Weekly Update

Police Department

• Two men were confronted by officers in the Wal-mart parking lot for approaching people and asking for money. One of the men attempted to flee but was caught after a brief foot chase. The man was identified as Kendall Snead, age 39, of Salisbury. Snead was wanted on outstanding warrants by Somerset County and the Maryland State Police. The other man was identified as David Kellen, age 51, of Mardela Springs. Following the investigation, Kellen was charged with Theft and a motor vehicle violation.
• Mr. Daniel Claybaugh reported the theft of a credit card from his business located at Sixth and Bank Street.
• Mr. Ronnie White, 804 Walnut Street, reported that someone broke the window on a rear door at his vacant property. Total damage estimated at $100.00.
• Mr. Arthur Robinson was issued a citation for having an Open Container of Alcohol on Second Street after being observed by an officer on foot patrol in the neighborhood.

Animal Control:

• Officers destroyed a opossum exhibiting signs of distemper on request of Worcester County Animal Control.
• Worcester County Animal Control responded to 105 Eighth Street where they took custody of two Pit Bull Terriers which were running at large.

Surveillance Cameras:

Work continued this week on the installation of two new surveillance cameras. Upon completed installation, the city will have five such cameras operating in the city.

Public Works Department:

• Crews cleaned up the northern entrance sign located on Rt. 13. This included new plantings
• Eighth and Cedar Street intersection expansion began this week.
• A meeting was held for interested contractors regarding paving bids for multiple contracts being considered by the city. The bids will be opened on October 1st. Four contractors attended the meeting.
• Crews continued to work on the Cypress Nature Trail. Many boards were replaced in the boardwalk. Work continues on the expanded trail section.
• Crews will be working on 15 paving patch sites next week.

Board of Zoning Appeals:

• This week the board approved a variance requested by the Board of Education regarding tree planting for the Pocomoke High School Expansion Project.

Drawbridge Villas:

• The developers are busy cleaning up around the first building site in preparation for next weeks Open House as the units are coming available.

Upcoming Events:

• Jeep Fest: There will be a Jeep Rally at the Pocomoke City Fairgrounds this Saturday night.
• Downtown Block Party: Next Saturday, the 29th, from 6-11pm. The location is the Marva Performing Arts Theater. The street area in front of the Marva will be closed temporarily for the party. A car show and motorcycle show are all a part of the action.