Incident: Driving Under the Influence
Date of Incident: 16 August 2010
Location: Friendship Road at Ocean Gateway, Pittsville, MD
Suspect: Peter A. Binkowski, 29, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 16 August 2010 at 1730hrs, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a male subject sleeping in a vehicle on Friendship Road just off Ocean Gateway in Pittsville, MD. Upon arrival, the deputy observed a Ford Explorer with a male later identified as Peter Binkowski asleep behind the wheel. The deputy observed the engine was running and in drive and Binkowski had his right foot on the brake with the left one out the driver’s side window.
The deputy woke Binkowski who exited the vehicle upon request. The deputy detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from him and also watched him stumble as he tried to walk to the rear of his vehicle. After roadside field sobriety testing, the deputy placed Binkowski under arrest. The deputy transported Binkowski to the Sheriff’s Office where he was processed and released on signature after refusing a breath test.
Charges: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Driving While Impaired by Alcohol
Incident: Theft
Date of Incident: 16 August 2010
Location: Cove Road Beach / Roaring Point Park
Suspect: Pending
Narrative: On 16 August 2010 between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM an unknown suspect(s) entered vehicles parked in the parking lots of Cove Road Beach and Roaring Point Park. Both vehicles were left unsecured while their owners were swimming. Anyone who may have been in the area and witnessed anything is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 410-548-4891 or Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776.
Charges: Theft
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I wonder if Pete is one of Joe Binkowski's sons? If so, I hope the DA takes into account what he and his family has been through over the past few months with the sudden death of Mr. Binkowski.
ReplyDeleteEverytime someone gets in a vehicle under the influence they risk killing someones child, robbing them of a full life. What gives them that right? Nothing.
ReplyDeleteHmmmm......more problems at the Cove! Time to shut it down.
ReplyDeleteThanks Wicomico County Department of Recreation for screwing up a great spot.
ReplyDeleteAnon 11:08, you are an idiot. I think Pete got enough leniency on his first two dui's and when he beat his girlfriend within an inch of her life last summer. This was all before his father's death. He obviously has a serious problem.
ReplyDeleteI kmow of this Pete guy and know of his history, he has beaten women and this will also be his THIRD DUI, i understand what may have happened in his personal life, but when does enough become enough? Oh yeah, probably when he beats someone to death or commits vehicular homocide.
ReplyDeleteLet me just say to commenter number 1: do you not have a brain??
ReplyDeletei lost my father in 2006 and i did not get obliterated and risked the lives of millions because of it.
dui number one, dui number two, and the get out of jail free card he was handed for beating the hell out of his previous girlfriend was enough.
3 strikes & you are out. he deserves whatEVER he is handed. & i fully support sending him to jail. obviously he needs it. maybe commenter number doesnt know what it feels like to lose someone they love to drunk driving, but im glad to know that they support it.
As the victim of a drunk driver, I don't care what a person or family has "been through"! If he was drunk and behind the wheel of a running vehicle, he should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, especially if it's a repeat offender!
ReplyDeleteThree strikes five years in full(mandatory) and take the vehicle.
ReplyDeleteI know Pete better than any of you ever will, two of those "DUI's" had no driving involved at all, more like PUI's, parking while intoxicated, and this beating some of you are referencing, was initiated by the girl, whom received her fair share after breaking into his house, breaking into his room, and pinning him on the floor and sending repeated close-fisted blows to his face, she sent me a pic and called me right after the incident, hardly a near death experience for her. And yes, the death of his father has hit the family extremely hard, yet Pete had taken it much better than any of his closest friends could imagine, this particular incident is merely a speed bump, in the wonderful, generous and caring life that Pete will continue to lead
ReplyDeleteI inspected the roaring point facility at 600am monday morning , the parking lot was full of beer cans , the toilet was turned over and there was trash everyway. The beach had clothes left on it as well as trash.
ReplyDeleteThe harbor and beach at Nanticoke was very similar , broken bottles , trash and even a grill left at the facility.
There is NO good police activity at any of these facilties.
Mmmm maybe a game camera!
If Wicomico County Parks and Rec is going to show these sites on their website I feel it there responsibility to fix the issue.
ReplyDeleteWhen we create public areas , we should have the public protection to go with it. Having said that , the sheriff and his deputies have more than a full plate. WE need the public to help with whatever it takes to curb this unlawful activity. If the neighborhood watch doesn't work , then we must form a legal militia. Your going to need one anyway.
ReplyDeleteAt the first meeting about Cove Road , there was suppose to be a neighborhood watch formed. How long does it take to get this thing going , it's not a government branch , so let's get the ball rolling people. Maybe it was just a bunch of talk.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of the cameras , put them up high and camo them. Cost is small . Get it going Gary.
ReplyDeleteJust another way for city folk to take away some more of gods country from what you consider rednecks. Just ignorant city people thinking there is always someone to clean up after them.
ReplyDeleteAnon 2:39 get a grip. I know both parties involved, and they are both decent people who obviously shouldn't be together when they drink. I think both sides of this situation should be ashamed of themselves because I don't see what any of this has to do with Pete getting another dui. Grow up people.
ReplyDeleteHello sbynews followers, this is Mr. Binkowski. I would like to remind everyone that I am innocent until proven guilty. I will plead my case and take punishment that is given. If anyone would like to discuss this matter in depth, feel free to contact me.
ReplyDeleteDo any of the Westside rec areas fall under the scope of DNR?Or is it %100 up to the Sheriffs Office to police it?Considering people fish in all the areas,DNR should have a strong presence also-they can give tickets for more than just fishing w/o licenses too.They can cite folks for littering,open containers,etc.
ReplyDeleteMr. Binkowski , this is a great way to put a stop to your DWI stuff. Smile your on sbynews.
ReplyDeleteI would say that anyone who was found asleep at the wheel of a car, drunk, with one foot on his brake and another hanging out the window, needs to go to jail, esp after third time, regardless if PREVIOUS ONES were DWI or DUI, puzleeze, THEN, after he is done performing his payments to society for having to be scared to death to take their families out on the road wondering if he is still out there DRIVING, HEEEEEEEE should be made to go and meet with families of victims of drunk drivers and to view the aftermath of the vehicles that they were in....I CANNOT STOMACH the FACT that this FOOL had the BALLS to actually write in and say he was innocent and actually think that ANYONE would create EXCUSES for his ASSININE and EXCUSELESS behavior....call you to talk about it? Hows about I come and visit your sick ass in jail? THAT I WOULD DO. Then we can all discuss this.
ReplyDeleteThanks Bluto.....Many people live on the westside to not live in a police state like salisbury. It was a peaceful area that has been pimped out by the Rec. Dept., that brought crime, trash and violence which now needs an increased police presence. There was time not long ago when you got done work, you could grab a beer from the store, stick you feet in the water and enjoy the beauty of the area. Maybe it's time to move further away......
ReplyDeleteTo the people who want to close Cove Rd: As a county resident I have paid to have the park maintained. We do not need to close it. For the rest of the summer this isn't a county council issue. It is a police issue. Before it gets warm next spring Cove Rd should be widened or the picnic area should be reduced to allow for more parking. Anyone caught blocking driveways, committing crime or damaging property (public of private) should be arrested and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. That is how this thing will get turned around.
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ReplyDeleteGet ready to pay a lot more.....do you have any idea of what you propose would cost. The picnic area is within 100 feet of the water and is considered a crictal area. Try paving it over and the eco nuts will come out of the wood work. Can say that I blame either. Let's ruin mother nature because the county ruined the area by advertising it and other county and city residents that have no consideration for the area or the people that live there. Go to Bivalve Park...you paid for it too.