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Firearms, drugs seized during recent initiative in Wicomico Co.
SALISBURY, Md. – A firearms suppression initiative in Wicomico County resulted in the recovery of multiple weapons, controlled dangerous substances, and five arrests. During the month of June, the Salisbury Police Department and Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office collaborated in an effort to combat illegal firearm possession and reduce gun violence in the community. Throughout the initiative, law enforcement conducted a total of 48 traffic stops and 18 field interviews, which led to five arrests and the recovery of five illegal firearms, two of which were reported stolen.
Multiple Guns, Drugs Seized in Wicomico County Firearms Crackdown
SALISBURY, MD - The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office and Salisbury Police Department have recovered multiple weapons and various illegal drugs through a joint firearms suppression initiative in June. According to police, the two departments worked together throughout June in an effort to reduce gun violence in the community and...
A local mother is asking for help with transportation after her car was totaled in a police stand off last month
SALISBURY, Md- A local mother is asking for the community’s help after she was caught in the middle of a barricade situation last month in Salisbury. Kelly Mcgrath’s life took a traumatic turn on June 18th when her ex-fiancé was involved in a 9-hour stand-off with police.
Tunnel to Towers pays off home mortgages of two Maryland fallen heroes
BALTIMORE — The families of two Maryland fallen heroes received an early Independence Day gift, thanks to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The non-profit charitable organization on Tuesday paid off the home mortgages of late Baltimore City Fire lieutenant Paul Butrim and Wicomico County Sheriff’s deputy Glenn Hilliard.
Tunnel to Towers Foundation Pays off Mortgage for Late Cpl. Hilliard’s Family
BERLIN, MD - The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has paid off the mortgage on the home of Wicomico County Sheriff’s Deputy Glenn Hilliard in honor of July 4th. According to the Foundation, Hilliard and his family chose the home in Berlin before Hilliard’s murder two years ago. On June 12th, 2022, Hilliard was in pursuit of convicted felon Austin Davidson when Davidson turned and fatally shot the Sheriff’s Deputy.
In Honor of July 4th, Tunnel To Towers Pays off Hilliard Family Mortgage; Beyond the Call EOW Ride in Salisbury Saturday
Before Wicomico County Sheriff’s Deputy First Class Glenn Hilliard was killed in the line of duty in 2022, he and his family had bought and moved into what was to be the family’s forever home in Berlin. Since she lost her husband, Tashica Hilliard has completed nursing school and advocated and testified for tax changes to benefit the families of fallen heroes, but before he died she says that he was the sole provider for their family of five. Now, in honor of the 4th of July, the Tunnel to Towers Fallen First Responder Program has paid off the mortgage on the Hilliard’s home – to alleviate the financial burden of a mortgage for his family and to allow them to continue to heal in the home they shared.
Repeal: Wicomico officials, business owners celebrate end of Prohibition-era liquor law
SALISBURY -- Elected officials and business owners recently celebrated the end of a Prohibition-era liquor law in Wicomico County on the steps of the Government Office Building in downtown ...
Shed Fire in Wicomico County Under Investigation by State Fire Officials
SALISBURY, MD - Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal are investigating a shed fire that occurred on Tuesday afternoon in Wicomico County. State officials say the fire occurred on Nokomis Avenue in Salisbury around 2:30pm. The fire, discovered by a passerby, originated in the exterior of a wood framed...
Wicomico county executive touts end of 'prohibition era' liquor laws
Local Wicomico County business owners now can purchase their liquor wholesale, rather than directly from county dispensaries, the County Executive announced Monday. Gov. Wes Moore made the move possible with the signature of HB1340, which took effect July 1, and repealed "the monopoly of the Liquor Control Board for Wicomico County and its...
Nonprofit pays off mortgage of late Deputy First Class Glenn Hilliard home
BERLIN, Md. – In a heartfelt tribute this Independence Day, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation has announced it has paid off the mortgage for the family of Wicomico County Sheriff’s Deputy First Class Glenn Hilliard, who was killed in the line of duty in 2022. On June 12,...
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