Shed Fire in Hurlock, MD Under Investigation

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A shed fire that聽occurred on Pheasant Drive, Hurlock, Dorchester Co yesterday is under investigation.聽Damage to the 12′ x 20′ wood framed shed is estimated at $10,000 and loss of contents at $15,000. The fire started on the inside of the shed. If anyone has any information on this fire, please call Deputy State Fire Marshals…

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Vehicle Fire in Dorchester County Under Investigation

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A vehicle fire that occurred late yesterday in Dorchester County on Mission Hill Road in Hurlock, Maryland is under investigation. According to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal, the incident appears to be incendiary in nature.聽The fire in the聽black, Pontiac 4-door passenger car聽at around聽5 p.m. yesterday聽started in the passenger compartment.聽聽Anyone with information should…

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Overnight Pole Barn Fire in Dorchester County Under Investigation

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A structure fire that occurred on聽Beulah Road in Hurlock in Dorchester County聽after 2:30 a.m. this morning is under investigation.聽聽Several pieces聽of powered equipment were in the pole barn at the time of the fire, according to the Maryland Office of the State Fire Marshal. The fire caused an estimated $50,000 in damage. No injuries were reported.

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Electrical Malfunction Leads to Fire that Causes Significant Damage to Building in Dorchester County; Blaze Rekindled Hours Later

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UPDATE: The fire that occurred yesterday afternoon close to 2 p.m. at a one story, wood frame pole building in Dorchester County was rekindled last night around 10 p.m. This time, the blaze started in the ceiling void space. The Hurlock Volunteer Fire Department came back after a passerby discovered the fire. The time it…

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House Fire In Hurlock Claims Man’s Life

Fatal fire, Hurlock Md. (photo courtesy of Md. State Fire Marshal's Office)
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A house fire in Dorchester County has left a 73-year-old man dead. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s office, the fire on Dolby Farm Road in Hurlock grew to two alarms early Tuesday morning. Harrison Evans, a resident of the home, was found deceased. Hurlock Volunteer firefighters had the fire under control in about…

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Facebook Feud Leads To Stabbing

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A fight that investigators say started with an argument over social media led to a man being stabbed this week. According to the Wicomico County Sheriff鈥檚 office, the combatants met at a parking lot along Hobbs Road in Salisbury to hash out their issues. 45-year-old Ryan Koski of Hurlock is accused of brandishing a knife,…

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Maryland State Police arrest Hurlock man on rape charges

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Maryland State Police arrested a rape suspect Tuesday morning in connection with an alleged sexual assault that occurred earlier this month in Dorchester County, Maryland. The suspect, identified as 43-year-old Jason Willis of Hurlock, Maryland, was arrested on first-degree rape charges at his home. Investigators with the Maryland State Police Criminal Enforcement Division, Upper Shore…

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Federalsburg Man Charged with Attempted Murder

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The Dorchester County Sheriff’s Office says 26-year-old Bobyto Saint Francklin of Federalsburg has been arrested and charged following a stabbing incident that left two people injured. Deputies say they responded around 3:09 a.m. on Thursday morning to a residence in the 5000 block of Williamsburg Church Road in Hurlock. Their investigation uncovered that that Francklin…

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Dorchester County Poultry House Catches Fire

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The Office of the Maryland Fire Marshal says a poultry house located in Hurlock caught fire on Friday morning, heavily damaging it and it’s contents. Officials say the blaze broke out around 7:13 a.m. at a property located in the 6000 block of East New Market-Ellwood Road in Hurlock. They say a neighbor discovered the…

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