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Authorities are looking into a shooting involving a state trooper that took place in Somerset County on Sunday evening. The incident happened around 8:00 PM in Marion Station. According to officials, Maryland State Police were performing a criminal investigation when they identified a suspect in the 5600 block of Tulls Corner Road. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the suspect had a gun in their possession. A trooper then arrived to assist another officer dealing with an assault complaint and subsequently discharged their weapon at the suspect.The suspect received medical attention at the scene, as confirmed by Maryland State Police. They…
As the legislative session reaches its sixth week, there are numerous developments underway. Recently, we anticipated and witnessed the reintroduction of one of Maryland’s most concerning bills, the SB0926 End-of-Life Option Act (also known as The Honorable Elijah E. Cummings and the Honorable Shane E. Pendergrass Act). This legislation would allow doctors to prescribe lethal substances to patients wanting to end their own lives. This grave threat to human dignity puts vulnerable individuals at risk. This can severely impact those navigating serious health issues and the challenges associated with aging. This latest version of the bill is even more troubling…
Title: Attorney General Freezes Funds for Sanctuary Cities and NGOs Supporting Illegal Immigrants Attorney General Pam Bondi has instructed the Justice Department to suspend funding for locations that obstruct immigration enforcement. This decision was made on Wednesday, just after her inauguration as the country’s lead legal official. The term “sanctuary cities” refers to areas that limit their collaboration with federal immigration agencies, such as by ignoring requests to detain undocumented immigrants. In her memo regarding the funding suspension, Bondi emphasized that federal regulations do not allow such non-cooperation. Detractors of sanctuary cities argue that they weaken the legal system and…
Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office has reported the conviction of a resident from Mardela Springs for sexually abusing a minor under the age of 15. Prosecutors state that Lorenzo Buggs, 37, committed the abuse during the summer of 2024. Following this, he allegedly tried to persuade the victim not to report the incident and to lie about it. “The trust that is shattered when a child is abused is incredibly difficult to mend,” remarked State’s Attorney Jamie Dykes. “Abusers often exploit the hidden nature of these horrible acts to avoid capture and legal consequences. In this case, the defendant went to…
Trump Enacts Laken Riley Act to Detain Illegal Immigrants Charged with Theft or Burglary** President Donald Trump has officially enacted the Laken Riley Act, which mandates that ICE detain undocumented immigrants who are charged with theft or burglary. During the signing event in the East Wing of the White House, Trump stated, “America will always remember Laken Hope Riley,” referring to the Georgian nursing student who was tragically killed last year. The perpetrator, Jose Ibarra, an undocumented immigrant, had been granted release despite facing theft charges in both New York and Georgia. Trump credited his electoral success to his firm…
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order named “Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity,” which prohibits affirmative action and racial preference initiatives, including any “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) programs in both federal contracts and universities that receive public funding. This new order revokes Executive Order 11246, which was enacted by Lyndon B. Johnson in 1965 and laid the groundwork for Affirmative Action. BREAKING: President Trump has signed an executive order rescinding Lyndon Johnson’s EO 11246, which established affirmative action, and banning all federal contractors and publicly-funded universities from practicing race-based discrimination, including DEI. A massive shift.…
Indian American entrepreneur and politician Vivek Ramaswamy revealed on Monday that he will be departing from the recently established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to focus on his campaign for the Governor of Ohio. “It was a privilege to assist in setting up DOGE. I have faith that Elon and his team will effectively enhance government operations,” stated the 39-year-old Ramaswamy in a message on X. Following his surprising win in the November 2024 presidential election, Donald Trump announced the creation of DOGE and appointed Elon Musk and Ramaswamy to lead the agency. “I will share more about my future…
On Monday, Donald Trump was officially sworn in as the 47th president, making history as the first person to serve non-consecutive terms since Grover Cleveland. “I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States,” Trump declared as Chief Justice John Roberts administered the oath. Prior to Trump’s inauguration, J.D. Vance took the oath as the 50th vice president of the United States. Vance, accompanied by his wife Usha and their three children, was sworn…
DEAL ISLAND, Maryland. – After an incident where the Superintendent of Schools in Somerset County was overheard suggesting the closure of Deal Island Elementary School, a meeting took place on Tuesday evening to address concerns from local parents. Many attendees left the meeting feeling unfulfilled, believing the superintendent’s apology lacked genuine humility and sincerity following her remarks about shutting down Deal Island School. The Delmarva Parent Teacher Coalition captured the event in a video:
On January 15, 2025, Graham Arthur, 42 years of age, of Delmar, DE was sentenced in the Circuit Court for Wicomico County for Failing to Stop at Scene Involving Death following a plea hearing on January 10, 2025. The Honorable Matthew A. Maciarello, Associate Judge of the Circuit Court of Wicomico County sentenced Arthur to the maximum sentence of ten years imprisonment, suspending all but six years to be served in the Department of Corrections. The Maryland Sentencing Guidelines recommended a sentence between one and six years to be imposed. Upon release, Arthur will be placed on three years of…
