Weekly Update

Police Department

• Ronnie Lee Collins received a citation for an Open Container of Alcohol


• Valentin Perez of Westover was charged with Shoplifting at Wal-Mart


• Marlon Jenkins was stopped for a traffic violation and was found to be wanted on an outstanding Worcester County Warrant. He was turned over to Worcester County authorities.
• Jessica Moorefield, of Parksley, was charged with theft after being caught shoplifting at Wal-Mart.
• Myesha Hinman was charged with theft after being caught shoplifting at Wal-Mart. Hinman was also charged with Possession of Marijuana.
• Days Inn employees had an altercation with a subject who broke into the hotel after hours in an apparent attempt to commit a robbery. After being confronted, the suspect ran away from the hotel. The investigation into the incident continues.

EMS Department

• One our our ambulances (A-2) struck a deer while on a run to McCready Hospital. While repairs are performed, Snow Hill Fire Company has generously allowed us the use of one of their units.
• We are receiving applications and phone calls in response to the Director of EMS position in wake of the resignation tendered by Director Contee.

Water/Sewer Departments

• The study of the problems associated with water flow in the Pocomoke Heights is nearing completion. Engineering consultant Ed Young will be on hand at the November 5th meeting of the Mayor and Council to provide some of his findings. He will also address the sewer flow following the study conducted of the Rt. 13 corridor.

Current Building Projects

• We have received several applications for building permits in the Woodland Manor subdivision on Cedar Street (extended) as well as the Cedar Pointe development.
• The old liquor store building at the corner of Clarke and Willow Streets will be razed following a contract signed by Mike Dunn with Harry White for the demolition work.
• The Dunn's will be constructing a screening fence to shield the trash receptacle and oil tanks from public view at Cafe Milano downtown.

Grand Opening

• Nuevo Leon, a recently opened Mexican restaurant will have a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday, October 27th, at 1:00pm. All are invited.