Posts Tagged ‘Parsonburg’
Parsonburg Man Arrested On Child Pornography Charges
A Wicomico County man is facing child pornography charges. According to Maryland State Police, the Computer Crimes Unit began an investigation last May into alleged distribution of child pornography online. A search warrant was carried out Wednesday at the home of the suspect.48-year-old Mark Dewitt of Parsonburg was arrested and is charged with 14 counts…
Read More2 Hurt As Gunshot Strikes Propane Tank, Starting Fire
A father and son were injured over the weekend in a travel trailer fire in Wicomico County. According to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office, the 52-year-old father was handling a gun and attempting to put it into a case when it discharged and struck a 30-pound propane tank. The fire in the 5,400-block of…
Read MoreFire Caused By Space Heater Damages Home In Wicomico Co.
A space heater kept close to combustibles caused a fire at a mobile home in Parsonburg, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office.The fire broke out early this morning (Wednesday) at the home on Madeline Circle. It started in the master bedroom.Investigators also said smoke alarms were present but were not plugged in and…
Read MoreConvicted Child Sex Abuser Gets 90 Years In Prison
A former Parsonburg man has been sentenced in Wicomico County to 90 years in prison for his conviction of four counts of sex abuse of a minor and other crimes. According to the Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office, 41-year-old Allan Willard Scarborough was sentenced Wednesday for his February conviction. Scarborough is also required to register…
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