The Queen Anne’s County Office of the Sheriff is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect accused of placing card skimming devices on ATM machines at two Royal Farms locations. According to WBOC, deputies responded to Royal Farms in Queenstown (105 Clay Drive) Friday around 12:45 p.m. for reports of a skimming device being found.
Surveillance footage captured Wednesday reportedly shows the suspect placing the device before leaving in a silver sedan of unknown make or model. An investigation revealed the suspect had placed another skimmer on an ATM at Royal Farms in Queen Anne (32303 Queen Anne Highway) the same day.
Guilty Plea Leads To Maximum Penalty In Deadly Shooting
The maximum sentence doled out for a driver involved in a deadly accident in Queen Anne’s County in April of last year. Yassin Alallaq was 21 at the time, when their vehicle struck the driver side rear of another at 96 miles per hour on Route 301 in the area of Rolling Bridge Road. The other vehicle rolled three times before coming to rest, and the other driver, Barbara South of Queenstown was transported to Shock Trauma Center where she remained in a coma for two weeks before succumbing to her injuries. Alallaq pleaded guilty to criminally negligent manslaughter.
QAC Economic And Tourism Development Visitors Guide Released
The Queen Anne’s County Economic and Tourism Development is out with its 2024 Official Visitors Guide. It contains i nformation on a number of recreational options and features South Island and Cross Island Trail maps, complete with fold out tearable maps. It also includes information on waterways and the best places to launch a boat, and is available in both print and digital.
Historic District Commission Regulations Discussed In Chestertown
Chestertown council member Meghan Efland is calling for a discussion with their Historic District Commission over regulations. The Kent County News reports the Historic District Commission regulations determine what materials and colors can be implemented to maintain the historical authenticity of the neighborhood. Council unanimously decided that although they cannot veto the Historic District Commission’s decisions, nor desire to, they can change the rules and regulations to which they base their decisions.
KCSO Warns About Facebook Message Scams
Kent County Sheriff’s Office has received complaints regarding subjects sending Facebook messages to residents, asking them to provide personal information to apply for a grant through Maryland Health Departments. In many cases, these messages are coming from Facebook friends of the victims, however, these accounts have likely been compromised before sending the message.
Please do not provide any personal information, or click any links you receive through Messenger, even if they are from a trusted friend, unless you are expecting them.
Bike Ride To Support Thriving Rivers
On Sunday, September 15, ShoreRivers will host its 20th Ride for Clean Rivers—a chance for cyclists to ride the back roads of Talbot and Queen Anne’s counties in support of the organization’s work for thriving rivers.
Riders of all ages and levels are welcome to register for fully supported Metric Century (62-mile), 35-mile, or 20-mile routes. All routes begin and end at Chesapeake College.
$140,000 In Funding For Kennard Alumni Association
Kennard Alumni Association received $140,000 in funding from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund, a program from the National Trust for Historic Preservation. This funding will support the hiring of an Executive Director to manage the programs and operation of the Kennard African American Cultural Heritage Center and Museum.
Watermen On Alert After Boat Vandalized
Watermen are on alert after a boat was vandalized and robbed over the weekend at Kent Narrows Watermen’s Boat Basin. The incident occurred in the early morning hours of July 25th, according to Maryland Natural Resources Police.
Several electronics were stolen or damaged, windows were broken, and hydraulic lines were severed. The Maryland Natural Resources Police have launched a criminal investigation and are asking anyone with information to come forward. They can be contacted at 410-260-8888.
Teen Suspected In QAC Break Ins Caught In Easton
The Easton Police Department has announced the arrest of a suspect in a manhunt that spanned multiple Maryland jurisdictions and drew a large police presence in Wicomico County in May. On May 30th, at about 4:15 a.m., police were called to a car dealership there on reports of a suspicious person driving a truck with Virginia plates in the parking lot. Police pulled the truck over and noticed a broken passenger side window, ammunition, and equipment that appeared to be law enforcement related. The driver, Donya Jenkins-Patterson, was arrested and later charged. 18 year old Tyler Hill fled but was caught this week. Hill and his alleged accomplice were also connected to earlier vehicle break-ins in Queen Anne’s County.
Queen Anne’s Board Of Education Approves Two Of Six Recommended Books
In Centreville, progressive issues including immigration and racism for optional reading units became a topic of discussion as the Queen Anne’s Board of Education approved two out of six recommended books by the Materials of Instruction Committee July 17. The Bay Times & Record Observer reports teachers looked at gender gap data and test scores and noted a lack of literary protagonists for Hispanic and bi-racial male students to relate to.