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Local Cambridge artist Bobbie Jo-Elle Ennels, who grew up in the Greenwood Avenue neighborhood, painted the mural there in 2021. On May 6, a community cookout in support of a 12-year-old bullying and assault victim due to her relgious practice was held at the site.
Cambridge gathering supports student under attack for her religious observance
On the grassy lot corner of Washington Street and Greenwood, a mural emblazoned with the word BELIEVE had been brightly painted several years back. On May 6, a gathering in support of a student under attack for her religious observance seemed to give it renewed community meaning. more
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Maryland State Police investigating five-vehicle crash
CAMBRIDGE – Maryland State Police are investigating a five-vehicle crash that occurred early this morning in Dorchester County. Shortly after 7 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State … more
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Cambridge man charged with Trappe kidnapping
TRAPPE — The Talbot County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division has arrested a second suspect involved in a March 23 incident on Howell Point Road. Flamond D. Woolford, … more
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Suspect charged with kidnapping in Trappe incident
TRAPPE — The Talbot County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Division has arrested a suspect involved in a March 23 incident on Howell Point Road. Yahjay N. Greene, 22, of … more
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Former Howard County (Maryland) Police Accountability Board member Jim Gormley, right, and police accountability advocate Ted Stewart speak with reporters outside the Howard County administration building Dec. 12, 2023.
Legal gray areas hinder police watchdogs in Maryland
Three years after state lawmakers celebrated the passage of the Maryland Police Accountability Act, the rollout of the new police oversight systems has proven slow, inconsistent and rife with disagreements about how to implement the new oversight process — challenges that frustrate critics and administrators alike. more
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Dorchester County Department of Corrections officers who graduated in the 118th entrance-level class of the Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy operated by Wor-Wic Community College in Salisbury are shown, from left, Danny Huster, Mark Logan and Joshua Shockley.
Jail and correctional officers graduate from Eastern Shore Criminal Justice Academy
SALISBURY – Twenty-nine jail and correctional officers from Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset, Dorchester and Talbot counties graduated in the 118th entrance-level class of the Eastern Shore … more
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Easton Police Department officer charged with misconduct
EASTON – Maryland State Prosecutor Charlton T. Howard III announced on April 4 that an Easton Police Department sergeant has been charged with two counts of Misconduct in Office. According … more
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Man arrested in kidnapping, murder of Dorchester woman
SALISBURY – Maryland State Police arrested a man who has been indicted for the kidnapping and murder of a woman earlier this year in Dorchester County. The suspect, Kenneth Stefan Bradley, … more
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Stabbing leads to attempted murder charge
CAMBRIDGE – A 31-year-old Cambridge man has been charged with 1 st -degree attempted murder and other offenses following an early-morning incident on Saturday. At approximately 3:49 a.m., … more
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Entire Ridgely Police Department is suspended
RIDGELY – This Caroline County town will not have its own police force on duty for some time. The town government released the following statement on Tuesday: “The … more
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In partnership with the Dorchester County Career and Technology Center’s Criminal Justice Program, the Cambridge Police Department has started an intern program. Pictured above is Haley Hoxter fingerprinting and processing a vehicle at the Cambridge Police Department. Haley is a senior at North Dorchester High School and will be attending Salisbury University majoring in Criminal Justice and Sociology.
Dorchester police briefs
Armed carjacking On March 6, at approximately 1:37 p.m., CPD officers responded to the 400 block of Willis Street in reference to an armed carjacking. The victim reported that his vehicle had … more
State Police investigating fatal three-vehicle crash
FEDERALSBURG – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred Monday morning in Caroline County. The deceased are identified as Lavonne Bratcher, 55, and … more
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Tramelle Williams
Tramelle Williams sentenced for life without parole
CAMBRIDGE – On Dec. 14, 2023, after a multi-day trial, a Dorchester County Circuit Court jury found Tramelle Lamar Williams Jr., 24 years old, guilty of first-degree murder, second-degree … more
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On Feb. 28, the Preston Volunteer Fire Company announced that seven members had been sent to Ocala Florida over the previous few days to E-ONE Fire Trucks to design the company’s new Engine 205. The truck will represent the organization’s 100th anniversary in 2027 of serving the town and surrounding jurisdictions. Thanks went to the community and all supporters, without whose support this would not have been possible. The 100th Anniversary Fire Engine Committee is seen from the left: Captain Cody Bennett, VP Troy Plutschak, Captain Bryan Cheezum, Captain Chip Verdery, Lt. Joe Nee, Asst Chief David Wielgosz and Lt. Brent Marine. Absent: Jack Garvey and Ronnie Ferrins.
Dorchester police and fire
Sex offender violation On Feb. 29, deputies from the Talbot County Sheriff's Office arrested a 31-year-old Cambridge man. On Feb. 22, the District Court of Talbot County issued an arrest warrant … more
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Cambridge police are investigating a series of vehicle thefts that occured overnight Feb. 27-28. At one home, a security camera caught images of two suspects checking car doors.
Cambridge police probe series of vehicle thefts
CAMBRIDGE – The Cambridge Police Department (CPD) is investigating a rash of vehicle thefts that occurred overnight from Feb. 17-28. On Feb. 27, at approximately 10:35 p.m., CPD units were … more
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Workers replace the front door and window of the Howard T. Ennis School after it was apparently damaged by gunfire the previous night.
Shots fired outside Sussex Central Tuesday night, no injuries reported
GEORGETOWN — A 15-year-old Sussex Central High School student was arrested Tuesday night and charged with multiple felonies after reports of gunshots outside the school following an event, the … more
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On Feb. 20, Maryland State Delegate - District 37B Tom Hutchinson presented HB758 - The School Assault Reduction and Prevention Act. This bill, if passed, will make an assault on a school employee or subcontractor a crime of violence, which will allow juveniles to be criminally charged. Del. Hutchinson, seen above at center, was joined by Dorchester County Public Schools Superintendent W. David Bromwell and Mace’s Lane Middle School Principal Patricia Prosser. The Judiciary Committee was receptive to the testimony and asked thoughtful questions, Del. Hutchinson said.
Dorchester police briefs
Child abuse A married couple have been arrested in connection with the death of their child. On Feb. 21, at approximately 2 p.m., Cambridge Police Department detectives arrested a … more
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Cambridge police release data on juvenile crime, 2021-2023
CAMBRIDGE - The Cambridge Police Department has released detailed information on juvenile crime over the previous three years.  The full report is found below,. The report, with associated … more
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Cambridge Police seek business input
CAMBRIDGE – A Feb. 19 statement from the Cambridge Police Department (CPD) said, “Last week, several officers went to many local businesses throughout the city, including our downtown … more
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Maryland State Police investigating fatal multi-vehicle crash in Talbot County
EASTON – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal three-vehicle crash that occurred Friday evening in Talbot County. The deceased is identified as David Kuzio, 32, of Preston. … more
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