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WICOMICO – April 25, 2024 On April 24, 2024, Ashlee Nicole Scott, of Salisbury, Maryland, was convicted by a jury in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County of Attempted Murder in the First Degree, Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, Attempted Armed Robbery, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery, four counts of First Degree Assault, Firearm Use in the Commission of a Crime of Violence, Illegal Possession of a Regulated Firearm, and related charges following a three-day jury trial. The Honorable Kathleen L. Beckstead, Chief Judge of the Circuit Court of Wicomico County presided over the trial, and postponed sentencing for the…
Press Release: April 25, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Wes Moore today presided over the second bill signing ceremony of 2024, signing three housing bills dedicated to making Maryland more affordable. The bills, part of the Moore-Miller Administration’s 2024 legislative agenda, address concentrated poverty in Maryland’s marginalized communities, reduce instability in Maryland’s housing supply and affordability, and enhance rights for Maryland renters.”We made the choice to put housing front-and-center this year because we know this issue can’t wait. Building a stronger housing market can’t wait. Tackling a housing shortage of 96,000 units in Maryland can’t wait,” said Gov. Moore. “We introduced the most…
By Jan Greenhawk April 22, 2024 Elected officials aren’t the only power brokers in small towns. If you know anything about living in a small town, you know about volunteers, committees and commissions. Most small towns don’t have the population or the money to run all town operations with paid employees, so volunteers often fill the gap. These people are mostly wonderful people who want to give back to the community. Many are retirees or stay at home spouses. Sadly, sometimes they work to get favors from town government. Having been what someone once called a “professional volunteer” throughout my life,…
Authorities in Wicomico County have arrested a 64-year-old man after investigating nearly 230 charges connected to child sex abuse. The investigation into James Arthur Thompson revealed disturbing evidence of abuse against a minor over an extended period. Following this, a Wicomico County Grand Jury charged Thompson with a range of offenses: Sex Abuse of a minor-House/Family Member Sex Abuse of a Minor Rape in the First Degree Rape in the Second Degree Sex Offense in the Second Degree Sex Offense in the Third Degree Sex Trafficking-Explicit Performance Sex Trafficking-Take/Cause Sexual Solicitation of a Minor Cause another to Engage in Sex…
By Jan Greenhawk April 19, 2024 Andrea Ye, a trans 18-year-old from Rockville, Maryland wrote a manifesto and said he (she) wanted to be famous like Audrey Hale. Ye wanted to be famous for shooting up two Montgomery County Schools. He(she) was arrested and charged on April 17, 2024 after local police conducted an investigation in association with the FBI. Officials found a 129-page manifesto detailing the plans for the attack and Ye’s desire to be famous like Audrey Hale, the trans school shooter who murdered three children and three adults in Nashville, Tenn. Hale’s manifesto has been delegated to the courts.…
On the morning of Tuesday, April 16, a Wicomico County Board of Education Bus carrying 25 students was part of a crash at Joe Morgan Road and Sharptown Road. Sheriff’s deputies responded to the scene to investigate the incident. According to the initial findings, the school bus did not give the right of way and was hit by another vehicle. A passenger in the second vehicle sustained minor injuries and was taken to TidalHealth for treatment. The car had to be removed from the area by a tow truck. Fortunately, none of the children on the bus were harmed during…
LA PLATA, Md. – A former Maryland substitute teacher has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for inappropriate conduct with several middle school students and engaging in online sexual discussions. An investigation was initiated in February 2023 following reports from multiple students at General Smallwood Middle School that 27-year-old Malcolm Fluellyn, who had been a permanent substitute at the school since the previous December, had touched them inappropriately. Malcolm Xavier Fluellyn, 27, of Bryans Road, Maryland SEE ALSO: Former substitute teacher accused of sexual misconduct with middle school students in Charles County According to investigators, Fluellyn engaged in inappropriate…
Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset – April 17, 2024 Following a recent drawing held by the Maryland Cannabis Administration in early March, additional licenses for dispensaries, growers, and processors have been allocated, with four being awarded to businesses on the Lower Shore. Wicomico County secured two standard dispensary licenses, with Elevated Mind & Wellness, LLC, and DMV Exclusives named as the winners. Meanwhile, Worcester County was granted one license to Guru Ventures Inc., and Somerset County also received one for Kindequity, LLC. As part of the lottery process, licenses were also distributed in categories such as microdispensary, standard grower, microgrower, standard…
April 17, 2024 Governor Wes Moore approved a new bill aimed at enhancing penalties for individuals who threaten election workers or their families. In Annapolis, Maryland, residents engaging in threats towards election officials, poll workers, or their relatives due to their involvement in election operations will now face stricter repercussions as outlined in the bill passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by the Governor. Violators may potentially receive a prison sentence of up to three years and a fine of up to $2500. The bill specifies that the following individuals and their immediate family members are covered…
By Jan Greenhawk April 15, 2024 A comment made by a town commissioner Tuesday night revealed another truth behind the Oxford Strand Restoration Project. The project is a test case so that the DNR, National Wildlife Federation, and the contractor, Underwood and Associates, can see if their approach of tearing up a shoreline, placing ” living islands” at certain locations, and putting boulders and logs there will actually work in preserving the beach and preventing the erosion of sand. Commissioner Katrina Greer, during a discussion about the “attractive nuisance” of the logs and boulders on the Strand, made the statement that…
