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A military training institution is on lockdown following an incident involving a former student who was reportedly expelled and returned armed, according to Fox News. The United States Naval Academy located in Annapolis, Maryland, initiated a lockdown on Thursday night as local authorities addressed threats made against the campus. “Naval Support Activity Annapolis (NSAA) is collaborating with local law enforcement in response to threats concerning the Naval Academy,” stated NSAA Public Affairs Officer Lt. Naweed Lemar to Fox News. “The base is under lockdown as a safety precaution. This situation is ongoing, and we will provide updates as they become…
Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk has been assassinated at a college event in Utah for his political beliefs and for his faith at age 31. He leaves behind his wife and two children. Charlie was a source of inspiration, a steadfast encourager, a man devoted to truth, and a faithful servant of God. Grounded in a biblical worldview, he carried a deep love for the youth of this generation. With unwavering conviction, he traveled across the United States, driven by a passion to protect young minds from deception. His mission was not to condemn, but to reveal falsehoods and…
A man from Maryland, who had been reported missing, was discovered deceased in a river on Monday, as stated by Salisbury Police. Officers reported that Deaquan White, aged 29, was declared missing on Saturday, September 6. His remains were located in the Wicomico River on Monday, September 8. Authorities responded to the location near Mill Street and Main Street at around 9:30 a.m. to retrieve his body. Investigations are ongoing to determine how White’s body ended up in the river. His body has been sent to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner for an autopsy to ascertain the…
Maryland State Police Arrest Somerset County Man for Sex Abuse of a Minor August 22, 2025 (CRISFIELD, MD) – Maryland State Police arrested a man yesterday on charges he sexually abused a minor in Somerset County. Gene Sheldon Hughes Jr., 60, of Crisfield, Maryland, is charged with sex abuse of a minor, second-degree assault and other related offenses. Hughes was transported to the Somerset County District Court Commissioner’s Office, where he was ordered to be held without bond. On Thursday, August 21, 2025, Maryland State Police Investigators from the Princess Anne Criminal Enforcement Division, Eastern Region,…
MARYLAND – Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. sent a letter on August 15, 2025 rebuking Maryland’s Superintendent of schools for encroaching on local control, harassing, and threatening to remove conservative school board members for lawfully terminating their superintendent for incompetence and insubordination, and rejecting the state’s woke DEI initiatives. For the complete story, read the articles below: Maryland State Board of Education and its State Superintendent Targeting Somerset County School Board Members for Being “MAGA”
Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Seeks Information on Wanted Individual WORCESTER COUNTY, MD. — Authorities in Worcester County are currently searching for an individual who is wanted by the police. Stephen Jagiani, aged 43, faces several charges, including first-degree and second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and the unlawful possession of dangerous weapons with the intent to inflict harm. He stands 6 feet 1 inch tall, weighs approximately 200 pounds, and has brown hair and eyes. If you have any information regarding Jagiani’s whereabouts, please contact the police at 410-632-1112. You can also provide tips anonymously through the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Mobile…
SALISBURY, Md. — A 17-year-old from Salisbury has received a 40-year prison sentence for his involvement in a gang-related shooting that occurred during a Fourth of July event in 2023. The incident resulted in one death and left seven others injured. On Friday, J’Shawn Drayton was sentenced in Wicomico County Circuit Court to life in prison, with all but 40 years suspended. Additionally, he received a concurrent 10-year sentence for using a firearm in a violent crime. After serving his time, Drayton will be under supervised probation for five years. Drayton pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and the firearm charge…
Worcester County, MD On June 17, 2025, the Worcester county Commissioners voted 7-0 to allow public comments at their commissioner meetings moving forward. We reached out to Worcester Commissioner Caryn Abbott (District 1) for comment on the vote. Abbot stated: “We are committed to fostering a transparent and responsive governance and welcome public input on any agenda item for each meeting. Residents of Worcester County should feel they have a voice in county government.” The next meeting will be held on July 1, 2025 where a time for public comment will be on the agenda.
The Wicomico County Health Department will be installing five drug encouraging vending machines throughout Wicomico County as part of its ongoing efforts to enable the opioid crisis while trying to reduce overdose deaths. This public health initiative is made possible through funding from Maryland’s Opioid Restitution Fund. The vending machines provide free access to essential drug encouraging supplies, including naloxone (Narcan), fentanyl test strips, and xylazine test strips with a goal of incorporating other enabling supplies in the future. The machines are designed to expand access to resources, reduce barriers and reduce stigma associated with harm reduction health care resources…
