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Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Matthew (“Matt”) Maciarello To Run For Wicomico States Attorney
Wicomico County Republican Central Committee announces a candidate for Wicomico County State’s Attorney
Using a special provision under Maryland election law, the Wicomico County Republican Central Committee nominated Matthew (“Matt”) Maciarello as the 2010 Republican candidate for Wicomico County State’s Attorney.
Matthew Maciarello is entering the campaign upon the urging of colleagues, neighbors, law enforcement, family and friends, and because he believes that he has the education, experience, judgment and integrity required to effectuate positive change in the Office of the State’s Attorney. Matthew is concerned about Wicomico County’s crime and desires to use his energy, time, and talent to serve and protect his family and the families and citizens of Wicomico County.
Matthew Maciarello is an attorney and partner with the Salisbury law firm, Hearne & Bailey, P.A. Matt was educated locally and graduated from both Wor-Wic Community College and Salisbury University with high honors. Matt earned his juris doctorate from the University of Maryland School of Law in 2003 and graduated “with Honor,” a distinction reserved for students graduating in the top one-third of their graduating class. After graduating from law school, Matt completed a judicial clerkship with the Honorable Theodore R. Eschenberg and Thomas C. Groton, III in the Worcester County Circuit Court. Upon completion of his judicial clerkship, Matt was hired as an associate attorney by the law firm of Hearne & Bailey, P.A. While an associate with the firm, Matt was engaged in the general practice of law with an emphasis on criminal and civil litigation. Matt also served as a panel attorney for the Office of the Public Defender and was assigned numerous cases involving misdemeanors and felonies in the District, Circuit and Juvenile Courts of Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset and Dorchester County. Matt became a partner in the firm in August of 2009. Matt is a member of both the Maryland and Delaware Bar.
Matt is married and has two sons, Jonathan and Luke, ages 5 and 9 respectively, with his wife, Sarah.
Matthew Maciarello has a long history of service to Wicomico County:
President of the Wicomico County Bar Association 2008-2009
Active member of the Salisbury Rotary Club
Awarded Rotarian of the Year in 2006 and awarded a Paul Harris Fellow for his service and dedication to his club and community.
A youth soccer coach for his son Jonathan’s St. Francis De Sales soccer team.
Cub Scout leader Pack 185, St. Francis De Sales.
Serves on the Wor-Wic Foundation Board
Currently Assistant Legal Counsel for the Salisbury Area Chamber of Commerce.
Matt’s Treasurer is Steven G. Woodward.
Contact for further information or an interview with Matthew Maciarello please call (410) 543-0294.
Today's Survey Question
What Do You Pay A Year In Auto Insurance?Please name who the company is and how many vehicles are involved.
POLLITT’S NOMINEES TO P&Z COMMISSION PUT ON HOLD
At yesterday’s meeting of the Wicomico County Council, the resolutions to approve two persons nominated by Rick Pollitt for the Planning and Zoning Commission were removed from the agenda for review and discussion at a work session. For whatever reason, that had not occurred previously. As this blog has reported earlier, there are very significant reasons why neither of the nominees should be members of the Commission.
Dwayne Lockman has for about 10 years been a developer and builder of sorts in this area, “Rajun Cajun Homes, LLC,” having previously been a career federal employee who worked on welfare matters in the Clinton administration among other things. Several years ago he got the City of Salisbury to annex land on Jersey Road that he plans to develop. Besides that obvious conflict, there are other objections.
In his resume submitted to the County, Lockman presents himself as an experienced developer in North Carolina, but in news reports there it appears that his various projects never got off the ground and at least one may be in foreclosure. In the past he has had several significant lawsuits in Wicomico County, including one by Ed Wilgus, a local resident who appears to be or have been a partner in a North Carolina venture.
The other nominee, Jacob Day, has very little actual experience, having completed his academic training just two years ago. At present is employed by a non-profit organization that advocates against development on the Eastern Shore. He lives in Salisbury, and if appointed that would increase the concentration of the Commission’s members in the Salisbury area.
It is astounding both that Mr. Pollitt would have nominated these persons and that they would be on the Council’s agenda without having been reviewed in a work session. Had that happened, both probably would have been canned at that point. We urge that Rick Pollitt withdraw their nominations without further waste of the Council’s time.
Those who may want to be on the Commission should contact the County Executive’s office.
Dwayne Lockman has for about 10 years been a developer and builder of sorts in this area, “Rajun Cajun Homes, LLC,” having previously been a career federal employee who worked on welfare matters in the Clinton administration among other things. Several years ago he got the City of Salisbury to annex land on Jersey Road that he plans to develop. Besides that obvious conflict, there are other objections.
In his resume submitted to the County, Lockman presents himself as an experienced developer in North Carolina, but in news reports there it appears that his various projects never got off the ground and at least one may be in foreclosure. In the past he has had several significant lawsuits in Wicomico County, including one by Ed Wilgus, a local resident who appears to be or have been a partner in a North Carolina venture.
The other nominee, Jacob Day, has very little actual experience, having completed his academic training just two years ago. At present is employed by a non-profit organization that advocates against development on the Eastern Shore. He lives in Salisbury, and if appointed that would increase the concentration of the Commission’s members in the Salisbury area.
It is astounding both that Mr. Pollitt would have nominated these persons and that they would be on the Council’s agenda without having been reviewed in a work session. Had that happened, both probably would have been canned at that point. We urge that Rick Pollitt withdraw their nominations without further waste of the Council’s time.
Those who may want to be on the Commission should contact the County Executive’s office.
Three Big Ideas For Solving Unemployment
Figuring out smart ways to help create jobs for millions of Americans.
The month of July, so far, has seemed like hell for close to 2.5 million Americans. That’s the number of people who lost their unemployment benefits when Congress did not pass the jobs bill before its July 4 recess.
The Senate voted Tuesday 60-40 to break the filibuster on the roughly $33 billion legislation, which will extend unemployment benefits for the long-term unemployed through November and which could start paying benefits as early as next week. (Republicans had originally opposed the plan, saying it would only add to what they see as an out-of-control deficit). President Obama slammed the Senate’s failure to pass the bill during a speech on Monday in the Rose Garden, where he was accompanied by a former auto-parts manager who has been unemployed for roughly two years.
But apart from extending unemployment insurance, the country still needs to figure out a smart way to create jobs for millions of people whose industries and livelihoods have altogether disappeared. The U.S. labor market has undergone such a dramatic shift that many jobs in construction, manufacturing, and the auto industry will not return, and some employers say workers do not necessarily have the technical or mathematical skills to compete in today’s workplaces.
So, how should we put 15 million unemployed Americans back to work? Here’s a quick look at the big ideas for solving the jobs crisis:
GO HERE to read more.
The month of July, so far, has seemed like hell for close to 2.5 million Americans. That’s the number of people who lost their unemployment benefits when Congress did not pass the jobs bill before its July 4 recess.
The Senate voted Tuesday 60-40 to break the filibuster on the roughly $33 billion legislation, which will extend unemployment benefits for the long-term unemployed through November and which could start paying benefits as early as next week. (Republicans had originally opposed the plan, saying it would only add to what they see as an out-of-control deficit). President Obama slammed the Senate’s failure to pass the bill during a speech on Monday in the Rose Garden, where he was accompanied by a former auto-parts manager who has been unemployed for roughly two years.
But apart from extending unemployment insurance, the country still needs to figure out a smart way to create jobs for millions of people whose industries and livelihoods have altogether disappeared. The U.S. labor market has undergone such a dramatic shift that many jobs in construction, manufacturing, and the auto industry will not return, and some employers say workers do not necessarily have the technical or mathematical skills to compete in today’s workplaces.
So, how should we put 15 million unemployed Americans back to work? Here’s a quick look at the big ideas for solving the jobs crisis:
GO HERE to read more.
40-Ton Mammal Lands On Yacht
A couple were out sailing near South Africa's infamous Robben Island when a forty-ton whale breached and crash-landed on their yacht.
"We were watching the whale flipping its tail for about half an hour," said Cape Town Sailing Academy administrator Paloma Werner, who was enjoying a Sunday sail with her boyfriend and sailing instructor, Ralph Mothes.
"It reached about 100 to 200 meters (328 to 656 feet) from us, then it disappeared under water and reappeared about 10 to 20 meters (33 to 66 feet) from the boat, but we didn't think we were on a collision course," she told msnbc.com.
The young Southern Right Whale was longer than their 10-meter (33-foot) yacht — most likely between 11 and 14 meters (36 and 46 feet) — Werner said.
"My boyfriend told me to go to the other side of the boat," she said, explaining that they thought it would dive under their vessel.
"All I heard him say was 'Oh sh*&,' and I saw the whale come out of the water and crash against the mast of the boat.
"I ducked behind the coach house and my boyfriend ducked behind the steering wheel and we saw the mast crashing toward us and the whale slip back into the water," she said.
GO HERE to read more.
Wild Jobs: Spending Time With Zookeepers
WASHINGTON - Think your job is wild? It's nothing compared to working at the National Zoo.
WTOP visited some zookeepers at the zoo as part of National Zoo Keeper Week, which runs through July 24.
WTOP watched Gwendolyn Cooper, a keeper in the Bird House, make breakfast for the birds.
"They get pellets, greens, (and) mice," Cooper says.
As she feeds the birds, she can get a closer look to make sure they're OK. On that day, a male peacock strutted his colorful stuff for an unimpressed female.
"It's like if somebody brings you flowers every day. It's cute for a while, but can you imagine? Every day flowers, every day flowers. At some point she says, 'OK, what else do you have?'" Cooper jokes.
GO HERE to read more.
WTOP visited some zookeepers at the zoo as part of National Zoo Keeper Week, which runs through July 24.
WTOP watched Gwendolyn Cooper, a keeper in the Bird House, make breakfast for the birds.
"They get pellets, greens, (and) mice," Cooper says.
As she feeds the birds, she can get a closer look to make sure they're OK. On that day, a male peacock strutted his colorful stuff for an unimpressed female.
"It's like if somebody brings you flowers every day. It's cute for a while, but can you imagine? Every day flowers, every day flowers. At some point she says, 'OK, what else do you have?'" Cooper jokes.
GO HERE to read more.
Sexual Assaults Up 325 Percent In Parts Of D.C.
WASHINGTON - The union representing the District's 3,600 police officers is calling for an investigation into how the police department reports crime statistics after comments made by Chief Cathy Lanier on WTOP.
Kristopher Baumann, chairman of the Fraternal Order of Police's Labor Committee, sent a letter to the District's Inspector General and the D.C. Council saying the Department "failed to publicly admit or recognize what could be only described as an alarming rise in serious sexual assaults in the District of Columbia."
Lanier told WTOP in early July that sexual assaults in the District were up in some areas from last year.
"Sexual assaults as a whole are up citywide," Lanier said on WTOP's Ask The Chief Program. "And in a couple of districts, they are up double digit percentages."
GO HERE to read more.
BODY OF MISSING MAN RECOVERED FROM RESERVOIR
(Finksburg, MD) – Police divers have recovered the body of a missing Baltimore County man who disappeared under the water while swimming with friends Sunday afternoon in Liberty Reservoir.
Dive team members from the Maryland State Police and the Baltimore County Police recovered the body of Justin D. Oliver, 20, of Catonsville, Md., at about noon today. The body was found in Liberty Reservoir in the cove area where the victim was last seen. The body was about 25 feet from shore and had been in an area that was 25-30 feet deep. The victim’s body will be transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.
Witnesses, who were two friends of Oliver’s, told State Police the three were swimming in Liberty Reservoir about one-half mile from Deer Park Road at the Carroll/Baltimore County line during the afternoon of July 18th. They said Oliver and one of the friends decided to swim across a cove, which was a distance of about 100 yards. The friend made it across, but Oliver said he was having difficulty and turned back toward the shore he departed from before disappearing under the water. His friends tried, but were unable to locate him and called for help.
Searches for the victim began immediately and were conducted Sunday night, all day Monday, and through the morning hours of today until his body was located. Agencies involved in the searches included the Maryland State Police, Natural Resources Police, Baltimore Police Department, Baltimore City Fire Department, Baltimore County Police Department, Baltimore County Fire Department, Gamber Volunteer Fire Department, Sykesville Volunteer Fire Department, Manchester Volunteer Fire Department, Mason Dixon Search and Rescue, and the Baltimore Public Works Department.
Dive team members from the Maryland State Police and the Baltimore County Police recovered the body of Justin D. Oliver, 20, of Catonsville, Md., at about noon today. The body was found in Liberty Reservoir in the cove area where the victim was last seen. The body was about 25 feet from shore and had been in an area that was 25-30 feet deep. The victim’s body will be transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death.
Witnesses, who were two friends of Oliver’s, told State Police the three were swimming in Liberty Reservoir about one-half mile from Deer Park Road at the Carroll/Baltimore County line during the afternoon of July 18th. They said Oliver and one of the friends decided to swim across a cove, which was a distance of about 100 yards. The friend made it across, but Oliver said he was having difficulty and turned back toward the shore he departed from before disappearing under the water. His friends tried, but were unable to locate him and called for help.
Searches for the victim began immediately and were conducted Sunday night, all day Monday, and through the morning hours of today until his body was located. Agencies involved in the searches included the Maryland State Police, Natural Resources Police, Baltimore Police Department, Baltimore City Fire Department, Baltimore County Police Department, Baltimore County Fire Department, Gamber Volunteer Fire Department, Sykesville Volunteer Fire Department, Manchester Volunteer Fire Department, Mason Dixon Search and Rescue, and the Baltimore Public Works Department.
Both Kittens Abandoned In Delmar Adopted
The two kittens that were abandoned in Delmar and then put up for adoption have been adopted.
It truly pleases me to see our new Adoption Site working so well. Every animal that goes up gets adopted in a very short period of time, relieving the Humane Society and County Taxpayers.
Thanks for all your support Folks!
It truly pleases me to see our new Adoption Site working so well. Every animal that goes up gets adopted in a very short period of time, relieving the Humane Society and County Taxpayers.
Thanks for all your support Folks!
3rd Friday July Photos
Dear SBY News,
We had another awesome Third Friday! (view photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/smdiphotography1/sets/72157624406841211/ )
I thought your readers might like to see.
The Salisbury Wicomico Arts Council (SWAC) put on a tribute all things American in Downtown Salisbury's Lot 10.
Mayor Jim Ireton was there as well as the Rock band Riot Act. In the midst there was Betsy Ross giving sewing lessons, free apple pie and a patriotic dance by the talented students at D'Ann Danse Studio.
Not only was there family friendly events going on in Lot 10, but there were street performers up and down main street. Some even came as far as Baltimore, just to perform in our Third Friday celebration.
I was fortunate enough to stop by Cake Art, and sample there amazing treats! Other shops were open just for Third Friday, such as the Velvet Pearl, The Perfect Dress and many others!
Even Sherwood Auto Sales made it out to support the city.
I'd like to extend a warm thanks to everyone who participated in Third Friday.
Sincerely,
Stephen DiCarlo
SMDi Photography
443.783.1682
A Letter To The Editor
"I would like to thank the Salisbury Fire Department who responded to my neighbors shed/house/woods fire on Dublin Road at 1:00 this morning. Your quick response saved our woods, our homes and possibly lives if the response time was not as quick. You all are so very appreciated and I just wanted to personally thank you..
God Bless each and every one of you.."
God Bless each and every one of you.."
HARTWELL: Obama Lawsuit Invites Fortified State Militia
Constitution leaves room for Arizona to secure border
Arizona has enacted a law that enables state and local police to support fed- eral immigration en- forcement, in a care- fully circumscribed manner. This moderate statute is under vicious attack by the Obama administration and assorted amnesty advocates. Yet Arizona and her sister states in the Southwest could take dramatically stronger actions to bring order to the border. And they would have both history and the Constitution on their side.
History first. In 1916, criminal gangs rivaled the authority of the Mexican government. Led by Pancho Villa, they launched attacks against Americans on both sides of the border. Following a bloody raid that killed American soldiers and civilians in New Mexico, President Woodrow Wilson dispatched 15,000 state militia to the border and sent Gen. John J. "Black Jack" Pershing and thousands more soldiers into Mexico after Villa and his bandits. Once Pershing's force clashed with the Mexican army, Wilson ordered another 75,000 National Guardsmen to the border region. Supported by an enraged American citizenry, Wilson reacted swiftly and with substantial force to secure our southern border and drive out what was, in effect, a marauding army of Mexican invaders.
Today, armed drug cartels openly challenge the Mexican government. Deadly battles occur frequently in Mexico, where more than 6,500 people were killed by cartel forces last year and more than 5,000 have been killed so far this year. Paramilitary bands have entered the United States illegally and set up sentry and command posts. Federal authorities have actually ceded control of public land in Arizona to these invaders. Cartels claim openly that Mexico's border with the United States has been moved northward to Interstate 8. Federal officials have even advised the public to avoid the Sonoran Desert National Monument, which is not on the border; it's 35 miles southwest of Phoenix.
Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu reports that attacks on police and American citizens have increased in the past several months, saying, "It is literally out of control." Mitch Ellis, federal manager of the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge in southern Arizona, warns that the area is "increasingly violent" because of "smugglers and border bandits." The police chief of Nogales, Ariz., has received threats that cartels may use snipers positioned just across the border to target law enforcement personnel in the U.S.
Of course, this is not just about trafficking in drugs and illegals. According to reports, "hundreds of Somalis" with ties to "terror cells" have infiltrated the United States from Mexico. Al Qaeda, Hezbollah and kindred groups are all reported to be actively moving their members across the border. Trust me, these folks are not entering the United States illegally in order to get work in your neighbor's backyard.
Is Arizona at the mercy of the Obama administration, or does it have some options here?
For one thing, Arizona can form and expand its own state militia. Such forces were common when our nation was founded, and the Second Amendment recognizes that a "well-regulated Militia" is "necessary to the security of a free State." In short, Arizona and other states can raise and arm their own military forces. But, for what purpose can such forces legally act?
Arizona has enacted a law that enables state and local police to support fed- eral immigration en- forcement, in a care- fully circumscribed manner. This moderate statute is under vicious attack by the Obama administration and assorted amnesty advocates. Yet Arizona and her sister states in the Southwest could take dramatically stronger actions to bring order to the border. And they would have both history and the Constitution on their side.
History first. In 1916, criminal gangs rivaled the authority of the Mexican government. Led by Pancho Villa, they launched attacks against Americans on both sides of the border. Following a bloody raid that killed American soldiers and civilians in New Mexico, President Woodrow Wilson dispatched 15,000 state militia to the border and sent Gen. John J. "Black Jack" Pershing and thousands more soldiers into Mexico after Villa and his bandits. Once Pershing's force clashed with the Mexican army, Wilson ordered another 75,000 National Guardsmen to the border region. Supported by an enraged American citizenry, Wilson reacted swiftly and with substantial force to secure our southern border and drive out what was, in effect, a marauding army of Mexican invaders.
Today, armed drug cartels openly challenge the Mexican government. Deadly battles occur frequently in Mexico, where more than 6,500 people were killed by cartel forces last year and more than 5,000 have been killed so far this year. Paramilitary bands have entered the United States illegally and set up sentry and command posts. Federal authorities have actually ceded control of public land in Arizona to these invaders. Cartels claim openly that Mexico's border with the United States has been moved northward to Interstate 8. Federal officials have even advised the public to avoid the Sonoran Desert National Monument, which is not on the border; it's 35 miles southwest of Phoenix.
Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu reports that attacks on police and American citizens have increased in the past several months, saying, "It is literally out of control." Mitch Ellis, federal manager of the Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge in southern Arizona, warns that the area is "increasingly violent" because of "smugglers and border bandits." The police chief of Nogales, Ariz., has received threats that cartels may use snipers positioned just across the border to target law enforcement personnel in the U.S.
Of course, this is not just about trafficking in drugs and illegals. According to reports, "hundreds of Somalis" with ties to "terror cells" have infiltrated the United States from Mexico. Al Qaeda, Hezbollah and kindred groups are all reported to be actively moving their members across the border. Trust me, these folks are not entering the United States illegally in order to get work in your neighbor's backyard.
Is Arizona at the mercy of the Obama administration, or does it have some options here?
For one thing, Arizona can form and expand its own state militia. Such forces were common when our nation was founded, and the Second Amendment recognizes that a "well-regulated Militia" is "necessary to the security of a free State." In short, Arizona and other states can raise and arm their own military forces. But, for what purpose can such forces legally act?
Dr. Thomas Sowell Sums It Up: Race Card Fraud
Credit card fraud is a serious problem. But race card fraud is an even bigger problem.
Playing the race card takes many forms. Judge Charles Pickering, a federal judge in Mississippi who defended the civil rights of blacks for years and defied the Ku Klux Klan back when that was dangerous, was depicted as a racist when he was nominated for a federal appellate judgeship.
No one even mistakenly thought he was a racist. The point was simply to discredit him for political reasons-- and it worked.
This year's target is the Tea Party. When leading Democrats, led by a smirking Nancy Pelosi, made their triumphant walk on Capitol Hill, celebrating their passage of a bill in defiance of public opinion, Tea Party members on the scene protested.
All this was captured on camera and the scene was played on television. What was not captured on any of the cameras and other recording devices on the scene was anybody using racist language, as has been charged by those playing the race card.
When you realize how many media people were there, and how many ordinary citizens carry around recording devices of one sort or another, it is remarkable-- indeed, unbelievable-- that racist remarks were made and yet were not captured by anybody.
The latest attack on the Tea Party movement, by Ben Jealous of the NAACP, has once again played the race card. Like the proverbial lawyer who knows his case is weak, he shouts louder.
This is not the first time that an organization with an honorable and historic mission has eventually degenerated into a tawdry racket. But that an organization like the NAACP, after years of fighting against genuine racism, should now be playing the game of race card fraud is especially painful to see.
Some critics of the Tea Party have seized upon banners carried at one of its rallies that compared Obama with Hitler and Stalin. Extreme? Yes. But there was nothing racist about it, since extreme comparisons have been made about politicians of every race, color, creed, nationality, ideology and sexual preference.
Some Obama supporters have long regarded any criticism of him as racism. But that they should have to resort to such a banner to bolster their case shows how desperate they are for any evidence.
Among people who voted for Barack Obama in 2008, those who are likely to be most disappointed are those who thought that they were voting for a new post-racial era. There was absolutely nothing in Obama's past to lead to any such expectation, and much to suggest the exact opposite. But the man's rhetoric and demeanor during the election campaign enabled this and many other illusions to flourish.
Still, it was an honest mistake of the kind that decent people have often made when dealing with people whose agendas are not constrained by decency, but only by what they think they can get away with.
On race, as on other issues, different people have radically different views of Barack Obama, depending on whether they judge him by what he says or by what he does.
As Obama's own books point out, he has for years cultivated a talent for saying things that people will find congenial.
You want bipartisanship and an end to bickering in Washington? He will say that he wants bipartisanship and an end to bickering in Washington. Then he will shut Republicans out of the decision-making process and respond to their suggestions by reminding them that he won the election. A famous writer-- Ring Lardner, I believe-- once wrote: "'Shut up,' he explained."
You want a government that is open instead of secretive? He will say that. He will promise to post proposed legislation on the Internet long enough for everyone to read it and know what is in it before there is a vote. In practice, however, he has rushed massive bills through Congress too fast for anybody-- even the members of Congress-- to know what was in those bills.
Racial issues are more of the same. You want a government where all citizens are treated alike, regardless of race or ethnicity? Obama will say that. Then he will advocate appointing judges with "empathy" for particular segments of the population, such as racial minorities. "Empathy" is just a pretty word for the ugly reality of bias.
Playing the race card takes many forms. Judge Charles Pickering, a federal judge in Mississippi who defended the civil rights of blacks for years and defied the Ku Klux Klan back when that was dangerous, was depicted as a racist when he was nominated for a federal appellate judgeship.
No one even mistakenly thought he was a racist. The point was simply to discredit him for political reasons-- and it worked.
This year's target is the Tea Party. When leading Democrats, led by a smirking Nancy Pelosi, made their triumphant walk on Capitol Hill, celebrating their passage of a bill in defiance of public opinion, Tea Party members on the scene protested.
All this was captured on camera and the scene was played on television. What was not captured on any of the cameras and other recording devices on the scene was anybody using racist language, as has been charged by those playing the race card.
When you realize how many media people were there, and how many ordinary citizens carry around recording devices of one sort or another, it is remarkable-- indeed, unbelievable-- that racist remarks were made and yet were not captured by anybody.
The latest attack on the Tea Party movement, by Ben Jealous of the NAACP, has once again played the race card. Like the proverbial lawyer who knows his case is weak, he shouts louder.
This is not the first time that an organization with an honorable and historic mission has eventually degenerated into a tawdry racket. But that an organization like the NAACP, after years of fighting against genuine racism, should now be playing the game of race card fraud is especially painful to see.
Some critics of the Tea Party have seized upon banners carried at one of its rallies that compared Obama with Hitler and Stalin. Extreme? Yes. But there was nothing racist about it, since extreme comparisons have been made about politicians of every race, color, creed, nationality, ideology and sexual preference.
Some Obama supporters have long regarded any criticism of him as racism. But that they should have to resort to such a banner to bolster their case shows how desperate they are for any evidence.
Among people who voted for Barack Obama in 2008, those who are likely to be most disappointed are those who thought that they were voting for a new post-racial era. There was absolutely nothing in Obama's past to lead to any such expectation, and much to suggest the exact opposite. But the man's rhetoric and demeanor during the election campaign enabled this and many other illusions to flourish.
Still, it was an honest mistake of the kind that decent people have often made when dealing with people whose agendas are not constrained by decency, but only by what they think they can get away with.
On race, as on other issues, different people have radically different views of Barack Obama, depending on whether they judge him by what he says or by what he does.
As Obama's own books point out, he has for years cultivated a talent for saying things that people will find congenial.
You want bipartisanship and an end to bickering in Washington? He will say that he wants bipartisanship and an end to bickering in Washington. Then he will shut Republicans out of the decision-making process and respond to their suggestions by reminding them that he won the election. A famous writer-- Ring Lardner, I believe-- once wrote: "'Shut up,' he explained."
You want a government that is open instead of secretive? He will say that. He will promise to post proposed legislation on the Internet long enough for everyone to read it and know what is in it before there is a vote. In practice, however, he has rushed massive bills through Congress too fast for anybody-- even the members of Congress-- to know what was in those bills.
Racial issues are more of the same. You want a government where all citizens are treated alike, regardless of race or ethnicity? Obama will say that. Then he will advocate appointing judges with "empathy" for particular segments of the population, such as racial minorities. "Empathy" is just a pretty word for the ugly reality of bias.
BREAKING NEWS: States Attorney Davis Ruark Has A New Opponent
Ladies & Gentlemen, there's a new prospect filing this morning to run against Davis Ruark. The Republican Central Committee has put up Mat Masiarello, former President of the Bar Association.
This could get quite interesting as this young man has no skeletons, that I know of anyway. You heard it here first Folks. We'll fill you in with more details later today.
This could get quite interesting as this young man has no skeletons, that I know of anyway. You heard it here first Folks. We'll fill you in with more details later today.
GOP Apparently Lacks the 'Will' to Stop Kagan Nomination
With time running out to block U.S. Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan, Republicans appear increasingly divided over whether they have a realistic shot at stopping her confirmation.
Many Republicans say confidentially that it's doubtful even a full-court press by the National Rifle Association and a GOP filibuster could derail Kagan. The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to approve the nomination Tuesday and send it to the full Senate for a vote.
Curt Levey, executive director of the conservative Committee for Justice organization, says it probably isn't realistic to expect a GOP filibuster.
Levey expects that four to five GOP senators ultimately will vote to confirm her nomination, despite reservations about her lack of trial experience, her views on partial-birth abortion, and her opposition to on-campus military recruitment at Harvard because of the don't ask, don't tell policy on gay armed services personnel.
Republicans in the Senate, Levey says, appear to lack the will to torpedo Kagan.
"They're not sure what the end game is," Levey says. "They're not going to defeat her, so their feeling is 'Let's just get it over with.' I think if properly played, you could score a lot of political points with it. But I just don't see the will there."
The best and perhaps only chance Republicans have of stopping Kagan stems from the NRA's decision last week to score the vote on the nomination.
The NRA says Kagan has failed to demonstrate adequate support for the Second Amendment right to bear arms. The association will mark down any senator who sides with Kagan.
Rick Manning, a former NRA lobbyist who is communications director for the libertarian-leaning Americans for Limited Government organization, says nine Democratic senators are from states whose electorates strongly support the right to bear arms who may have to choose between keeping their coveted "A" rating from the NRA or voting for Kagan.
They include Sens. Harry Reid of Nevada, Max Baucus of Montana, Mark Begich of Alaska, Robert Casey of Pennsylvania, Tim Johnson of South Dakota, Ben Nelson of Nebraska, Jon Tester of Montana, Mark Warner of Virginia, and Jim Webb of Virginia.
Those senators are no doubt hoping Republicans opt not to filibuster the nomination, a decision that largely rests in the hands of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.
Many Republicans say confidentially that it's doubtful even a full-court press by the National Rifle Association and a GOP filibuster could derail Kagan. The Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to approve the nomination Tuesday and send it to the full Senate for a vote.
Curt Levey, executive director of the conservative Committee for Justice organization, says it probably isn't realistic to expect a GOP filibuster.
Levey expects that four to five GOP senators ultimately will vote to confirm her nomination, despite reservations about her lack of trial experience, her views on partial-birth abortion, and her opposition to on-campus military recruitment at Harvard because of the don't ask, don't tell policy on gay armed services personnel.
Republicans in the Senate, Levey says, appear to lack the will to torpedo Kagan.
"They're not sure what the end game is," Levey says. "They're not going to defeat her, so their feeling is 'Let's just get it over with.' I think if properly played, you could score a lot of political points with it. But I just don't see the will there."
The best and perhaps only chance Republicans have of stopping Kagan stems from the NRA's decision last week to score the vote on the nomination.
The NRA says Kagan has failed to demonstrate adequate support for the Second Amendment right to bear arms. The association will mark down any senator who sides with Kagan.
Rick Manning, a former NRA lobbyist who is communications director for the libertarian-leaning Americans for Limited Government organization, says nine Democratic senators are from states whose electorates strongly support the right to bear arms who may have to choose between keeping their coveted "A" rating from the NRA or voting for Kagan.
They include Sens. Harry Reid of Nevada, Max Baucus of Montana, Mark Begich of Alaska, Robert Casey of Pennsylvania, Tim Johnson of South Dakota, Ben Nelson of Nebraska, Jon Tester of Montana, Mark Warner of Virginia, and Jim Webb of Virginia.
Those senators are no doubt hoping Republicans opt not to filibuster the nomination, a decision that largely rests in the hands of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.
[Regardless of any other history, any GOP senator who rolls over on this vote should be thrown out in their next election. There's no excuse for lacking the 'will' to do what's right.-- Editor]
OBSERVANT CITIZEN ALERTS POLICE TO VENDING MACHINE THEFT
In the early morning hours of July 20, 2010, at approximately 6 a.m., an alert citizen flagged down an Ocean City Police Officer to report suspicious activity involving a person around a vending machine located near the Garden of Eden Mini-Golf-Course (18th Street and Coastal Highway). The witness related that a male subject was attempting to break into the vending machine using a large pry bar.
As a result of the information obtained from the witness about the suspects and the vehicle, police began to search for the car and the persons involved in the theft from the vending machine.
At about 7 a.m. officers located a vehicle matching the description previously provided by the citizen. Police stopped the vehicle described as a Chevrolet Venture mini van with a Pennsylvania registration. During the on-scene investigation police recovered the pry bar and a large amount of currency in $1 bills. The suspects identified as: Scott Michael Dease, 45, of West Lawn, Pennsylvania, and Billi Sue Holmes, 40, of Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania, were positively identified by a witness and subsequently arrested.
Dease has been charged with: 2nd Degree Burglary, 4th Degree Burglary, 4th Degree Burglary & Theft, and 4th Degree Burglary with tools, Malicious Destruction of Property Under $500, Attempted Theft Under $500 and Possession of CDS Paraphernalia.
Holmes has been charged with - 2nd Degree Burglary, 4th Degree Burglary, 4th Degree Burglary & Theft, and 4th Degree Burglary Permitting the Use of Tools, 4th Degree Burglary with Tools, Malicious Destruction of Property Under $500, Attempted Theft Under $500, Possession of CDS Paraphernalia, Possession of a Concealed Deadly Weapon and Possession of CDS (not marijuana).
Holmes and Dease are being held at the Ocean City Police Department pending an initial appearance with an Ocean City District Court Commissioner.
Ocean City Police detectives are continuing to investigate this case as it may be related to previous and/or additional vending machine thefts in the Ocean City area.
If anyone has any additional information regarding this case, please contact the OCPD Criminal Investigation Division at: 410-723-6604.
OCPD MAKES ADDITIONAL COUNTERFEIT MONEY ARREST AND SEIZURE
During the month of July, Ocean City Police have recovered numerous counterfeit bills and arrested three individuals for possession of counterfeit currency. Most recently, one individual was apprehended with approximately $1,600 in fake U.S. currency.
On July 10, 2010, OCPD officers responded to a downtown boardwalk business, in reference to a recovered counterfeit $10 bill. Officers viewed a surveillance video that captured an individual who was suspected of passing the fake U.S. currency. As the day went on, police received additional recovered counterfeit bills from other downtown boardwalk businesses. Some of the bills were very similar and the suspect information in each case was similar.
Later in the day, officers patrolling the boardwalk spotted an individual who matched the description of the subject seen in the business surveillance video. Officers detained the individual and subsequently recovered a large amount of counterfeit U.S. currency, which was in the possession of the suspect. The on-scene investigation was able to link the suspect to passing the counterfeit money, which was found to be in denominations of $5 and $10 bills.
Dennis Anthony Wildberger, 48, of Stewartstown, Pennsylvania, was arrested and charged with multiple counts of possession and passing of forged/counterfeit U.S. currency and misdemeanor theft. Wildberger was seen by an Ocean City District Court Commissioner and released on his own recognizance.
In addition, on July 18, 2010, another Ocean City business recovered a counterfeit $100 dollar bill.
OCPD MAKES METHAMPHETAMINE ARREST
Ocean City Police recently confiscated a significant amount of methamphetamine after a citizen reported the suspect to police. On June 16, 2010, at approximately 6:40 p.m., Ocean City Police were on bike patrol in the area of 13th Street when a citizen explained that a male had just offered to sell them crystal methamphetamine.
After obtaining a description of the suspect, officers were able to locate Shawn Michael Tobin, 24, from Minersville, PA. Tobin was found to be in possession of 31 individual bags of a white crystal-like substance suspected to be crystal methamphetamine.
During the on scene investigation and subsequent arrest, Tobin became violently combative and had to be subdued by police. Tobin has been charged with the following:
Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance
Possession with the Intent to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance
Possession of CDS Paraphernalia
Resisting Arrest
Tobin was seen by an Ocean City District Court Commissioner and was subsequently released after posting a $50,000 bond.
A Letter To The Editor
Dont ever stay at The Clarion:
My mini vacation turned horrible last weekend. I booked 3 hotel rooms at The Clarion on Richmond Road in Williamsburg Va. 1 room was for friday night, and 2 rooms for friends of mine were only booked for sat night. We were going to have a Busch Gardens/Water country weekend. So we get to hotel friday night. We are put into a detached building when we got to the room, no fridge no microwave and the tv was unable to be seen really so I tried to adjust the cord in the back and it was just frazzled and looked like someone tried to splice it in. I was just so mad told my husband we were not staying here on Sat night went down to get sodas and all the machines were sold out and the ice machine was broken. When I woke up I felt alot better after some sleep and I figured hey were are not here for the hotel (which my husband kept saying lol) and I said we will just suffer thru. Then I went to take a shower, no hot water and the drain plug wouldnt work. So off we went to the park about 5pm my friends and I all decided to go back to hotel swim and get showers and go to get dinner. We get back to hotel to find out that pools are closed till further notice and no reason to tell us why. I had had enough we all decided to book different rooms. Called Price line and found 3 rooms available at the Holiday Inn Express so I went in we cancelled the reservations for all 3 rooms for the sat night and asked for discount for my room that we stayed in on Friday night. I was assured I wouldnt be charged and that the authorization hold on my account would be dropped after he faxed over the correct paperwork. So off the the Holiday Inn we go.
Checking into the holiday inn was very nice, people were nice hotel was nice. Booked rooms 1, and 2 on my debit card, room 3 my card is declined. We end up paying cash just to get the room I go online to check whats up with my bank account and The Clarion has 4 charges on my account. First one is for $205.14 which would have been my two night stay, then 2 rooms at $104.57 each then a totally different charge for $109.00 so now, im broke in Va with my kids and The Clarion is holding my money for rooms we didnt stay in, here I sit on Tuesday and my bank wont drop the hold the hotel says he has faxed over the correct paper work ,and now, my auto debit auto insurance will be turned down and also the fact that all my friggin money is tied up into this sh*tty hotel! Im at a lost as to what to do they keep telling me "Oh the hold will drop in a few days, well its been since Friday and now its Tuesday. Anyone been in this situation and know how to correct this?
Thank you.
My mini vacation turned horrible last weekend. I booked 3 hotel rooms at The Clarion on Richmond Road in Williamsburg Va. 1 room was for friday night, and 2 rooms for friends of mine were only booked for sat night. We were going to have a Busch Gardens/Water country weekend. So we get to hotel friday night. We are put into a detached building when we got to the room, no fridge no microwave and the tv was unable to be seen really so I tried to adjust the cord in the back and it was just frazzled and looked like someone tried to splice it in. I was just so mad told my husband we were not staying here on Sat night went down to get sodas and all the machines were sold out and the ice machine was broken. When I woke up I felt alot better after some sleep and I figured hey were are not here for the hotel (which my husband kept saying lol) and I said we will just suffer thru. Then I went to take a shower, no hot water and the drain plug wouldnt work. So off we went to the park about 5pm my friends and I all decided to go back to hotel swim and get showers and go to get dinner. We get back to hotel to find out that pools are closed till further notice and no reason to tell us why. I had had enough we all decided to book different rooms. Called Price line and found 3 rooms available at the Holiday Inn Express so I went in we cancelled the reservations for all 3 rooms for the sat night and asked for discount for my room that we stayed in on Friday night. I was assured I wouldnt be charged and that the authorization hold on my account would be dropped after he faxed over the correct paperwork. So off the the Holiday Inn we go.
Checking into the holiday inn was very nice, people were nice hotel was nice. Booked rooms 1, and 2 on my debit card, room 3 my card is declined. We end up paying cash just to get the room I go online to check whats up with my bank account and The Clarion has 4 charges on my account. First one is for $205.14 which would have been my two night stay, then 2 rooms at $104.57 each then a totally different charge for $109.00 so now, im broke in Va with my kids and The Clarion is holding my money for rooms we didnt stay in, here I sit on Tuesday and my bank wont drop the hold the hotel says he has faxed over the correct paper work ,and now, my auto debit auto insurance will be turned down and also the fact that all my friggin money is tied up into this sh*tty hotel! Im at a lost as to what to do they keep telling me "Oh the hold will drop in a few days, well its been since Friday and now its Tuesday. Anyone been in this situation and know how to correct this?
Thank you.
DUMBEST ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT
Running stop light = $100.00
DUI = $5000.00
Not wearing a seat belt = $50.00
Putting you & your girlfriend on your fake drivers license = PRICELESS
OCPD CHIEF DIPINO APPOINTED TO MARYLAND POLICE AND CORRECTIONAL TRAINING COMMISSION VICE CHAIR
Ocean City Police Chief Bernadette DiPino was recently appointed Vice Chair of the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPTC). Chief DiPino was first sworn in as the Regional Representative of MPTC in 2007 and again on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 by Stephen Hales, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Worcester County.
The Police and Correctional Training Commission regulates and enforces the training and certification standards for all Maryland police officers, correctional officers and training academies. Additionally, it is the responsibility of the commission to provide training and professional development sessions to public safety and criminal justice employees from public to private agencies in Maryland and from other states.
The Police Training Commission consists of 15 members, 12 of which serve ex officio. Chief DiPino, however, is one of three members who were appointed by the Governor for a three-year term.
SCOOTER VIOLATORS SUBJECT TO $100 FINE
Last summer the Ocean City Council unanimously passed an ordinance requiring the wearing of helmets and footwear for rental scooter riders. Now, following discussion at Wednesday’s police commission meeting, violators of this law are subject to a municipal infraction punishable by a fine of $100.The ordinance applies to rental scooters, mopeds and motorized minibikes, however does not include people who own and ride their own personal scooters. Rental scooters are also required to be clearly marked, so they can easily be distinguished from personal vehicles in order to help police identify which riders should be wearing helmets.
In addition, motor scooter rental companies in Ocean City must provide helmets for the riders, which the rider is required to wear. If a scooter rental company is found in violation, it is also punishable by a municipal infraction fine of $100.
The Ocean City Police Department is reminding citizens commuting on scooters or mopeds to follow safe riding practices. While a helmet and footwear are mandatory for rental scooters, the OCPD recommends that all motor scooter operators follow these practices as well. In addition, be aware of motorists’ “blind spots” and obey the speed limit, as excessive speed is a factor in many accidents. Finally, keep both hands on the handlebars, both feet on the floorboard, use extra caution at intersections and be cautious of pedestrians.
Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases
Incident: Robbery
Date of Incident: 18 July 2010
Location: 9500 block of Ocean Highway, Delmar, MD
Suspect:
1. Patrick O. Vetra, 20, Delmar, MD
2. Steve A. Wallace, 43, Harrington, DE
Narrative: On 18 July 2010 at 12:06 PM, deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office investigated a reported armed robbery that occurred in the parking lot of the Delmarva Inn located in Delmar, MD. Deputies received a report that the vehicle carrying the suspects in this case was travelling away from Delmar at a high rate of speed with the victims following in a separate vehicle. The deputy located both vehicles and after stopping them and inquiring further into the situation discovered that a robbery did take place back in the parking lot in Delmar. According to the victims, Patrick O. Vetra displayed a handgun and took U.S. Currency from the victims before leaving in a vehicle driven by Steve Wallace.
The suspects were discovered to have the money allegedly stolen from the victims in their possession.
Both Vetra and Wallace were arrested and transported to the Central Booking Unit where they were processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance both Vetra and Wallace were detained in the Detention Center in lieu of $100,000.00 bond.
Charges: Robbery / Assault/ Theft/ Conspiracy
Incident: Assault 1st Degree
Date of Incident: 18 July 2010
Location: 700 block of East Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Raymond J. Randolph, 42, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 18 July 2010 at 12:47 AM, deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported altercation where a subject was trying to kick in a door in the 700 block of East Road. Upon arrival, the deputies located a male stabbing victim who identified his assailant as Raymond Randolph. Investigation revealed that the victim had been living with Randolph for a week and at this time in question the pair were arguing over a pair of boots that Randolph had loaned the victim. Randolph and the victim were arguing through a screen door when Randolph allegedly slashed the victim through the screen door with a kitchen knife. The investigating deputy observed a slash mark through the screen that corroborated the account. During the investigation, the deputy also recovered the knife used in the attack.
Randolph was placed under arrest and transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Randolph in the Detention Center in lieu of $50,000.00 bond.
Charges:
Assault 1st degree
Assault 2nd degree
Incident: Assault 1st degree
Date of Incident: 19 July 2010
Location: 4700 block of Stratford Court, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Dong Y. Shin, 24, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 19 July 2010 at 11:30 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate a reported incident of someone trying to run another person down. Upon arrival, the deputy met with a victim who advised that he was involved in a verbal altercation with Dong Shin at a residence in the 4700 block of Stratford Court when the victim stood in front of Shin’s vehicle in an attempt to keep Shin from leaving before some issues were settled. Instead of staying, Shin accelerated his vehicle and headed towards the victim who was unable to get out of the way before being struck with the vehicle and knocked to the ground. Shin then continued to head away from the scene without stopping or rendering care to the victim.
The victim was able to provide an address for Shin and the deputies went there and located both Shin and the vehicle he had been driving when this occurred. Shin was placed under arrest for 1st Degree Assault and transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Shin was detained in the Commissioner’s Office in lieu of $75,000.00 bond.
Charges:
Assault 1st Degree
Assault 2nd Degree
Reckless Endangerment
Incident: Assault 1st degree
Date of Incident: 19 July 2010
Location: 4700 block of Stratford Court, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Dong Y. Shin, 24, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 19 July 2010 at 11:30 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate a reported incident of someone trying to run another person down. Upon arrival, the deputy met with a victim who advised that he was involved in a verbal altercation with Dong Shin at a residence in the 4700 block of Stratford Court when the victim stood in front of Shin’s vehicle in an attempt to keep Shin from leaving before some issues were settled. Instead of staying, Shin accelerated his vehicle and headed towards the victim who was unable to get out of the way before being struck with the vehicle and knocked to the ground. Shin then continued to head away from the scene without stopping or rendering care to the victim.
The victim was able to provide an address for Shin and the deputies went there and located both Shin and the vehicle he had been driving when this occurred. Shin was placed under arrest for 1st Degree Assault and transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Shin was detained in the Commissioner’s Office in lieu of $75,000.00 bond.
Charges: Assault 1st Degree
Assault 2nd Degree
Reckless Endangerment
Salisbury Police Department Press Releases
On July 17, 2010 at approximately 2:13 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the parking lot of the Best Budget Inn on Route 13 North for the report of a fight. Upon arrival the officers observed two (2) subjects involved in a verbal argument. The officers separated the two (2) suspects but were unable to calm the below listed suspect. As the officers attempted to have the suspect leave, at the request of the manager, the suspect became more combative and yelled and screamed at other subjects in the lot. The suspect was told to leave the property but continued to refuse.
ARRESTED: Christopher George Brame, 21 years of age
Gastonia, North Carolina
CHARGES: Disorderly conduct
Failure to obey a lawful order
Trespassing
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201000028393
On July 18, 2010 at approximately 11:25 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police arrested the below listed suspect on an outstanding arrest charging the subject with prescription fraud. The warrant was obtained by a Salisbury Officer following the investigation of three (3) fraudulent prescriptions for narcotics that were passed by the suspect.
ARRESTED: Tawanna Nicole Walker, 37 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Prescription Fraud (9 counts)
Altering of a prescription (9 counts)
Forging a prescription (9 counts)
Theft (2 counts)
DISPOSITION: Released to Cental Booking
CC # 201000025077
On July 18, 2010, Officers of the Salisbury Police met with the mother of a juvenile that reported her son missing from their residence. During the investigation of the missing juvenile, the mother advised the officers that she believed that the missing person may be in the company of the below listed suspect, and the suspect may have sexually assaulted the juvenile. The officers located the juvenile and confirmed that the juvenile had been sexually assaulted by the victim. During the investigation it was discovered that the suspect had also sexually assaulted a second victim. The suspect was taken into custody without incident.
ARRESTED: Thomas Robert Croes, 45 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Second degree assault (2 counts)
Third degree sex offense (2 counts)
Fourth degree sex offense (2 counts)
Perverted Practice (2 counts)
Possession of marijuana
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201000028537
ARRESTED: Christopher George Brame, 21 years of age
Gastonia, North Carolina
CHARGES: Disorderly conduct
Failure to obey a lawful order
Trespassing
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201000028393
On July 18, 2010 at approximately 11:25 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police arrested the below listed suspect on an outstanding arrest charging the subject with prescription fraud. The warrant was obtained by a Salisbury Officer following the investigation of three (3) fraudulent prescriptions for narcotics that were passed by the suspect.
ARRESTED: Tawanna Nicole Walker, 37 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Prescription Fraud (9 counts)
Altering of a prescription (9 counts)
Forging a prescription (9 counts)
Theft (2 counts)
DISPOSITION: Released to Cental Booking
CC # 201000025077
On July 18, 2010, Officers of the Salisbury Police met with the mother of a juvenile that reported her son missing from their residence. During the investigation of the missing juvenile, the mother advised the officers that she believed that the missing person may be in the company of the below listed suspect, and the suspect may have sexually assaulted the juvenile. The officers located the juvenile and confirmed that the juvenile had been sexually assaulted by the victim. During the investigation it was discovered that the suspect had also sexually assaulted a second victim. The suspect was taken into custody without incident.
ARRESTED: Thomas Robert Croes, 45 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Second degree assault (2 counts)
Third degree sex offense (2 counts)
Fourth degree sex offense (2 counts)
Perverted Practice (2 counts)
Possession of marijuana
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201000028537
Somerset County Sheriff's Department Press Release
Crime: Burglary
Location: First Baptist Church Princess Anne Somerset County, Maryland
Narrative: Deputies from the Somerset County Sheriffs Office responded to a reported Burglary at the First Baptist Church located on Crisfield Lane, Princess Anne, Maryland for a reported Burglary.
Investigation revealed, on during the evening hours of Thursday, July 15, 2010 and morning hours of Friday, July 16, 2010, unknown person(s) pried open a door and entered the Church. Once inside, the doors to the Pastor's Office and Secretary's office were kicked open. The offices were ransacked, however, it appears nothing was stolen from the Church.
Crime Scene Technician from the Maryland State Police responded and processed the scene.
Anyone with information is requested to contact the Somerset County Sheriffs Office.
Location: First Baptist Church Princess Anne Somerset County, Maryland
Narrative: Deputies from the Somerset County Sheriffs Office responded to a reported Burglary at the First Baptist Church located on Crisfield Lane, Princess Anne, Maryland for a reported Burglary.
Investigation revealed, on during the evening hours of Thursday, July 15, 2010 and morning hours of Friday, July 16, 2010, unknown person(s) pried open a door and entered the Church. Once inside, the doors to the Pastor's Office and Secretary's office were kicked open. The offices were ransacked, however, it appears nothing was stolen from the Church.
Crime Scene Technician from the Maryland State Police responded and processed the scene.
Anyone with information is requested to contact the Somerset County Sheriffs Office.
Seaford Woman Arrested For 5th Offense DUI
Location:
Airport Road N/O Brickyard Road Seaford
DATE and TIME:
Monday July 19, 2010, 7:36 p.m.
Defendant(s):
Christine L. Callaway-39, 26000 block Garn Lane Seaford, De
Charge(s) and Bond Information:
5th Offense Driving under the Influence of Alcohol
Criminal Solicitation
Resisting Arrest
Driving While Suspended or Revoked
Failure to Have Insurance Identification in Possession
Failure to Have Registration Card
Inattentive Driving
Remanded to Sussex Correctional Institute $6,801 secured bond
Resume:
Delaware State Police Monday July 19, 2010 responded to a complaint of a vehicle lodged in a ditch. The vehicle was reported to be on Airport road north of Brickyard road Seaford, Delaware.
State Troopers upon arrival learned the operator of the 1985 cream colored Chevrolet truck Christine L. Callaway had fled into a nearby cornfield. State Troopers called for Callaway to exit the cornfield however eventually entered and were able to apprehended Callaway.
State Troopers contacted witnesses at the crash scene, learned that Callaway was the driver and that she attempted to offer the witnesses money if they helped free her car and not call the police.
A subsequent search of Callaway’s history resulted in the discovery of four prior offenses for Driving under the Influence convictions.
State Police arrested Callaway for the above listed offenses. Callaway was remanded to Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of $6,801 secured bond.
Airport Road N/O Brickyard Road Seaford
DATE and TIME:
Monday July 19, 2010, 7:36 p.m.
Defendant(s):
Christine L. Callaway-39, 26000 block Garn Lane Seaford, De
Charge(s) and Bond Information:
5th Offense Driving under the Influence of Alcohol
Criminal Solicitation
Resisting Arrest
Driving While Suspended or Revoked
Failure to Have Insurance Identification in Possession
Failure to Have Registration Card
Inattentive Driving
Remanded to Sussex Correctional Institute $6,801 secured bond
Resume:
Delaware State Police Monday July 19, 2010 responded to a complaint of a vehicle lodged in a ditch. The vehicle was reported to be on Airport road north of Brickyard road Seaford, Delaware.
State Troopers upon arrival learned the operator of the 1985 cream colored Chevrolet truck Christine L. Callaway had fled into a nearby cornfield. State Troopers called for Callaway to exit the cornfield however eventually entered and were able to apprehended Callaway.
State Troopers contacted witnesses at the crash scene, learned that Callaway was the driver and that she attempted to offer the witnesses money if they helped free her car and not call the police.
A subsequent search of Callaway’s history resulted in the discovery of four prior offenses for Driving under the Influence convictions.
State Police arrested Callaway for the above listed offenses. Callaway was remanded to Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of $6,801 secured bond.
UPDATE: APPREHENSION OF TURKISH ILLEGAL WANTED IN REHOBOTH AREA RAPE
DSP News Release:
Saturday June 19, 2010 Delaware State Police investigated a rape of a Mehnton, Pennsylvania woman. Troopers through their investigation developed a suspect as being Murat Demirbozan-34 of Wolf Neck Road, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Detectives obtained arrest warrants for Demirbozan however his whereabouts were unknown until last week. Demirbozan was located by the US Marshals in Burlington County, New Jersey on July 14, 2010 and held as a fugitive from Delaware. Demirbozan was returned to Delaware today Tuesday July 20, 2010 just over a month after committing this crime. Demirbozan was arraigned and held in the Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of $90,000 secured bail.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement also have prepared a detainer against Demirbozan for deportation.
Saturday June 19, 2010 Delaware State Police investigated a rape of a Mehnton, Pennsylvania woman. Troopers through their investigation developed a suspect as being Murat Demirbozan-34 of Wolf Neck Road, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.
Detectives obtained arrest warrants for Demirbozan however his whereabouts were unknown until last week. Demirbozan was located by the US Marshals in Burlington County, New Jersey on July 14, 2010 and held as a fugitive from Delaware. Demirbozan was returned to Delaware today Tuesday July 20, 2010 just over a month after committing this crime. Demirbozan was arraigned and held in the Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of $90,000 secured bail.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement also have prepared a detainer against Demirbozan for deportation.
Candidate Launches Into New Media
Dustin Mills, a candidate for House of Delegates, officially launched his website today. The website, http://www.electdustinmills.com/, is full of personal information and policy stances Mills’ would take in Annapolis. Mills says he believes a good website is critical to reach voters. “Many people do not have the time to sit down and do intensive research on candidates. Websites give people a quick opportunity to learn about candidates and see what they have to say.” Mills also added that a majority of people find their news and information online and that the internet provides instant access for them.
Mills also is announcing his creation of a weekly video series. Via youtube, Mills will recording a video every week in which he answers a question from a constituent. He asks for your questions and input, so that the concerns of the voters are heard and answered. “I believe that most people have questions about their elected officials. I will be answering as many as possible so that the voters have straight answers from me and know where I stand on the issues,” states Mills. For more information, visit the website at http://www.electdustinmills.com/or visit the Mills for Delegate Facebook page to learn how you can get involved!
SHOREBIRDS GAME NOTES: 7/20 @ Hickory
PREVIEW: The Shorebirds have won six of their last seven games heading into game one against Hickory. Delmarva enters the critical series in second place in the Northern Division, two games back of Lakewood. Hickory is in a tie for third place in the division, a half game behind Delmarva for second.
STREAKING ‘BIRDS: Several Shorebirds take hit streaks into game one against Hickory. Luis Bernardo is on a career high eight-game hit streak, Tyler Townsend is on a five-game streak, Brian Conley is on a six-game hit streak and Ty Kelly is on a seven-game hit streak.
COMING AROUND OFFENSIVELY: The Shorebirds hit .291 in their most recent series against West Virginia. The Shorebirds scored 28 runs in the series on 51 hits.
FRIENDLY CONFINES OF PERDUE: The Shorebirds are 15-7 in their last 22 home games at Perdue Stadium. The ‘Birds are now over .500 at home on the season at 25-24.
MIKE MOONEY TO DL: Mike Mooney dove into first base on July 18 at Perdue Stadium and left the game. He was placed on the Disabled List on Monday.
19 OF 20: Brian Conley has reached base in 19 of the last 20 games that he has appeared dating back to June 25. He has reached in eight straight games.
STREAKING ‘BIRDS: Several Shorebirds take hit streaks into game one against Hickory. Luis Bernardo is on a career high eight-game hit streak, Tyler Townsend is on a five-game streak, Brian Conley is on a six-game hit streak and Ty Kelly is on a seven-game hit streak.
COMING AROUND OFFENSIVELY: The Shorebirds hit .291 in their most recent series against West Virginia. The Shorebirds scored 28 runs in the series on 51 hits.
FRIENDLY CONFINES OF PERDUE: The Shorebirds are 15-7 in their last 22 home games at Perdue Stadium. The ‘Birds are now over .500 at home on the season at 25-24.
MIKE MOONEY TO DL: Mike Mooney dove into first base on July 18 at Perdue Stadium and left the game. He was placed on the Disabled List on Monday.
19 OF 20: Brian Conley has reached base in 19 of the last 20 games that he has appeared dating back to June 25. He has reached in eight straight games.
“JOBS ACROSS MARYLAND”
GOVERNOR O’MALLEY CONTINUES “JOBS ACROSS MARYLAND” TOUR WITH VISIT TO CRISFIELD RUBBERSET PLANT
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley will continue his “Jobs Across Maryland” tour by joining Crisfield Mayor PJ Purnell on a visit to the City’s Rubberset plant today, Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 1 p.m. The Governor will tour the plant, which recently expanded and plans to add 80 new jobs over the next two years. The Crisfield Rubberset plant, a division of the Sherwin-Williams Company, currently has 150 employees and manufactures more than 3 million paint brushes each year.
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley will continue his “Jobs Across Maryland” tour by joining Crisfield Mayor PJ Purnell on a visit to the City’s Rubberset plant today, Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at 1 p.m. The Governor will tour the plant, which recently expanded and plans to add 80 new jobs over the next two years. The Crisfield Rubberset plant, a division of the Sherwin-Williams Company, currently has 150 employees and manufactures more than 3 million paint brushes each year.
Identity Theft Suspect Surrenders To Authorities
Location:
WSFS 19335 Coastal Highway Rehoboth Beach, De
DATE and TIME of Occurrence:
Friday August 7, 2009, 10:00 a.m.
Victim(s):
71 year-old male, Rehoboth Beach, De
Defendant(s):
Ekaterina V. Krukovich-21 37000 block Turnstone Circle Rehoboth Beach, De
Charge(s) and Bail Information:
14 counts of Identity Theft of a Person 62 or older
15 counts of Theft
14 counts of Unlawful use of a Debit Card
Krukovich was remanded to Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of $28,500 secured bond
Resume:
Delaware State Police Tuesday September 1, 2009 investigated an Identity theft which began on August 7, 2009.
The incident happened when a 71 year-old victim from Rehoboth Beach Delaware was utilizing an ATM machine at 19335 Coastal Highway Rehoboth Beach. Upon completing his transaction the victim failed to retrieve his card. The victim later after realizing he had lost his ATM card contacted WSFS authorities who were able to develop a suspect from surveillance video. Ekaterina Krukovick could be seen standing behind the victim waiting to utilize the ATM. Once the victim left Krukovich made several money withdrawals from the victim’s account. Krukovich also made additional purchases resulting in a total lost to the victim of $1,316 dollars.
State Police when attempting to contact Krukovich learned she had returned to her native country of Republic of Belarus. State Police created arrest warrants for Krukovich who returned to the United States and was yesterday arrested for the above listed offenses. Krukovich was incarcerated on $28,500 secured bond to the Sussex Correctional Institute.
WSFS 19335 Coastal Highway Rehoboth Beach, De
DATE and TIME of Occurrence:
Friday August 7, 2009, 10:00 a.m.
Victim(s):
71 year-old male, Rehoboth Beach, De
Defendant(s):
Ekaterina V. Krukovich-21 37000 block Turnstone Circle Rehoboth Beach, De
Charge(s) and Bail Information:
14 counts of Identity Theft of a Person 62 or older
15 counts of Theft
14 counts of Unlawful use of a Debit Card
Krukovich was remanded to Sussex Correctional Institute in lieu of $28,500 secured bond
Resume:
Delaware State Police Tuesday September 1, 2009 investigated an Identity theft which began on August 7, 2009.
The incident happened when a 71 year-old victim from Rehoboth Beach Delaware was utilizing an ATM machine at 19335 Coastal Highway Rehoboth Beach. Upon completing his transaction the victim failed to retrieve his card. The victim later after realizing he had lost his ATM card contacted WSFS authorities who were able to develop a suspect from surveillance video. Ekaterina Krukovick could be seen standing behind the victim waiting to utilize the ATM. Once the victim left Krukovich made several money withdrawals from the victim’s account. Krukovich also made additional purchases resulting in a total lost to the victim of $1,316 dollars.
State Police when attempting to contact Krukovich learned she had returned to her native country of Republic of Belarus. State Police created arrest warrants for Krukovich who returned to the United States and was yesterday arrested for the above listed offenses. Krukovich was incarcerated on $28,500 secured bond to the Sussex Correctional Institute.
GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY OUTLINES PLAN FOR THE FUTURE OF MEDICAL INNOVATION IN MARYLAND
ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley joined Lt. Governor Anthony Brown to convene a roundtable forum of industry leaders and experts, including medical system Presidents, Hospital CEOs, State officials and other stakeholders to discuss health care reform and innovation in Maryland. Governor O’Malley used the forum to outline the future of Health Information Technology (Health IT) in Maryland, and opportunities to move Maryland forward in the areas of health care reform and innovation.
“Our health care sector is projected to grow by more than 20 percent by 2018, when it will employ a projected 264,000 people in our State. There is a clear connection between the health of our fellow citizens, and the health of jobs and our economy,” said Governor O’Malley. “Advancing our vision for Health IT will further this progress, and help us advance toward our goals for creating and saving jobs, and improving the quality of care in our State while reigning in costs.”
Maryland remains home to some of the world’s most respected medical institutions. In 2008, more than 219,000 jobs existed in Maryland’s health care field. By 2018, that figure is expected to grow to nearly 264,000, representing a growth rate of more than 20 percent over a ten year period. A strong Health IT sector in Maryland has the potential to create even more jobs for Maryland’s hardworking families.
Governor O’Malley and Lt. Governor Brown have set a goal for Maryland to become a national leader in Health IT by 2012 by developing a safe and secure statewide health information exchange and promoting the adoption of electronic health records among providers. By 2012, the Administration aims to have universal compliance by all health care providers in the State.
“Since Governor O’Malley and I first took office four years ago, Maryland has emerged as a national leader in health care and has been recognized by our federal partners for our work to build an innovative model health information exchange. Developing a successful exchange model using electronic health records will enable Maryland to set the foundation for effective implementation of health reform and bring the health care industry into the 21st century,” said Lt. Governor Brown. “We will continue to work with our partners across Maryland and throughout the region to ensure that we are improving treatment for patients, preventing administrative and medical errors, and reducing health care costs through health information technology.”
Lt. Governor Brown has been actively engaged in Maryland’s effort be a national leader in Health IT, meeting multiple times with the Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients (CRISP) on plans to develop the health information exchange and implement Health IT throughout Maryland. In June, the Lt. Governor, CRISP, and the Governor Office of Minority Affairs sponsored a forum to inform Maryland’s minority business enterprises about the State’s Health IT efforts and future business opportunities.
“Health IT is a critical component of health reform,” said Ronald R. Peterson, President, The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System. “The effective implementation of health IT will ensure that clinicians and patients can be partners in disease prevention and personalized medicine. Health IT will allow us to reduce errors, improve resource utilization, increase access to best practices, and hopefully assist in bending the health care cost curve.”
“The Governor has been very supportive of health information exchange, and this event reaffirms the momentum for connectivity he has helped to build,” said David Horrocks, President, CRISP. “Because so many healthcare organizations chose to become involved in planning the exchange, Maryland is building from a strong foundation.”
In 2009, before federal health care reform, Maryland became the first state in the nation to require state-regulated payers to incentivize health care providers to adopt electronic health records. And Maryland is among the first three states to have a State Health IT Plan approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, allowing Maryland to move forward to implement a functional health information exchange.
With a statewide health information exchange in place, Maryland can more effectively provide health care services to patients and allow health care providers to process information more efficiently – all while saving costs. Administrative health care information can also be exchanged through a health information exchange. For the most part, it costs twice as much for a payer to process a paper health claim as compared to electronic claims. In a world where the threat of national and local medical crises such as bio terrorism attacks exist, Health IT will also enable providers to share information to improve disease surveillance and prevent potential homeland security threats.
Today, Governor O’Malley outlined a plan to continue Maryland’s national leadership in Health IT, available on the Governor’s website in its entirety. The plan includes:
Creating a statewide network of health information, including the establishment of a safe, secure method for the exchange of health information, putting the interests of patients first.
Encouraging the adoption of electronic health records, including developing incentives for providers, engaging public schools, and working with Maryland’s business community to take advantage of Health IT opportunities.
Maximizing federal funding, including investments from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and federal health care reform
Since 2007, the O’Malley-Brown Administration has expanded health care to more than 178,000 people who previously had no coverage – including nearly 86,000 children. The O’Malley-Brown Administration has also strengthened the safety net for Maryland’s most vulnerable families by expanding Medicaid programs to cover parents with incomes of up to $20,500 for a family of three, or 116 percent of the federal poverty level. Governor O’Malley championed the establishment of the Deamonte Driver Project to increase incentives to expand access to vital dental benefits to more Maryland children than ever before.
Using the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the Administration moved swiftly to expand Medicaid by $1.4 billion, promoting wellness and prevention programs that decrease health care costs, increasing support for the Women, Infants and Children Program and ensuring that Maryland’s underserved children receive the care they deserve. Governor O'Malley and Lt. Governor Brown successfully launched the Health Insurance Partnership for small businesses that has reduced the cost of health insurance for hundreds of Maryland families. Just this year, the O’Malley-Brown Administration successfully fought for legislation to combat false health care claims, combating waste, fraud and abuse in Maryland’s public health system and saving Maryland taxpayers money.
“Our health care sector is projected to grow by more than 20 percent by 2018, when it will employ a projected 264,000 people in our State. There is a clear connection between the health of our fellow citizens, and the health of jobs and our economy,” said Governor O’Malley. “Advancing our vision for Health IT will further this progress, and help us advance toward our goals for creating and saving jobs, and improving the quality of care in our State while reigning in costs.”
Maryland remains home to some of the world’s most respected medical institutions. In 2008, more than 219,000 jobs existed in Maryland’s health care field. By 2018, that figure is expected to grow to nearly 264,000, representing a growth rate of more than 20 percent over a ten year period. A strong Health IT sector in Maryland has the potential to create even more jobs for Maryland’s hardworking families.
Governor O’Malley and Lt. Governor Brown have set a goal for Maryland to become a national leader in Health IT by 2012 by developing a safe and secure statewide health information exchange and promoting the adoption of electronic health records among providers. By 2012, the Administration aims to have universal compliance by all health care providers in the State.
“Since Governor O’Malley and I first took office four years ago, Maryland has emerged as a national leader in health care and has been recognized by our federal partners for our work to build an innovative model health information exchange. Developing a successful exchange model using electronic health records will enable Maryland to set the foundation for effective implementation of health reform and bring the health care industry into the 21st century,” said Lt. Governor Brown. “We will continue to work with our partners across Maryland and throughout the region to ensure that we are improving treatment for patients, preventing administrative and medical errors, and reducing health care costs through health information technology.”
Lt. Governor Brown has been actively engaged in Maryland’s effort be a national leader in Health IT, meeting multiple times with the Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients (CRISP) on plans to develop the health information exchange and implement Health IT throughout Maryland. In June, the Lt. Governor, CRISP, and the Governor Office of Minority Affairs sponsored a forum to inform Maryland’s minority business enterprises about the State’s Health IT efforts and future business opportunities.
“Health IT is a critical component of health reform,” said Ronald R. Peterson, President, The Johns Hopkins Hospital and Health System. “The effective implementation of health IT will ensure that clinicians and patients can be partners in disease prevention and personalized medicine. Health IT will allow us to reduce errors, improve resource utilization, increase access to best practices, and hopefully assist in bending the health care cost curve.”
“The Governor has been very supportive of health information exchange, and this event reaffirms the momentum for connectivity he has helped to build,” said David Horrocks, President, CRISP. “Because so many healthcare organizations chose to become involved in planning the exchange, Maryland is building from a strong foundation.”
In 2009, before federal health care reform, Maryland became the first state in the nation to require state-regulated payers to incentivize health care providers to adopt electronic health records. And Maryland is among the first three states to have a State Health IT Plan approved by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Coordinator for Health Information Technology, allowing Maryland to move forward to implement a functional health information exchange.
With a statewide health information exchange in place, Maryland can more effectively provide health care services to patients and allow health care providers to process information more efficiently – all while saving costs. Administrative health care information can also be exchanged through a health information exchange. For the most part, it costs twice as much for a payer to process a paper health claim as compared to electronic claims. In a world where the threat of national and local medical crises such as bio terrorism attacks exist, Health IT will also enable providers to share information to improve disease surveillance and prevent potential homeland security threats.
Today, Governor O’Malley outlined a plan to continue Maryland’s national leadership in Health IT, available on the Governor’s website in its entirety. The plan includes:
Creating a statewide network of health information, including the establishment of a safe, secure method for the exchange of health information, putting the interests of patients first.
Encouraging the adoption of electronic health records, including developing incentives for providers, engaging public schools, and working with Maryland’s business community to take advantage of Health IT opportunities.
Maximizing federal funding, including investments from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act and federal health care reform
Since 2007, the O’Malley-Brown Administration has expanded health care to more than 178,000 people who previously had no coverage – including nearly 86,000 children. The O’Malley-Brown Administration has also strengthened the safety net for Maryland’s most vulnerable families by expanding Medicaid programs to cover parents with incomes of up to $20,500 for a family of three, or 116 percent of the federal poverty level. Governor O’Malley championed the establishment of the Deamonte Driver Project to increase incentives to expand access to vital dental benefits to more Maryland children than ever before.
Using the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, the Administration moved swiftly to expand Medicaid by $1.4 billion, promoting wellness and prevention programs that decrease health care costs, increasing support for the Women, Infants and Children Program and ensuring that Maryland’s underserved children receive the care they deserve. Governor O'Malley and Lt. Governor Brown successfully launched the Health Insurance Partnership for small businesses that has reduced the cost of health insurance for hundreds of Maryland families. Just this year, the O’Malley-Brown Administration successfully fought for legislation to combat false health care claims, combating waste, fraud and abuse in Maryland’s public health system and saving Maryland taxpayers money.
CRAWDADS SHUT DOWN SHOREBIRDS OFFENSE IN 4-1 WIN
Game Two Set for 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday Afternoon
Hickory, N.C. – Hickory (14-11) scored four unanswered runs and held Delmarva (13-11) scoreless until the eighth inning en route to a 4-1 win in game one of the series at L.P. Frans Stadium. The ‘Birds left nine base runners and went 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position. The Shorebirds will drop into second place in the division.
The Crawdads plated the first run of the night in the second. Jared Bolden reached courtesy of a walk. He moved to third as Garabez Rosa misplayed a slow chopper towards short to put runners at the corners. Then, Mike Ortiz grounded into a double play to score Bolden.
In the fifth, the Crawdads took a 2-0 lead. After two outs were recorded, Travis Adair singled. He stole second and scored on a single to left field by Jared Prince.
The Crawdads further extended the lead in the sixth inning. Zach Zaneski opened the frame with a single. Ortiz then drew a walk. Brent Allar was then replaced by Nick Haughian on the hill. A bunt by Cody Podraza loaded the bases for Yefry Castillo. The newest member of the Crawdads proceeded to hit a line drive single to left field to plate two runs and stretch the lead to 4-0.
The Shorebirds cut into the deficit in the eighth inning. Ty Kelly led off with a single up the middle. He moved to second on a slow chopper up the first baseline by Tyler Townsend. Kelly took third on a wild pitch and scored on a rocket single back up the middle by Kieron Pope.
Matt Thompson (7-7) earned the win in seven stellar innings. He allowed six hits and no runs. The right-hander also fanned six and did not issue a walk.
Brent Allar (2-1) was pinned with the loss in five innings of work. He surrendered five hits and four runs.
Tyler Tufts earned a five out save, his third of the season. He did not allow a hit in the final 1.2 innings.
The Shorebirds and Crawdads return for game two of the series on Wednesday afternoon at 12:00 p.m. RHP Kenny Moreland makes the start for Delmarva.
Hickory, N.C. – Hickory (14-11) scored four unanswered runs and held Delmarva (13-11) scoreless until the eighth inning en route to a 4-1 win in game one of the series at L.P. Frans Stadium. The ‘Birds left nine base runners and went 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position. The Shorebirds will drop into second place in the division.
The Crawdads plated the first run of the night in the second. Jared Bolden reached courtesy of a walk. He moved to third as Garabez Rosa misplayed a slow chopper towards short to put runners at the corners. Then, Mike Ortiz grounded into a double play to score Bolden.
In the fifth, the Crawdads took a 2-0 lead. After two outs were recorded, Travis Adair singled. He stole second and scored on a single to left field by Jared Prince.
The Crawdads further extended the lead in the sixth inning. Zach Zaneski opened the frame with a single. Ortiz then drew a walk. Brent Allar was then replaced by Nick Haughian on the hill. A bunt by Cody Podraza loaded the bases for Yefry Castillo. The newest member of the Crawdads proceeded to hit a line drive single to left field to plate two runs and stretch the lead to 4-0.
The Shorebirds cut into the deficit in the eighth inning. Ty Kelly led off with a single up the middle. He moved to second on a slow chopper up the first baseline by Tyler Townsend. Kelly took third on a wild pitch and scored on a rocket single back up the middle by Kieron Pope.
Matt Thompson (7-7) earned the win in seven stellar innings. He allowed six hits and no runs. The right-hander also fanned six and did not issue a walk.
Brent Allar (2-1) was pinned with the loss in five innings of work. He surrendered five hits and four runs.
Tyler Tufts earned a five out save, his third of the season. He did not allow a hit in the final 1.2 innings.
The Shorebirds and Crawdads return for game two of the series on Wednesday afternoon at 12:00 p.m. RHP Kenny Moreland makes the start for Delmarva.