator. She replaces Steve Brewer, who is retiring. Townsend previously spent 22 years in Wicomico Schools as a teacher, assistant principal and principal, and in 2004 was the Maryland Middle School Principal of the Year. She is working on a doctorate at Wilmington University, with a dissertation on character education.

Jason Miller
Elementary Assistant Principal, Delmar Elementary

Jason Miller is currently serving as the math professional development coach for Delmar and West Salisbury elementary schools, and served as interim assistant principal at Delmar in 2008. He is the co-coordinator of Wicomico County's Math 24 Game Tournament, and served on the school system's Code of Conduct Revision Committee. He received a master's degree in Public School Administration from Salisbury University in 2006.

Jennifer Rice
Elementary Assistant Principal, Northwestern Elementary

Jennifer Rice is currently serving as the assistant principal of Accawmacke Elementary School in Accomac. She also served as assistant principal of Owings Mills Elementary School in Baltimore County. She received a master's degree in public education from Towson University.

Ruby Brown
Elementary Principal, North Salisbury Elementary

Ruby Brown is currently serving as assistant principal of Pinehurst Elementary School and had also been assistant principal at North Salisbury Elementary. During her time as a reading coach and elementary school teacher, she was a finalist for Wicomico Teacher of the Year four different years. She received a master's degree in School Leadership from Wilmington University in 2006.

Scott Fowler
Elementary Principal, Prince Street Elementary

Scott Fowler currently serves as assistant principal of Prince Street Elementary School, and has also served in that position at North Salisbury and Northwestern elementary schools. He is a former teacher and lead teacher of the Title I Summer School Program. He received a master of education degree from California University of California, Pa.

Ellen Harlan
Elementary Principal, Fruitland Primary

Ellen Harlan currently serves as assistant principal of Westside Primary School, and has also held that post at Westside and Fruitland intermediate schools. She was a classroom teacher at East Salisbury Elementary. She received a master's degree in School Administration from Salisbury University in 1998.

Christel Savage
Secondary Assistant Principal (school assignment to be announced later)

Christel Savage is currently working as a Social Studies teacher at Parkside High School, and has also taught the subject at Bennett Middle School. She co-chaired her school's Instructional Leadership Team, and served as Professional Development School Coordinator for University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Salisbury University. She received a master's degree in Public School Administration from SU in 2007.

Dr. Fredericksen has also announced transfers for some secondary schools. Effective July 1, principal assignments will change for the following high schools:

James M. Bennett High School: Steve Grudis (transferred from Parkside)
Parkside High School: Micah Stauffer (transferred from Mardela)
Mardela Middle and High School: Lori Batts (transferred from JMB)
Wicomico Evening High School: Awaiting assignment of a lead teacher (Principal Clay Belgie will transfer to a position as Pupil Personnel Worker)

Margo Handy, Director of Elementary Education, announced the following elementary administrative changes for 2009-2010, effective July 1:

Beaver Run Elementary: Kathy Vail, assistant principal (transfer from Pittsville Elementary and Middle)
Charles H. Chipman Elementary: Larry Collins, assistant principal (transfer from James M. Bennett High)
Delmar Elementary: Jason Miller, assistant principal (promotion, see above)
East Salisbury Elementary: Renee Hall, assistant principal (transfer from Delmar Elementary)
Fruitland Primary: Ellen Harlan, principal (promotion, see above)
North Salisbury Elementary: Ruby Brown, principal (promotion, see above)
Northwestern Elementary: Jennifer Rice, assistant principal (promotion, see above)
Pinehurst Elementary: Sheila Cain, assistant principal (transfer from East Salisbury Elementary)
Prince Street Elementary: Scott Fowler, principal (promotion, see above), and Maria Marshall (transfer from Charles H. Chipman Elementary)
Westside Primary: Valerie Schor, assistant principal (transfer from Northwestern Elementary)

EDITORS NOTE: The Board does not have the ability to block any transfers. The Board also does not have access to ANY personnel files.

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Folks, Here's A Site Every One Of You Should Visit!

This is http://www.crimereports.com/. The link below should take you right to Salisbury and the crime that has occurred in the past 14 days. It's no wonder Louise Smith was going on and on in Monday night's Council Meeting about crime going up as much as 16% in some levels. How's it working for you Chief Webster?

http://crimereports.com/map?search=Salisbury+MD&searchButton.x=25&searchButton.y=9

Why Do I Enjoy Being A Sam's Club Member So Much

Because they know how to take care of their Customers! This photo was taken about an hour ago. Now go down to my Valero Post earlier this morning and look at the price difference! Membership Pays!

COUNCILWOMAN SAMPLE-HUGHES ANNOUNCES SAN DOMINGO CLEAN-UP

Sheree Sample-Hughes

Wicomico County First District Councilwoman Sheree Sample-Hughes has announced the next in her series of clean-up days. According to

Ms. Sample-Hughes, the next clean-up will be in San Domingo. The project is scheduled to start at 9:00 A.M. at the historic Rosenwald School on

Saturday, June 20, 2009 and will conclude at noon. The project will focus upon wood lined areas along San Domingo, Snethen Church and Norris Twilley Roads.

Councilwoman Hughes said, “I urge as many of my constituents as possible to join us. The clean-ups provide a great opportunity for community fellowship as well as being beneficial to the area affected.” Wicomico County Roads Division will provide gloves, bags, pick up sticks and trash bins. The previous clean up garnered 2 tons of trash from the San Domingo Community, most items were recyclable materials.

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Salisbury Police Department Press Release

On June 8, 2009 at approximately 11:30 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police were in the area of the Royal Farm Store on South Division Street and observed two (2) subjects flee out of the front door and to the rear of the business. The officer, and responding officers pursued the suspects without success. A contact with the business revealed that the two (2) subjects had robbed the business by firearm just prior to the arrival of the officer. Employees of the Royal Farm Store advised that the two (2) suspects had entered the business and had produced firearms. The suspects ordered the store employees to place the U.S. Currency from the cash register into a bag and then fled from the business. There were no injuries. During the pursuit of the suspects, the officers found and recovered the two (2) firearms, clothing utilized by the suspects and the U.S. Currency taken from the store. The suspects were described as:

1. Black male, 5’07 to 5’08”, thin, wearing a black hooded
sweatshirt, and a black facial mask

2. Black male, 6’02” to 6’03”, thin, wearing a black hooded
sweatshirt, and a blue bandanna over his face

One of the clothing items recovered during the pursuit of the suspects was a black hooded sweatshirt with the name “Alexander IV” on the front in white lettering and additional writing on the rear of the sweatshirt. See attached photographs of the sweatshirt.

The Salisbury Police is asking anyone with information concerning these two (2) suspects, or with information regarding the recovered hooded sweatshirt to call the Salisbury Police at 410-548-3165 or to contact Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776. Information may be provided anonymously. CC # 200900020045

412 Comments Yesterday

Well we beat the former record of 400 comments in one day by reaching 412 total. There were many more, trust me on that one. However, they had been rejected because it was the right thing to do. Clearly we're not desperate for comments and IF any one of you have a problem with a comment we've rejected you can always e-mail me and get our Moderator involved to find out when and why.

I think it's very important for many of you to know and realize, I do not Moderate most of the comments on this Blog. I do get involved every so often but for the most part I have someone who handles this just to make sure we're being fair. If your comment was rejected, you were more than likely out of line or completely off topic.

Nevertheless, I'd be happy to work with you and research it but I doubt any of you will do so because you know even before you tried to get it published it wouldn't make it through. For those of you who think you can get under my skin, try again. I rarely ever see any of your garbage anyway, so the joke is on you.

Thanks for participating Folks, we truly appreciate it.

A Comment I thought Many Might Be Interested In.

Jim Bob's Cousin has left a new comment on your post "The Duggar's At Salisbury Sam's Club":

I love it that there were "Duggar sightings" at Walmart and Sam's Club given the fact that they are from NW Arkansas, home of Sam Walton! They were here for my daughter's wedding in Cambridge and reception in Salisbury. It was wonderful to have them make the long trip! TLC did not follow them here, but you will see footage of their DC trip prior to venturing across the Bay. :-) They are now back at the Bates' home in TN assisting in a large addition to the Bates' home.

Water & Sewer Rate Increase Causes Hardship On Many Fruitland Residents

Last night I attended the Town of Fruitland Council Meeting with the intent of doing a single story on a special event, (featured at 9:00 AM. However, things became very interesting when it came to their Budget and Water & Sewer Rates, so I stuck around until almost 10:30 last night.

The first discussion was based on their increasing Water & Sewer rates. For the past 4 years the MDE has been asking the Town to reserve 25% as a sort of cushion and the Town simply did not do so. Because they didn't do this and because a Developer had fronted so much money in impact fees, the Council was able to sit back and not increase the user rates.

As it turns out, this was not a good move because each user is now impacted all at once, rather than a $10.00 increase per quarter, now there's a $50.00 increase per quarter. The $200.00 increase per year seems to be a major issue with many as they came forward to voice their concerns for hours last night. Mind you, this is just above $17.00 a month increase or $4.25 per week.

On the other hand, one resident Kimmie Marshall, confined to a wheel chair on disability and an income of only $600.00 a month, this is a very serious blow. Kimmie confronted the Council with what I felt was a fair debate. What are they going to do for citizens like her on such a tight and fixed income? The Council could only offer that the individual work with the Finance Department and as long as each person is making "good faith" payments they would work with them.

Unfortunately, this is a reality today Folks. Money is getting tighter and tighter and while the price of just about everything has gone up the sooner from the later has arrived. As you can see from my earlier Post this morning, gas prices are once again jumping through the roof. Chemicals have skyrocketed, therefore Water & Sewer Plants have an increased cost to operate.

One woman, (a Teacher) sat there dumbfounded last night because she just couldn't swallow the increase. Many just could not understand why and even gave off the impression as if the Council was gouging them. That simply was not the case and Rick Pollitt and myself tried explaining to everyone that this simply put is a reality today. The Council deferred any increases for four years and gave that relief. Reality has now hit and they must charge each user for their "cost" of doing business.

Rick Pollitt explained to everyone very clearly, government cannot make a profit. We simply charge what it cost us to operate. I happened to mention the fact that there has never been a delay in service. Public Works makes sure you always have water and sewer, a service no one else out there can or does provide. Cable goes down. Internet access can stop out of nowhere. Cell phones drop calls. However, when you turn on your water or flush your toilets, everything works. If people are willing to go out and pay close to $2.00 for a gallon of bottled water, I personally feel people have taken this service for granted and have become spoiled.

Unfortunately for residents in Fruitland, Water & Sewer rates are actually higher than the rates in Salisbury, if you can believe that! It's true and that's where I can feel for the residents in Fruitland. Nevertheless, we are in hard times Folks. Get this. While many complained about the Water & Sewer rate increase, the Town of Fruitland actually lowered their budget expenses for this year versus last year and did not raise taxes anywhere.

Keep this in mind as well. Property assessments will be coming soon and there's no doubt your assessment values will drop dramatically. This may compensate for the increase in Water & Sewer rates but only time will tell. It's a necessary evil, we all know that but it's also a DEPRESSION, (I don't care what anyone says) and it's time to cut corners. Americans have been enjoying luxuries for far too long and when I sat there last night and mentioned many should consider dropping cable TV, man, you would have thought I shot someone and I was on trial for murder. NO WAY! Guess what Folks, YES WAY! The fun is over. You want services, well guess what, you have to pay for them.

I live in Delmar, Delaware. My property taxes are $1,200.00 a year, I have a well and an above ground septic system. I chose to live in an area where I would not be subjected to these kind of rates and increases. You chose to live somewhere in which you are subjected to these rates and increases. What is it about NO PROFIT that you don't understand? You are receiving a service that never fails and costs you about $0.01.5 cents a gallon?

I thought what the Council did in Fruitland last night was remarkable. If you don't want to pay the kind of taxes you're now paying and water and sewer rates, Delmar, Delaware has lots of room to welcome ALL of you. In this particular case I stand behind the Municipality, (which is very rare) with the exception of those disabled on a very tight budget and income. For the $4.25 increase per week, I think the citizens can find ways to conserve without losing their homes.

Canton Inn XXX Club To Get Face Lift

SEAFORD, - The Delaware Department of Justice on Tuesday announced that to avoid being taken to court, the owner of the Canton Inn in Seaford will no longer offer any form of adult entertainment at his business.

The Department of Justice said that the Canton Inn adult nightclub has been the site of prostitution and lewd sexual conduct over a period of several years. Following an investigation by the State Division of Professional Regulation and Delaware State Police, the Department of Justice determined that the Canton Inn presented an immediate threat to the public health, safety and welfare. Under the state's Drug Nuisance and Social Vices Abatement Act, the Department of Justice has the authority to take enforcement action against so-called "nuisance" properties. Such measures can include shutting offending businesses down.

They will now turn the establishment into a night club and renovate the facility right away.

Miss Mattie Brown Is Celebrated In Fruitland

Miss Mattie Brown will celebrate her 103rd Birthday this month and the Town of Fruitland as well as our County Executive wanted to celebrate with her.

Miss Brown received two proclamations, one from Fruitland and one from the County where she will be "forever" recognized by offering June 9th as Mattie Brown Day.

Miss Brown and her late husband built many homes in the Fruitland area as rental homes, providing safe and enjoyable housing for hundreds of people over the years. Their impact to the economic and development to Fruitland was certainly recognized last evening as many turned out to celebrate her yout, (as Joe Pescie would say).

Mattie Brown, congratulations and Happy Birthday. I did ask Miss Brown what her secret was and she replied, I have no secrets.

Welcome To The Wicomico River In Salisbury

After yesterday's storm I decided to take a ride down to the River and take a look at just what might be floating in the River this go around.

It looks like part of a Pier/Dock is floating by along with a shipping pallet and other entertaining floatables, (as former Mayor Barrie Tilghman and Gary Comegys likes to call it).

Anyhow, if you happen to be enjoying, (if you can) taking your Boat out into the River and you want to do any water sports, be very careful of what you might run into. Oh, make sure you up to speed with your Insurance Policy too!

Former SPD Officer Brian Beaver Now Represents Fruitland

Onward and upward, they say. Former SPD Officer Brian Beaver has joined forces with the Fruitland Police Department and couldn't be happier. "It's a whole new world" Brian said. While Salisbury lost a damn good Officer, Fruitland jumped on the opportunity to take on this veteran creating the perfect marriage.

Alex's Lemonade Stand

Joe, every year for the last 7 years, Super Fresh Stores have dedicated a weekend event to collect money for children's cancer research with an affiliation with "Alex's Lemonade Stand".

This coming weekend, on Friday, Saturday and Sunday June 12 to June 14 at all Super Fresh locations in Maryland, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, we will be holding events at our stores, selling cups of lemonade at $1 to benefit this worthy cause.

Some stores will also be having raffles and hot dog sales to raise funds and awareness as well. The collections will take place on Friday from 12-6pm, and Saturday and Sunday from 11-3pm with all proceeds going to Alex's Lemonade Stand Fund.

For anyone wanting to read Alex's story and how this little 4 year old girl started her own lemonade stand, please go to http://www.alexslemonade.com/ .

Thanks for all your support,

James Rozaieski

Store Manager

West Ocean City Super Fresh

Yesterday Morning Rainfall

Hi Joe,

Took some pictures of flooding/rainfall this AM while driving around town; thought I'd share the pictures with you. Nanticoke road was flooded, as was the entrance to the neighborhood Willow Creek (on Nanticoke rd). we had almost 6 inches of rain at my house (see rain gauge picture) on the west side of Salisbury.

feel free to re-use the pictures!
:) Happy sbynews reader

A Kitchen Fire

I never realized that a wet dishcloth can be a one size fits all lid to cover a fire in a pan! This is a dramatic video (30-second, very short) about how to deal with a common kitchen fire... Oil in a frying pan. Read the following introduction, then watch the show... It's a real eye-opener!!

At the Fire Fighting Training school, they would demonstrate this with a deep fat fryer set on the fire field. An instructor would don a fire suit and using an 8 oz. cup at the end of a 10 foot pole, toss water onto the grease fire. The results got the attention of the students.

The water, being heavier than oil, sinks to the bottom where it instantly becomes heated.. The explosive force of the steam blows the burning oil up and out. On the open field, it became a thirty foot high fireball that resembled a nuclear blast. Inside the confines of a kitchen, the fire ball hits the ceiling and fills the entire room.

Also, do not throw sugar or flour on a grease fire. One cup creates the explosive force of two sticks of dynamite.

TRAFFIC ALERT - Closure Of I-495 To Occur Thursday, June 11th

Requires Full Southbound Lane Closures

Wilmington -- DelDOT announces that the Delaware State Police (DSP) Collision Reconstruction Unit (CRU) has requested a full closure of Interstate 495 southbound at the Route 13 off-ramp (Exit 1), for Thursday, June 11, 2009, at 9:00 a.m. until approximately 11:00 a.m. The closures are necessary to enable the DSP to collect data from the scene of a serious injury accident that occurred on Saturday, June 6, 2009.

Southbound interstate traffic at the Pennsylvania state line will be diverted to continue south along Interstate 95. Local traffic within Delaware will still be permitted to access Interstate 495 southbound at all other interchanges. That traffic will be detoured off of Interstate 495 southbound at the Route 13 Exit. Traffic will then proceed south along Route 13 southbound to Interstate 295 southbound and then back onto Interstate 95 southbound. Detour routes will be marked. This planned closure is weather contingent.

Motorists are advised to expect delays, drive with caution, and to slow down within work zones, and expect delays.

Motorcycle Crash Results In A Fatality

Location of Incident: Double Bridges Road south of Parker House Road 3 miles south of Millville

Date and Time of Occurrence: Tuesday June 9, 2009 on or about 17:55 hours

Victim: William O. Cole, Jr. , 56, Salisbury, MD

Resume:

State Police are investigating a motorcycle crash that resulted in the death of a Salisbury, MD man.

Cole was operating 2002 Harley-Davidson south on Double Bridges Road when he approached a sharp right curve at a high rate of speed. Cole was unable to maintain his position on the roadway as he entered the curve. Cole crossed into the opposing lane, nearly striking a vehicle traveling north on Double Bridges Road. Cole swerved to avoid striking the oncoming car and crossed back into the southbound lane where the motorcycle ran off the roadway and struck a tree. Cole was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of head trauma.

Cole was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash and it is unknown if alcohol was involved in the crash.

The roadway was closed for approximately 3 ½ hours.

BODY RECOVERED FROM PATAPSCO RIVER

(Baltimore, MD) - Maryland State Police are continuing their investigation into the death of a Montgomery County man, whose body was discovered in the Patapsco River, after his vehicle was left abandoned on an Interstate 70 bridge in Baltimore County this morning.

The deceased is identified as Peter John Wilkinson, 49, of the unit block of Gregg Court, Brookville, Maryland. He was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency personnel. The body was taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy.

Shortly before 11:30 a.m., troopers assigned to the Golden Ring and Waterloo Barracks responded to the westbound I-70 bridge located at the Baltimore/Howard County line for a red Volkswagen stopped partially in the right lane. Arriving troopers came upon the vehicle stopped on the bridge, with its four-way flashers activated. The vehicle appeared to be disabled. Concerned for the driver’s well-being, troopers canvassed the area when they observed the body of a man lying in the river below.

Several witnesses stopped and advised troopers they observed Wilkinson jump from the bridge. At this time, foul play is not suspected. The investigation is being conducted by members of the Golden Ring Barrack Criminal Investigation Section, with assistance of the State Police Evidence Collection Unit.

Personnel from the State Highway Administration responded to assist with lane closures. The right two lanes were closed during the initial stages of the investigation. All lanes were reopened for travel shortly after 1:00 p.m.

CHICKEN BBQ

CHICKEN BBQ



June 13, 2009


½ Chicken, Applesauce, Chips, and Roll


$8.00


Pick Up 10:30AM – 5:00PM

At West Salisbury Ball Field

Pemberton Drive, Salisbury


Will Deliver Large Orders


Any Questions: 443-235-6008


To Benefit:

Delmarva Ladies of Faith &

West Salisbury Little League


Baked Goods For Sale Too!

Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases

Incident: Extradition
Date of Incident: 8 June 2009
Location: Fayette County, GA
Suspect: Leslie N. Edwards, III, 22, Fayetteville, GA

Narrative: On 8 June 2009 deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office travelled to Georgia to bring a fugitive back to Wicomico County. Authorities in Fayette County, GA were holding Leslie N. Edwards III on a Wicomico County Circuit Court Indictment that charged Edwards with CDS Possession with the Intent to Distribute.
Edwards was returned to Maryland where he is currently held at the Wicomico County Detention Center in lieu of $75,000.00 bond.
Charges: Possession of CDS with the Intent to Distribute
Possession of CDS – Not Marijuana
Possession of Marijuana

Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 9 May 2009
Location: 29300 block of Connelly Mill Road, Delmar, MD
Suspect: Michael Irvin Kelley, 38, Delmar, MD

Narrative: On 9 June 2009 at 1:30 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate an altercation taking place inside a residence in the 29300 block of Connelly Mill Road in Delmar. Upon arrival, the deputy met with a female victim who alleged that she was assaulted by Michael Kelley during a verbal altercation that turned physical. The victim attempted to call for help when Kelley allegedly ripped the phone cord from the wall. Upon the arrival of the deputy, Kelley had left the property.

The deputy obtained a warrant for the arrest of Kelley and managed to locate him at 6:36 AM when Kelley attempted to return to the residence. Kelley was arrested and transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Kelley was detained in lieu of $5,000.00 bond.
Charges: Assault 2nd degree

Three Students Commit Robbery During School Field Trip

Location of Incident: Prices Bowling Lanes, 3215 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, Delaware, New Castle County

Date and Time of Occurrence: June 9, 2009, at approximately 12:45 p.m.

Suspect(s):
Damiere Harris, 16, of Wilmington
Isaac Lecompte, 16, of Wilmington
Abel Flores, 17, of Wilmington

Resume: Earlier today, Troopers were called to Crossroads of Delaware, on Lancaster Avenue, for a reported robbery that occurred during a school field trip.

In this case, a 17-year-old student was with his class on a field trip to the Prices Bowling Lanes. This victim went into the bathroom at which time a subject, later identified as Damiere Harris, came up from behind him, grabbed his arms, and held them behind his back. Harris’ co-conspirators, Isaac LeCompte and Abel Flores, then reached into the victim’s pockets and removed $135.00.

The victim was released and the suspects divided the money up amongst themselves. The victim told a school administrator who acted swiftly and appropriately. He recovered the stolen proceeds from the suspects and detained them at the school until Troopers arrived.

The three suspects were transported back to Troop 6 where they were formally charged with felony level Robbery and Conspiracy. All three suspects were released on $750.00 bail and their court dates are pending.

Salisbury Police Department Press Releases

On June 7, 2009 at approximately 3:00 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to a residence on Fox Field Circle for the report of a domestic assault. Upon arrival the Officers met with a female victim who had been involved in an argument with the below listed suspect. During the argument the suspect obtained a kitchen knife and cut the tires of the victim’s vehicle.

ARRESTED: William Edward Croswell, III, 31 years of age Willards, Maryland

CHARGES: Malicious Destruction of Property

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900019811

On June 7, 2009 at approximately 2:43 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the Hardees Restaurant on N. Salisbury Boulevard for the report of a suspect passing counterfeit U. S. currency. Upon arrival the officers were advised by store employees that the below listed suspect had attempted to purchase food items and pay for the items with a counterfeit fifty (50) dollar bill. The suspect left the business but was located by responding officers.

ARRESTED: James Wesley Tyler, Jr., 22 years of age Parksley, Virginia

CHARGES: Use of counterfeit U.S. Currency

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900019843

On June 7, 2009 at approximately 5:23 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the Lowes Store on North Salisbury Boulevard for the report of a shoplifter. Upon arrival the officers were advised that the below listed suspect had taken a radio from the business without making any attempts at making payment.

ARRESTED: Troy Wayne Emore, 29 years of age Seaford, Delaware

CHARGES: Theft (under $ 500)

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900019858

On June 7, 2009 at approximately 9:52 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to a residence on Poplar Hill Avenue for the report of a domestic type assault. Upon arrival the officers met with a victim who advised that the below listed suspect had become involved in an argument with subjects inside of a residence and had threatened the occupants with a knife. The victim was not injured during the assault.

ARRESTED: Jesse Stever Shore, 52 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
First degree assault
Second degree assault
Reckless endangerment

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900019820

Detectives Arrest Probationer In Thefts From Vehicles Case

Location of Incident: Various locations in Glasgow, Stanton and Newark, Delaware, New Castle County

Date and Time of Occurrence: Various times over the past 30 days

Suspect(s): Eligio Cintron, 42, of North Van Buren Street and Stroud Street in Wilmington, Delaware

Resume: On June 8th, Troop 2 detectives ended a month-long investigation into thefts from vehicles in the Stanton and Glasgow areas. Troopers arrested Eligio Cintron as he broke into a vehicle in the rear lot of the Embassy Suites in the City of Newark. Subsequent investigation linked Cintron to nine other incidents resulting in felony and misdemeanor charges of Theft, Criminal Mischief, Receiving Stolen Property, Sale of Stolen Property, Possession of Burglar Tools and Conspiracy.

Most of these incidents occurred in the Pencader Corporate Center and the corridor along State Routes 4 & 7. Items stolen by Cintron included laptop computers, GPS units and other electronics items. Cintron was committed to Gander Hill on a $23,700 cash bond and a Violation of Probation administrative warrant.

No stolen property was recovered in this case as it is believed Mr. Cintron sold these items.

HERE WE GO AGAIN!!!!!!!!

I was just at Sam's Club yesterday and gas was $2.34 a gallon. The new Royal Farms last night on Rt. 50 was $2.39 and when I came to this Valero I knew everyone else would be jumping their prices by this morning because they're usually one of the lowest prices around.

Tighten your belts again Folks because the Obamanomics are about to slap you in the face once again, just like Bush did to us. You wanted Change, YOU GOT IT! NOT!