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Easton man gets 18 years for attempted coercion of a minor
BALTIMORE – U.S. District Judge George L. Russell III last week sentenced Samuel Charles Hardeman, 55, of Easton, to 18 years in federal prison, followed by lifetime supervised release, for … more
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Nanjemoy man charged with attempted murder
CAMBRIDGE – A Nanjemoy man has been charged with attempted murder after a stabbing Friday. At approximately 2:49 a.m. Dec. 15, Cambridge Police Department officers responded to the Holiday … more
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Dorchester County Sheriff James W. Phillips, Jr., left, accepts a check for $10,000 towards the 'Shop with a Cop' program, from Paul's Subs owner Paul Baiers, on behalf of Crescent Cities Charities, on Wednesday, Dec. 13. The money will enable Phillips and his deputies to take 50 youngsters on a Walmart Christmas shopping trip on Dec. 21.
Crescent Cities, sheriff join to provide Christmas joy in Dorchester
CAMBRIDGE – Even for those past believing in Santa Claus, it still holds true that every child deserves something special to make his or her eyes light up on Christmas. But for many … more
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State Police investigating fatal shooting in Cambridge
CAMBRIDGE – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Monday morning in Dorchester County. Shortly before 8 a.m., officers from the Cambridge Police Department … more
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Rockville police confiscated items during the arrest of a man suspected of involvement in a shooting and escape from the Eastern Shore State Hospital Center in August.
Man arrested in Cambridge shooting, escape case
CAMBRIDGE – A 19-year-old man is being held in connection with a shooting and escape last summer. On Aug. 1, at approximately 5:39 p.m., Cambridge Police Department officers responded to … more
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Talbot County task force dismantles drug-trafficking operation
EASTON – Eight people accused of a drug-trafficking ring on the Eastern Shore were arrested following a yearlong combined law-enforcement investigation. The Talbot County Drug Task Force … more
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Rhodesdale couple killed in two-vehicle crash
NORTH DORCHESTER – Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal two-vehicle crash that occurred early Wednesday morning in Dorchester County. The deceased are identified as Johnnie … more
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$235,000 settlement in case of Caroline teen killed in police custody 
The Board of Public Works last week approved a $235,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit brought by the family of Anton Black, the Caroline County teenager who died in 2018 after being restrained by … more
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Nationwide and its partners are providing life-saving grain rescue tubes and training to 60 fire departments across rural America through its 2023 Grain Bin Safety campaign. The photo shows firefighters from Toledo and Garwin, Iowa, training with a rescue tube.
Dorchester police and fire
Grain entrapment training Delmarva fire departments have gained training and equipment to help them respond successfully to grain entrapments, when victims become submerged in grain and cannot … more
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“The (act) really ties the hands of everybody,” said Cambridge Police Chief Justin Todd. “…Because you can mandate them to go to services, but if they come back to court a month later. Did you do the services? No. There’s no next step, and that makes it very difficult.” Dorchester Banner File Photo
Youth crime process prompts questions in House, Dorchester
Lawmakers last week scrutinized the options left to law enforcement and others to address crimes by children and young teens during the House Judiciary Committee’s second hearing on youth … more
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The Natural Resources Police is collecting unwrapped gifts for its "Boatload of Toys" drive at two locations on the Eastern Shore on Dec. 2.
Md. Natural Resources Police collecting a 'Boatload of Toys'
The  Maryland Department of Natural Resources Police  is conducting its annual “Boatload of Toys” drive at several locations including two on the Eastern Shore. Natural … more
Assault arrests at Easton vs. C-SD football game
EASTON – Five youths were arrested after fights broke out at the football game Oct. 27 between Easton and Cambridge-South Dorchester high schools. A report Tuesday from the Talbot County … more
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On Thursday at 3:37 a.m., members of the Hebron Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire on Porter Mill Road. Smoke alarms had been activated, alerting the residents to the emergency. The two-alarm blaze took 54 firefighters an hour and 12 minutes to bring under control. The estimated loss to the structure is $300,000, with another $100,000 lost in contents. There were no injuries. The family was displaced as a result of the fire but has been assisted by the American Red Cross and other volunteer organizations. Additionally, two dogs perished in the fire. The cause is under investigation by the Office of the State Fire Marshal.
Dorchester Police & Fire
KFC fire Deputy fire marshals are investigating a fire that occurred at the KFC/Taco Bell fast food restaurant located at 8091 Ocean Gateway in Easton on Oct. 26. At approximately 1:48 … more
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Police seek suspect in home invasion, shooting
CAMBRIDGE – On Sunday, at approximately 10:35 p.m., Cambridge Police Department (CPD) officers responded to the 700 block of Foxtail Drive in reference to a shots fired call. While officers … more
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Man gets 10 years for sex abuse of boy
BALTIMORE – U.S. District Judge Ellen L. Hollander on Friday sentenced Richard Wesley Robinson, age 74, of Cambridge, to 10 years in federal prison, followed by 25 years of supervised release, … more
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At the Cambridge Police Department’s town hall event last week, Chief Justin Todd, Capt. Antoine Patton, Capt. Shane Hinson and Lt. Greg McCray address those in attendance.
Cambridge Police speak to tiny group
“I expected to be speaking to a lot more people,” admitted Cambridge Police Chief Justin Todd, “but maybe we’ll have to do this more than once.” He was referring to … more
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Teen charged with armed robbery, assault
CAMBRIDGE – A Cambridge teen has been arrested and charged with offenses including armed robbery and assault. On Oct. 3, at approximately 1:40 a.m., Cambridge Police Department (CPD) … more
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Teen charged with murder of Hurlock man
WOODSIDE EAST, Delaware – A Delaware teen has been charged with the murder of a missing Hurlock man. On Sept. 22, at approximately 12 p.m., 41-year-old David Thomas Jr. was reported … more
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Dorchester pair arrested after Easton shooting
EASTON – Two Dorchester County residents have been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting in Easton. On Saturday, at approximately 1:52 a.m., officers from the Easton Police … more
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Cambridge sets new youth curfew
CAMBRIDGE – The juvenile curfew ordinance that was successfully passed by The Cambridge City Council on Sept. 25 will go into effect on Oct. 1. The move comes after a trial period earlier … more
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