Weekly Update

Police Report

• Kenny Taylor at Radio Shack reported the theft of a cellular phone valued at $329.00
• Residents at 712 Short Street reported the theft of a computer and a Game Boy valued at $1000.00.
• Latisha Blake was arrested on Bonneville Avenue on an outstanding Bench Warrant. She is incarcerated under $20,000.00 bond.
• Travis Cowger of 1316 Dorchester Avenue reported that something had apparently struck his truck causing several small dents.
• Preston Townsend was arrested on Bonneville Avenue after officers responded to a Domestic Disturbance and performed a warrant check on Townsend.
• Louella Tatem of 206 Fourteenth Street reported the theft of a small lock box from her residence.
• Wal-mart reported someone in the store attempting to pass two counterfeit Traveler's Checks. The subject was detained and an investigation is continuing. The Secret Service was also notified.
• Darryl Askins was charged with theft after being caught shoplifting at Wal-mart.
• Shameka Marshall reported that she was driving on Sixth Street when a juvenile known to her used some type of object or weapon to shatter the rear window of her vehicle. The juvenile suspect was already wanted for violating his Electronic Monitoring Agreement (house arrest). He continues to be sought by police.
• Marjorie Riggin, a Wal-mart employee, reported that someone removed a tire from her vehicle while it was in the parking lot. The suspect is being sought who was operating a vehicle with North Carolina registration.
• Wal-mart reported the theft of $10,500.00 in various pharmaceutical products by a suspect who made his escape through the Lawn and Garden Entrance/Exit. This investigation continues.
• Terrance Bryan was stopped for driving 38 MPH on Eighth Street (25 MPH Zone). He was found to be wanted on a warrant by the Worcester County Sheriff's Office. He was taken into custody and turned over the deputies.

Animal Control

• Worcester County Animal Control conducted an investigation into a malnourished dog located at 700 Second Street. The dog was removed and charges are pending against the owner.

Golf Course

• Our golf course will be closed for most of Monday so the greens can be prepared for fall
• The new fairway cuts have really begun to take shape and have given the course an entirely new look.
• Plans have been made to eliminate an overhead power line which has been a problem on hole number 2 for many years. The line will be buried and the meter location changed by DP&L.

Water Study in the Heights

Director of Water/Waste water, Mr. Michael Phillips, has completed his work on checking the flow and pressure rates at the fire hydrants throughout the Pocomoke Heights area. This is in conjunction with the overall study being performed by George E. Young and Assoc. One hydrant was found that needed repairs at the corner of Market and Fifteenth Streets. Public Works is handling the hydrant repair. The results of the testing have been forwarded to Mr. Young for review and evaluation.

Water Dept. In-Service Training

• Pocomoke City hosted the Maryland Rural Water Association this week as they conducted a continuing education class for 35 members. All of our Water Dept. employees attended.

Public Works/Streets

• Bids have gone out for multiple potential paving projects in the city. This included the paving for the Skate/Bike Park in Cypress Park. Those bids will be opened on October 1st.

Capital Purchases

• Our new police cruisers have been shipped and should arrive at Carlton Massey next week
• Our new street sweeper has been ordered
• Our new ambulance has been ordered