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Thursday, February 19, 2009

Word On The Street In Somerset County

The word on the streets in Somerset County is, Joe Albero & Salisbury News Rocks! I am recharging my cell phone for the THIRD time today! One powerful Government Official said to me today, "Everyone is talking about Salisbury News and what took the Daily Times so long to get that story?" Everyone is laughing at the Daily Times because you broke that story almost a week ago Joe.

Yeppers, that's exactly right. We broke many stories the Daily Times is still trying to catch up on and every time I speak to someone about them they say, they've got no one on the street Joe. They have no investigative reporters Joe, No one showed up from the Daily Times Joe.

I've got an idea for the Daily Times. The Mayor will have nothing to do in 60 days from today. Sell her that rag and give it the name it should have been 12 years ago, The Tilghman Times. I would truly enjoy being in the same business as her to show her once again she doesn't belong in business and when I get through with her she'd be paying me just to take over that business after giving it to me for free.

Anyhow, Somerset County is getting an ENEMA from Salisbury News lately as the County Politics needs a good Colin Cleansing. It's been a long time coming and just like the Daily Times, citizens should drop that other Gannett rag of a paper the Somerset Herald. Is it a FREE paper? If it's not, it should be!

Keep that news and information coming Folks. We'll cleans them and turn that County upside down and NOW is the time to do it. To ALL the Law Enforcement Officers throughout the Eastern Shore who have shared their support of the Sheriff Bobby Jones Article, thank you! God Bless ALL of you. And hey, let's be careful out there! Hill Street Blues.

Dee, Dee, Deeee Of The Day!

Fruitland Police Department Press Release


Case #: 2009-9142

Incident: Shoplifting, Assault

Date February 18, 2009

Charged: Nathaniel Ottie Taylor 20 yoa 71 Norwell Street Dorchester, Ma.

Charges:
Theft under $100.00
2nd Degree Assault

Disposition: Released to Central Booking

On February 18, 2009
at approximately 4:00 p.m., officers from the Fruitland Police Department responded to a call from Loss Prevention of the Fruitland WalMart regarding a shoplifter who had just fled from the store with loss prevention personnel in pursuit. While enroute, the officers were advised that the suspect had entered the Texas Roadhouse Restaurant’s main entrance. The hostess on duty advised the officers that the man they were looking for just ran into the men’s restroom. As the officers approached the restroom, the suspect exited the restroom. He was short of breath and sweating. He was identified by the WalMart loss prevention personnel, who were on the scene, as being the same subject they had pursued. He was taken into custody and identified from his Massachusetts driver’s license as Nathaniel O Taylor.

The facts leading to the charges are that loss prevention personnel observed Taylor take property belonging to WalMart from the electronic department and walk to the automotive section where he opened the packaging and placed the items in his pocket. Taylor then walked toward the front of the store where he dropped the packaging in the domestic department behind some dishes. Taylor then continued toward the front of the store and exited through the grocery exit, passing all points of sale. Loss prevention personnel caught up to Taylor outside the store, identified himself as being from loss prevention at which time Taylor shoved him. Loss prevention personnel attempted to detain Taylor by grabbing his jacket at which time Taylor pinched him and struck him in the face breaking his glasses. Taylor then pulled free and ran toward the Texas Roadhouse Restaurant. The property taken was recovered but was not resalable.

A Comment Worthy Of A Post Ref. Sheriff Bobby Jones Comments

"Anon 11:03 the Blog is just that a Blog. Your idle implied threat of libel is total bull crap. The document that procures this right in the American Constitution. In this country we can say what we feel is true or just. Our forefathers faught for just that right. You can not have it both ways.

If you are in fact in Law Enforcement then you know there are times we the public are not entitled to or just not given the whole story.

The truth remains the same no matter what.

There has been some mystery attached to numerous happenings in that county by all political officers at one time or another.

As for the comment on man power. I believe the Regional Captain resides in Somerset, A 1st. Sgt. was born in Somerset, they had a 23year Trooper First Class that spent his career at the barrack, along with the other four. They have moved some due to promotions. They have had Troopers that have family with business' located in the county. troopers that own their own business' in the county. I dont care what one states this leads to a form of corruption. It is hard enough to do this job on a daily basis without prejudice. In the sense that when you are related to half of the community in which you police. So dont take it so litteral. Nepatism creates bad situations.

I know of cases that if Mr. Albero did not print it we would not known about it. Call it want you want but he does get the dialogue flowing and that is what this site is all about if you dont like it then dont read it. It garnered a response from you, so it must be working.

The reference to the Davis Ruark case has no place on this post. Ruark paid his dues. Did he do the right thing staying in office. That remains to be seen. In approx. 18 months we will all know the answer to that question.

To say that this site is a discredit to all law Enforcement I totally disagree. It gives one the right to hear the public's version, Joe's version, and mine and yours. It does not get any better that that in a free society.

On that note I think all the officers of the lower shore should form some type of coalition or unity. All the agencies have their fraternal groups and associations. If they combined the effort it would be a political force to be recongnized. This conquer and divide movement by some has caused a great deal of annomosity between brothers and sister with a common goal. The officers have to be cognizant of this issue. It can create a very poor working atmosphere. The heads of Goverment in no way want this to happen for good reason.

I say never have blind allegiance to any goverment or facility. The union of all the Shore Law Enforcement would be such a powerful tool at election time. There is strength in numbers and that is why we will never have this asset.

I would have to say if you are one that has been blogged by Mr. Albero I can see your frustration. If the truth is there I know for a fact he will print your account and not disclose who you are. The little people at the bottom of the totem pole need this avenue to defend themselve's when wrongly accused by the public and by the administration. If you have ever been at the wrong end of a false allegation then you know just what I am talking about. You are on your own. The fear of retaliation when a staff has their marching orders is not a very comfortable place to be. If you are fired froma law enforcement job good luck. The legal process takes almost seven years to wade through. The rank and file see this and have obvious reason to fear the same fate if the intercede. It is the only profession on earth that a split second decision can cost you your livelyhood. We all know of cases that if you are in then you are fine. If you are not part of the inner circle your crap is weak. Unless you are willing to take a swing at the "Big Guys". This is one avenue to get your story out there. The Daily Times is so crontrolled by polictics and finance you will never be heard if the powers to be do not want it out there.

Sheriff Jones will have his day in court. If the sytem works the truth will be determined and he will either pay or stay. That is the reallity of this type of situation. If you were in fact one one the foot soldiers you would be guilty until proven innocent.

I think that is my anger here more that anything else. All politics aside you can not beat goverment. The goverment has enacted laws for two-hundred years to protect goverment.

The true patriots that stand for what America is based on need to stand firm in their convictions and not allow any member of goverment to escape justice. When this happens the common man loses faith in the very sytem that is supposed to guard his or her liberty.

The Milatary, Elected Officials, Courts, Lawyers, and law Enforcement were to be the watchtower of just this. At some point in time we have all veered from this and became defensive in our posture.

These are in fact starnge times to be in the political arena. that goes from the top to the bottem. there is acurrent and i think not just the public, but the officers fighting the war on crimes are as frustrated as i have seen them in over twenty years. It is without a doubt time for some reconcile and get the ship by on course. I will say i have seen one local agncy attempting to do this. i just hope that its leader stands strong in pursuit of justice.

Believe what you want but it is God's work that we do. The laws we enforce are those of the people and not our own. The minute we take these laws as our own, we lose the objectivity needed to be fair and impartial.

This has to be recognized by the courts, the police, the jury, and the public if we are to get back to the great nation we are.

I pray that God watches over us all and justice is served. The mear fact that some want to make this a racial issue is alarming. Race plays such a small role hear. This is nothing more than goverment trying to protect goverment. I for one have had enough.

As for anyone offended by this post take a hard look in the mirror and decide where you fall into this quagmire we have created. I know I have some serious soul searching to do. It is time for a major change if we are to regain the respect of the people.

Mr. Albero keep up the great work dont let those who are affraid of what you write to disillusion your rights and courage to point out the obvious."

GANNETT STOCK CONTINUES TO SET RECORD LOWS

Gannett Co., Inc. - (The Daily Times parent company) - stock price continues its downward spiral again today. It set yet another record low again today and was just trading at $3.78/Share.

The stock value continues to plummet as it looks for 'legs' to sustain it from a complete collapse. Remember folks what happened to Fanny Mae, Freddy Mac when their stock values eroded to similar levels.

The stock value a year ago was trading at near $40/Share and has steadily gone down.

Click here to see the results of today's trading:

http://www.google.com/finance?q=NYSE:GCI

BREAKING NEWS!

ALL Salisbury Fire Departments have been called out to a Structure Fire at Salisbury University. Students have been evacuated. More to come.....

Turns out a large A/C Unit caught on fire, lots of smoke everywhere. They're fanning it out and sending Students back in the building. I wonder why they called for ALL SFD's to go? Don't they have all that money tied up into chase vehicles for the upper brass to get to the scene first and let everyone know what's up? Hmmmmmmm?

There Goes The Neighborhood! Kratovil Has Arrived

Frank Kratovil recycled Wayne Gilchrest's old Office at One Plaza East across from the GOB. The difference, there's a wonderful young black woman at the front desk reading SalisburyNews on her computer. Does anyone know what ever happened to Greg Bassett's Wife? Is she in her old position with Frank? Did he recycle her too? After all, Greg worked so hard to support Frank in the 1st Congressional District Race, Frank had to keep her on board, right?

Frank, I have some wonderful SBYNews banners you can hang on the walls to fill all the gaps if you'd like? I even have some old pictures of people swimming in the Wicomico River near the Zoo years ago. I have some before and after shots near Market Street Inn and Waverly Drive before they threw in the 6 ft. tall pipe? OH, I know, I've got some GREAT photos of the Salisbury WWTP. You know, sludge pits, human feces drying out on the ground, much of which Wayne pretty much ignored but with all that stimulus money coming to the Eastern Shore, we, (you and I) could always do some before and after shots showing all this crap cleaned up, as if you had something to do with it. I've got some before shots in Hebron too. You should really educate yourself on that property before they go and butcher that up too.

I kind of get the feeling we'll see more Daily Times Articles professionally framed by the DT's with you in it, showing how much Salisbury and the Eastern Shore really loves you. I'm a bit insulted you didn't call and ask to rent out 300 W. Main Street? Well, I can't blame you for not taking Office Space at the new Daily Times building though. Yeah, they might not last as long as you in Office, smart move.

Well, welcome to the Hood. Salisbury crime is down Frank, your Staff has nothing to worry about. That is, unless you pay them late in the day and they use an ATM Machine to make their deposit. Oh, even though the State Credit Union is used by almost ALL Police Officers and you'd think criminals wouldn't have the ba((s to rob that joint, think again! I'd recommend your Staff get accounts across the street on the opposite corner of the Office. They have a Camera on that corner that goes right to the SPD. Which reminds me Frank, do YOU have any pull at the SPD? The reason I ask is, the Bank was supposed to release the video of the most recent armed robbery yet no one has seen a thing yet? It must take a really long time to develop that film, eh? Anyhow, Eastern Shore Taxpayers would really like to see who the guy is. We don't want to wait several months for that information like we're still waiting for on the murdered prostitute, with all due respect.

Ocean City Pier One Hour Ago


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Fruitland Police Department Press Release


Case #: 2009-9144

Incident: Shoplifting, Assault, CDS Violation

Date February 18, 2009

Charged: Matthew Noah Collins 26 yoa 203 Wall Street Salisbury, MD

Charges:
Theft under $100.00
Possession of CDS not marijuana
Possession with intent to use CDS paraphernalia
Possession of Controlled paraphernalia
Resisting Arrest
2nd Degree Assault
Failure to obey a reasonable and lawful order
Conspire to steal
Attempted Theft

Disposition: Released to Central Booking

Charged Donald Lee Ennis 24 yoa 200 Louise Ave. Salisbury, Md.

Charges
Theft under $100.00
Possession of CDS not marijuana
Possession of CDS paraphernalia
Possession of CDS administration equipment
Conspire to steal

On February 18, 2009 at approximately 8:45 p.m., officers from the Fruitland Police Department responded to a call from Food Lion located on N. Fruitland Blvd. regarding a shoplifter who had just fled from the store. The officers began searching the area for the subject and several minutes later received another call from Food Lion relating that another subject had just fled the store with stolen merchandise and that both subjects were attempting to enter a dark colored Buick Cutlass in the parking lot. The officers observed the vehicle parked at the northern end of the building. At the same time the officers observed a subject jump out of a loading bay, jump over a rail and disappear behind the building. The officers gave chase and cornered the subject behind the store. This subject was identified as Donald Lee Ennis Jr. and had packets of meat products under his shirt. He was taken into custody.

Immediately after Ennis was taken into custody, another subject was observed looking around the corner of the building. An officer gave chase to this subject, who fled across the parking lot, across Rt. 13 and behind a house where he became entangled in a wire fence. The subject resisted attempts to take him into custody and had to forcibly be subdued. This subject was identified as Matthew Noah Collins.

Subsequent investigation revealed the presence of CDS and CDS paraphernalia.

Italian Chewing Gum?

Camden Neighborhood Association Forum Update


Joe,

In answer to the commenter's question today regarding what questions will be posed to mayoral candidates at the Camden Neighborhood Association's 2009 Mayoral Candidate Forum on February 26th, I submit the following:

Camden Neighborhood Association members have been contacted to elicit questions from them on any topic, but with primary emphasis on topics which affect the neighborhood and other neighborhoods which may have similar concerns. These will take priority.

The Salisbury University Student Government Association has also been invited to submit questions that impact those students living within the Camden neighborhood, as well as questions which might affect students in general. Again, questions which address neighborhood concerns will take priority.

Following the presentation of elicited questions, time will be allotted to those who have questions of a more general nature. These may be submitted on site via the 3x5" cards we will make available.

We will call the event to a close not later than 10:00 p.m.

The meeting is open to everyone. Please be advised that seating is limited, and that the first row of seating will be reserved for the handicapped and those 65 years and older, to afford those people the best opportunity to hear and view the proceedings.

Thanks for your time and consideration.

Tim Spies
President, Camden Neighborhood Association

UPDATE: Joe,

Mr. Comegys just sent his confirmation via Blackberry. This brings confirmations to the whole field of candidates.
Tim Spies
President, Camden Neighborhood Association

Salisbury Police Department Press Releases

On February 14, 2009 at approximately 7:19 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the ATM area of the State Employee’s Credit Union on Mt. Hermon Road for the report of a robbery and shooting. Upon arrival the officers met with the victim, identified as 69 year old Theodore Edward Shea of Salisbury, who had sustained a gunshot wound to the left leg. The victim advised the officers that while involved in an ATM transaction, the victim was approached by a single suspect who produced a handgun. The suspect demanded currency from the victim then fired the handgun striking the victim. The victim was transported to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center where he was treated and remains in stable condition. This investigation is continuing. The suspect was described as:

Black male, approximately 5’-09” tall, medium build, approximately twenty (20) to thirty (30) years of age, wearing all black clothing to include a black hooded
sweatshirt. CC # 200900005070

On February 15, 2009 at approximately 8:25 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the Wendy’s Restaurant on Punkin Court, for the report of a robbery. Upon arrival, the officers met with the management and employees of the business. The employees advised that two (2) suspects had entered the restaurant and approached the front counter producing a long rifle type weapon. The second suspect produced a handgun type weapon and the two (2) suspects took an amount of U.S. Currency from the business before fleeing from the area on foot. There were no injuries. This investigation is continuing, and the suspects were described as:

1. Black male, approximately 20 years of age, 5’-08”, thin build, wearing dark colored clothing and in possession of a long rifle.

2. Black male, approximately 20 years of age, 5’-08”, thin build, wearing dark clothing to include dark pants with faded grey spots on the front. CC # 200900005196

If anyone has any information concerning either of these incidents, they are asked to contact the Salisbury Police Department at 410-548-3165 or Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776.

On February 13, 2009 at approximately 10:35 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police were on routine patrol in the area of Baker Street and observed the below listed suspect approaching vehicles in the roadway on foot. The officers made contact with the suspect, who was checked and found to be in possession of a substantial quantity of suspected “crack”/cocaine.

ARRESTED: Brandon Michael Smart, 19 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute
Possession of cocaine
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900004907

On February 13, 2009 at approximately 10:52 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the Walmart Store Pharmacy on North Salisbury Boulevard for the report of a prescription fraud. Upon arrival the officers were advised by pharmacy personnel that the below listed suspect had fraudulently obtained a prescription for Hydrocodone.

ARRESTED: Heather Ann Laroque, 27 years of age Berlin, Maryland

CHARGES:
Possession of Hydrocodone, a CDS
Obtaining a prescription by fraud (2 counts)
False representation as a practitioner
Counterfeiting a prescription
Passing a counterfeit prescription (2 counts)

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900004906

On February 15, 2009 at approximately 2:46 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the 7-11 Store on Nanticoke Road for the report of an assault. Upon arrival the officers met with an employee of the store, and a victim who advised that the below listed suspect had assaulted the victim. The witnesses advised that the victim became involved in an argument with the suspect inside of the store then followed the suspect into the parking lot to continue the argument. Once into the parking lot are the suspect produced a pocket type knife and swung the knife at the victim, cutting the victim.

ARRESTED: Billy Wayne Clem, 50 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
First degree assault
Second degree assault

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900005138

On February 16, 2009 at approximately 2:06 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police were on routine patrol and stopped a vehicle operated by the below listed suspect for traffic violations. The suspect began acting in a suspicious manner, and as a result the vehicle was checked and a quantity of suspected marijuana was located on the floor. The suspect was taken into custody.

ARRESTED: Joshua Aaron Rayfield, 19 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES: Possession of marijuana

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900005261

Singles Mingle Update

Singles Mingle might have to cancel for tomorrow night if I don't get enough singles to sign up. Please call 410-749-5445 to RSVP.

A New Update On Brooke Mulford

Joe,

Today is a big day for Brooke. She will be getting some tests done today to determine whether or not the chemo is working. The Dr’s harvested stem cells yesterday and were very successful. 20,000,000 cells in one shot. It really is tremendous. I was hoping to keep her prayer chain going on your site today. I have included an update from her father for you and your readers. Click here http://www.brookemulford.com/journal.cfm and take a few moments to catch up on Brooke’s status and reflect on the many blessings we all hold.

Thanks again Joe for all of the exposure you have lended to team Brooke and our fight against Neuroblastoma.

Kindest regards,

Eric Morris
Team Brooke

“Hey everybody, I am a little tired and a little woozy, but guess what? High Fives to everyone. They got over 20,000,000 stem cells today on the first Stem Cell Rescue! They got the target number and I do not have to do it again. It was a long procedure. We were up early this morning at Grammy’s house.Everybody running around and we were in the car and off to CHOP. I slept ok last night thanks to Mommy sleeping with me. We arrived at CHOP about 8:30AM and made our way to the Seashore house where the Apheresis Lab is located to do my Stem Cell Rescue. We quickly got to it. Had blood work done and started getting prepared for the procedures once we got the ok. I told Mommy my counts were up and guess what, I was right the results came back and it was time. They brought in a lot of packages and I got very scared, it looked like a lot of ouchies headed my way! This machine next to bed I was staying in was big and had a lot of knobs and tubes hanging from it. We got everything hooked up and it was not too bad, only a few tears. This was going to take awhile, so I ordered some breakfast and a couple of movies. This would have been torture if I would have had to do this tomorrow again. All those prayers must have worked today, because Mommy and Daddy were fully expecting to have to do it again tomorrow that is kind of the norm we understand. They had to give me a lot of blood to keep everything going smoothly. There were a lot of bags of fluid hanging everywhere. Finally around 2:30PM we were finished. I got to see and touch this special bag of a lightly colored red liquid that Mommy and Daddy both closed there eyes and prayed!This was a lot different than Jesus Juice. For those of you who might of missed that, Jesus Juice is when I have a transfusion. These were the separated Stem Cells that they collected, to later down the road do my bone marrow transplant. All was looking good, until something arrived on the table that caught my eye, it was an ouchie waiting to happen. I had to get an ouchie and a bunch of flushing in my tubies. I tasted a lot of bad tastes in my mouth. I was tired and drained, but my day was not over yet. I was carted down to Radiation to get a shot of dye for my MIBG scan tomorrow. It was late in the day, but if all goes well tomorrow we could leave to go home, that would be 2 days early. I think I might get to go see a movie Friday and Daddy would come too! Tomorrow afternoon I have a CT scan to see if the tumor is shrinking and then the MIBG scan to see if there is less cancer in my bones. This is the scan where I have to lay still for 45 minutes and can not move. If I do they will have to sedate me and that will mean not coming home and feeling lousy when I wake up.

Well I have been waiting to see the Ronald McDonald house and boy is it cool!Daddy was right, it has a cool play room. We got all settled into our room and downstairs we went. Just see my pictures and it had everything I like. After playing we had a nice dinner that was prepared by volunteers. Tonight’s was done by The University of Penn’s Law Team. It was awesome! We then got to see some doggies that were brought over from the University of Penn’s Vet program. I sure do miss Bailey, but I got to pet her on my Daddy’s computer screen today. It was time for bed and I fought that. I hope tomorrow goes well so I can come home early and see my house for a few days before coming back on Monday! Good Night and thank you to everyone for all those prayers, they sure worked today!

I want to say a prayer for Trace who went to AI dupont late Tuesday night with pneumonia in his chest and an infection in his left ear. Please God heal Trace fast so those counts do not go to low!

Can you believe they harvested over 20,000,000 Stem Cells today? They got their target goal on day one, How happy were Amy and I? It was a long procedure and Brooke was a trooper! She then went and had another procedure to boot. She has a clinic visit tomorrow, just to do some blood work and make sure all counts are ok before returning home. Then she will get the CT scan and MIBG Scan too see how the first two rounds of Chemo have done.Next week begins her third round. Monday is a bone marrow scan. She will have to be sedated for this, and it will make for a long week. That is the procedure Brooke likes to call when she wakes up and has two band aides on her hinny! Mommy they take my bone marrow, and leave two band aides. She is sore after this! We also understand that the drugs they use in the third round are strong and it could be a tuff week on Brooke. We will cross that bridge next week! For now I need to go to bed, but wanted to keep you all up to date!

PS. It’s Brookie! Daddy forgot to thank the 4th grade classes of SCS from our last visit. Daddy’s cousin Sheryl and husband Mr Dave put everything together from Mrs. Black and Mrs. Wackett’s classes and I had 7 days of presents. I opened one everyday on my last Chemo round. I got to open the package and card every morning after I ate my breakfast. Thank You everyone!”

Prayer Tree

"Joe,

I normally do not e-mail you but I have a request. Doug Nibletts’ grand-son Conner Niblett is undergoing brain surgery today. Doug is the Mayor of Delmar Maryland and his wife Sue works at Delmar Elementary. Conner is eight years old and has a brain tumor that was found this week. I would like your readers to pray for this little boy. I know you have an very large following and just want to get the word out. Thanks you for your consideration."

Sheriff Bobby Jones Of Somerset County Is In Some Serious Trouble


The Good Old Boy system is alive and well in Somerset County Ladies & Gentlemen. You might even question if Wicomico County has some issues as well. This story is like going back in time, like the 1950's.

Mrs. Pusey, (the victim) was a victim of a home invasion Dec. 11th 2008 at 11:48 PM at her home in Somerset County at the Princess Anne Apartments on N. Somerset Ave. just outside the Town limits. Last Thursday she noticed a white Crown Victoria parked outside her home in her personal parking space. Out of curiosity she went out to the vehicle and knocked on the passenger window. The person in the vehicle turned his head away and Mrs. Pusey continued to ask him what he was doing there. If you can't tell me why I'm going to call 911. I was recently broken into and I'm calling 911.

The Sheriff answered in what I'm told took several times to understand, I'm undercover and you're going to blow my cover. It was very evident, (according to Mrs. Pusey) that the Sheriff was allegedly drunk. She went on to tell me that any time he tried to speak he was slurring and it was very difficult to understand him at all and continued to turn his head away. He kept trying to open the window in the passenger side but he kept opening all of the other windows as he was having a very difficult time getting the window open on Mrs. Pusey's side.

Mrs. Pusey explained to him that this was a private residence and he had no business being there. She then called 911 and then approaches the back of his car and started reading his tag number to the 911 operator. Sheriff Jones started yelling, DON'T CALL THE POLICE, DON'T CALL THE POLICE, I AM THE COPS.

At that point a young girl named Emily came out of one of the apartments and got into the car and said, Bobby, just F/N lock her up and get it the F_ _ k over with. Mrs. Pusey looked through the rear window of the car and into the rear view mirror and Sheriff Jones looked right at her and backed up. Sheriff Jones then hit the accelerator in reverse and hit Mrs. Pusey, sending her flying like a rag doll. He then put it in drive and started moving forward and hit Mrs. Pusey in the back. She was starting to stand up when he hit her again.

This all happened while she was on the phone with the 911 operator. She was scared, she was yelling. Her friend Joe and her Sister came running over to Donna yelling STOP! Sheriff Jones got out of his car, he almost fell on the ground, staggering and then held onto the car to stop from falling on the ground. He then flashed his badge and said, I am the Cops.

At this point a neighbor came out of her door and recognized the Sheriff. The neighbor said you could smell him before he got to him. He said, Bobby, what are you doing, your drunk again. Mrs. Pusey was assisted back towards her home and the 911 operator said the Police are on their way. Sheriff Jones then pulled out of their and fled, rather fast, Mrs. Pusey said.

The State Police finally showed up. Mrs. Pusey said it took quite a while for the State Police to show up and then they were talking in the parking lot, (two State Troopers) about 10 minutes. Witnesses were instructing the State Police Officers where Mrs. Pusey was and to go over and talk to her. When they finally came over to her apartment the Trooper asked what had happened and she said I was hit by Bobby Jones. She only knew his name because neighbors kept telling her who he was.

The Officer never did give Mrs. Pusey his name and then stated they were going to go try and locate him. She told them what car he was in and by that time he was already home. Hind site, it seemed like they were giving him time to get home, Mrs. Pusey said.

Mrs. Pusey then called her Son to take her to the Hospital and that's where State Police gave her a Police Report. The State Police were called a second time by the Hospital/Doctors because she was hit by a car. The Hospital took x-rays all over her body. There were no broken bones but her body had been sprained and strained. She had bruises on her lower back. No photos were taken at the time.

Mrs. Pusey had them write out a report at the Hospital. State Police Supervisor allegedly said, do you realize your accusations are on an Elected Official? Mrs. Pusey never received a card, a report number and or a copy of the complaint she was asked to write up at the Hospital. The State Police then gave Mrs. Pusey and her friend Joe a breathalyzer test outside the Hospital. Mrs. Pusey does not drink. I'm an epileptic, she said. Joe's Breathalyzer was a .03 and said it was over the limit and that he would not be a reliable witness. Mrs. Pusey said that was fine because her Sister was there and her neighbor Rick saw it as well. Rick is the neighbor that knew Bobby Jones and said something about his drinking at the scene.

The following day Mrs. Pusey witnessed Sheriff Bobby Jones driving past her home 3 times. She said it could have been more than three times but she knew for sure she had seen him three times. Her friend Joe got on a bicycle and rode it to the Pharmacy to pick up a prescription for Mrs. Pusey and was followed by Sheriff Bobby Jones all the way from the residence to the Pharmacy. He went inside to give them her prescription and Sheriff Jones followed him into the Pharmacy and actually walked to the back of the store and simply said hello to the people working at the back counter. He then said hello to Joe and left. Joe had to wait a good 30 minutes for them to fill the prescription and when he exited the store, there was Sheriff Bobby Jones again.

Because they were now in fear for their lives they went into the Somerset County District Court and met with Mrs. Gladys Johnson, a Somerset County District Court Commissioner. Mrs. Johnson interviewed Mrs. Pusey and then called the Md. State Police and asked for a Case #. The State Police told Commissioner Johnson there was no case or case #. Mrs. Johnson then stated, Mrs. Pusey is sitting right here at my desk, there must be a case number. The Officer then said, wait a minute. Someone just told me there was a report. Commissioner Johnson was going to grant a Peace Order but told Mrs. Pusey there were just too many red flags in this case and she immediately contacted Wicomico County Commissioner Mrs. Timmons. She told Mrs. Pusey they would be waiting for her in Salisbury and Mrs. Timmons granted an immediate Peace Order.

Sheriff Bobby Jones showed up at Court yesterday (the original scheduled court date for the Peace Order) without a lawyer and asked for a continuance. His Lawyer David Moore was thousands of miles away. Judge Whitehead granted the extension for an additional day, today at 1:30 PM. Today they were in front of Judge Nunn and things got quite interesting from there. The Judge today allowed yet another extension on this case until the 24th of this month. Now, he also stated that Mrs. Pusey needed to get a lawyer and encouraged that Mrs. Pusey try to "work it out" between her lawyer and Sheriff Jones' lawyer David Moore.

Attorney David Moore said he wanted ALL of her witnesses as he wanted to do background checks on each and every one of them before they go to Court. The Judge then said, Perhaps you can talk and resolve your issues in the mean time. Mrs. Pusey replied, "Judge, I encourage you to talk to Mr. Jones attorney, this man ran over me with his car." Mind you, Mrs. Pusey is an elderly woman who stood there in front of the Judge with a cane. Judge Nunn granted the extension and again suggested she get a lawyer.

Criminal Investigator Pilcher contacted Mrs. Pusey today just before today's court hearing. I found that quite interesting as well because one would think this would have happened several days ago. I can understand their being somewhat busy but this case STINKS! I immediately made some phone calls because Mrs. Pusey is not in any position to hire an attorney. She is on disability and truly in fear for her life. The Judge today should have recognized this and I'm confident he read the reports. Clearly Mr. Jones doesn't care about the Peace Order and even one of the Commissioners stated this was stalking. That's allegedly why she granted the Peace Order to start with.

Mrs. Pusey is in such fear that she has since returned to her home and is in hiding. Once again, because she didn't have legal council she was not able to express her side today with yet a different Judge. I'm confident that if Judge Nunn knew that she was in hiding and afraid to go home, there would have been a different outcome today. I CANNOT see why they treated this case like a criminal case and granted Jones an extension. It was a Peace Order for crying out loud! I confirmed today that Mrs. Pusey does NOT have to provide David Moore with all of her witnesses. In fact, there were several unusual mistakes today in which you can now expect this case to possibly go to the Attorney General and rather than a simple Peace Order, it may become a criminal case and things will be handled quite differently from here on out. Mrs. Pusey can then get a lawyer provided by the State and while Judge Nunn encouraged she get a lawyer for the Peace Order, this is absolutely not true at all. This is a Peace Order and in my honest opinion, this case should have been heard yesterday. This elderly woman went to Court yesterday, then again today and now she's expected to return next week again. In the mean time she's living somewhere else.

Oh, when they left the Court House yesterday after the first hearing, someone in an unmarked crown Victoria followed them to Tim's Restaurant near the DMV in Salisbury. They kept pacing the sidewalk back and forth several times and then walked into the restaurant and only made eye contact with Mrs. Pusey.

Now, do I believe Mrs. Pusey? You better darned well believe I do! I also spoke with a few of her witnesses and let me also assure you, these people are truly in fear for their lives and I mean that with all my heart. When I heard this story several days ago, I have to be honest with you, I couldn't believe it. When I confirmed it I was still in shock. Then I spoke with someone reliable again and they told me a completely different story. That left me wondering which story was true. The first story I had heard was accurate.

Sheriff Bobby Jones HAD been drinking that day, that's been confirmed. When they went to his home after the alleged hit and run or whatever else you want to call it, there's no question he had been drinking. There's this convenience that the Police can't prove he was drunk at the time Mrs. Pusey was allegedly hit by his vehicle, so they say. However, a neighbor said he could smell him before he ever got up close to him and even told him, Bobby, you've been drinking again.

IMHO, Sheriff Bobby Jones should have been locked up and arrested right away. I had also been told he was at that location with his Son's Girlfriend so she could allegedly purchase prescription drugs. There's no question in my mind at this point that this Sheriff has some very serious issues. I'm told he can be seen driving this young lady around all the time in his Police vehicle.

The Justice System has failed Mrs. Pusey and her friends for now but I would expect that to change overnight. As a Grandmother of 4, she doesn't deserve this.

UPDATE: I see the Daily Times finally got on board with my story. Let's see, I have been on this for what, 6 days now? Anyhow, here's what they printed. What say you now nay sayers?http://www.delmarvanow.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090219/NEWS01/902190397&s=d&page=2#pluckcomments

Lock Bumping

In light of all the home invasions and other crime we thought this worthy of reposting.

Stimulus Package By State

Stimulus Package By State (please try not to throw up)
Just check out some of the stuff in this package – with the state of the economy does California really need “vintage” lightposts and trees etc… Disgusting - the more you read, the more disgusted you will get.

Click on your state to see some of the projects included in this bill.I found it to be very interesting and informative. Also you can see that a lot of city's & towns are not listed.I wonder if the leaders of the missing city's and towns are just "not on the ball" so to speak and did not submit a wish list?

Find projects by state or territory
Alaska (46 projects)
Alabama (318 projects)
Arkansas (199 projects)
Arizona (743 projects)
California (1971 projects)
Colorado (201 projects)
Connecticut (449 projects)
Washington, D.C. (8 projects)
Delaware (7 projects)
Florida (1752 projects)
Georgia (266 projects)
Hawaii (316 projects)
Iowa (51 projects)
Idaho (348 projects)
Illinois (1031 projects)
Indiana (713 projects)
Kansas (139 projects)
Kentucky (524 projects)
Louisiana (433 projects)
Massachusetts (266 projects)
Maryland (54 projects)
Maine (72 projects)
Michigan (782 projects)
Minnesota (335 projects)
Missouri (403 projects)
Mississippi (552 projects)
Montana (57 projects)
North Carolina (319 projects)
North Dakota (61 projects)
Nebraska (154 projects)
New Jersey (261 projects)
New Mexico (215 projects)
Nevada (163 projects)
New York (289 projects)
Ohio (847 projects)
Oklahoma (223 projects)
Oregon (159 projects)
Pennsylvania (352 projects)
Puerto Rico (340 projects)
Rhode Island (116 projects)
South Carolina (271 projects)
South Dakota (30 projects)
Tennessee (103 projects)
Texas (1240 projects)
Utah (298 projects)
Virginia (400 projects)
Vermont (61 projects)
Washington (368 projects)
Wisconsin (358 projects)
West Virginia (1 projects)
Wyoming (85 projects)

http://www.stimuluswatch.org/project/by_state

Front Cover Of Newsweek


Camden Neighborhood Association Forum

Camden Neighborhood Association

2009 Salisbury Mayoral Primary Candidate Forum


Thursday, February 26th

7:15 p.m.


Bethany Lutheran Church

Corner of South Boulevard and Camden Avenue


Join us to hear Salisbury mayoral candidates respond to

questions posed by neighborhood residents


Bob Caldwell (confirmed)

Gary Comegys (invited)

Michael Della Penna (confirmed)

Jim Ireton (confirmed)


Light refreshments will be served


First row seating will be reserved for the physically handicapped and those

65 years and older