Second Arrest for Fire Involving a Billboard Sign
SOMERSET COUNTY, April 17, 2017 - An ongoing investigation by the State Fire Marshal's Office and Princess Anne Police Department has lead to a second arrest in reference to a fire involving a billboard sign. The incident occurred on April 14th in the area of 12138 Carole Lane in Princess Anne of Somerset County. On Saturday, April 15th, Joy M. Shuford (19) of Owings Mills, voluntarily turned herself in for her involvement in the incident. Shuford was taken into custody at the Princess Anne Police Department and subsequently charged. She was charged with Second Degree Arson, four counts of Second Degree Malicious Burning, six counts of Second Degree Malicious Destruction of Property, Trespassing, Obstruction & Hindering, and the Commission of a Hate Crime. Shuford was released on a $20,000 unsecured bond.
The initial incident caused damage to a billboard sign identified as a campaign ad for President Trump. The fire spread to vegetation in the immediate area but was quickly controlled by the Princess Anne Fire Department. Damages due to the fire are estimated to be $800.
This behavior is unacceptable. I hope that the judge feels the same way. And when he's done, I hope that these two will not be welcomed back to UMES for the fall semester, or any other semester.
ReplyDeleteSince when does an alleged criminal charge equal expulsion? What planet are you living on?
ReplyDeleteShuford will receive a scholarship to UMES, maybe even a statue in her likeness
ReplyDeleteI just hope they don't go in front of a liberal judge.
ReplyDelete11:57PM, what planet are you living on? Since when is this type of behavior acceptable in our society? Expulsion, absolutely yes, forever.
ReplyDeleteNo one said the behavior is acceptable. The student as been CHARGED not convicted. And if they are convicted, what bearing does that have of where they choose to PAY for school? Get a grip on reality, wing nut.
Delete@6:48 It's Sad that you actually BELIEVE that these people PAID anything to attend that school! Wake up!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteIf you know something, post evidence here. Otherwise stop making stupid assumptions.
Delete6:48 AM, Get a grip on reality? This CHARGED person should have learned a lesson way back in kindergarten, do not destroy property that does not belong to you. And who do you think you are calling someone a wing nut, you didn't learn your kindergarten lessons very well either - sticks and stones make break my bones, but words will never hurt me - go back to bed and get up on the other side.
ReplyDeleteIF the person is found to be guilty of damaging property, I would agree with your position. Until such time, you should refrain from being the judge and jury. Understand now?
DeleteTrump signed a bill for special funding for umes. First bill of its kind. Obama passed on a similar bill. YouTube it if you don't believe me. One of the first things he did...
ReplyDeleteSince when does damaging a political sign constitute a hate crime? I have no use for people who damage property, and particularly for people who set fires, but a hate crime? We had an Obama sign destroyed in 2008. We would have called the police if we'd known.
ReplyDeleteMore winning, Trump was right, again!
ReplyDeleteApproval rating at historic low. How is this "winning"?
DeleteWhat's the point of the sign, anyway? The election is over, Trump won, so be it. No excuse for the vandalism, but that sign is nothing more than an attempt to antagonize.
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