CRIME & SAFETY
MSP investigate early morning crash in Federalsburg
FEDERALSBURG, Md. – Maryland State Police are investigating a crash that happened early Monday morning in Federalsburg. Around 6:40 a.m., troopers responded to a crash in the area of Route 318 and Pepper Road. Police say a 2014 Ram 2500 was traveling up the shoulder, as the driver attempted to pass several vehicles. It was then that police say the truck cashed into a 2016 Jeep Compass traveling on Route 318.
Laurel PD looking for one more suspect following high speed chase
LAUREL, Del. – Laurel Police Department is looking for one more suspect following a high-speed chase Saturday. It happened May 11, 2024, just after 2:30 P.M. An officer was traveling northbound on Sussex Highway in the area of Sycamore Road. The officer observed a gold Toyota 4-Runner driving erratically. While approaching the intersection of Sycamore Road, the 4-Runner nearly struck the vehicle in front of it and swerved into the right shoulder to pass other stopped traffic. While making the unsafe passing move, the 4-Runner struck a vehicle turning out of a driveway, causing significant damage to both vehicles. The driver of the second vehicle would later be found to have suffered a minor head injury as a result of the collision.
Laurel Superintendent Charged with DUI
LAUREL, DE - The Laurel Police Department has confirmed to WBOC the arrest of Laurel School District Superintendent Shawn Larrimore on DUI charges over the weekend. Laurel Police tell WBOC the incident occurred on Saturday, May 11th just before 11:30 p.m. near Sussex Highway and Camp Road. According to authorities, a police cruiser was stopped in the shoulder when a Ford truck passed without changing lanes or slowing down for the stopped emergency vehicle. A second officer then followed the truck and saw the vehicle conduct several lane violations and nearly collide with another vehicle, according to Laurel police.
Delivery driver carjacked, pizza stolen during armed robbery in Sussex County
SEAFORD, Del. - A pizza delivery driver was just trying to do his job when he became the victim of an armed robbery Friday night. Delaware State Police say three suspects approached the man while he was making a delivery at a house on German Road in Seaford. One suspect...
School Administrator, Deputy Assaulted By Student During Dismissal At Maryland HS, Sheriff Says
Deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office were called on May 13 to Snow Hill High School, where there was an isolated fight between two students that rapidly escalated, prompting an investigation by a school administrator. When the administrator probed the incident, investigators say that one of the students became...
Bradford House resident wants to feel safe at home after multiple assaults
CAMBRIDGE — Tena Cheaton looked forward to moving into the Bradford House Apartments about five years ago. At that time, Cheaton, now 59, was homeless. She was receiving temporary disability assistance and waiting to be approved for supplemental security income, which is financial assistance for people who have little or no income and resources and have a disability, blindness or are 65 years of age or older. ...
Fruitland Police Department honoring fallen officers in DC
FRUITLAND, Md – It’s National Police Week, and thousands of law enforcement members from around the world are converging on the nation’s capital. The events of National Police Week have been well-established for decades, but for the first time ever, officers from the Fruitland Police Department will be making the trip to DC in support of their brothers in blue.
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