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A man was arrested last week after repeatedly trespassing on a boat at the Piney Narrows Yacht Haven in Queen Anne’s County. A victim informed a responding deputy that Nathanial Williams had boarded her boat and attempted to lock her out. Deputies located Williams at the nearby abandoned outlets. He was detained and formally warned not to return to the boat, with the advisory that he would be arrested if he did.
Ten minutes after Williams was released from speaking with law enforcement officers, the victim called 911 to report that he had come back to the boat. Deputies returned to the scene and found Williams standing on the vessel. He was then placed under arrest.

The three members of the Caroline County Commission further refined legislation to restrict solar development on farmland during its Oct. 7 meeting in Denton and agreed to provide county-based law enforcement to Federalsburg for a year. The Caroline Review reports Sheriff Donald Baker and Chief Deputy Capt. Rodney Helmer discussed the details of a memorandum of understanding, approved by the Commissioners, that spells out the terms of providing deputies to the town of Federalsburg, an MOU modeled after the one established with the town of Ridgely in 2024. Federalsburg has weathered a series of personnel and fiscal challenges since the beginning of 2025, including two police chiefs leaving the town’s employment. Of paramount concern to the County Commissioners was the town’s ability to pay the county for sheriff’s deputies.

The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will reopen the MD 405/US 301 median crossover in Queen Anne’s County on Oct. 13, following a series of safety improvements. WBOC reports those upgrades include new rumble strips in both directions of US 301 before the MD 405 intersection, additional channelization on MD 405 west to improve visibility, tree trimming in the median, and the installation of digital speed display signs. The State Highway Administration will also host a public meeting from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, at the Price Community Center, 121 Rabbit Hill Road in Church Hill.

Three men are facing charges in connection with the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old at a house party in Maryland, according to Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s officials. CBS Baltimore reports Kamryn Andrews, 19, of Seaford, Delaware; James Lawson, 20, of Queenstown, Maryland; and Travis Lissau, 27, of Centreville, Maryland, are all being held without bond, charged with manslaughter, assault and reckless endangerment, officials said.
The arrest comes nearly four months after Christopher Parsley, 19, was shot and killed during a house party on June 1. The shooting occurred in the 1500 block of Centreville Road in Queenstown, according to officials.

Kent County commissioners are weighing whether to build a new middle school as residents challenge the state funding formula they say unfairly treats the county as wealthy despite being one of Maryland’s poorest. Kent County News reports during a recent meeting, hestertown resident Mike Waal presented research showing Kent County ranks near the bottom in total wealth but third highest in wealth per pupil — a discrepancy he says costs taxpayers millions. The issue has taken on new urgency as commissioners decide whether to build a new Kent County Middle School. The state would cover about two-thirds of the cost, or $35.1 million.

Preservation Maryland has awarded Sumner Hall in Chestertown its 2025 Stewardship Award. This award is presented to individuals or organizations in recognition of exemplary stewardship of Maryland’s historic buildings, collections, landscapes, and archeological sites. Preservation Maryland recognized Sumner Hall for its “ongoing preservation and interpretation of African American heritage in Chestertown, including its role as one of the few surviving Grand Army of the Republic halls built by Black veterans of the Civil War.”

The Easton Police Department (EPD) and Maryland State Police (MSP) are investigating a hit and run that killed a cyclist over the weekend. WMDT reports at approximately 7:50 a.m. on Saturday, officers discovered numerous pieces of vehicle debris and the body of a 68-year-old man under a tree. Officers report they attempted life saving measures without success. A preliminary investigation, initiated by EPD and the MSP Crash Team, found that the victim was struck by either a tractor trailer or box truck earlier in the day. The suspected vehicle has front
passenger side damage, including a missing mirror.

University of Maryland Shore Medical Center (UM SMC) at Chestertown recently acquired a new state-of-the-art MRI machine at its diagnostics center located at 100 Brown Street. The new MRI replaces an older machine and represents substantial advancements in patient imaging technology. The new MRI increases access and comfort for larger patients and for those who suffer from anxiety or claustrophobia. The Chester River Health Foundation has committed $1.2 million toward the purchase and renovations.

Queen Anne’s County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fraud case involving the attempted purchase of a puppy. A victim reported they had been scammed during an online transaction. Easternshoreundercover.com reports the victim reported being in communication with an unknown suspect regarding the purchase of a Pitbull puppy. As part of the agreement, the victim sent $100 to the suspect as a down payment. The suspect had arranged to meet with the victim to complete the transaction and transfer the puppy. The suspect failed to appear at the scheduled meeting location. Following the missed appointment, the suspect terminated all contact with the victim. The victim has not received the promised puppy or a refund of the down payment.

The Caroline County Sheriff’s Office announced they arrested Tyler Davis, 22, for murder after emergency services responded to a man in cardiac arrest on Sept. 29. WBOC reports officials say at about 9:30 a.m. that morning, Caroline County Sheriff’s Office, Caroline County Department of Emergency Services and the Ridgely Volunteer Fire Company responded to 310 Maple Avenue for a 65-year-old man in cardiac arrest. They say it was immediately obvious that the victim was deceased and had injuries consistent with assault. The Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation Division then responded to the scene. Police say they determined there was a physical altercation between the victim and Davis of Ridgely, who also lived in the house.