Wicomico Sheriff Press Release - Missing Person

Incident: Missing Person
Date of Incident: 28 August 2010
Location: Wicomico County

Narrative: On 28 August 2010 the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into the disappearance of Alex Xavier Arroyo – Flores, 21 years old, of Salisbury. Investigation revealed that Arroyo – Flores left his residence the previous evening at approximately 5:00 PM with the intent on heading to his place of employment in Fruitland, but has not been seen since leaving his residence.

Arroyo – Flores is a Hispanic Male, 5’10" with average length brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a red McDonald’s polo, black pants and boots. He was known to have left in a 2007 Toyota Corolla, silver in color with Maryland registration. All area law enforcement have been alerted to this information and this case is being actively investigated by the Sheriff’s Office.

Anyone who may have heard from Arroyo- Flores or may possibly have any information as to his whereabouts, is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office immediately at 410-548-4890.

Editors Notes: Please see our earlier Post for additional contact information HERE.

Traffic Stop Leads To The Arrest Of Two Men From New York On Drug Charges

Location: S. Governor’s Ave., Dover, Kent County, DE
Date of Occurrence: Friday, August 27, 2o1o
Suspects:
Christopher Ortiz, 19, New York, New York
Ivan Martinez, 25, New York, New York

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Dover - Delaware State Police have arrested two men from New York City and charged them with drug offenses.

Troopers stopped a vehicle Friday afternoon in Dover and recovered 7.5 grams of Heroin and seized $1,427.00 in cash.

Ortiz and Martinez were charged with Trafficking in Heroin, Possession with the Intent to Deliver Heroin, Conspiracy 2nd and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. A third occupant in the vehicle was not charged. Both men were committed to the Department of Correction, no bail information was available at the time of this release.

State police later learned that the two men had arrived in Dover by bus from New York City when they were picked up prior to the stop. Troopers also learned that Martinez was on probation in Brooklyn for gang, weapons and drug offenses. Troopers believe both men have been involved in gang activity in New York.

22 Y/O Male Goes Missing In Ocean

Approximately 22 Y/O Hispanic Male went missing in the Ocean off 20th Street last night around 8 PM. The search is still on, 3 others made it to shore.

A Letter To The Editor

Joe,

I am spitting mad! This morning the Daily Times has an article about Ireton's crime package. It says, and I quote!!!!

"Ireton worked with Councilwomen Debbie Campbell and Terry Cohen, reportedly for their expertise, but didn't include other council members. His excluding them is one main reason they've said they're opposing it now."

Are Smith, Shields and Comegys children? They and Barrie Tilghman excluded Debbie Campbell and Terry Cohen from pretty much everything, but both of them have stayed classy and mature and done their jobs.

Can't Louise Smith read on her own and comment, something like "I like this, but that's not going to fly"? Does she have to have a task force to figure out if she should go to the bathroom?

Good thing she's not a chicken farmer because she'd be hiring a fox to watch the henhouse instead of a good old guard dog. My son is a landlord in another state and he said they have NEVER been invited to write legislation, although they make their feelings known -- win some, lose some. Even he thinks this is a crazy situation. The landlords have just as much chance to talk about this to council as anyone else. This whole argument is just plain STUPID!

Officials who refuse to even discuss something like this should be impeached!!! How do you impeach someone in Salisbury? Can we take them to court? Something, anything!!!

Thanks, Joe. People count on you.

U.S. Border Patrol Guard Held At Gun Point By Mexican Army

Meet The Candidates

Wicomico County Executive Rich Pollitt


Congressional Candidate Andy Harris


Brian Murphy - Governor


Jim Rutledge - Senate


Eric Wargotz - Senate

Beck Says U.S. Has 'Wandered In Darkness'

From the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, conservative broadcaster Glenn Beck told a crowd of tens of thousands of people Saturday that the U.S. has too long "wandered in darkness."

His rally's marquee speaker, Sarah Palin, praised "patriots" in the audience for "knowing never to retreat."

The two champions of the tea party movement spoke from the very spot where Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech 47 years ago. Some civil rights leaders who have denounced Beck's choice of a venue staged a rival rally to honor King.

Palin, the 2008 GOP vice presidential nominee who may make a White House run in 2012, said activists must honor King's legacy by paying tribute to the men and women who protect the United States in uniform.

Beck, pacing back and forth on the marble steps, said he was humbled by the size of the crowd, which stretched along the Washington Mall's long reflecting pool nearly all the way to the Washington Monument.

"Something beyond imagination is happening," he said. "America today begins to turn back to God."

"For too long, this country has wandered in darkness," said Beck, a Fox News host. He said it was now time to "concentrate on the good things in America, the things we have accomplished and the things we can do tomorrow."

Neither Beck nor Palin made overtly political comments.

Palin, greeted by chants of "USA, USA, USA" from many in the crowd, told the gathering, "It is so humbling to get to be here with you today, patriots. You who are motivated and engaged ... and knowing never to retreat."

"We must restore America and restore her honor," said the former Alaska governor, echoing the name of the rally, "Restoring Honor."

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Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Release - DUI Checkpoint

Incident: Sobriety Checkpoint
Date of Incident: 28 August 2010
Location: S/B Fruitland Blvd., Fruitland, MD

Narrative: On 28 August 2010 from 2300 – 0130hrs, the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the Maryland State Police, Salisbury Police, and the Fruitland Police conducted a Sobriety Checkpoint on S/B Fruitland Boulevard, south of Clyde Avenue. During the operation, 279 vehicles passed through. Of those that came into contact with Law enforcement, the following were either arrested or cited:

Cory Salemi, 19, Ellicott City, MD; Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Jesse D. Allen, 51, Salisbury, MD; Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Samuel A. Hopkins, 21, Baltimore, MD; Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Patrick R. Mcauley, 21, Arnold, MD; Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol and Possession of Marijuana
Melanie Lynn Rosenborough, 20, Glen Burnie, MD; Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Katherine L. Conner, 19, Fallston, MD; Underage Possession of Alcohol
Cory Brandon Cornish, 22, Fruitland, MD; Driving While Suspended

Additionally, two individuals were charged with Child Safety Seat Violations.

Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Press Release

On Saturday, 8-28-2010 at about 1710 hrs., Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to Nassawango Rd. north of the Nassawango Country Club for a motor vehicle crash. The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction unit responded to the scene due to the severity of the crash.

The investigation revealed that the driver of a Ford Pickup truck was driving north on Nassawango Rd. at a high rate of speed. The driver attempted to negotiate a curve, and due to the excessive speed the vehicle left the roadway. The vehicle traveled down the shoulder of the road and struck several trees. The driver was not restrained and received multiple injuries. The driver was flown to PRMC and died at the hospital from his injuries. The passenger that was riding in the vehicle sustained non life threatening injuries and was transported to PRMC for treatment.

The deceased driver was identified as David Wayne Ardis, 48 years of age from Snow Hill Md.
Alcohol was a factor.

No Excuse - Sunday

To make it possible for everyone to attend church next Sunday, we are going to have a special "No Excuse Sunday".

Cots will be placed in the foyer for those who say, "Sunday is my only day to sleep in."

There will be a special section with lounge chairs for those who feel that our pews area too hard.

Eye-drops will be available for those with tired eyes from watching TV late Saturday night.

We will have steel helmets for those who say, "The roof would cave in if I ever came to church."

Blankets will be furnished for those who think the church is too cold and fans for those who say it is too hot.

Scorecards will be available for those who wish to list the hypocrites present.

Relatives and friends will be in attendance for those who can't go to church and cook dinner, too.

We will distribute "Stamp Out Stewardship" buttons for those who feel that the church is always asking for money.

One section will be devoted to trees and grass for those who like to seek God in nature.

Doctors and nurses will be in attendance for those who plan to be sick on Sunday.

The sanctuary will be decorated with both Christmas poinsettias and Easter Lilies for those who never have seen the church without them.

We will provide hearing aids for those who can't hear the preacher and cotton for those who can.

Hope you make it to church next Sunday

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Troopers Make An Arrest In Home Invasion

Location: Sand Hill Road, north of Georgetown, Sussex County, DE
Date of Occurrence: Friday August 27, 2010 Approximately 11:30 p.m.
Suspect:

Richard Cohen, 21, Milton, DE
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Georgetown - Delaware State Police have made one arrest in a home invasion in which a shot was fired.

The crime happened last evening around 11:30 p.m. when 3 to 4 suspects broke out glass on a rear door of the home and made entry. Once inside the suspects confronted 3 adults and 3 children. As they began to make demands the suspects were confronted by two pit bulls. As the suspects were retreating one of them fired a shot from a hand gun into the house which narrowly missed a child.

The suspect fled to a vehicle however Cohen did not make it back to the car prior to them fleeing. Troopers found him in a wooded area approximately ¼ mile from the house. Troopers also located a weapon in the woods but believe it is not the one that was used to shoot into the house.

Cohen was charged with Attempted Robbery 1st, Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited, Burglary 1st, 6 counts of Reckless Endangering, Wearing a Disguise during the Commission of a Felony, Criminal Mischief and Conspiracy 2nd. He was committed to the Department of Correction in default of $98,500 cash bail.

The investigation is still on going.

If anyone has any information concerning the identity of the other suspects they are asked to call “Crime Stoppers.” Callers may remain anonymous. Tips may also be forwarded to law enforcement through tip lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-333 3 or on line at http://www.tipsubmit.com/.

SUNS COMEBACK TO STEAL FINALE FROM ‘BIRDS, 5-2

Bundy Extends Scoreless Innings Streak to 17

Hagerstown, Md. – The Shorebirds bullpen surrendered five runs in the eighth innings as the Hagerstown Suns came from behind to defeat the ‘Birds 5-2 on Saturday night from Municipal Stadium. Shorebirds starter Bobby Bundy tossed six scoreless outings to extend his scoreless streak to 17 innings.

The Shorebirds plated the first run of the night in the fourth inning. Trent Mummey reached on a fielding error by second baseman Adrian Sanchez. Ty Kelly grounded to short to advance Mummey to third. Then, Levi Carolus hit a weak grounder to short to plate Mummey.

In the fifth, the Shorebirds added to their lead. With two outs, Garabez Rosa hit his team high 31st double of the season. Then, Kyle Moore hit a line drive into left center to plate Rosa.

Bobby Bundy tossed six near flawless innings to earn his third straight win. Bundy allowed just three hits. He also struck out five and did not issue a walk.

The Suns recorded five hits and five runs against James Brandhorst and David Walters to overcome the deficit and build a 5-2 lead.

The Shorebirds went quietly in the ninth as Josh Smoker picked up the save.

The Shorebirds return to Perdue Stadium on Monday, August 30th to begin the final homestand of the 2010 season. Monday night’s game against Kannapolis is scheduled for 7:05 p.m.

Alex Arroyo-Flores, Missing 8/27

Alex X. Arroyo-Flores, 21, left his family's home around 5:00 PM on Friday 8/27/2010 to go to work at the Fruitland McDonald's. He seemed perfectly fine, nothing out of ordinary as he left. This was to be his first day back at work after the family's return from their vacation in Puerto Rico.

When Alex had not returned home by 3:00 AM the next morning, his parents and sister became very worried and tried to contact him, but his cell phone was apparently off, as it went straight to voicemail when called. His parents left right away to look for him wherever they thought that he might be: McDonald's, WalMart, friends' homes, etc. Meanwhile his sister stayed home, calling friends for news of his whereabouts and watching over their younger siblings.

Through contacts at the McDonald's, the family found out that Alex never made it to work that night.

Nobody they contacted has seen him or heard from him. Additional family joined the search and scoured the area, looking for signs of him or his car, a silver Toyota Corolla, license plate 2ER E21. It is about 2007, with a Puerto Rican flag hanging from the rearview mirror and dark seat and steering wheel covers.

When the search yielded nothing, his parents filed a missing persons report for Alex with the Wicomico County Sheriff Department. The Deputy that handle the report contacted local hospital(s) and detention centers but Alex was not found in these.

All day Saturday, the family called friends, people he had contacted within the last couple of days, and rechecked with local hospitals. Alex is a Type 1 Diabetic, using an insulin pump. Within the last two-three months, he has had problems controlling his blood sugar; he was admitted to the hospital twice for hypoglycemia (low blood sugar). The family is terrified that his blood sugar is or could become too high or too low, which could be fatal if he does not receive treatment immediately.

The Sheriff Department contacted the cell phone provider with hopes of tracking Alex's cell phone, but Verizon was not able to locate Alex’s phone's signal. A family member in Puerto Rico somehow managed to find a website which claimed to have received a signal from Alex's phone at about 11:00 AM Saturday from an apartment address. His family rushed to the neighborhood, but could not find Alex's car anywhere nearby, and the police apparently would not send someone to enter the apartments without the car being present.

It has now been over 24 hours since Alex's family last saw him, and they are desperate for any news of his health and/or whereabouts.

Alex is a student at UMES and a Manager at the Fruitland McDonald's. He is an insulin-dependent Type 1 Diabetic. He is 21 years old, about 5' 7'', 140 lbs, Puerto Rican, dark brown hair and eyes. He probably has stubble in his beard and mustache area. He speaks both English and Spanish. He was last seen wearing the red polo McDonald's uniform. Normally wears a hand-made anklet around his left ankle, rubber bands around his right wrist, a black watch, and various necklaces that say Puerto Rico, one that has his name and 'Diabetic' engraved on the back, we believe.

Contact information:
(Alex's cell) (410) 202-9094
(Father) Felipe Arroyo (410) 430-3480 farrwflo@verizon.net
(Mother) Wilma Flores (410) 430-3090
(Sister) Krystal Arroyo (443) 523-2625 kdarroyo@mit.edu
(Home) (410) 543-9485
309 Danford Cir.
Salisbury, MD 21804