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Second Chance, First Class: Ravens Fans Get VIP Treatment In NYC Following Big Lottery Win Second Chance, First Class: Ravens Fans Get VIP Treatment In NYC Following Big Lottery Win
Second Chance, First Class: Ravens Fans Get VIP Treatment In NYC Following Big Lottery Win Some Baltimore Ravens fans were given the second chance of a lifetime courtesy of a Maryland Lottery promotion that gave them a taste of the good life. The lucky winners - Raymond and Debbie Jones from Salisbury, Lenny and Darlene Brown from Woodstock, and Juan Garcia and his daughter Melanie from Riverdale - traveled with the team to the Big Apple to take on the New York Giants over the weekend, where they were treated to lavish hotel accommodations, got to meet some players, and were given $1,000 to splurge in the city. Oh, and the Ravens won the game easily to climb to 9-5 as they c…

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Embers From Burn Barrel Spark Blaze, Destroy Sheds In Maryland: Fire Marshal Embers From Burn Barrel Spark Blaze, Destroy Sheds In Maryland: Fire Marshal
Embers From Burn Barrel Spark Blaze, Destroy Sheds In Maryland: Fire Marshal A blaze sparked by embers from a burn barrel destroyed three sheds and a John Deere lawn mower in Salisbury on Friday, officials said. Three small residential sheds, a John Deere lawn mower, and nearby grass were destroyed in a fire at 500 Bailey Lane in Salisbury on Dec. 13, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal. Salisbury Fire Department crews are out at Bailey Lane with multiple sheds, burn barrel, and grass fire. Use caution in the area! Posted by Salisbury Fire Department on Friday, December 13, 2024 A passerby discovered the blaze shortly before 12:45 p.m., prompting a…

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Authorities Arrest Woman In Connection With Maryland Shooting; Suspected Gunman Still At Large Authorities Arrest Woman In Connection With Maryland Shooting; Suspected Gunman Still At Large
Authorities Arrest Woman In Connection With Maryland Shooting; Suspected Gunman Still At Large Detectives from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Salisbury woman in connection with a November shooting that left another woman critically injured, while the suspected gunman remains at large weeks later. On Dec. 9, detectives took 27-year-old Briana Monique Bratten into custody, charging her with attempted first-degree murder, conspiracy, and accessory after the fact, among other offenses, authorities announced.  The charges stem from the shooting on the 500 block of North Curlew Road in Salisbury, where deputies from the sheriff's office discovered a female victim suff…

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20-Year-Old Charged With Murder In Fatal Maryland Double Shooting: State Police 20-Year-Old Charged With Murder In Fatal Maryland Double Shooting: State Police
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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FBI, State Police Seek Answers In Murder Of 10-Year-Old Maryland Boy FBI, State Police Seek Answers In Murder Of 10-Year-Old Maryland Boy
FBI, State Police Seek Answers In Murder Of 10-Year-Old Maryland Boy Maryland State Police are offering up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the tragic shooting death of 10-year-old Tyron Colbert Jr. in Salisbury earlier this year. The young boy was killed on Aug. 5 while inside a home on the 200 block of Clay Street with his mother and two other children, police said.  Officers from the Salisbury Police Department responded to a 911 call at approximately 10:30 p.m. and found Colbert suffering from a gunshot wound.  He was pronounced dead at the scene. The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit,…

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Authorities Search For Maryland Man After Shooting Leaves Woman With Critical Injuries: Sheriff Authorities Search For Maryland Man After Shooting Leaves Woman With Critical Injuries: Sheriff
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…

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Three More Frat Boys In MD Targeting Man For Sexual Preferences Charged For Hate Crime: Police Three More Frat Boys In MD Targeting Man For Sexual Preferences Charged For Hate Crime: Police
Three More Frat Boys In MD Targeting Man For Sexual Preferences Charged For Hate Crime: Police There have now been 15 arrested reported in connection to an off-campus assault and hate crime reported near Salisbury University that resulted in a frat suffering sanctions. Three more teens have been identified and will face charges for their role in an assault after an incident last month when members and associates of a frat used a social media account to lure their victim to an area residence and targeted him "due to his sexual preference."  The latest to be charged:  Sean Antone, 19, of West Friendship; Benjamin Brandenburg, 18, of Glyndon; Logan Clark, 19, of Sever…

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Frat Boys In Maryland Targeting Man For Sexual Preferences Arrested For Hate Crime: Police Frat Boys In Maryland Targeting Man For Sexual Preferences Arrested For Hate Crime: Police
Frat Boys In Maryland Targeting Man For Sexual Preferences Arrested For Hate Crime: Police Several suspects linked to a frat in Maryland are facing charges for an off-campus assault and hate crime near Salisbury University, authorities announced. Some parents are less than proud after seven men were arrested and charged for an incident last month when they used a social media account to lure their victim to an area residence and targeted him "due to his sexual preference."  According to the Salisbury Police Department, on Thursday, Oct. 31, the agency was contacted by University Police regarding an assault in an off-campus apartment complex in the 1400 block of University Te…

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Maryland Bank Left Temporarily Inoperative After Fire In Secured ATM Room Maryland Bank Left Temporarily Inoperative After Fire In Secured ATM Room
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 …

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Man Shot By Co-Worker At Maryland Gas Station Airlifted To Hospital: State Police Man Shot By Co-Worker At Maryland Gas Station Airlifted To Hospital: State Police
Man Shot By Co-Worker At Maryland Gas Station Airlifted To Hospital: State Police A man who shot his co-worker at a Maryland gas station before attempting to flee in a work van has been apprehended and charged with attempted murder, state police say. Antonio Lamont Bolden, 36, is behind bars following a reported shooting at a Talbot County gas station that left a 29-year-old man hospitalized days later. Investigators say that first responders were called shortly after 9 a.m. on Tuesday morning to the 4100 block of Ocean Gateway in Trappe, where they found 29-year-old Salisbury resident Aigner Smith suffering from gunshot wounds to his arm and face. He was airlifted to a…

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Teen Skateboarder Suffers Brain Injury In Hit-Run Maryland Crash Teen Skateboarder Suffers Brain Injury In Hit-Run Maryland Crash
Teen Skateboarder Suffers Brain Injury In Hit-Run Maryland Crash A teenage skateboarder who was struck by a hit-and-run driver who was left with a brain injury in Maryland is slowly recovering, though he faces a long road going forward, his family says. On Thursday, Aug. 15, 15-year-old Austin Broadwater was riding his skateboard along Walston Switch Road in Salisbury when he was struck by a driver who proceeded to speed away without checking on the teen. WCSO Serious Hit and Run - Walston Switch Rd Incident: Serious Hit and Run Motor Vehicle Collision Date of Incident:... Posted by Wicomico County Sheriff's Office on Friday, August 16, 2024 B…

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Two Who Torched Maryland Home, Blocked Door With Mattress Accused Of Attempted Murder: State PD Two Who Torched Maryland Home, Blocked Door With Mattress Accused Of Attempted Murder: State PD
Two Who Torched Maryland Home, Blocked Door With Mattress Accused Of Attempted Murder: State PD Two Maryland men who tried to set a house on fire with people inside on the Eastern Shore were arrested this week after being caught red-handed with the fuel they used to set it, state police say. Lascelles David Beckford, 37, a Somerset County resident, and Dante Jamar Stone, 34, of Salisbury, went through great lengths in an attempt to torch the home of two people they were familiar with, according to officials. The incident was reported at around 3:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 13 in the 12000 block of Independence Court in Princess Anne. Investigators say that they believe Beckford and Ston…

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10-Year-Old Child Shot To Death Inside Maryland Home: State Police 10-Year-Old Child Shot To Death Inside Maryland Home: State Police
10-Year-Old Child Shot To Death Inside Maryland Home: State Police A 10-year-old boy was killed in Maryland while inside a home with his mother and other young children on Monday night, state police say. The search is on for a suspect as troopers continue to attempt locating a wanted shooting suspect who killed the boy in Salisbury on Aug. 5. According to Maryland State Police, at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Monday night, officers from the Salisbury Police Department responded to a home in the 200 block of Clayton Street, where they found the 10-year-old suffering from a gunshot wound. He was treated by paramedics and rushed to Tidal Health Medical Center…

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Minors Accused Of Molotov Cocktail Incidents In Maryland, Fire Marshal Says (UPDATED) Minors Accused Of Molotov Cocktail Incidents In Maryland, Fire Marshal Says (UPDATED)
Minors Accused Of Molotov Cocktail Incidents In Maryland, Fire Marshal Says (Updated) Two children have been identified as the pair wanted in connection to several incidents involving Molotov cocktails in Maryland, the fire marshal announced. Shortly after 3 a.m. on June 12, members of the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office responded to four homes in the 1000 block of Tuscola Avenue and one in the 800 block of Oneida Avenue for reported incidents at each residence, officials say. The Fire Marshal was called in to assist with the investigation, and multiple Molotov cocktail-type destruct devices were placed at the front door of each home. Investigators were able to o…

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Murder Suspect At Large Following Maryland Shooting: State Police Murder Suspect At Large Following Maryland Shooting: State Police
Fernando Medina-Moreta Wanted For Murder Of 23-Year-Old Man A murder suspect is at large following a fatal Maryland shooting last month, according to state police. An alert was issued by the agency on Tuesday, July 9 as they seek the public's assistance in tracking down Delaware native Fernando Medina-Moreta, who is wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Miami resident Franklin Abraham Perez Rodriguez, who was killed during an altercation in Wicomico County. A homicide investigation is currently underway by detectives of SPD and the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit. On... Posted by Salisbury, Maryland Police Depa…

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Children Playing With Fire Torch Furniture, Vehicle in Maryland Children Playing With Fire Torch Furniture, Vehicle in Maryland
Children Playing With Fire Torch Furniture, Vehicle in Maryland Two children accidentally set a car on ablaze in Maryland overnight while they were playing with fire, officials say. Shortly before midnight, members of the Salisbury Fire Department were called to a home on Delaware Avenue in Wicomico County, where there was a reported car fire. According to the Maryland Fire Marshal, a 9 year old and 6 year old were playing with fire and ignited a piece of furniture on fire in the front yard, which promptly spread to the property owner's vehicle, which had been parked nearby.  Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fires, but the 9-year-old chil…

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Attempted Arsons Involving 'Molotov Cocktails' In Maryland Under Investigation (VIDEO) Attempted Arsons Involving 'Molotov Cocktails' In Maryland Under Investigation (VIDEO)
Attempted Arsons Involving 'Molotov Cocktails' In Maryland Under Investigation (Video) Recognize them? The Maryland Fire Marshal is attempting to track down wanted suspects as they continue to investigate a series of attempted arsons that were reported in multiple addresses on Wednesday morning. Shortly after 3 a.m. on June 12, members of the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office responded to four homes in the 1000 block of Tuscola Avenue and one in the 800 block of Oneida Avenue for reported incidents at each residence, officials say. The Fire Marshal was called in to assist with the investigation, and multiple Molotov cocktail-type destruct devices were placed at the front…

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Florida Man Killed After Altercation In Maryland: State Police Florida Man Killed After Altercation In Maryland: State Police
Franklin Abraham Perez Rodriguez Killed In Maryland Shooting A Sunday morning shooting that left a Florida man dead is under investigation by Maryland State Police as the shooter remains at large. Miami native Franklin Abraham Perez Rodriguez, 23, was identified by investigators as the person who was killed during an altercation in Wicomico County. According to officials, at approximately 2:30 a.m. on June 9, officers from the Salisbury Police Department were called to the 700 block of East Naylor Mill Road to investigate a shooting, where they found Rodriguez suffering from a gunshot wound after what was described as "a physical altercation wit…

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Missing Woman Found Dead In Maryland Home; State Police Investigating: Officials Missing Woman Found Dead In Maryland Home; State Police Investigating: Officials
Patoria Giddens Found Dead Inside Salisbury Residence: PD A homicide investigation has been launched in Maryland after a woman reported missing in early May was found dead inside an area home. Patoria Giddens has been identified by the Salisbury Police Department as the person whose body was found over the holiday weekend in the 1000 block of Adams Avenue, officials say.  The grisly discovery was made on Sunday, May 26 after she had previously been reported missing. ****Community update on 5/27/2024 Ms. Giddons was located**** The Salisbury Police Department is still seeking the... Posted by Salisbury, Maryland Police Department on&nbs…

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Driver Airlifted To Hospital After Being Ejected In Rollover Maryland Crash Driver Airlifted To Hospital After Being Ejected In Rollover Maryland Crash
Driver Airlifted To Hospital After Being Ejected In Rollover Maryland Crash One person had to be airlifted to the hospital after suffering traumatic injuries when they were ejected from a vehicle in a rollover crash in Maryland, according to officials. Late on Wednesday night, first responders in Wicomico County were called to the 7100 block of Rockawalkin Road in Salisbury, where they found a rolled over vehicle and a person suffering from life-threatening injuries. Investigators say that the driver of a 2009 Nissan Altima lost control, left the roadway, and rolled, ejecting the driver, who was the only person inside the vehicle at the time. The driver was t…

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Weather
Watch Issued For Possibly Severe Storms That Could Bring 70MPH Wind Gusts, Hail To DMV Region Watch Issued For Possibly Severe Storms That Could Bring 70MPH Wind Gusts, Hail To DMV Region
Watch Issued For Possibly Severe Storms That Could Bring 70MPH Wind Gusts, Hail To DMV Region Some severe storms could be heading toward the DMV region overnight, as the National Weather service issuing alerts or the area. Forecasters are cautioning that there "is a risk for strong to severe thunderstorms," that might bring large hail, and damaging winds with gusts approaching 70mph, officials say. ⚠️A slow moving cold front will drift southward through the area today. There is a risk for strong to severe thunderstorms, especially from I-66/U.S. 50 and points southward⛈️Large hail & damaging winds are possible in such storms. Today's highs will be in the upper 70s/low 80s. pi…

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Construction Worker Struck By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland Dies From Injuries: State Police Construction Worker Struck By Hit-Run Driver In Maryland Dies From Injuries: State Police
Jamal Scarborough Hit-Run Crash Killed Thomas Attix In MD A 64-year-old construction worker who was struck by a hit-and-run driver attempting to bypass a work zone in Maryland last week has died from his injuries, according to state police. Marion Station resident Jamal Scarborough was driving in front of an off-duty trooper in his police cruiser shortly before 10:30 a.m. on March 27 heading south on Airport Road near Salisbury Regional Airport, in Wicomico County when he stopped at a work zone where a flagging operation was in effect. At the time, workers were only allowing northbound traffic to proceed in the area. According to the preliminary …

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Seven Families Displaced By Two-Alarm Apartment Fire In Maryland Seven Families Displaced By Two-Alarm Apartment Fire In Maryland
Seven Families Displaced By Two-Alarm Apartment Fire In Maryland A fast-moving fire in Maryland ripped through an apartment complex, causing hundreds of thousands in damages and leaving seven families displaced as a result. More than 50 firefighters from the Salisbury Fire Department responded to the Island Club Apartments on Sharen Drive in Salisbury early on Monday morning, where there was reports of a blaze that broke out in the eight-unit building. It took more than an hour to get the two-alarm blaze under control when it was discovered by occupants inside, according to the Maryland Fire Marshal, and no injuries were reported. Officials made note th…

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Obituaries
Woman Who Died In Maryland House Fire Searching For Cats Remembered As Loving Mother Woman Who Died In Maryland House Fire Searching For Cats Remembered As Loving Mother
Woman Who Died In Maryland House Fire Searching For Cats Remembered As Loving Mother A woman who lost her life in a fire while searching for the family's beloved cats in Maryland is being remembered by friends and family who are reeling from her death. Amy Appleby-Harris, 58, was recovering from surgery in their Salisbury home on Saturday, Feb. 17 when a fire broke out in the second-floor master bedroom in the 26000 block of Quantico Creek Road. At approximately 0910 this morning, Stations 5, 9, 16, 2, and 74 were alerted for a structure fire in the 26300 block of... Posted by Hebron Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, February 17, 2024 Her longtime husband was …

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Police & Fire
Man Walking Down The Street Gunned Down: Maryland State Police Man Walking Down The Street Gunned Down: Maryland State Police
Man Walking Down The Street Gunned Down: Maryland State Police Maryland State Police are investigating a deadly shooting in Wicomico County. At approximately 8:10 p.m. on Friday night, police say that Salisbury resident Richard Darlington Smith, 49, was walking down the street when he was shot multiple times in the 900 block of Division Street in his hometown.  Smith was treated by paramedics at the scene of the shooting, where he was ultimately pronounced dead. No information about a possible motive or suspects was released by state police. The fatal shooting remains under investigation by the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit and Salisb…

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Woman Charged With Murder Weeks After Stabbing In Maryland: State Police Woman Charged With Murder Weeks After Stabbing In Maryland: State Police
Woman Charged With Murder Weeks After Stabbing In Maryland: State Police A 20-year-old woman has been charged in connection to the fatal stabbing of a Maryland man earlier this month, state police announced on Tuesday. Trenee Gattis has been hit with multiple counts of murder and other offenses following a weeks-long investigation into a fatal incident involving 34-year-old Daniel Mapes, who died at an area hospital days after being stabbed in Salisbury, officials say. Shortly after 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan 2, officers from the Salisbury Police Department were called to the 800 block of South Division Street, where they found Mapes suffering from an appare…

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Maryland Elections Board Member Resigns After Being Charged In Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Maryland Elections Board Member Resigns After Being Charged In Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
Maryland Elections Board Member Resigns After Being Charged In Jan. 6 Capitol Riot A flag-waving Republican member of the Maryland State Board of Elections is facing charges for his alleged role in the Jan. 6 insurrection, federal authorities announced. Carlos Ayala, 52, of Salisbury, has been charged with civil disorder, a felony, and several related misdemeanor charges following his arrest earlier this week. Officials said that Ayala was arrested on Tuesday by the FBI and made his initial appearance in the District of Columbia before being released back to Maryland. According to prosecutors, it is alleged that Ayala was among a group of rioters who made their way onto …

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Fatal Stabbing In Wicomico County Probed By State PD Fatal Stabbing In Wicomico County Probed By State PD
Fatal Stabbing In Wicomico County Probed By State PD A 20-year-old woman is behind bars in connection to the fatal stabbing of a Maryland man earlier this month, state police announced on Tuesday.  Maryland State Police in Wicomico County are investigating a homicide involving Trenee Gattis and 34-year-old Daniel Mapes, who died at an area hospital days after being stabbed in Salisbury, officials say. Shortly after 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan 2, officers from the Salisbury Police Department were called to the 800 block of South Division Street, where they found Mapes suffering from an apparent stab wound. He was rushed to TidalHealth Peni…

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Final Dog Rescued From Devastating Christmas Day Fire Reunited With Family In Maryland Final Dog Rescued From Devastating Christmas Day Fire Reunited With Family In Maryland
Final Dog Rescued From Devastating Christmas Day Fire Reunited With Family In Maryland The final dog rescued from a Christmas Day fire in Maryland that tore through an area home is back with its family, and the community is rallying around them to help rebuild. On Monday afternoon, the Wentz family in Salisbury lost it all when a fire broke out in their Coulbourn Mill Road residence. The aftermath of the fire in Maryland. Maryland Fire Marshal The two-alarm fire was tough for crews to get under control, and it took a crew of around 60 firefighters approximately an hour to get the flames under control.  Four dogs and a pet rabbit were rescued from the burning home, t…

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Family Pets Killed, Firefighters Injured Battling Blaze At Famed Lacrosse Coach's Maryland Home Family Pets Killed, Firefighters Injured Battling Blaze At Famed Lacrosse Coach's Maryland Home
Family Pets Killed, Firefighters Injured Battling Blaze At Famed Lacrosse Coach's Maryland Home The home of longtime Salisbury University lacrosse coach Jim Berkman was ravaged by fire over the weekend in Maryland.  On Sunday morning, fire crews in Wicomico County were called to Russell Avenue in Salisbury, where there was a reported fire that quickly tore through an area home. Salisbury Fire Department crews with assistance from Wicomico County Fire Departments are on scene at Russell Avenue with a Working House Fire. Use Caution in the Area! Posted by Salisbury Fire Department on Sunday, October 8, 2023 According to the Maryland Fire Marshal, the home belonged to Berkman, who i…

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Second Murder Suspect In Custody After Man Found Shot Outside MD Apartment Building: State PD Second Murder Suspect In Custody After Man Found Shot Outside MD Apartment Building: State PD
Second Murder Suspect In Custody After Man Found Shot Outside MD Apartment Building: State PD A second man has ow been arrested in connection with a fatal Maryland shooting earlier this week, authorities announced. Antonio Lamont Oliver, 24, has been arrested and faces a murder charge for his alleged role in the fatal shooting of 34-year-old Kevin Lamont Chaney in Wicomico County. Oliver joins Bisheri Damond Jacobs, 19, behind bars, after he was busted earlier this week. Oliver is now waiting extradition back to Maryland after being arrested in Philadelphia. All three men were from Salisbury. Police say that shortly before 10 p.m. on Monday, July 31, officers from the Salisbury P…

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