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Former Student Arrested after Making Threats Against Walter Johnson High School
In the evening hours of Thursday, October 18, Luis Amilcar Cabrera, 18 years old, of the 200 block of Congressional Lane in Rockville was arrested in Towson, Maryland, with the assistance of Baltimore County Police. He was charged on Friday, October 19, with one count of threat of mass violence. He is currently being held without bond.
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Nice To See Salisbury Finally Following My Lead From Years Ago
Senator Ben Cardin
Thank you for sharing your thoughts regarding the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States. I appreciate your input on this important issue.
I take seriously the Senate’s Constitutional responsibility to provide advice and consent on Presidential judicial nominations. Every decision should be accompanied by a thorough consideration of the nominee’s qualifications, record, and history. Based on what I have seen and unfortunately still have been prevented from seeing on Judge Kavanaugh, I decided to oppose his nomination to the Supreme Court.
I joined many of my colleagues in asking that the confirmation hearings be postponed until the Senate could have adequate time to review all the crucial pieces of Judge Kavanaugh’s record, as is the norm for all other Supreme Court nominees. Unfortunately, we were not given all the information, nor the adequate time necessary for such an important decision.
Our Constitution created the Supreme Court as an independent check and balance against both the executive and legislative branches of government. It has always been my intention to maintain this critical independence and ensure that the highest court in our nation is able to work in the best interests of the Constitution and the American people. This nomination is certain to leave behind an impact on our society that will be felt for decades. I was concerned as to whether Judge Kavanaugh would be an independent voice on the Supreme Court defending individual Constitutional rights against special interests.
Thank you again for contacting me and sharing your concerns regarding the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Hearing from constituents such as you helps me understand the issues that affect Marylanders.
I take seriously the Senate’s Constitutional responsibility to provide advice and consent on Presidential judicial nominations. Every decision should be accompanied by a thorough consideration of the nominee’s qualifications, record, and history. Based on what I have seen and unfortunately still have been prevented from seeing on Judge Kavanaugh, I decided to oppose his nomination to the Supreme Court.
I joined many of my colleagues in asking that the confirmation hearings be postponed until the Senate could have adequate time to review all the crucial pieces of Judge Kavanaugh’s record, as is the norm for all other Supreme Court nominees. Unfortunately, we were not given all the information, nor the adequate time necessary for such an important decision.
Our Constitution created the Supreme Court as an independent check and balance against both the executive and legislative branches of government. It has always been my intention to maintain this critical independence and ensure that the highest court in our nation is able to work in the best interests of the Constitution and the American people. This nomination is certain to leave behind an impact on our society that will be felt for decades. I was concerned as to whether Judge Kavanaugh would be an independent voice on the Supreme Court defending individual Constitutional rights against special interests.
Thank you again for contacting me and sharing your concerns regarding the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court. Hearing from constituents such as you helps me understand the issues that affect Marylanders.
Judge Maciarello Clears The Air On Daily Times Mistake
Matt Maciarello
Good evening friends. Today the Daily Times published a story about President Trump and Attorney General Brian Frosh. In the story the paper used my picture which was placed next to a large print, anti-Trump quote from former Attorney General Doug Gansler. As I have received numerous calls and texts about the confusion this caused, I am hoping my friends will spread the word that I did not make any such comment about President Trump and would never comment publicly about individuals running for office or those holding office. (To do so would be a breach of judicial ethics and protocol.) The Daily Times has apologized for their error and the confusion this caused and I accept it—mistakes happen and to err is human!
Publishers Notes: Don't sweat it Matt, barely anyone gets that paper any more.
WCSO Press Releases - Oct. 17, 2018
Incident: Attempted First Degree Murder
Date of Incident: 10 October 2018
Location: 27000 block of Pemberton Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Samuel Jesus Gomez, 29, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 10 October 2018 at 3:18 PM, a deputy responded to a reported altercation in the 27000 block of Pemberton Drive. Upon arrival the deputy learned that an employee, Samuel Gomez, became embroiled in an argument with a coworker during which Gomez produced a knife. According to witnesses, Gomez lunged at this co-worker with the knife before other co-workers restrained him. The investigating deputy interviewed the victim regarding this incident and received the same information as provided by the witnesses.
As Gomez had left the scene prior to the deputy’s arrival, a warrant was obtained for Gomez’ arrest.
Gomez was located at approximately 2100 hrs. and was taken into custody. The arresting deputy transported Gomez to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. Following an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Gomez without bond in the Detention Center.
Charges: Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Assault 1st Degree, Dangerous Weapon, Reckless Endangerment
Date of Incident: 10 October 2018
Location: 800 block of Booth Street, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Willdelys Morales Otero, 27, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 10 October 2018 at 9:04 PM, deputies were in the 800 block of Booth Street attempting to locate the suspect in a previously reported assault on Pemberton Drive. During this ensuing investigation, the deputy was conducting a search of a vehicle for evidence pertinent to the investigation when the operator of the vehicle, Willdelys Otero, took umbrage with the search. During the subsequent attempt to calm a boisterous and disorderly Otero, she scratched one of the deputies with her car keys and spit on another one.
Otero was placed under arrest and transported to the Central Booking Unit where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. Following an initial appearance, the Commissioner released Otero on Personal Recognizance.
Charges: Assault 2nd Degree on a Law Enforcement Officer, Assault 2nd Degree, Disturbance of the Peace
Date of Incident: 10 October 2018
Location: 1800 block of Thomas Lane, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Steavon T. Williams, 24, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 10 October 2018 at 8:45 PM a deputy investigated a reported altercation at a residence in the 1800 block of Thomas Lane. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that a female victim became embroiled in an argument with her estranged husband, Steavon Williams, when he allegedly assaulted her. During the investigation the deputy observed signs of injury that corroborated her account.
The deputy placed Williams under arrest and transported him to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. Following an initial appearance, the Commissioner released Williams on a $2,500.00 unsecured bond.
Charges: Assault 2nd Degree
Date of Incident: 13 October 2018
Location: Wicomico County
Suspect: Marcus Cornelius Maddox, 36, Cambridge, MD
Narrative: On 13 October 2018 at 12:51 PM, a deputy on patrol on Olivia Street in Salisbury initiated a traffic stop of a vehicle after observing the driver and sole occupant later identified as Marcus Maddox involved in suspicious activity. Maddox pulled over but quickly pulled away as the deputy approached the side of Maddox’ vehicle. During the maneuver by Maddox, the deputy had to jump out of the way to avoid being struck by the fleeing vehicle.
The deputy imitated a pursuit that ultimately lead to Ocean Gateway westbound. Upon the pursuit reaching western Wicomico County, Maddox crossed over Ocean Gateway and attempted to elude the deputy while driving westbound in the eastbound lanes.
Maddox exited onto Marsh Road and continued westbound to elude the deputy. Maddox did not realize he was heading down a road that dead-ended at a barricade just prior to the Nanticoke River. Maddox crashed into that barricade.
Maddox attempted to flee through the adjacent wetlands but was soon encouraged to return to dry land at which point he was taken into custody. Following his arrest, Maddox was transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. Following an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Maddox in the Detention Center without bond.
Charges: Assault 1st Degree / Attempt to Flee and Elude / Driving Without a License / Speeding / Negligent Driving / Reckless Driving / Unsafe Lane Changing / Driving Off Roadway While Passing / Following Too Closely / Failure to Stop at Stop Sign / Failure to Stop for Red Signal
Date of Incident: 15 October 2018
Location: Lake Street at King Street, Salisbury, MD
Suspects:
Remere Tyrez Moise, 20, Salisbury, MD
Aziz Nalla Seck, 19, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 15 October 2018 at 1:37 PM, a deputy stopped a vehicle operated by Remere Moise for an equipment violation on Lake Street. Upon contacting Moise, the deputy discovered that he was operating on a learner’s permit and his passenger, Aziz Seck, did not have a license at all. During this encounter, the deputy detected the odor of marijuana emanating from within the vehicle and observed paraphernalia in plain view.
During a subsequent search of the vehicle, the deputy located a baggie of what he identified as crack cocaine in the glove box.
The deputy placed both Moise and Seck under arrest and transported them to the Central Booking Unit where they were processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. Following an initial appearance, the Commissioner released Moise on a $5,000.00 unsecured bond while releasing Seck on Personal Recognizance.
Charges: Possession of Crack Cocaine
Khashoggi's apparent murder follows the disappearance of 3 princes
At 1.14pm on October 2, Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi walked into theSaudi Arabian consulate in Istanbul and off the face of this Earth. He vanished as if he had never existed. But the fallout from his disappearance grows by the day.
It is now widely believed that Mr Khashoggi was killed in the building by members of a 15-strong Saudi regime hit squad that had flown into the city earlier the same day.
On Monday, police and prosecutors inspected the consulate building in Istanbul for more than eight hours.
Now Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said they found fresh paint in the building where Mr Khashoggi vanished.
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It is now widely believed that Mr Khashoggi was killed in the building by members of a 15-strong Saudi regime hit squad that had flown into the city earlier the same day.
On Monday, police and prosecutors inspected the consulate building in Istanbul for more than eight hours.
Now Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said they found fresh paint in the building where Mr Khashoggi vanished.
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