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Wednesday, April 01, 2009
Honesty And Integrity In Our Election
Thank you for reading my email this afternoon. I am writing today to offer the details and clarity that I can to the reports that have emerged concerning the investigation into election fraud in the Salisbury mayoral race.
On Saturday, I was walking the neighborhoods of North Camden with city council candidate Cynthia Polk and former councilwoman Von Siggers, talking with voters and listening to their concerns. Don Rush, a radio journalist from WSCL, the Salisbury University public radio station, was with us, carrying his tape recorder and displaying his press pass as he collected sound and quotes for a story on the election. Mr. Rush of WSCL is not a part of our campaign, he is a professional journalist who was there working on a story about the election.
At one North Camden rental property, I was given information by three residents living in a rental property that deeply disturbed me. The other members of my group heard the conversation, and we decided this information must be taken to law enforcement. After meeting with the campaign’s attorney, we sent an e-mail on Saturday afternoon to Davis Ruark, Wicomico County State’s Attorney. We did not release this information to anyone else – not the media, not supporters, no one. Our first priority was to inform law enforcement what we had heard and let the appropriate law enforcement officials decide what to do with that information.
This campaign is the source of the initial details that led to this investigation. Let me be clear – we made the first call to law enforcement. Rumors of vote buying and voter intimidation have been rampant for weeks. But only when I heard from citizens myself, and had concrete details, did we approach law enforcement. The integrity and privacy of people’s right to vote their conscience is the basis of electoral democracy. It is 2009, not 1909 with ward bosses delivering votes for chosen candidates. I will not let any special interest group in this city silence or coerce this city’s voters.
My opponent is attempting to muddy the waters of this investigation with baseless and ridiculous charges of wire-tapping, due to the presence of Mr. Rush accompanying our group. Mr. Rush is an independent radio journalist, employed by Salisbury University, who was wearing press credentials and carrying a tape recorder with a plainly visible microphone on a public side walk. If you have questions about whether that’s wiretapping, I’d suggest you contact WSCL at Salisbury University and ask them.
Let me be clear – the sanctity and privacy of the voting process is the heart of our democracy. And when we found possible evidence that election fraud may be occurring in this election, we informed the State’s Attorney. We will cooperate with the investigation in any way we can.
If we cannot guarantee a freely-cast secret ballot, we no longer have the democracy described in our Constitution. We will have returned to the days of ward bosses and political machines. The subsequent allegation by my opponent of equating a radio reporter with wiretapping were made only after the investigation had already started. This campaign has never, and will never, engage in any practice to mislead or coerce voters in this city. One election is not worth selling the soul of this city’s integrity.
Due to the nature of the ongoing investigation, I cannot answer specific questions concerning individuals who may yet be questioned by law enforcement. The integrity of this investigation must be maintained, as these charges are serious. I sincerely hope this situation is investigated thoroughly, and if any individual is found to have violated election law, that they are prosecuted and punished to the full extent of the law.
So one week from an election, Salisbury voters are not talking about crime, neighborhoods and the health of our river. Everything is being done to divert attention from the issues that residents worry about. I will continue to walk to your door and discuss these things with you – it is my promise, it is what Salisbury deserves.
Jim
Biden Daughter Cocaine Video Was a Setup
The video purporting to show Vice President Joe Biden's daughter Ashley snorting cocaine was preplanned by a man trying to get rich selling the tape, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.
The man, who is apparently a friend of Ashley's, even bought the cocaine and the hidden camera, our investigation has uncovered.
RadarOnline.com viewed the tape but did not offer to purchase it. The man who made the tape shopped it to several media outlets but did not receive any written offers.
The seller had planned to get the woman alleged to be Ashley on tape doing drugs for at least three weeks. The tape was shot this year.
The man, who is apparently a friend of Ashley's, even bought the cocaine and the hidden camera, our investigation has uncovered.
RadarOnline.com viewed the tape but did not offer to purchase it. The man who made the tape shopped it to several media outlets but did not receive any written offers.
The seller had planned to get the woman alleged to be Ashley on tape doing drugs for at least three weeks. The tape was shot this year.
The lawyer representing the anonymous seller peddling the videotape has pulled out, entertainment RadarOnline.com said Sunday.
Several media outlets had reported that the seller, who is seeking $250,000 for the tape, was represented by Thomas Dunlap, of the Washington, D.C., law firm of Dunlap, Grubb and Weaver.
RadarOnline reported that Dunlap dropped the video's seller as a client, due to circumstances related to the way the videotape was being publicized.
Biden’s Daughter Caught Up In Cocaine Scandal
An explosive video being shopped to media outlets has plunged the White House and Vice President Joe Biden into a cocaine scandal, RadarOnline.com has learned exclusively.
The video shows a woman, who is represented by the seller and his attorneys to be Biden’s daughter Ashley, snorting several lines of cocaine.
The tape has been viewed by a RadarOnline.com freelance reporter who confirms the woman looks identical to Ashley Biden.
GO HERE to read more.
Money Talks, B.S. Walks!
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Just goes to show you, the 9th Most Dangerous City In America can be sold to anyone.
2 Hearings This Week On Del. Sports Betting
The Associated Press
The Associated Press
2009-03-30
The public gets to weigh in this week on a proposal to bring sports betting to Delaware.
The House Gaming Committee will hold a hearing Monday night at the Christiana Fire Company's Memorial hall at 6 p.m. A second hearing will be held in Kent County Wednesday night at Legislative Hall.
And in Sussex County, a hearing is scheduled next Monday at the Delaware Tech campus in Georgetown.
The Associated Press
2009-03-30
The public gets to weigh in this week on a proposal to bring sports betting to Delaware.
The House Gaming Committee will hold a hearing Monday night at the Christiana Fire Company's Memorial hall at 6 p.m. A second hearing will be held in Kent County Wednesday night at Legislative Hall.
And in Sussex County, a hearing is scheduled next Monday at the Delaware Tech campus in Georgetown.
Gary Comegys & The SHA
Notice the yellow spot above in-between houses. That would be Comegys SHA vehicle hidden behind his home and in the cemetery.
There has been much talk going on around town recently as to why Gary Comegys put in for retirement with the State Highway Administration, (SHA). It has been reported that an Auditor came into their Office and started reviewing the books as sources also say Contractors were being paid off before their work was completed. That's a big No-No with the State.
I personally spoke with Gary moments ago and he says none of this is true. In fact Gary's final day with the SHA was yesterday after 35 years and he stated he left on "good standings."
First of all let me say that ANYONE who has been on the job for 35 years deserves to be recognized and I certainly tip my hat to Mr. Comegys. I may not agree with his beliefs and politics but you can't take away the credit he deserves for sticking with a job for so long and dedicating himself to that company.
The rumors need to end unless someone can come up with some concrete evidence proving different. I'm also told Mr. Drewer is still working at the SHA as well, he was not fired, per Mr. Comegys statement to me today. Enjoy your retirement in good health Gary.
Voter Intimidation, Voter Bribery Or Attempted Voter Bribery And Violations Of Maryland's Wiretap Statues
There has been much talk going around through the MSM about Voter Intimidation, Voter Bribery or Attempted Voter Bribery and Violations of Maryland's Wiretap Statues. I have received numerous calls and e-mail messages about it and while I have known pretty much what's been going on, I have been tied up with some other personal matters keeping me from this issue.Nevertheless, here's the scoop. It turns out that while the Ireton Camp was walking around knocking on doors, Don Rush, (Radio Show Host) was interviewing people on the street. Sources say they came upon three tenants who were willing to do an interview. It was reported during that interview sources say one tenant stated he had allegedly been offered a 40% discount on his rent if he voted for Gary Comegys. The tenant stated, "you just missed the landlord who was here and made that offer." Nevertheless, the tape was brought into the States Attorney's Office for review.
The next was the Comegys Campaign complaining about Wiretapping. Well, here's the twist. It's been reported, (I don't know the true facts on this one but this is what I was told) one of the Comegys people, (sources say a landlord) reportedly called and left a very defaming message on someone's answering machine. When the Ireton people spoke to the person who had the recording on tape, that person stated he had already deleted the recording. He recognized the landlord but without evidence nothing could be done.
Oh, as far as the reported Intimidation, I heard that had to do with my Post stating I might go around and take pictures of Yard Signs. Of course that was thrown out because I have every right to do so.
Anyhow, I hear Jim Ireton is going to be holding a Press Conference at 4:30 today but I have not received the details from the Ireton people as of yet.
WBOC has THIS TOP STORY.
LIFE
Sometimes you can reach too far!
And when you find yourself over-extended and you're stuck in a situation that you can't get out of,
there is one thing you should always remember.......
Not everyone who shows up......
Is there to help you!!!!
Crow-Bar Burglar Caught Red Handed
Suspect(s): Jamie Campbell, 38, of the 100 block of West 30th Street in Wilmington, Delaware
Resume: On Tuesday, March 31st, at approximately 11:14 p.m., Troop 2 patrol officers were dispatched to State Farm Insurance, located at 887 Pulaski Highway, in reference to a burglary alarm. As Troopers approached the scene they took notice to a suspicious vehicle in front of the business. As they got closer, they observed a subject, later identified as Jamie Campbell, holding a crow-bar which he was using to attempt pry open the front door to Roma Pizza, a business next to State Farm.
Campbell was taken into custody without incident and transported back to Troop 2. Detectives were called out and assumed the investigation. Through their efforts, Campbell was not only linked to the Roma and State Farm cases, but five other incidents as well.
State Police Troop 1 Cases Cleared:
March 27th, 2009- Claymont Produce, 2407 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, Delaware
March 29th, 2009- Pickles and Chips', 1707 Foulk Road, Wilmington, Delaware
March 29th, 2009- Haldas Meats, 2201 Silverside Road, Wilmington, Delaware
March 30th, 2009- Garden Valley Nursery, 1700 Rocky Run Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware
State Police Troop 2 Cases Cleared:
March 31st, 2009- Country Side Nursery, 1604 Pulaski Highway, New Castle, Delaware
March 31st, 2009- Roma Pizza, 883 Pulaski Highway, Bear, Delaware
March 31st, 2009- State Farm Insurance, 887 Pulaski Highway, Bear, Delaware
Jamie Campbell was formally charged with the following offenses: three counts of Attempted Burglary (felony), four counts of Burglary (felony), six counts of Possession of Burglars Tools (felony), four counts of Theft (misdemeanor), seven counts of Criminal Mischief (misdemeanor) and Attempted Theft (misdemeanor). Mr. Campbell was committed to the Howard Young Correctional Institute in lieu of $18,750.00 secured bond.
Below, a photograph of Campbell’s vehicle at one of the burglaries which was captured on tape is included as well as a mug shot.
Resume: On Tuesday, March 31st, at approximately 11:14 p.m., Troop 2 patrol officers were dispatched to State Farm Insurance, located at 887 Pulaski Highway, in reference to a burglary alarm. As Troopers approached the scene they took notice to a suspicious vehicle in front of the business. As they got closer, they observed a subject, later identified as Jamie Campbell, holding a crow-bar which he was using to attempt pry open the front door to Roma Pizza, a business next to State Farm.
Campbell was taken into custody without incident and transported back to Troop 2. Detectives were called out and assumed the investigation. Through their efforts, Campbell was not only linked to the Roma and State Farm cases, but five other incidents as well.
State Police Troop 1 Cases Cleared:
March 27th, 2009- Claymont Produce, 2407 Philadelphia Pike, Claymont, Delaware
March 29th, 2009- Pickles and Chips', 1707 Foulk Road, Wilmington, Delaware
March 29th, 2009- Haldas Meats, 2201 Silverside Road, Wilmington, Delaware
March 30th, 2009- Garden Valley Nursery, 1700 Rocky Run Parkway, Wilmington, Delaware
State Police Troop 2 Cases Cleared:
March 31st, 2009- Country Side Nursery, 1604 Pulaski Highway, New Castle, Delaware
March 31st, 2009- Roma Pizza, 883 Pulaski Highway, Bear, Delaware
March 31st, 2009- State Farm Insurance, 887 Pulaski Highway, Bear, Delaware
Jamie Campbell was formally charged with the following offenses: three counts of Attempted Burglary (felony), four counts of Burglary (felony), six counts of Possession of Burglars Tools (felony), four counts of Theft (misdemeanor), seven counts of Criminal Mischief (misdemeanor) and Attempted Theft (misdemeanor). Mr. Campbell was committed to the Howard Young Correctional Institute in lieu of $18,750.00 secured bond.
Below, a photograph of Campbell’s vehicle at one of the burglaries which was captured on tape is included as well as a mug shot.
Jamie Campbell
U.S. Private Sector Axes 742,000 Jobs In March
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Job losses in the U.S. private sector accelerated in March, more than economists' expectations, according to a report by ADP Employer Services on Wednesday.
Private employers cut jobs by a record 742,000 in March versus a 706,000 revised cut in February that was originally reported at 697,000 jobs, said ADP, which has been carrying out the survey since 2001.
The big drop foreshadows a huge decline in the non-farm payroll reading in the government's employment report that will be released on Friday, some analysts said.
"It's a terrible number. It is almost a loss of three quarters of a million jobs which is possibly the highest we have seen so far over the length of this crisis," said Matt Esteve, foreign exchange trader with Tempus Consulting in Washington.
GO HERE to read the rest of the story.
Private employers cut jobs by a record 742,000 in March versus a 706,000 revised cut in February that was originally reported at 697,000 jobs, said ADP, which has been carrying out the survey since 2001.
The big drop foreshadows a huge decline in the non-farm payroll reading in the government's employment report that will be released on Friday, some analysts said.
"It's a terrible number. It is almost a loss of three quarters of a million jobs which is possibly the highest we have seen so far over the length of this crisis," said Matt Esteve, foreign exchange trader with Tempus Consulting in Washington.
GO HERE to read the rest of the story.
Salisbury Police Department Press Releases
On March 30, 2009 at approximately 12:30 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center to meet with the victim of an assault and rape. Upon arrival the officers met with the female victim who advised that she had been assaulted and raped by a subject known to her. The victim advised that she and the suspect, listed below, became involved in an argument the previous night that resulted in the suspect hitting her, choking her and threatening her with a knife. The suspect refused to allow the victim to leave her apartment and raped her. The victim was able to escape from the apartment when the suspect fell asleep. Salisbury Police Detectives located the suspect on Smith Street and took the suspect into custody.
ARRESTED: Billy Jay Jones, 21 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
First degree rape
Second degree rape
First degree assault
Second degree assault
Reckless endangerment
Third and fourth degree sex offense
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900010475
On March 29, 2009 at approximately 11:25 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the Royal Farms Convenience Store on North Salisbury Boulevard for the report of a trespasser. Upon arrival the officers observed the below listed suspect trespassing on Royal Farms property after being warned to stay off of the business’ property on a number of previous occasions.
ARRESTED: Taron Lee Roberts, 25 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Trespassing
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900010418
On March 30, 2009 at approximately 1:30 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police arrested the below listed suspect on an arrest warrant charging the suspect with burglary. It was reported to the Salisbury Police in January of 2009 that a residence had been broken into on Bridgeview Street and a quantity of property had been taken. The investigation of the burglary identified the below listed suspect as responsible for the incident.
ARRESTED: Johnny (nmn) George, 19 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
First degree burglary
Third degree burglary
Fourth degree burglary
Theft (under $ 500)
Malicious Destruction of property
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900001347
On March 31, 2009 at approximately 2:57 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police were in the area of Smith Street and observed the below listed suspect acting in a suspicious manner. The officers attempted to make contact with the suspect who fled from the area on foot. After a lengthy foot chase, the suspect was apprehended in the area of Goldsboro Street. A routine records check of the suspect revealed that the suspect was wanted on a Maryland Parole Commission Parole Retake Warrant. A search of the suspect, incident to arrest, revealed a quantity of suspected cocaine in his pants pockets.
ARRESTED: Brandon Deangelo Sykes, 24 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Maryland Parole Commission – Parole Retake
CDS charges pending
DISPOSITION: Released to Maryland State Police CC # 200900010445
ARRESTED: Billy Jay Jones, 21 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
First degree rape
Second degree rape
First degree assault
Second degree assault
Reckless endangerment
Third and fourth degree sex offense
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900010475
On March 29, 2009 at approximately 11:25 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the Royal Farms Convenience Store on North Salisbury Boulevard for the report of a trespasser. Upon arrival the officers observed the below listed suspect trespassing on Royal Farms property after being warned to stay off of the business’ property on a number of previous occasions.
ARRESTED: Taron Lee Roberts, 25 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Trespassing
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900010418
On March 30, 2009 at approximately 1:30 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police arrested the below listed suspect on an arrest warrant charging the suspect with burglary. It was reported to the Salisbury Police in January of 2009 that a residence had been broken into on Bridgeview Street and a quantity of property had been taken. The investigation of the burglary identified the below listed suspect as responsible for the incident.
ARRESTED: Johnny (nmn) George, 19 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
First degree burglary
Third degree burglary
Fourth degree burglary
Theft (under $ 500)
Malicious Destruction of property
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900001347
On March 31, 2009 at approximately 2:57 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police were in the area of Smith Street and observed the below listed suspect acting in a suspicious manner. The officers attempted to make contact with the suspect who fled from the area on foot. After a lengthy foot chase, the suspect was apprehended in the area of Goldsboro Street. A routine records check of the suspect revealed that the suspect was wanted on a Maryland Parole Commission Parole Retake Warrant. A search of the suspect, incident to arrest, revealed a quantity of suspected cocaine in his pants pockets.
ARRESTED: Brandon Deangelo Sykes, 24 years of age Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES:
Maryland Parole Commission – Parole Retake
CDS charges pending
DISPOSITION: Released to Maryland State Police CC # 200900010445
Second Annual Lock Up Day Fundraiser
April 1, 2009 at Camp ESPA
5425 Sharptown Road
Rhodesdale, Md. 21659
Starting at 10 am Camp ESPA sends underprivileged children to summer camp at no cost to them. Camp ESPA is about Police helping children make good choices in life. Each volunteer is attempting to raise $1000 in donations to post their bond. Our thanks to our wonderful volunteers, who this year include:
Senator Richard Colburn
Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis
Fruitland Police Chief Mike Phillips
Maryland State Police Lt. Ernest Leatherbury
Nancy Shockley, Dorchester Co. LMB
Dave McMullen, Salisbury
Maryland State Police 1st Sgt.Tom Davis
Attorney Nicole Green
Denton Police Lt. George Bacorn
Mark Wright, Natural Resources Police
Greg Fentress, Q105
John Burkett, DDS
Barry Smith, retired Maryland State Police
Ed Johnson, Denton
Lillie Glenn, Salisbury . . . . . . and others!
Another Home Depot Scam
A 'heads up' for those men who may be regular Home Depot customers. This one caught me by surprise.
Over the last month I became a victim of a clever scam while out shopping.
Simply going out to get supplies has turned out to be quite traumatic. Don't be naive enough to think it couldn't happen to you or your friends.
Here's how the scam works:
Two seriously good-looking 20-21 year-old girls come over to your car as you are packing your shopping into the trunk. They both start wiping your windshield with a rag and Windex, with their breasts almost falling out of their skimpy T-shirts.
It is impossible not to look.
When you thank them and offer them a tip, they say 'No' and instead ask you for a ride to McDonalds.
You agree and they get into the back seat. On the way, they start undressing. Then one of them climbs over into the front seat and starts crawling all over you, while the other one steals your wallet.
I had my wallet stolen October 4th, 9th, 10th, twice on the 15th, 17th, 20th, 24th & 29th. Also N ovember 1st & 4th, Twice on the 8th, 16th, 23rd, 26th & 30th, three times last Monday and very likely again this upcoming weekend.
So tell your friends to be careful.
P.S. Walmart has wallets on sale for 2.99 each~~I found cheaper ones for $1.99 at K-Mart and bought them out. Also, you never will get to eat at McDonalds. I've already lost 11 pounds just running back and forth to Home Depot.
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