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Justice Served: Former Sheriff's Deputy In Maryland Convicted Of Rape, Misconduct While On Duty
A former Wicomico County sheriff's deputy who used his badge to prey on victims is facing a lengthy behind bars after being convicted on 29 charges, including multiple rape, sexual misconduct, and false imprisonment offenses. Steven Abreu, 31, was found guilty by a Wicomico County jury following a five-day trial where harrowing testimony from at least one victim revealed how he abused his position of power. The crimes occurred while Abreu was on duty in October 2022, just days after he began patrolling on his own, according to the sheriff's office. Sheriff Michael Lewis described the…
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20-Year-Old Charged With Murder In Fatal Maryland Double Shooting: State Police
Maryland State Police have arrested and charged a 20-year-old man in connection with a fatal October shooting in Wicomico County that left one man dead and another injured. The suspect, identified as Jermaine Wilson of Princess Anne, faces charges including first- and second-degree murder, attempted first- and second-degree murder, and additional criminal offenses related to the shooting. Wilson is currently being held at the Caroline County Detention Center, authorities said. The incident was reported on Oct. 28, shortly after 7:30 p.m. in the 800 block of West Road in Salisbury.&nb…
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Shots Fired Near Maryland School Bus Spark Urgent Investigation: Sheriff (
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A shooting near a Wicomico County school bus has sparked an intense investigation, with authorities working to piece together what unfolded on Rockawalkin Ridge Road on Tuesday afternoon. Deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office rushed to the 28000 block of Rockawalkin Ridge Road at around 3:15 p.m. on Dec. 3 after reports of individuals shooting at one another, officials said. The incident took place while a school bus was in the area, prompting concern among parents and residents. Authorities emphasized that no students were involved in the shooting and there was no immed…
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Authorities Search For Maryland Man After Shooting Leaves Woman With Critical Injuries: Sheriff
Authorities in Wicomico County are on the hunt for a Salisbury man accused of opening fire on a woman, leaving her with life-threatening injuries, officials said. Deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office were called to the 500 block of North Curlew Road in Salisbury shortly after 4:20 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, following reports of a shooting. When deputies arrived, they found a woman suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Deputies secured the scene and rendered life-saving aid until paramedics arrived, according to a spokesperson from the sheriff's office. The victim was…
Police & Fire
Maryland Bank Left Temporarily Inoperative After Fire In Secured ATM Room
A Maryland bank was temporarily left inoperative on Thursday morning when a fire broke out in a secured room, leading to a tricky battle for first responders. In Wicomico County, crews from the Salisbury Fire Department were called to PNC Bank at around 5:15 a.m. on Oct. 10 after being alerted by a security alarm and customer about the fire, which started in a secured ATM room that contained IT equipment. Upon arrival, officials say that firefighters were met by smoke coming from building, and it took approximately a half hour to get the fire under control once they were able to get inside …
Obituaries
DUI Driver Charged For Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Infant, Young Parents In MD: State Police
A Delaware man who allegedly was driving under the influence is facing criminal charges weeks after a wrong-way crash that claimed the lives of a young family from New York traveling from New York with their 1-year-old son in Maryland, state police announced. State Police investigators identified Dean Alexander Dennison, 21, Sierra Rain Merchant, 20, and 1-year-old Grayson Dennison as the three people killed in a crash early on Sunday, May 19 on US Route 13. According to investigators, shortly before 2:50 a.m. on May 19, troopers were called to investigate a head-on crash that was rep…
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Infant, Young Parents Killed By Wrong-Way Driver In Maryland Crash
A young family with a 1-year-old son from New York was killed in a crash while traveling through Maryland over the weekend. State Police investigators identified Dean Alexander Dennison, 21, Sierra Rain Merchant, 20, and 1-year-old Grayson Dennison as the three people killed in a crash early on Sunday morning on US Route 13. According to investigators, shortly before 2:50 a.m. on May 19, troopers were called to investigate a head-on crash that was reported in Wicomico County south of St. Luke's Road involving the family and a Delaware man. The preliminary investigation determin…
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