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Man Fearing Attacks, Drones Found With Homemade Explosive Devices In Maryland Yard: Sheriff Man Fearing Attacks, Drones Found With Homemade Explosive Devices In Maryland Yard: Sheriff
Man Fearing Attacks, Drones Found With Homemade Explosive Devices In Maryland Yard: Sheriff A paranoid Maryland man who littered his lawn with homemade explosive devices to keep perceived enemies away has been taken into custody as a precaution, according to authorities. Members of the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office announced that Christopher James Wilgus, 45, was apprehended following a welfare check that led to deputies finding a disturbing scene at his Pittsville home, where he lived in the garage and a motorhome on the property. On March 7, detectives from the sheriff's office were called to a home on Gumboro Road, where they made contact with Wilgus and discovered what…

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Obituaries
Services Set For Maryland Sheriff's Deputy Killed In The Line Of Duty Services Set For Maryland Sheriff's Deputy Killed In The Line Of Duty
Services Set For Maryland Sheriff's Deputy Killed In The Line Of Duty The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office has announced plans for Deputy First Class Glenn Hilliard, who was killed on the job while attempting to apprehend a wanted fugitive. Hilliard’s funeral will be held on Tuesday, June 21 at noon at the Emmanuel Wesleyan Church on Beaglin Park Drive in Salisbury, with a public viewing for two hours prior to the service. Information regarding road closures and further instructions are expected to be released by the sheriff’s office over the next few days in advance of the funeral. A memorial was set up for Deputy First Class Glenn Hilliard.Facebook/Wi…

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News
Fugitive Charged In Maryland Sheriff's Death Was On 'Probation Before Judgment' For Robbery Fugitive Charged In Maryland Sheriff's Death Was On 'Probation Before Judgment' For Robbery
Fugitive Charged In Maryland Sheriff's Death Was On 'Probation Before Judgment' For Robbery The 20-year-old man accused of shooting and killing a Wicomico County Sheriff's deputy in Pittsville was on probation for a previous crime in Baltimore, officials announced. Delmar resident Austin Jacob Allen Davidson was apprehended on Sunday, June 12 after shooting and killing Deputy First Class Glenn Hilliard, a 16-year veteran officer who was murdered days before his 42nd birthday, according to State Police and Hilliard's department. At the time of the shooting, Davidson had multiple outstanding warrants out for his arrest in several jurisdictions and was on "probation before judgment"…

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by Zak Failla