City Cops

We at the crapper would like to address some murmur-ings we have heard about city cops. We have heard that city cops cut corners, are not polite, are incompetent, etc.

Bullshit. City cops including Delmar, Fruitland, Princess Anne, Ocean City, Berlin, Cambridge and Easton do most, MOST of the police work in the area. Truth be told these cops are stretched thin as a wire and do the best they can with what they have. While local area Sheriff's Offices are elected positions, police departments typically are not so citizens feel they have more pull with the Sheriff's Offices and therefore, at times they may feel they get a "more professional" response from their Sheriff's Office. But, typically city cops are as professional police officers as their county counter parts and deserve an enormous amount of credit with dealing with their indigenous population day after day, being locked into patrolling a small area, and being over burden with reports and a lack of funding and personnel. Some city departments turn over employees regularly therefore they tend to have younger, less experienced, less mature officers. But this is not the fault of the officers rather then that of the department.

While county cops do an excellent job as well they also have to deal with less calls for service and therefore can dedicate more time to investigating an incident BUT they typically deal with a lot more bullshit from their agencies.

So, hats off to the city cops. Keep up the great work.

Welcome Back...

From WicBury Crapper Board Member "DasCrapper"...

For Wicomico County...

We would like to welcome back a cop to the road who recently was transferred from courts. We would also like to extend a nod to a cop that recently got transferred back to courts and has recovered from a serious surgery. We hope you get back to where you want to be brother. Good luck to all.

Kudos to the department for these transfers.

SPD Honors Top Cops, MSP Touts New Troopers

From WicBury Crapper Board Member "CornLogsRule"...

SALISBURY -- The city police department celebrated the accomplishments and efforts of its officers during an award ceremony Thursday.

The department gave awards and recognized more than 50 law enforcement officers and employees in the ceremony that is hosted twice each year.




The Medal of Honor, the department's highest honor, was awarded to Officer Daniel Calhoun. The Silver Star Awards, the second highest honor, were given to Corporal Don Kuczenski and Officer Tom Burt.

"These officers are doing good work in the city," said Salisbury Police Chief Allan Webster.

Maryland State Police also had something to celebrate after the recent graduation of 59 candidates from the state police academy.

Each new trooper had to undergo 26 weeks at the academy in Sykesville, Md.
"It's a very demanding six months," said Lt. Krah Plunkert, the Princess Anne barrack commander.

Two graduates, Tpr. Jonathan King, a 21 year old Somerset County native, and Tpr. Ryan Watkins, a 21-year-old Wicomico County resident, have been assigned to the Princess Anne Barrack

Excellent Job WBI & SPD...

Acting on a tip, detective both from WBI and SPD arrested two suspects involved in bank robberies in the area. Excellent work from both agencies. Detective's pulled long hours to ensure the safety of our citizens. Your work has not gone unnoticed.

Life Imprisionment in Murder Case

Today Judge Don Davis sentenced Brianna Brinkely to Life Imprisionment for her role in the Carjacking/Murder of Anitra Pirkle on January 22, 2009. Brinkely was the second defendant to be sentenced for this Murder.

Kenneth Alvira had received Life Without the Possibility of Parole and a thirty year concurrent sentence for Armed Carjacking. The State sought a sentence of Life Without Parole, but the Court, citing the fact that there was not evidence that Brinkley actually inflicted the stab wounds herself, imposed the Life Sentence. By filing the LWOP Notice, it automatically means that Brinkley will not be eligible for parole until she serves at least 25 years of her sentence before eligibility kicks in.

In addition, on any Life Sentence in Maryland the Governor's consent is required before anyone is released on parole. The State believes that the sentence imposed is a fair one. By State's Attorney Davis Ruark, "The family of Anitra Pirkle is relieved that the second person has been sentenced for her role in the carjacking and murder of Anitra. Nothing can ever make up for the loss of Anitra, a young lady who did everything right. This senseless, random act of murder is repulsive to us all.

The exceptional police work of the Wicomico Bureau of Investigation and the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit ensured that the three were captured and successfully prosecuted. I am grateful to all of the investigators involved." The third defendant, Brittany Barkley, is scheuled for sentencing on December 1st. The State is seeking Life Without the Possibility of Parole and consecutive sentences in that case.

How's SPD doing?

SPD has had some higher profile cases recently to include a murder last week and a police related shooting (of which the officer's were cleared). SPD's Criminal Investigation Unit has been working overtime to combat crime. Their officers are also working to combat an on going crime problem.

SPD recently promoted several persons to Corporals positions and two to Sgt positions. Congratulations to all.

Although a smaller agency a higher base turnover rate (previously) has left several voids. Although this creates gaps in effective policing due to a lack of manpower it also leads to eventual openings and upward mobility in departments.

Great work SPD!

On August 14, 2009 at approximately 9:37 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police arrested the below listed suspects for an armed robbery that was committed on a victim in the area of Railroad Avenue and Elizabeth Street in May of 2009. The investigation of the robbery led to the identification of the suspects who on May 25 had assaulted the victim, then robbed the victim at gunpoint taking U.S. currency, a cellular telephone and jewelry.

ARRESTED #1: Shawn Goslee Johnson, 20 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland

ARRESTED #2: Shamale Dontae Goslee, 18 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland

On August 14, 2009 at approximately 6:30 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the area of Rt. 13 and Vine Street for the report of a bleeding victim. Upon arrival the officers located the victim who was suffering from multiple stab wounds. The victim advised the officers that the victim had been involved in an argument with the below listed suspect who was known to the victim. The argument escalated and resulted in the suspect producing a pocket knife and stabbing the victim several times in his torso. The officers located the suspect who was taken into custody. The victim was treated at the Peninsula Regional Medical Center and was listed in stable condition.

ARRESTED: Dale Franklin Long, 43 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland

On August 15, 2009 at approximately 7:20 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the Family Dollar Store on South Salisbury Boulevard for the report of a burglary. Upon arrival the officers observed that a suspect had broken the glass in the front door then had entered the business and had taken property. The officers observed the suspect on the store video system and recognized the victim from previous contact.
On August 16, 2009 at approximately 3:20 pm, the officers observed the suspect in the area the Chesapeake Inn on Rt. 13 North. The suspect was stopped and found to still be in possession of the property taken from the Family Dollar Store.

ARRESTED: Joseph Dean Sterling, 40 years of age
Delmar, Maryland

City Cops Take Care of Business...

Many articles have focused on WCSD and the city police department however, it is important to remember that the city police departments SPD, FPD, and DPD take care of a lot of business within their jurisdictions. The Salisbury City Police CAT team, although massively understaffed, continues to make great arrests and continues to put a crimp in the Church Street areas.

DPD and FPD also deserve a lot of credit in the jobs that they do daily. Keep up the good work city cops. We are behind you 110%!

Good work SPD!

Good work SPD for shutting down the whore house located at the Thrift Travel Inn. This place has been a den for whores, drug users, and drug dealers for years. You can't drive down route 13 business without seeing crack heads buzzing around the place like flies buzzing around a large pile of dung that was deposited there by drug dealers. So, again, excellent work SPD on locking up the crapbag owners of that den of crap and misery!

Is the Crapper having an effect?

Hmmmmmmmmm.. Is the crapper having an effect on administrators? We've been hearing from officers from different departments that departments are starting to change their ways. That's because the crapper exposes crooked practices and makes them look foolish. Look at the most recent press release now crediting a deputy by name with an arrest and case investigation...For the past two and a half years no deputy has been listed by name in an arrest. Your crapper in action. Interestingly, the following appears on WBOC's and SbyNews.com but not on wicomicosheriff.com's own website as a press release.

How about updating the look of the website a little bit? It's starting to look a little stale like yesterday's egg sitting on a paper plate. For that matter, how about salisburypd.com updating their site look. WTF are we back in the 1990's here?



Good work Pecoraro!


INCIDENT: Daytime Residential Burglaries -
UPDATE DATE: July 31, 2009
LOCATION: Wicomico County


NARRATIVE: Deputy Pecoraro and Detectives from WBI have developed information leading to three arrests in connection with residential daytime burglaries that have been occurring in the Wicomico County and surrounding areas. The following individuals have been charged with numerous crimes as listed below.

Anyone with information is asked to contact WBI at 410-548-4898 or Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776 or the Wicomico Sheriff’s Office at 410-548-4891.


ACCUSED*: Brandon Fletcher B/M 22 years oldLamar Trotter B/M 22 years old Kevin Lemore Jr B/M 20 years old Burglary – First DegreeBurglary – Fourth Degree Malicious Destruction of Property Theft Conspiracy to commit Burglary Handgun Charges


Held at WCDC
CHARGES: Burglary – First DegreeBurglary – Fourth Degree
Malicious Destruction of Property
TheftDrug Charges
Charges related to Conspiracy
DISPOSITION: Held WCDC

Sheriff Mike Lewis on Drug Interdiction

WCSD Seizes $51,000 in Cocaine!

A deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff's Department stopped a vehicle on a traffic violation and called for a K-9 scan of that vehicle. The deputy found crack cocaine and powder cocaine with a street value of approximately $51,000.00. Also seized was some cash and the vehicle, a Cadillac. Excellent work Deputy! - The deputy is the one that deserves full credit in this arrest.

Credit Where Credit is Due...

This is a self admitted crappy blog so take whatever we say with a grain of salt. Upon getting several emails with questions about what we think of certain administrators and who we support for election or appointment into positions we, should point out credit where credit is due in administration. It is only fair since we are supporting line cops to the max and allow a forum for line cops to vent their opinions, either negative or positive in nature. We should also point out, we are not siding with them, we just print the truth or at least our version it.

So, we are going to give you our short form positives of heads of administration. This does not mean we either support or do not support the following people. We are simply pointing out their benefits to personnel, the department, and the community. Your opinion may differ of course and we would like you to share your opinion.

Starting with Sheriff Mike Lewis of the Wicomico County Sheriffs Office. Sheriff Lewis has drastically improved road equipment for the agency, specifically the in car agency computers, radar, upcoming E-Ticket and general road units (black and whites) which are equipped with much greater warning power then the previous vehicles. Sheriff Lewis has improved training for officers by allowing a more expansive firearms training program. Sheriff Lewis has also stood behind personnel in various matters that were deemed appropriate. Several matters he did not stand behind personnel because they were involved in criminal conduct, all in an off-duty capacity, which he has no control over or tolerance for, nor should he. Three years ago Sheriff Lewis also added a ACE team and sent several employees to marijuana eradication by use of helicopters and additional out-of-state training for personnel for drug interdiction.

Chief Webster of the Salisbury City Police Department has hired new personnel on a routine basis and in fact does attend many meetings. The Chief also has steadily attempted to obtain higher pay rates for personnel but , in years past, has met with limited results due to budgeting issues coming from the city council. The Chief has, when staffing levels were good, attempted to make changes by instituting new units (or improved units) such as the CAT team and traffic enforcement unit. Many new officers at the Salisbury Police Department, although young, are also very professional personnel that continue to develop into fine police officers.

Chief Philips of the Fruitland Police Department is a recent addition and has been a shot in the arm for moral for the Fruitland Police Department. Many officers enjoy working for him as he continues to upgrade equipment and training. Philips is currently developing programs and plans to curtail criminal activity within the Fruitland area. He is also currently the most popular administrator on our voting system.

Chief Saylor of the Delmar Police Department is a laid back administrator that is easy to get along , drama free, and professional. The department statistically retains more personnel than the others and has just added a K-9 unit to their staff.

Chief Lashley of Salisbury University Police, who is also a newer arrival, promoted a more proactive environment. He expanded the roll and responsibility of department officers for backing up, responding to calls, and assisting the Salisbury Police Department in college residential areas off the college campus.

What are your thoughts?