Harford Sheriff Jeff Gahler takes office; announces top staff appointments

Sheriff Gahler spoke of the changes and reduction of the number of Majors and Bureaus being a response to an initial assessment of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office. He has directed that the number of Bureaus be reduced from five to four and that there be a reduction in the number of majors from five to three. This top to bottom review of the organizational structure of the Office of the Sheriff will better address emerging crime patterns and trends, reduce crime, and improve quality of life through citizen partnerships. Sheriff Gahler will continue his assessment of the Office and efforts will be directed at reducing violent crimes and increasing the safety and security of our friends and neighbors. Sheriff Gahler assured the crowd saying, “The Sheriff’s Office is a productive and professional law enforcement organization that is dedicated to the community’s needs. Our goal moving forward will be to build on crime reduction, crime prevention, community partnerships and professional standards. You do not deserve, and I will not accept, the status quo.”

Cap’n. Larry Jarboe: Seven Trailer Tips for Happier Boating and Fishing

Now, I never make a long trip without a full inventory of repair parts, tools, and tires. Though an additional eight hours of driving was a nuisance, I do not have any real horror stories to share though I have trailered boats since my teenaged years for many thousands of miles.
Surely, you have seen hapless mariners who have separated their tow vehicles or boats from their trailers on the highway or lost their whole rig, truck and all, down the ramp. Follow these simple lessons and you will not find yourself in such dire straits.

Eastern Shore Police Beat: The Case of the Wicked Babysitters and the Lost TV Remote

The deputy learned that Leslie and Leonard Parks had been watching the two children on behalf of their mother when Leonard instructed the children to find the television remote within 15 minutes or he would kick them out of the residence.

After the children were unable to find it, they told the deputy they were pushed outside, the door was locked behind them and the lights were turned off.

Prince William County Police Beat: armed robbery in store parking lot; teen arrested for rape of child

On December 4th, detectives from the Special Victim’s Unit responded to investigate a sexual assault which was reported to have occurred in the area of Blue Pool Dr and Hildas Way in Woodbridge (22191) on December 1st. The investigation revealed that the victim, an 11 year old girl of Woodbridge, was sexually assaulted by the accused, a known acquaintance, in a wooded area near the above location. The victim reported the incident to her mother on December 4th who then contacted the School Resource Officer at the victim’s school. Following the investigation, the accused, a juvenile, was arrested.

Murder USA: Gang sprang mayhem and murder in home invasion; cops round up three killers who they say did the deed

Police say that on December 4, 2014, at about 1:30 am, patrol officers with the District Heights Police Department and the Prince George’s County Police Department were called to the 6300 block of Gateway Boulevard for the report of a shooting. When they arrived, they found Moore suffering from gunshot wounds inside his home. He was pronounced dead on the scene.

The preliminary investigation reveals the victim was shot during a targeted residential robbery

Murder USA: Papa John’s customer Brandon Timothy Stevens saved on the tip by stabbing pizza delivery driver to death

The Prince George’s County Police Department’s Homicide Unit arrested a suspect in connection with a homicide in Lake Arbor on Saturday. The victim is 34-year-old Louis William Jordan of Brightseat Road in Landover. The suspect is 26-year-old Brandon Timothy Stevens of the 10400 block of Beacon Ridge Drive in Lake Arbor

21st Century Underground Railroad: hookers owned by black slave owners forced to work from Princess Anne north to Delaware and Pennsylvania

One of the victims was physically beaten by Anthony on November 30 prior to being brought to Maryland from Delaware. During the beating, Anthony threatened to kill her if she tried to leave. Fearing for their lives, both remained.

Anthony and Tatem transported the women to Maryland and checked them in to a Somerset County hotel. While traveling, one of the women was able to send a message to a family member alerting them to her situation. The family member immediately alerted police.