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Sunday, October 22, 2017

Sheriff Mike Lewis, Tough Guy Or Inspirational?

WBOC is slamming Sheriff Mike Lewis for his personal Facebook rant against the NFL protesters disrespecting Veterans and Law Enforcement Officers.

For me personally, here's a guy willing to put his name on the line and call these scumbags out for who and what they are in his own personal opinion. The LIBERAL news media is making every attempt to make Sheriff Lewis look bad, just like President Donald Trump.

Look, if there's ANYTHING the media should be going after in a matter like this is NOT because mike is against what these protesters are kneeling for, they should be going after Mike for being such an a-hole to his Deputies for NOT allowing them their First Amendment Rights to voice their own personal opinions on any on line topic. Do as I say, not as I do Lewis is a hypocrite, period. He needs to respect the fact that his Deputies are grown ups, not his little children. 
Nevertheless, Sheriff Mike Lewis is spot on with his Facebook message but unfortunately the Sheriff put his tail between his legs and took down his post. Someone needs to grow a pair and not take a knee himself. 

The Real State Of The City Address, Salisbury, Maryland

Theft
200 Block ONLEY RD
00660-THEFT: BICYCLES
Oct 19, 2017
around 6 AM

Theft
800 Block W ISABELLA ST
00690-THEFT: ALL OTHER
Oct 18, 2017
around 11 PM

Theft
2700 Block N SALISBURY BLVD
00690-THEFT: ALL OTHER
Oct 18, 2017
around 7 PM

Theft
300 Block E CARROLL ST
00690-THEFT: ALL OTHER
Oct 18, 2017
around 6 PM

Assault
100 Block E MAIN ST
00450-ASSAULT: SIMPLE, NOT AGG
Oct 18, 2017
around 2 PM

Theft of Vehicle
2300 Block N SALISBURY BLVD
00710-M/V THEFT: AUTOS
Oct 18, 2017
around 1 PM

Theft from Vehicle
1200 Block MT HERMON RD
00640-THEFT FROM MOTOR VEH
Oct 18, 2017
around 11 AM

Breaking & Entering
600 Block W ISABELLA ST
00521-BURGLARY: UNLWFLENT, RES
Oct 18, 2017
around 7 AM

Assault
800 Block E CHURCH ST
00450-ASSAULT: SIMPLE, NOT AGG
Oct 17, 2017
around 9 PM

Assault
W MAIN ST & SECOND ST
00800-ASSAULT ON POLICE OFFICER
Oct 17, 2017
around 9 PM

Theft
100 Block SOUTH BLVD
00660-THEFT: BICYCLES
Oct 17, 2017
around 8 PM

Theft from Vehicle
300 Block E MILL POND LN
00640-THEFT FROM MOTOR VEH
Oct 17, 2017
around 7 PM

Theft
1000 Block N SALISBURY BLVD
00630-THEFT: SHOPLIFTING
Oct 17, 2017
around 7 PM

Theft
700 Block SNOW HILL RD
00690-THEFT: ALL OTHER
Oct 17, 2017
around 6 PM

Theft
100 Block E CARROLL ST
00690-THEFT: ALL OTHER
Oct 17, 2017
around 6 PM

Theft
W MAIN ST & SECOND ST
00690-THEFT: ALL OTHER
Oct 17, 2017
around 5 PM

Robbery
400 Block SNOW HILL RD
00341-ROBBERY: STRNGARM, HWY
Oct 17, 2017
around 4 PM

Breaking & Entering
400 Block NEWTON TER
00511-BURGLARY: FORCENT, RES
Oct 17, 2017
around 3 PM

Breaking & Entering
1400 Block BELL ISLAND TR
00511-BURGLARY: FORCENT, RES
Oct 17, 2017
around 3 PM

Theft
2700 Block N SALISBURY BLVD
00690-THEFT: ALL OTHER
Oct 17, 2017
around 2 PM

Robbery
2600 Block N SALISBURY BLVD
00347-ROBBERY: STNGARM, MISC
Oct 17, 2017
around 2 PM

Theft
800 Block SNOW HILL RD
00630-THEFT: SHOPLIFTING
Oct 17, 2017
around 1 PM

Theft of Vehicle
1400 Block HIDDEN MEADOW LN
00710-M/V THEFT: AUTOS
Oct 17, 2017
around 1 PM

Theft
800 Block SNOW HILL RD
00630-THEFT: SHOPLIFTING
Oct 17, 2017
around 12 PM

Theft
400 Block E MAIN ST
00690-THEFT: ALL OTHER

Assault
100 Block LAKEWOOD DR
00440-ASSAULT: HANDS, INJURY
Oct 17, 2017
around 8 AM

A Viewer Writes: Royal Farms Near Hebron




Joe,

I use to love Royal Farms in Salisbury and remember when they opened. I recently traveled from Baltimore to Salisbury for business and made a stop there. When I entered the men’s room, I almost puked. The smell was vile, it was beyond filthy. And I am sure that the Health Dept would have a field day there. 

The very fact that the employees also use these restrooms is disgusting because they go right out and handle food. I emailed Royal Farms corporate office about this twice and have not had any response at all. 

So what do I do, I now turn to you so you can put them on blast. I have never seen this kind of filth and smell.

Suspect Arrested And Charged In Murder At Eastern Shore University

(PRINCESS ANNE, MD) – A Maryland State Police homicide investigation has led to the indictment and arrest today of a Baltimore man for the murder of an Eastern Shore university student more than four years ago.

The suspect is identified as Davonta M. Braxton, 25, of Baltimore, Md. Braxton was arrested about 10:30 a.m. today on the campus of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He has been charged on an indictment from a Somerset County Grand Jury with second degree murder, manslaughter, first degree assault and second degree assault. He has been taken to the Maryland State Police Princess Anne Barrack for processing and will later be transported to the Somerset County Detention Center to await his initial appearance before a court commissioner.

Braxton is charged in connection with the murder of Edmond St. Clair, 21, who was a student at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Braxton has been a student at the university intermittently, but is not currently enrolled there, according to school records.

At about 9:00 p.m. on February 16, 2013, St. Clair was a passenger in a car traveling across the University of Maryland Eastern Shore campus. Not far from the Student Services Center, St. Clair and those he was traveling with encountered several people who were walking in the street.

The investigation revealed St. Clair got out of the car and an altercation occurred, during which he was stabbed in the upper torso. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

During a search of the area near the crime scene, State Police investigators and crime scene technicians recovered a folding knife. The knife was examined at the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division crime laboratory. Evidence was found on the knife that positively connected it to the murder of St. Clair. Also found on the knife was DNA evidence from an unknown contributor.

Through their ongoing investigation of this murder, Maryland State Police Homicide Unit investigators were able to identify Braxton as a possible suspect. A search warrant was obtained and DNA was obtained from Braxton. Scientists at the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division Laboratory determined the DNA evidence found on the knife was a positive match with the suspect’s DNA.

Evidence developed in this investigation was presented by the Somerset County State’s Attorney’s Office to a Grand Jury. The presentation resulted in the criminal indictment.

Investigative assistance was provided to the State Police Homicide Unit by the Somerset County Narcotics Task Force, the Somerset County State’s Attorney’s Office and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore Police Department. Troopers and criminal investigators from the State Police Princess Anne Barrack also provided assistance, as did members of the Maryland State Police Forensic Sciences Division. Maryland State Police Homicide Unit investigators also thank officials from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore for their cooperation and assistance throughout the investigation.

Are You Kidding Yourselves?

By Thornton Crowe

Can you really support our local leadership and still be a Trump supporter at the same time?

The Trump Agenda centers around the voter and his/her well-being. He promotes good paying jobs, healthcare options at affordable costs, honoring our history, law enforcement and military, and lastly, encouraging us all to have dreams and pursue them.

This is called American Centrism. And a lot of voters, including a majority here on the Shore voted for this last November. 

If you look at the leadership decisions, they run counter to everything in the above agenda as our local politicians seem to be all about self-interest, catering to special interests groups and unrealistic demands which don't serve us. This is everything Trump supporters voted against in the last election and frankly, not very Trumpian!

For some examples of the many juxtapositions, the following illustrates some of the non-Trump actions of both our local Republican and Democrat leaders:

  • Failure to fix infrastructure issues like the sewage plant which has never worked properly and clean up the river in the Downtown area.
  • Arguments and upheaval over volunteer verses paid firefighters and Station 13.
  • Continued overtaxing our already sub par infrastructure systems by expecting the area to tolerate 200K visitors for a folk music festival that could potentially cost much more than it would gain through lawsuits and mishandling/mismanagement.
  • Continued escalation of crime, yet failing to report crime statistics, which poses a danger to citizens. 
  • Continuation of downgrading local criminal behavior and failure to prosecute those crimes on any real level.
  • Businesses providing permanent jobs with benefits continue to vacate the area and in their place temporary or part-time work in the fast food or convenience store industries.
  • Constant bickering, personality clashes and pettiness between the City and County governments where nothing ever gets resolved - unless it costs the taxpayers big bucks.
  • Jumping on the latest social justice warrior trains no matter how ridiculous. For example, the upset over the historic markers.  
  • Both County and City have had massive budget issues, shortcomings and legal questions about working within their charters.
  • Last but not least, local officials have the utter audacity to demand raises for themselves even though they have produced absolutely nothing of benefit to you. (Don't forget: Trump opted to take not take a salary at all.)

Does the above put you, the voter, first? Hardly. Does it make you better off financially than you were ten years ago? Probably not.

In reality, the President can only do so much for you. Local governments have to cooperate with the America First agenda in order for you to feel its full benefits. Yet, here we are - in an local political climate where everything couldn't be further from Trump's plan for us.

Therefore, why do you continue to promote people on a local level who spout agendas that leave you in the middle going nowhere?

If you can name any of the local leaders who legitimately support Trump in their actions (not words) please post them in the comments and explain why you think they are America First candidates/leaders! 

Death Star: George Soros Transfers $18 Billion to Open Society Foundations

Left-wing billionaire George Soros has transferred $18 billion to his Open Society Foundations, the primary vehicle for his global political activism and philanthropy.

The transfer, according to the Wall Street Journal, accounts for most of Soros’s foundation, which he accrued through a controversial career as an investor. The Journal notes: “Open Society has vaulted to the top ranks of philanthropic organizations, appearing to become the second largest in the U.S. by assets after the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, based on 2014 figures from the National Philanthropic Trust.”

Soros, who is 87, transferred the funds as part of a plan to make sure his activism continues after he retires or passes away. $18 billion is roughly three times the amount of money spent by all parties, in all races, during the 2016 election cycle, according to Open Secrets. Though not all of the Open Society Foundations’ activities will be focused on the United States, Soros’ grant easily makes his organization the biggest player on the American political scene.

Globally, Soros is involved in efforts to make Ireland pro-abortion, to demonize the Israeli government, and to promote migration from the Muslim world into Europe across open borders.

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A Comment Worthy Of A Post 10-16-17

Joe I have been giving this subject a lot of thought and I think you should weigh in on it.

Do you think the Fire Chief and the Police Chief of Municipalities such as Salisbury should be elected positions?

If the fire chief and the police chief are both elected by the voters, citizens of Salisbury, then they would be held accountable to the citizens and not lame mayors like Jake Day, Jim Ireton and Barrie Tilghman.

An elected fire chief and police chief will be required by law to have residency in the municipality where they are elected the entire time.

If the fire chief and police chief are elected by the citizens then they have to be a resident of the city at least 1 year prior to filing as a candidate.

If the fire chief and the police chief are elected by the citizens and not the fire fighters or police officers then they would be held accountable to the citizens and not the lame Mayor's and Councils.

The the fire chief and police chief are elected by the citizens in most of Louisiana I just read. Places that allow elected fire and police chiefs allow the candidates to be non certified, but they are required to get their certifications within 2 years.

If the fire chief and police chief are elected they would be held accountable to the tax payers meaning they wouldn't be wasting our hard earned tax dollars on junk like the S.S. Hoppes.

In most places a new mayor and council means new department heads anyway meaning you get a new police chief and fire chief when they are appointed vs. elected.

I can support a resident/citizen elected fire chief and police chief.

Rep. Frederica Wilson pledges not to comment any further on Gold Star widow's phone call with Trump

Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Fla., says she will no longer comment on a Gold Star widow's phone call with President Trump after White House chief of staff John Kelly's emotional press briefing in which he criticized the lawmaker for politicizing the call.

"The congresswoman will not be making any further comment on the issue because the focus should be on helping a grieving widow and family heal, not on her or Donald Trump," Wilson's spokesperson said in a statement Thursday.

Read the full story here.

This Just In From Royal Farms

I just wanted to thank you again for posting the info I sent to you. I just received a very pleasant call from corporate and was advised that their CEO is monitoring this closely. They will also be issuing a statement ( I believe directly to your blog ) about this situation. Please let me know when this is done. Again, thank you so much for posting what I sent you.
A Comment From Royal Farms:

Thank you for sharing your feedback and pictures. We are so sorry to see that this location is not up to our hygienic standard. Our team is actively working to ensure that this issue is corrected and that issues like this do not arise in the future. Your collective feedback is helping us to re-coach our store's staff to ensure that every ounce of our customer's experience is a pleasant one. Please know that we do not take your comments lightly, and that we hope to ensure your trust by serving you again.

Florida Democrat Wilson no friend of veterans, vote record shows

The Florida Democrat who criticized President Donald Trump this week for being "insensitive" toward the widow of a U.S. soldier slain in Africa might be facing similar criticism herself.

It turns out that U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson has frequently voted against measures intended to help veterans and their families, according to VoteSmart.org, a vote-tracking site whose founding board members included former presidents Jimmy Carter and Gerald Ford.

The measures that Wilson opposed included a bill that could have ensured that families of four soldiers slain in Afghanistan in 2013 received death and burial benefits.

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http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/10/19/florida-democrat-wilson-no-friend-veterans-vote-record-shows.html

‘She likes fancy words’: Md. GOP delegate’s mockery of Democratic gubernatorial candidate sparks a backlash

Maryland House Minority Whip Kathy Szeliga (R-Baltimore County) is receiving some backlash for comments about Democratic gubernatorial candidate Maya Rockeymoore Cummings that some critics have characterized as petty and divisive.

Szeliga wrote on her Facebook page: “Elijah Cumming’s wife running for MD gov. - she likes fancy words - ‘minutiae’ to let us know how smart she is - ‘I have a Ph.D. in political science with an emphasis on public policy,’ she said. ‘I am confident on mastering any minutiae when it comes to government and policy.’ ”

Rockeymoore Cummings, a policy consultant who is married to U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.), is the eighth Democratic candidate vying to unseat popular Gov. Larry Hogan (R). She announced her campaign on Thursday morning.

Szeliga’s post received nearly 150 responses. Almost 95 laughed at it; three dozen liked it.

While the majority of those who commented on the post cheered Szeliga on, others were offended by what they saw as an attack on an educated black woman.

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Eastern Shore Employer Mentality


Saturday & Sunday, Sunny, Highs In The 80's

Total BS Once Again!

Email Leak: Martin O’Malley Tells John Podesta He’s Broke, Looking For Job

Former Maryland Democratic Gov. Martin O’Malley told top Clinton adviser John Podesta he was broke and looking for a job earlier this year, according to an email released on WikiLeaks Monday.

Podesta reached out to the former 2016 presidential hopeful shortly after he announced he was dropping out the primary, and attempted to secure his endorsement for Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton’s campaign.

“Want to know how you are doing and interested to get your observations and advice. We would, of course, love to get your support,” Podesta wrote.

While O’Malley did not immediately agree to throw his support behind the candidate, waiting until June to formally endorse the former secretary of state, he did offer up information on his less than optimal financial situation.

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"The System Is Broken": Angry Baltimore Dad Lashes Out As 12th Grader Tests At 4th Grade Math Level

One Baltimore resident and disable Army veteran, Victor Able, Sr., is fed up with the public education that his son, a 12th grader on the verge of graduation, received from City Neighbors Charter School after he recently tested at 4th grade level in math and 5th grade level in reading. Able says his son was simply passed to the next grade year after year so that his school could continue to receive extra federal funding even though it failed to deliver results. After his complaints fell on deaf ears at city council and the mayor’s office, Able has now hired an attorney to address a system he says is "broken." Per Fox News:

According to the IEP report, the 12th grader reads at a 5th grade level; does math at a 4th grade level.

“It’s not supposed to happen,” stated Able. “I don’t want him to fall out into the streets.”

“They failed my son,” said Able. “Not just my son, a whole lot of kids. The system is broken. They need to stop and fix it.”

Able told Project Baltimore he has hired an attorney and has a meeting with the school later this month.

Confronted with the complaint, City Neighbors released the following generic statement which we can only assume roughly translates to'we allow teachers the "autonomy" to consistently fail and never hold them to account because their union says we're not allowed to'...but that's a very rough translation.

“We provide a unique environment that is designed to empower students, nurture a sense of belonging and gives teachers autonomy to establish a strong culture of learning. Our faculty and staff are dedicated professionals who work diligently to ensure that all students receive the best education and our best efforts.” - Bobbi Macdonald, City Neighbors Charter School

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Girl Scouts Lash Out at Boy Scouts for Accepting Female Members

You might’ve heard that the Boy Scouts of America unanimously decided to begin accepting girls to join all of their scouting programs from Cub Scouts to Eagle Scouts. While many are praising their decision for being inclusive and progressive, you may be surprised to learn that the Girl Scouts are clearly unhappy that the Boy Scouts don’t seem to care about the gender of their future recruits.

The Girl Scouts quickly posted a lengthy statement on their official blog that provides a wide range of reasons that suggest their organization is the superior organization for girls. “Girl Scouts is the best girl leadership organization in the world, created with and for girls," the statement read. "We believe strongly in the importance of the all-girl, girl-led, and girl-friendly environment that Girl Scouts provides, which creates a free space for girls to learn and thrive."

It went on to say, "The benefit of the single-gender environment has been well-documented by educators, scholars, other girl- and youth-serving organizations, and Girl Scouts and their families. Girl Scouts offers a one-of-a-kind experience for girls with a program tailored specifically to their unique developmental needs."

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Opioid forum Oct 19, 2017

Who:               Wicomico County officials

What:              Taking Back Our Community
                        A community conversation on heroin and opioids.

When:             Thursday, October 19, 2017
                        6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Where:            Midway Room
                        Wicomico Youth and Civic Center
                        500 Glen Ave., Salisbury, MD

Why:               The purpose of this forum is to allow county officials to share with the community what is being done in Wicomico 
                        County to combat the opioid crisis and for the community to share what they think needs to be done.

Good!


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Shooting reported at Emmorton Business Park, multiple injuries

HARFORD COUNTY, Md. (WMAR) - The Harford County Sheriff's Office is reporting a shooting in the area of Emmorton Business Park Wednesday morning.
We can confirm we on the scene of a shooting in the Emmorton Business Park. Multiple injuries reported.
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Federal Court Rules World War One Memorial Cross Must Be Torn Down

Back in 1925, the American Legion erected a memorial in Bladensburg, Maryland to honor the memory of 49 men who perished during World War One.

The 40-foot tall memorial became known as the "Peace Cross."

In 2014, the American Humanist Association filed a lawsuit alleging the cross-shaped memorial is unconstitutional and demanding it be demolished, altered, or removed.

They alleged the cross carries "an inherently religious message and creates the unmistakable appearance of honoring only Christian servicemen."

On Wednesday, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals agreed and ruled the historic memorial must be torn down - all because the Bladensburg Memorial is in the shape of a cross.

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NFL announces plans to 'Promote Social Change'

National Football League (NFL) owners, executives, players and union leaders announced Tuesday that they’re making plans to “utilize our platform” to effectuate “social change.”

The NFL and NFL Players Association released a joint statement after a meeting Monday that discussed, among other things, players’ National Anthem protests at games. The statement declares their joint plans to use the NFL’s platform to change society and “address inequalities in our communities.”

NFL.com reports:

A group of players, union leaders, team owners and NFL executives met Tuesday to discuss social issues and plans "to promote equality and effectuate positive change."

"Today owners and players had a productive meeting focused on how we can work together to promote positive social change and address inequality in our communities," the NFL and the NFL Players Association said in a joint-statement.

"NFL executives and owners joined NFLPA executives and player leaders to review and discuss plans to utilize our platform to promote equality and effectuate positive change. We agreed that these are common issues and pledged to meet again to continue this work together.

"As we said last week, everyone who is part of our NFL community has a tremendous respect for our country, our flag, our anthem and our military. In the best American tradition, we are coming together to find common ground and commit to the hard work required for positive change."

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Cecil Co. Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges

(PERRYVILLE, MD) – Maryland State Police computer crimes investigators have arrested and charged a Cecil County man with the possession and distribution of child pornography.

The suspect is identified as Eric McBride 19, of Perryville, Md. He is charged with five counts of possession of child pornography and two counts of distribution of child pornography. Subsequent to his arrest, McBride was transported to the Cecil County Central Booking Center for processing and to await an initial appearance before a court commissioner.

Earlier this year, a member of the Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit was conducting an on-line investigation involving the distribution and possession of child pornography after receiving multiple tips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The tips revealed child pornography was being uploaded to a social media site.

Further investigation revealed the downloaded child pornography was distributed from a specific Internet address which led to a specific residential address where the IP address is assigned. Troopers obtained a search warrant for the suspect’s residence and served the warrant at 5:30 a.m. this morning.

The search and seizure warrant was executed at McBride’s residence this morning at 5:30 a.m. by the Maryland State Police Computer Crimes Unit and agents from the Department of Homeland Security, FBI and officers from the Perryville Police Department. A preliminary forensic review of the suspect’s electronic devices indicated it held multiple images and/or video files of child pornography. The suspect was subsequently identified and arrested.

The investigation is continuing.