Minggu, 14 Agustus 2016

Salisbury News

Salisbury News


State Prison Murder Under Investigation

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 06:10 PM PDT

(JESSUP, MD) — Maryland State Police are investigating the murder of an inmate late this morning at a state prison in Anne Arundel County.

The victim is identified as John A. O'Sullivan, 43, an inmate at the Jessup Correctional Institution, Jessup, Md. His body has been taken to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Baltimore for an autopsy.

Multiple inmate suspects have been identified by investigators. Those suspects remain in the custody of the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

Shortly after 10:00 a.m. today, correctional officers in the Jessup Correctional Institution's F Building responded to a fight in progress on a tier. They found the victim lying on the floor bleeding profusely from what appeared to be multiple stab or puncture wounds. The officers quickly took several inmate suspects into custody who were seen walking away from the victim. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency medical services personnel.

Investigators from the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit were called to conduct the investigation. They have spent the day interviewing inmates, obtaining and serving search warrants in the prison, and working with State Police crime scene technicians who are processing the scene for evidence. They have been assisted by investigators from the State Police Criminal Enforcement Division, troopers from the Glen Burnie Barrack, and investigators from the DPSCS Internal Investigations Unit. Investigators remain at the scene tonight as the investigation continues.

Investigators have been in contact with officials in the Anne Arundel County State's Attorney's Office regarding the ongoing investigation. No charges have been filed at this time. Upon completion, the investigation will be reviewed by the State's Attorney's Office before charges are placed.

Any questions regarding the sentence the inmate victim was serving or the Jessup Correctional Institution should be directed to the Maryland Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services.

Enjoy the Taxes

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 06:10 PM PDT

For all you big Hillary fans, here will be your new federal tax rates. And don't forget to add in Social Security, State Taxes, Unemployment Insurance and Healthcare premiums which are going up 45% beginning next year.

Hillary won't be looking so hot when you take home less than 40% of your working salary and then get to stand in line to get your government mandated medication allotment.

As Imclain says, Keep Cheering!


Milwaukee Riots After Police Shoot Armed Black Suspect; Police Cars Burned, Officer Injured

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 01:15 PM PDT

Late on Saturday afternoon police in Milwaukee, Wisconsin shot an armed suspect fleeing from a car on the city's North Side. Not long after the shooting a large group of residents initiated a confrontation with police that included at least one squad car being burned. A gas station and other autos were also torched.

The officer-involved shooting occurred at around 3:30 PM and involved two MPD officers who had stopped a car near the 3200 block of N. 44th Street. The two suspects inside fled on foot with the officers giving chase. In short order one of the suspects pointed a semi-automatic pistol at the officers and was killed, according to CBS.

In the hours after the shooting groups of residents in the mostly African-American neighborhood gathered near the crime scene and soon began taunting police officers investigating the incident.

The taunting continued for some time and then turned violent, with police cars being swarmed and pelted with bricks and rocks as a small-scale riot broke out.

More

Accident On Route 50 In Salisbury/Parsonsburg

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 01:03 PM PDT

Station 6 has been alerted to an accident on Route 50 Westbound between Hobbs Road and Walston Switch.  Vehicle overturned and in the ditch. 
Rescue 7 from Pittsville has been alerted to assist.  

Route 50 Westbound has now been shut down.  

House Fire In Salisbury 8-14-16

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 12:46 PM PDT

Stations 16, 2 and 1 from Salisbury and Station 5 from Hebron have been dispatched to a fire at an abandoned house located at 1109 Mineola Ave in the area of Seminole Blvd.  Teens were seen running from the house prior to the fire.

Station 16 on scene with smoke showing

New Info on Media's War on Trump

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 09:26 AM PDT

By Thornton Crowe

As you all may have noticed, the Media has been waging war on Donald Trump. It's getting to the point that borders an insane obsession with picking a part everything he does and says, spinning it into something 'dark' and dangerous.

Over the last week, some answers have come to light that may shed some reasons as to why the Media, particularly the Conservative pundits' disdain toward Trump. The findings are going to shock you!

I have attached a video that verifies this information. And yes, it's been vetted through several sources within many agencies - not just my own but many other fellow writers using their own sources. All point to this being accurate even though the video maker is careful to assert he's reporting what he's been told by his Pentagon source.

While we all know about Clinton Aide, Huma Abiden's videos taken during private meetings between herself, Hillary Clinton and several foreign (and hostile to US) agents that Wikileaks was going to break last Sunday (August 6), there has been a storm of restraining orders sent to RT (Russian Times) from our State Department to block these videos from surfacing as they go towards proving treason on Clinton's lot. However, given that RT is not subject to US laws (or law enforcement) with the exception of their America office, these will only hold for so long. RT's involvement stems from last Sunday's interview with famed hacker and Wikileaks founder, Julian Assange who is in exile at the Ecuador embassy in London for the last five years.

Clinton with Netanyahu
The second bit on this video (clocking at 1:34) is the part dealing with our crazy media coverage these days. It seems that Clinton brokered a deal to double Israel's aid if Netanyahu helps her win the presidency by slandering Trump, using his own brigade within our Media system.

This is based on the premise that should Trump get elected, he will reduce aid to the Middle East including Israel - an assumption that is FALSE! On the contrary, Trump is stating he wants to reduce or end aid to countries harboring and supporting terrorists. This is a huge difference than what was presented by Clinton.

The disturbing thing is, it appears Netanyahu has taken the bait. Many Jewish journalists - Bill Kristol, Ben Shapiro, Jamie Weinstein to name a few - have all been touting the NeverTrump banner in spite of Trump's popularity with voters.

This week, Trump revealed his very conservative economic plan devised by known-conservative economists like Stephen Moore. It's as close to Reagan as anyone has gotten in a long, long time! Additionally, earlier in the Spring, he released his highly conservative judges list of those he would proffer for appointment to the Supreme Court. Therefore, the hysterical NeverTrumpers appear nonsensical - that is, until now! It's more than a mere axe to grind! It's more than anything personality based. This goes much deeper into the collusion we've seen so rampant with Clinton and her camp!

Watch the video, while boring, listen to its contents multiple times. It's a lot to take in but as a responsible voter, it's up to you to inform yourselves!


Where One Investigation Ends, Another Begins...

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 06:31 AM PDT


By Thornton Crowe

Things are not always what they appear to be...

Over this last week, the Media made much to do about nothing as they made yet another attempt to smear Donald Trump when he tried to energize the Second Amendment voters to vote in November. It was all over the news as I'm sure many of you heard the four-day ordeal. The whole insidious nonsense even packed a knockout punch when the United States Secret Service reveal CNN blatantly fabricated a reprimand they supposedly gave Trump for his remarks.

Besides their ritual demonizing Trump, what was the story Clinton's media buddies were really hiding?

Back in July, FBI Director, James Comey, gave a damning statement of Hillary Clinton's character (and ability) over her private email server while Secretary of State, deeming her as 'excessive careless' with classified information. However, the punchline was he didn't recommend charges to be filed against her for her gross negligence. Coming on the heels of the clandestine meeting between former president Bill Clinton and Attorney General Loretta Lynch, the timing of this conclusion was suspect at best - not to mention, he prosecuted Clinton before issuing the final blow.

Hillary Clinton
Most of you thought the whole Clinton criminality thing had been put to bed. That is, until the Clinton Foundation became a lightning hot topic of discussion due to Wikileaks and other whistleblowers.

A few weeks back, I reviewed the book by Peter Schweizer, Clinton Cash and a week later, the documentary came out under the same title. In a nutshell, the author laid out some of the Clinton's payola deals with various foreign countries - Bill got paid for making speeches while Hillary granted government access and large sums of money were funneled through the Foundation as 'donations' from many companies and international government interests. The whole government access for sale was blown open as the email server scandal appeared to wrap up. Or so it seemed...

Last week, while the MSM was obsessing over Donald Trump, a war was waging between the DOJ and the FBI which resulted in Lynch, denying Comey's request to investigate the Clinton Foundation further. While many sources confirm this investigation has been very much alive for a long time, it was as not overt as the email server probe. It actually began after the agency discovered a server with Foundation emails and documents in the oddest place -- the embassy in Benghazi after the terrorist attack which killed four Americans on September 11, 2012.

The Clintons
Now, bear in mind, payola is not only against the law - it's considered high treason - which is subject to punishment which can entail the Death Penalty. (Think Julius and Ethel Rosenberg) It's no laughing matter and law enforcement - especially the FBI - takes it seriously.

With the DOJ's failure to approve the investigation, thinking he was in the clear - as Bill Clinton and Chelsea were also at the heart of this investigation - he truculently ostracized Comey during a speech this last week, stating the FBI was full of bull. Well, safe to say, he probably regrets making such a provocative statement now...

The big news hit the street Friday though many media outlets are still not reporting it due to it's damning ramifications to their favorite gal pal; however, you can find it on some news organizations like The Daily Caller. Much to Bill's chagrin, the FBI found another way to perhaps finally skin this criminal cat. Not only is the FBI investigation an ongoing one, it is now moved to three local agencies with the US Attorney's office in full cooperation and decision-making power to decide whether or not to indict Hillary, Bill and Chelsea Clinton for selling government access through both the Bill Clinton  and Chelsea Clinton Foundations.

Preet Bharara
This is horrible news for the Clintons as each US Prosecutor involved is notorious for not taking these cases lightly nor are they afraid to indict and prosecute the rich, powerful people. One in particular is New York run by Preet Bharara, known for being a hard, no-nonsense prosecutor and one Clinton should fear the most. While the other two cities are Little Rock, AR and Washington, DC, New York may be the downfall of the Clintons in swift order.

As one source put it, "...unlike Lynch, we won't be seeing Bharara meeting with Bill Clinton on any tarmacs to 'discuss' golf and grandkids. Not only is he tough, he's well-protected as he is known for prosecuting the worst of the worst in both criminal and white collar crime."

It seems Comey still has powerful influence in his old stomping grounds as he was working for this same New York office when he indicted and prosecuted Martha Stewart back in 2003 - long before becoming the most powerful law enforcement officer in our government.

FBI Dir. James Comey
There is no doubt this is far worse than the email server and probably one of the real reasons why Clinton had a private server to begin with -- to hid evidence of her quid pro quo malfeasance. Additionally, we also learned last week through an NSA whistleblower that the National Security Administration has all those deleted 30,000+ emails Clinton thought her clever attorneys erased without a trace. The source also confirmed, they are at the FBI's disposal for their investigation, yet they did not confirm nor deny a request had been filed.

The source did add that one thing is for sure in this situation, intent will not even be a part of the conversation as the Clinton's 'intent' is so blatant and obvious that even a third-grader could point it out without any problem.

Did he know this when he made his statements and testimony before Congress last month? Guess we'll just have to wait for Director Comey's memoirs to be published but until then, we have front row seats to the biggest bust of the most corrupt crime syndicates in our Federal government's history. Richard M. Nixon and  Watergate have now been completely vindicated - it's just a shame he didn't live to see it!

Do you still wonder why it's been over 259 days since Hillary Clinton held a press conference? If she has a good criminal defense lawyer, it's no wonder!

And for those of you who love to defend the Clintons, claiming they a sophisticated organized crime family that will escape prosecution: Remember, they said the same thing about Capone, John Gotti and a host of others who have gone to prison for their crimes. As anyone whose ever studied law will tell you, repeat offenders increase their chances of being caught and adjudicated -- why? Because they get sloppy! At this point, the Clintons' pride has made them very cocky and sloppy! 

Salisbury City Council Work Session Agenda For 8-15-16

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 07:49 AM PDT

The Week In Review

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 07:02 AM PDT

The below posts with today's date were the most 
popular posts last week.

House Fire In Salisbury 8-10-16

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 07:11 AM PDT

Stations 2, 16 and 1 from Salisbury and Station 5 from Hebron have been dispatched to a house fire at the corner of East Church Street and Truitt Street. Two story residential house. 

Station 3 from Fruitland has now been called to assist.  

Station 74 from Delmar being called to assist.

Station 6 from Parsonsburg has also been called. 

Fire Marshall is en route to the fire.   

Station 5 from Hebron asked to send an ambulance to Station 16 for a coverup.

Station 6 from Parsonsburg asked to send an ambulance to Station 1 for a coverup.

Station 14 from Sharptown called to standby at Station 16

Station 7 from Pittsville asked to send engine to assist with house fire

Station 8 from Willards asked to send engine to standby in Salisbury.

Station 15 from Allen asked to standby at Station 1 in Salisbury  

Station 11 Poweville responding to Salisbury


Engine 15-1 is now going to help with the fire.

Stations 74, 9 and 11 requested to go to the scene of the fire.

Engine and Tanker from Worcester County being requested. 

Salisbury Ladies Auxiliary being called to the fire department.  

Letter to the Editor: Reported House Fire in Salisbury 8-10-16

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 07:11 AM PDT

Dear Editor,

I have a question. Around 1:50am Wicomico Central Alerted Stations 2, 16, 1 and 5(Hebron) for a reported house fire at the corner of Church Street and Truitt Street. Isn't Station 6 Parsonsburg much closer than Hebron?

At 1:58am Station 2 was re-alerted. Command told Central to dispatch a Next Due. A couple of minutes later Central Dispatched Station 3(Fruitland). Isn't Station 6(Parsonsburg) closer than Fruitland?

At 2:01am Command requested Central dispatch a 2nd Alarm. At that time Central dispatched 3, 74 and 6(finally).

At 2:08am Command asked Central the status on responding units. Central advised nothing marked up yet.

Then Central alerted again saying Stations 8, 3, 74 and 6 due(Whatever that means?)

What is the Status on Station 6(Parsonsburg) and why weren't they alerted first and second on this call?

Another question? When did Central start hitting the all call tone for 3 stations and then an outside station for house fires in Salisbury?

A Letter To The Editor: Wicomico Board of Education 8-11-16

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 07:11 AM PDT

The new Superintendent of schools for Wicomico County is having all BOE employees go to Shorebirds stadium on August 25 in the morning 8:45 I believe. This is the County kick off for the start of school.

Think about the expenses for this. All employees drive time there, missing work, drive time back when employees could be working or getting ready for school at their school. Some schools are paying for buses to transport staff to save parking. Talk about a traffic jam. This will take a couple of hours!

Didn't Frederickson stop using the civic center to save money and time for employees? He switched to a video that was watched at school. Half hour tops!

A Viewer Writes: Assateague Park 8-8-16

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 07:10 AM PDT

Joe,

Visited Assateague Island National Park in OC today! What a mess! 

Horses dragging trash all over the parking lot, grass on curbs and walk ways not cut this year and really foul smelling rest rooms! 

Does Park Management ever look at this stuff????

Will Smith: It's important 'to speak out about the insanity' surrounding U.S. election

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 07:09 AM PDT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Will Smith was in the Middle East on Sunday promoting the movie "Suicide Squad", but the Hollywood star said his time in Dubai is also a chance to counter an increasingly anti-Muslim climate surrounding the U.S. presidential race.

Smith, who plays the sharpshooter Deadshot in the film, said he's having fun and tweeting pictures of his time in Dubai, showing that "Hey, it doesn't look like they hate me, does it?"

"In terms of Islamophobia in America, for me that's why it's important to show up," he said.

He encouraged local film makers and producers to find more ways to tell the story of the region to the world.

"The Middle East can't allow Fox News to be the arbiter of the imagery, you know. So cinema is a huge way to be able to deliver the truth of the soul of a place to a global audience," he said.

More

Update: Justice For Ginger

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 07:09 AM PDT


The owner of Ginger just posted this update on Facebook.



Most of you know about my baby getting murdered. Well it just got worse. Neighbor called me and said he had a dead Rottweiler in his woods about 400 yards from where we found Gingers body. No microchip. No head either. Found the head later thrown into the woods. I think we have a problem. Police are digging hard. Please call Salisbury MD State Police Barracks with any info. We have to catch these bastards.

Black Male Dies In Ocean City Police Custody 8-7-16

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 07:08 AM PDT

A black male died in police custody last night at the Ocean City Jail.

Apparently the subject ingested a large amount of drugs during a drug bust. No foul play is suspected. 

The black male subject was approximately 40 years old. 

Ocean City Fire/EMS were unable to revive the subject. He was pronounced deceased at Atlantic General Hospital. 

Another beautiful morning in downtown Ocean City at 9th St. and Boardwalk 8-9-16

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 07:08 AM PDT


E Pluribus Unum

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 07:07 AM PDT


By Thornton Crowe

Much talk has occurred over the last few months here about racial tension in America. I'm sure you're already rolling your eyes and thinking, why is Thornton bringing this up again?

Simple. Because it matters.

The fact is gang, we've all been played and not just by the DNC but everyone in our government looking to to protect the globalist agenda - this includes the Media.

We see E Pluribus Unum everywhere in America's symbology. It's even on the United States Seal. What does it mean? Forensically and literal translation from Latin, it means, 'one out of many.' However, what does it really mean to Americans?

You all may remember a few years back, there was a man name Andrew Breitbart, who died mysteriously one evening while walking after dinner in Beverly Hills, California. On March 1, 2012, he was only 43 when he died from what they said was a heart attack. Although, I have my doubts as many others do that any heart condition was really the case,  nonetheless, that's the 'official' claim.

Some of you may have read his books or watched his speeches. He was well versed in American politics. Many of you are familiar with Breitbart as many posts here, direct you to his site to read about various happenings in our world.

Andrew Breitbart
In today's web of corrupt MSM, you find his site is among the few news centers that truly reports news without the paid propaganda by the Globalist Machine. After his death, while he hasn't made it sainthood, yet, he has left us a hearty legacy for which we can learn much from. But more importantly, he left us with the way to really scrutinize our world in a political sense.

Known for his provocatively candid speeches, Breitbart never minced words about his observations regarding our government and the manipulation of the elite ruling class in America. In his unPC manner, his lectures often prompted lively back-and-forth between himself and his audience. While lecturing at the University of Redlands and a La Raza student got up and called him a racist. His comeback made as much sense then as it does today and I'm surprised we don't hear more about it since the rise of BLM.

Cultural Marxism.

Marxism is when you have a division between have and have nots. It divides and categorizes people. When the Elite (and that's not just Democrats anymore) decided that wouldn't work in America - the land of opportunity - in order to bring about a division, they twisted it into cultural rather than class. Therefore, now you have oppressed verses the oppressor. Brilliant right? It makes perfect sense when you look at all the race baiting of recent years. Divide people into racial enclaves and keep them thinking all the others have it against them.

And it's been dividing us ever since.

While real racism from the post-Reconstruction days was very real, the racism touted today by many is fabricated based on lies proffered by the government and media in order to divide our nation. Why? United we stand, divided we fall. Hence, e pluribus unum. We area all one! And by being one, it means all of us from all races in America - as citizens - have our own collective culture, spirit and semblance of oneness. While we do have racial differences, we are all equal in ever sense and the divides are not as big as the elite would love us to believe.

Let's face it, we all want security in whatever form we chose that security to be. Our wants across racial lines are not all that different from one another. Yet, the media and politicians tells us we are so grossly different and that harmony comes at a price - we have to stomp out one citizen's right to accommodate another. Absolutely FALSE!

Take the 8 minutes out of your Sunday and watch his speech. It will surely give you some food for thought.


E Pluribus Unum beats multiculturalism...

****Let me know your reactions to the VIDEO and BREITBART's IDEAS without being insulting to one another!***

New rules for chicken farms after neighbors raise a stink

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 07:06 AM PDT

PRINCESS ANNE, Md. (AP) — Somerset County officials have approved stricter rules for poultry houses after residents raised a stink about bad smells and loud noises coming from their neighbors.

County Commissioners on Tuesday adopted an ordinance that calls for the minimum space between chicken houses and residences to be doubled from 200 feet to 400 feet.

The ordinance also calls for buffers, such as plants, around poultry houses to further block the view, sediment in the air, and odor.

More

BREAKING: Hillary May End Up In Jail After All – All Thanks To Trey Gowdy

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 07:05 AM PDT

Trey Gowdy's exchange with FBI Director James Comey about his get out jail free pass to Hillary Clinton is one for the record books. In one fell swoop, Gowdy exposed both Comey and Hillary. And it appears Gowdy has bigger judicial plans for Crooked Hillary.

Gowdy appeared to be setting Hillary Clinton up for perjury charges. Corrupt Hillary previously testified about her emails to the House Benghazi Committee. Specifically Hillary said under oath that she had not sent or received classified documents on her personal email server.

Under cross examination from Trey Gowdy, Comey admitted that Hillary lied. Since she was under oath, this sets her up for being charged with perjury.

Boom! That is why Trey Gowdy is such an important member of the House of Representatives! He set the plate to charge Hillary with perjury.

More

7 Million Americans Are Flat Out Refusing to Pay Their Student Loans Back

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 07:05 AM PDT

According to a new report by the Wall Street Journal, 7 million Americans are flat-out refusing to pay back their student loans because they feel scammed by their universities and government. They feel like they were told to go to school and are now left with worthless degrees, no jobs, and no prospects for the future. The government has tried many tactics to reach these defaulters, but their efforts have been fruitless for over a year.

More/Video

Korryn Gaines Traffic Stop Video

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 07:04 AM PDT


(Language Warning)
Listen to the video at 4:30. Why is she suing ECI?

West Salisbury Juniors going to the Little League World Series 8-11-16

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 07:04 AM PDT

In the past month, the West Salisbury (WS) Junior team spent about a week in Maugansville Maryland (near Hagerstown) participating in the MD state tournament. The boys went undefeated winning the MD state title, outscoring their opponents 54-5. In the past week, the boys have been in Freehold Township New Jersey participating in the East Regional Tournament, competing against ten state champions from Delaware to Maine. Representing Maryland, WS swept the winner's bracket of the tournament going 5-0, winning the East Region title. In the championship game yesterday, WS and the New Jersey state champion played 12 innings and about 3 1/2 hours of ball, with WS getting an epic 7-6 win.

Now, the boys who practice and play on Pemberton Drive are heading to Taylor Michigan for the Junior LL World Series. In Michigan, the WS boys are one of the final five juniors teams remaining in the US tournament.

Tonight (Thursday August 11th) at 6pm at West Salisbury Little League on Pemberton Drive, there will be a send-off celebration to wish the kids and coaches a safe and fun journey. The community is welcomed to attend.

Malia Obama Smoking Pot Claims Video After Lollapalooza Twerking

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 07:00 AM PDT

Twerking was just the beginning! In a new low, wild child Malia Obama was caught on camera smoking "pot" at a recent concert, according to an eyewitness. And only RadarOnline.com has the explosive and WORLD EXCLUSIVE video!

More/Video

Study: Minority neighborhoods have less access to doctors

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 06:59 AM PDT

Urban neighborhoods with high percentages of African-Americans and Hispanics face poorer access to doctors, according to a study led by a Christiana Care Health System physician researcher.

The research was published in the August issue of the journal Health Affairs.

The study is one of the first drill down to census tract data to determine ratios and consider how geography may create barriers to care within city neighborhoods.

"Primary care is the gateway to improved health outcomes and forms the base of efficient health systems," said Elizabeth J. Brown, the Harrington Clinician Scholar at Christiana Care's Value Institute and a primary care physician with Christiana Care's Department of Family and Community Medicine. "Considering the results of our study, policymakers may consider how accessible primary care is, even in densely-populated neighborhoods, when assessing ways to improve the health of our communities."

Whereas most research on doctor-to-population ratios has concentrated on those ratios at the city, county or state level, the study in Health Affairs analyzed census tracts.

More

Can Someone Please Explain

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 06:59 AM PDT


Justice Department Announces Findings of Investigation into Baltimore Police Department

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 06:58 AM PDT



Justice Department Finds a Pattern of Civil Rights Violations by the Baltimore Police Department

The Justice Department announced today that it found reasonable cause to believe that the Baltimore City Police Department (BPD) engages in a pattern or practice of conduct that violates the First and Fourth Amendments of the Constitution as well as federal anti-discrimination laws. BPD makes stops, searches and arrests without the required justification; uses enforcement strategies that unlawfully subject African Americans to disproportionate rates of stops, searches and arrests; uses excessive force; and retaliates against individuals for their constitutionally-protected expression. The pattern or practice results from systemic deficiencies that have persisted within BPD for many years and has exacerbated community distrust of the police, particularly in the African-American community. The city and the department have also entered into an agreement in principle to work together, with community input, to create a federal court-enforceable consent decree addressing the deficiencies found during the investigation.

"Public trust is critical to effective policing and public safety," said Attorney General Loretta E. Lynch. "Our investigation found that Baltimore is a city where the bonds of trust have been broken, and that the Baltimore Police Department engaged in a pattern or practice of unlawful and unconstitutional conduct, ranging from the use of excessive force to unjustified stops, seizures and arrests. The results of our investigation raise serious concerns, and in the days ahead, the Department of Justice will continue working tirelessly to ensure that all Baltimoreans enjoy the safety, security and dignity they expect and deserve. I am grateful to all of the community members, local officials, faith leaders and current and former police officers who spoke with us during the course of our inquiry, and whose input will remain critical to our efforts as we move forward. Additionally, I commend the city and BPD for its proactive and collaborative approach to our inquiry and for demonstrating a strong commitment to restoring public confidence by already taking steps to make needed changes. I look forward to continuing our work together to implement urgent and necessary reforms."

"We found that BPD has engaged in a pattern or practice of serious violations of the U.S. Constitution and federal law that has disproportionately harmed Baltimore's African-American community and eroded the public's trust in the police," said Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Vanita Gupta, head of the Civil Rights Division. "The agency also fails to provide officers with the guidance, oversight and resources they need to police safely, constitutionally and effectively. In communities across America, even in communities where trust has been broken, we've seen transformative reform rebuild relationships and advance public safety. In the weeks ahead, as we negotiate our consent decree with the city, we will seek input from law enforcement and community members. With the city and commissioner's commitment to reform, I am optimistic that we will work to drive that same progress in Baltimore."

More 

Latest News from Wicomico County Public Schools

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 06:54 AM PDT

Wicomico Public Schools


BTS 1

Thanks so much to the Wicomico NAACP for hosting the annual Back to School Rally on Aug. 4 at Salisbury Middle School, with lots of support from local officials (including Salisbury Mayor Jake Day), organizations and businesses. It's time to get excited about the 2016-2017 school year! Check out the Back to School Information page on our website for useful information on open houses, school supplies, immunizations, and more.

WCPS Logo
A host of great events are going on all the time in Wicomico County Public Schools. Some key dates coming up:

Aug. 23-25: Open house activities at schools and in the community.
Aug. 25: All staff at 2016-17 opening activity, schools and offices closed until 11:30 a.m.
Aug. 29: First day of 2016-17 school year. All students grades 1-6 and 9 report (Grade 6 only at Mardela Middle and High, all grades report at Pittsville Elementary and Middle)
Aug. 29-Sept. 2: Prekindergarten and Kindergarten students report as assigned by school.
Aug. 30: All students grades 1-12 in school.
Sept. 5: Schools/Central Office closed for Labor Day.



Natalie's Lemonade Stand

Lemonade stand
Our students do amazing things. When a car accident tragically ended the life of JMB senior Natalie Insley on Aug. 2, a group of Northwestern Elementary children quickly acted on the urge to do something to help by running Natalie's Lemonade Stand in their neighborhood. People and businesses came from near and far to support Natalie's family by buying lemonade and cupcakes and making donations. In just a few days, the stand raised around $20,000 to assist the family with expenses, and gave people a place to gather to comfort each other and share memories of Natalie. We are so proud of these students for their compassion and leadership, and appreciative of everyone who supported their effort.

Macy's to close another 100 stores by 2017

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 06:54 AM PDT

NEW YORK (CNNMoney) —In a sign of how dramatically the retail shopping landscape is changing, Macy's is closing 100 of its stores nationwide.

Macy's announced the closures Thursday. They represent about 15% of all Macy's department stores. The iconic retailer did not disclose the locations of stores, but said most of them will be shut down in early 2017.

The Macy's move is the latest in a wave of store closures amid the rise and success of Amazon and other online shopping options.

For instance, Walmart announced plans in January to shut down 269 stores this year and just this week, inked a $3.3 billion deal to acquire Amazon rival Jet.com.

Sports Authority, once the nation's largest sporting goods retailer, is shutting all 450 of its stores after filing for bankruptcy. Other traditional retailers such as Target, JC Penney, Kmart, Sears and Kohl's have also pulled the plug on hundreds of stores in recent months.

More

A Viewer Writes: $500 dollar fine for the death of 48 yr old Mr. Scott Tatterson of Pocomoke

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 06:53 AM PDT

In Worcester County 8/10/16 Mr. Marion Marine Jones was given only a $500 dollar fine for the death of 48 yr old Mr. Scott Tatterson of Pocomoke. 

As you may recall on Feb 22 2016 Mr. Jones loss control of his car in Worcester County striking Tatterson and 23 yr old Wade Pusey who worked for Worcester County Public Works Roads Division. 

Mr. Pusey is also still recovering from his injuries and will probably not be able to work again. Mr. Jones, the driver was indicted for manslaughter in April. Judge Esham decided yesterday to fine Jones $500.

I find this to be very sad for these families, just feeling outraged!

Should Killing a Police Officer Be a Hate Crime?

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 06:51 AM PDT

Hoping to deter deadly attacks against police officers, some states want to expand hate-crime laws, which are traditionally confined to characteristics such as race and ethnicity, to cover people who work in law enforcement.

Nearly every state has a hate-crime statute that increases penalties for offenders motivated by hatred of a victim's race, religion, sexuality or other personal characteristic. Louisiana in May became the first state to add police to the list when it passed "Blue Lives Matter" legislation. Now half a dozen additional states are considering similar changes to their hate-crime laws.

Supporters argue the measures, which are backed by police, are a deterrent and send a strong message to police officers that the community stands behind them. Forty-one officers died in the line of duty last year, according to the FBI, and the recent killings of officers in Dallas and Baton Rouge have fueled calls for new measures to keep them safe. President Barack Obama, for example, is considering lifting the ban that blocks police departments from using military-grade equipment.

More

SPD Requests Help Identifying This Person

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 06:51 AM PDT


Report: Baltimore Police ‘Violated Civil Rights, Conducted Unlawful Stops’

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 06:51 AM PDT

BALTIMORE (WJZ)—The Department of Justice is expected to release a report on Wednesday that the Baltimore Police Department routinely violated civil rights, sources tell our media partner the Baltimore Sun.

The long anticipated report has allegedly found that police "routinely violated the constitutional rights of residents by conducting unlawful stops and using excessive force" the Sun reports.

The DOJ launched an investigation into the BPD following the death of 25-year-old Freddie Gray last April.

The results of the Justice Department's investigation are expected to be announced Wednesday in Baltimore at a press conference attended by high-ranking federal law enforcement officials and city leaders.

Baltimore City State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby released the following statement ahead of Wednesday's report:

More

MUSLIM FLIGHT ATTENDANT SUES EXPRESSJET OVER SUSPENSION

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 06:50 AM PDT

DETROIT (AP) -- A Muslim flight attendant has sued ExpressJet, accusing the airline of wrongly suspending her because she refused to serve alcohol to passengers.

The Council on American-Islamic Relations' Michigan chapter announced Tuesday it filed the lawsuit last week on behalf of Charee Stanley, a Detroit-based flight attendant for the airline headquartered in Atlanta.

The federal court case follows a discrimination complaint filed last year with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, which dismissed it without determining whether the airline violated the law.

More 

Is Something Wrong With Hillary: Bizarre Behavior, Seizure Allegations Raise Doubts About Her Health

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 06:49 AM PDT

As the presidential campaign enters its final stages, probing questions have emerged about the health condition of Hillary Clinton.

Hillary' bizarre, erratic behavior on the campaign trail (culminating with last week's perplexing "short-circuit" comment) has left many wondering whether she is seriously ill. Hillary has at multiple times had convulsions that appear to be seizures on camera, including a series of seemingly inexplicable coughing fits.

More

Georgia school district hiring 450 teachers, no education degree required

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 06:48 AM PDT

SAVANNAH, GA (WSAV) – Savannah-Chatham schools are feeling the hurt of a growing problem nationwide.As more students flow into Savannah-Chatham classrooms, fewer teachers are around to meet their needs

Across the United States, there is a huge drop in the number of students pursuing education degrees.

So right now, Savannah-Chatham schools are holding up the help wanted sign—with 450 openings. To make sure they get those positions filled, the district is using a new program called Alternative Pathways to Teaching.

The program allows anyone with a Bachelor's degree in any field to become a teacher in Georgia through a work-as-you-go certification program that takes one to three years to complete.

More

BREAKING NEWS: DEAD BODY JUST WASHED ASHORE IN OCEAN CITY 8-9-16

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 06:47 AM PDT

Ocean City Fire /EMS dispatched to 129th St. and the beach. Male body just washed up on the beach. Obviously deceased.

Uh-oh: Mercedes backs into $290,000 Ferrari

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 06:46 AM PDT

(Language Warning)

Imagine That

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 06:46 AM PDT


Ahmed ‘Clock Kid’ Mohamed Returns to Texas, Family Files Federal Civil Rights Lawsuit

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 06:46 AM PDT

The lawsuit, filed Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas, alleges that Ahmed Mohamed's civil rights under the U.S. constitution were violated by the Irving Independent School District, Principal Daniel Cummings "in his individual capacity" and the City of Irving.

Mohamed was led out of MacArthur High School in September after school officials mistook the teenager's homemade clock for a bomb.

"These acts by the authorities show blatant disregard for the civil rights of this American," according to Mohamed's lawyer, Susan Hutchison, KTVT-TV reported.

"The only justice we have in our American legal system is money, so we are suing for justice," Hutchinson added, without specifying an amount.

More

Suspect Passes While in Custody in Ocean City 8-7-16

Posted: 14 Aug 2016 06:40 AM PDT


OCEAN CITY, MD – (August 7, 2016): On August 7, 2016, at approximately 12:24 a.m. Ocean City police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation in the 10 block of 8th Street. Officers noticed the smell of marijuana emanating from the vehicle upon approach and requested that a Worcester County Sheriff's Office K-9 Unit respond to scan the vehicle. The K-9 detected the presence of a controlled dangerous substance and during a search of the vehicle, officers located over 1,500 small bags of heroin and additional narcotics. Officers then arrested three individuals in the vehicle without incident.

At approximately, 2:30 a.m. one of the suspects, whose name is not being released at this time pending notification of next of kin, began to complain of trouble breathing while in custody at the Ocean City Public Safety Building booking facility. At that time, OCPD booking personnel contacted Ocean City Emergency Medical Services (EMS) who responded shortly after. Upon arrival of Ocean City EMS, the individual began to seize and later went into cardiac arrest. Ocean City EMS began conducting lifesaving measures and transported him to Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin, MD where he was later pronounced deceased.

The body has been transported to the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner who will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause and manner of death. At the request of the Ocean City Police Department, the Maryland State Police has taken over responsibility for the death investigation.

Tidak ada komentar:

Posting Komentar