There are a total of nine counties from Maryland's eastern shore which are included in the area called Delmarva: Caroline, Cecil, Dorchester, Kent, Queen Anne's, Somerset, Talbot, Wicomico and Worcester.
Our page was created in support of local law enforcement officers and agencies across the Delmarva Peninsula (Delaware and the eastern shore areas of Maryland and Virginia).
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Delmarva Law Enforcement | News and Notes September 2020
Our main focus is on law enforcement agencies across the Delmarva Peninsula, a unique area of the Mid-Atlantic which spans fourteen counties across three states, Delaware and the eastern shore portions of Maryland and Virginia.
Tuesday, May 29, 2018
Police Officer Michael Scott Nickerson, Centreville (MD) Police Department
Tuesday 5/29: Police Officer Michael Nickerson, along with Deputy Jason Schwenz, were shot and killed on February 13th, 2001 while responding to a noise complaint. The two officers and a state trooper had responded to the complaint and had been given permission to enter the mobile home by the suspect's mother, who lived across the street. The officers were in a screened in porch and had identified themselves when the suspect told them not to come in or they would get hurt.
When the officers opened the door, the suspect opened fire with a shotgun, striking Deputy Schwenz and Officer Nickerson. The state trooper dragged Officer Nickerson off of the porch and was attempting to revive him when the suspect attacked him. The trooper was able to overpower the suspect and place him under arrest. Officer Nickerson was transported to a trauma center where he succumbed to his injuries approximately one hour later.
The suspect was found guilty of two counts of first degree murder, and one count of attempted murder on May 24, 2002, and sentenced to death. He was also sentenced to life without parole for the attempted murder of the state trooper. The suspect died in prison on November 17, 2002. Officer Nickerson is the first Centreville officer to be killed in the line of duty. He had been employed with the agency for one month after leaving a nearby agency. He is survived by his parents and two brothers. Source: ODMP.
10.27.11 Trooper honors late uncle by joining force: "Tanner Nickerson follows both his uncle — who was killed wearing the uniform of a small-town police force, his life cut short before he could become a state trooper — and his father, who joined the state police to fulfill his slain brother's dream."
Thank you to all of our law enforcement agencies and departments. We are grateful for you each and every day! Stay safe and God bless you all.
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When the officers opened the door, the suspect opened fire with a shotgun, striking Deputy Schwenz and Officer Nickerson. The state trooper dragged Officer Nickerson off of the porch and was attempting to revive him when the suspect attacked him. The trooper was able to overpower the suspect and place him under arrest. Officer Nickerson was transported to a trauma center where he succumbed to his injuries approximately one hour later.
The suspect was found guilty of two counts of first degree murder, and one count of attempted murder on May 24, 2002, and sentenced to death. He was also sentenced to life without parole for the attempted murder of the state trooper. The suspect died in prison on November 17, 2002. Officer Nickerson is the first Centreville officer to be killed in the line of duty. He had been employed with the agency for one month after leaving a nearby agency. He is survived by his parents and two brothers. Source: ODMP.
10.27.11 Trooper honors late uncle by joining force: "Tanner Nickerson follows both his uncle — who was killed wearing the uniform of a small-town police force, his life cut short before he could become a state trooper — and his father, who joined the state police to fulfill his slain brother's dream."
Remembering Police Officer Michael Scott Nickerson
Centreville Police Department
End of Watch: Tuesday, February 13th, 2001
Thank you to all of our law enforcement agencies and departments. We are grateful for you each and every day! Stay safe and God bless you all.
Sincerely,
Delmarva Supports Law Enforcement
Sunday, May 20, 2018
Remembering Officer Thomas Crouch, Maryland Toll Facilities Police Department
Sunday 5/20: Today we acknowledge the first line of duty death involved with the Maryland Toll Facilities Police Department, Officer Thomas Crouch, End of Watch: Thursday, October 31st, 1991.
"Officer Thomas Crouch was struck by a car and killed while setting out traffic cones on the eastbound lanes of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. He had served with the Maryland Toll Facilities Police Department for 24 years. He was survived by his wife and three children". Source: ODMP.
"Officer Thomas Crouch was struck by a car and killed while setting out traffic cones on the eastbound lanes of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. He had served with the Maryland Toll Facilities Police Department for 24 years. He was survived by his wife and three children". Source: ODMP.
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Fallen Officers of Maryland's Eastern Shore: Blue Line Ride to be held Saturday, May 12th 2018
On April 24th we began a project to acknowledge each of the law enforcement officers from the eastern shore of Maryland. As of today we are about halfway through the list of names, having posted one at a time along with their information and a simple memorial image. To honor the fallen, we will be partnering with a local organization for their "Blue Line Ride" this Saturday, May 12th leaving from Willards, MD at noon.
At the ride, hosted by Hogs and Heroes Foundation, Inc. MD-8, the first 35 people to register will receive a card representing each name from the eastern shore, so in this way they will ride in memory of one of the fallen. Part of the idea came from the card you see here, given to the riders of America's 9/11 Ride several years ago. Upon reaching Ground Zero the person carrying this card went to locate Mr. Vialonga's name on the memorial as well to read about him in the museum. We thought this process would provide the the riders at the Blue Line Ride with a personal connection to a name.
We hope you can join the event on Saturday. All are welcome to join in the ride or simply come out to show your support during remarks, remembrance of the fallen and moment of silence.
Thank you to all of our law enforcement agencies and departments. We are grateful for you each and every day! Stay safe and God bless you all.
Sincerely,
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At the ride, hosted by Hogs and Heroes Foundation, Inc. MD-8, the first 35 people to register will receive a card representing each name from the eastern shore, so in this way they will ride in memory of one of the fallen. Part of the idea came from the card you see here, given to the riders of America's 9/11 Ride several years ago. Upon reaching Ground Zero the person carrying this card went to locate Mr. Vialonga's name on the memorial as well to read about him in the museum. We thought this process would provide the the riders at the Blue Line Ride with a personal connection to a name.
We hope you can join the event on Saturday. All are welcome to join in the ride or simply come out to show your support during remarks, remembrance of the fallen and moment of silence.
Thank you to all of our law enforcement agencies and departments. We are grateful for you each and every day! Stay safe and God bless you all.
Sincerely,
Delmarva Supports Law Enforcement
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Maryland's Eastern Shore Law Enforcement | Inspector George T. Mullikin, MNRP
Wednesday 5/9: Today we remember Inspector George T. Mullikin of the Maryland Natural Resources Police. End of Watch: Friday, April 1st, 1966. ODMP
Fifty years ago, on April 1, 1966, District Inspector George T. Mullikin was participating in an oyster propagation project near the Choptank River Bridge when he suffered a fatal heart attack. Inspector Mullikin was a member of a scuba-diving team that had been examining the effects of various harvesting devices on oyster bottoms.
After having completed several hours of underwater work, he was in the process of freeing the anchor of the research vessel when he surfaced in obvious distress. After being retrieved from the water, he stopped breathing and efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Inspector Mullikin had been a sworn member of the Maryland Marine Police for ten years. Source: Maryland Conservation History Facebook page.
May 2017, via the MNRP Facebook page: Trautman salutes Inspector George T. Mullikin, a diver who died in a drowning accident in 1966.
Thank you to all of our law enforcement agencies and departments. We are grateful for you each and every day! Stay safe and God bless you all.
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Fifty years ago, on April 1, 1966, District Inspector George T. Mullikin was participating in an oyster propagation project near the Choptank River Bridge when he suffered a fatal heart attack. Inspector Mullikin was a member of a scuba-diving team that had been examining the effects of various harvesting devices on oyster bottoms.
After having completed several hours of underwater work, he was in the process of freeing the anchor of the research vessel when he surfaced in obvious distress. After being retrieved from the water, he stopped breathing and efforts to resuscitate him were unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Inspector Mullikin had been a sworn member of the Maryland Marine Police for ten years. Source: Maryland Conservation History Facebook page.
May 2017, via the MNRP Facebook page: Trautman salutes Inspector George T. Mullikin, a diver who died in a drowning accident in 1966.
Thank you to all of our law enforcement agencies and departments. We are grateful for you each and every day! Stay safe and God bless you all.
Sincerely,
Delmarva Supports Law Enforcement
Sunday, May 6, 2018
Remembering Officer Henry T. Stephens | Salisbury, MD Police Department
Sunday 5/6: The thirteenth name on the memorial wall at the Eastern Shore Police Association is from the Salisbury Police Department.
Officer Stephens was shot in the back and killed by a check forgery suspect as they were walking inside the police station. The suspect was captured minutes later when officers found him hiding in high weeds outside the police station. The suspect was convicted of his murder and sentenced to death. His sentence was commuted to life June 24, 1976. Source: ODMP
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Officer Stephens was shot in the back and killed by a check forgery suspect as they were walking inside the police station. The suspect was captured minutes later when officers found him hiding in high weeds outside the police station. The suspect was convicted of his murder and sentenced to death. His sentence was commuted to life June 24, 1976. Source: ODMP
Remembering Officer Henry T. StephensSalisbury Police DepartmentEOW: Friday, September 5, 1958
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Saturday, April 28, 2018
Cecil County Sheriff's Office | Remembering Sheriff J. Myron Miller
Today we honor the fifth fallen officer from the eastern shore of Maryland. Sheriff J. Myron Miller of the Cecil County Sheriff's Office was shot and killed by a man who had been given shelter at the County Jail in Elkton for three years. Sheriff Miller had asked the man to lay sawdust down in the jail's stables and the man refused unless he was to be paid. The Sheriff then, acting on information he had previously received, asked the man for a weapon he owned. The man put the weapon against Sheriff Miller's right side and shot him. Sheriff Miller was able to walk to his office where he collapsed and died. The suspect was taken into custody by two nearby workers. Sheriff Miller was survived by his wife, who witnessed the incident. ODMP.org
Remembering Sheriff J. Myron Miller
Cecil County Sheriff's Office
EOW: Saturday, March 30, 1912
Wednesday, April 25, 2018
Captain Joshua Bromwell, Maryland Board of Public Works | EOW: 9/17/1893
Today we remember a fallen hero from the eastern shore of Maryland who was the second law enforcement officer to pass in the line of duty. Captain Joshua Bromwell is listed on the Officer Down Memorial Page here but with limited information. It is worth noting that his agency, the Maryland Board of Public Works, State Fishery Force, has since been absorbed by the Maryland Natural Resources Police of Maryland.
About the State Fishery Force: "By 1868, the State Oyster Police Force was created to enforce oyster laws. The Governor, Treasurer, Comptroller, Superintendent of Labor and Agriculture, and Clerk of the Court of Appeals were constituted the Commissioners of the State Oyster Police to oversee the Force. Reorganized as the State Fishery Force in 1874, it was placed under the Commissioner of Fisheries and, in 1880, under the Board of Public Works. The Force constituted the "Maryland Navy" in the Bay oyster wars fought between Maryland and Virginia watermen at the end of the century. By 1886, the State Fishery Force also was assigned conservation duties, buying oyster shells to be planted or sown in the Bay "for the purpose of catching spat and experimenting in the propagation of oysters" (Chapter 314, Acts of 1886). In 1892, county commissioners were authorized "in their discretion" to supplement the Force with boats and officers at county expense (Chapter 643, Acts of 1892)." Source: MD State Archives
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Remembering Captain Joshua Bromwell
Maryland Board of Public Works, State Fishery Force
EOW: Sunday, September 17, 1893
About the State Fishery Force: "By 1868, the State Oyster Police Force was created to enforce oyster laws. The Governor, Treasurer, Comptroller, Superintendent of Labor and Agriculture, and Clerk of the Court of Appeals were constituted the Commissioners of the State Oyster Police to oversee the Force. Reorganized as the State Fishery Force in 1874, it was placed under the Commissioner of Fisheries and, in 1880, under the Board of Public Works. The Force constituted the "Maryland Navy" in the Bay oyster wars fought between Maryland and Virginia watermen at the end of the century. By 1886, the State Fishery Force also was assigned conservation duties, buying oyster shells to be planted or sown in the Bay "for the purpose of catching spat and experimenting in the propagation of oysters" (Chapter 314, Acts of 1886). In 1892, county commissioners were authorized "in their discretion" to supplement the Force with boats and officers at county expense (Chapter 643, Acts of 1892)." Source: MD State Archives
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Tuesday, April 24, 2018
Eastern Shore of Maryland LODD: Deputy William Outten, Worcester County Sheriff's Office
Today is the first post honoring the fallen officers of Maryland's eastern shore. We will be sharing one of the names each day for the next 35 days to acknowledge those lost in the line of duty from the nine counties which make up our area of Delmarva. This is the first name inscribed on the memorial wall in Rhodesdale, MD however due to the date it is not listed on the ODMP.org website.
Remembering Deputy William Outten
Worcester County Sheriff's Office
EOW: February 6th, 1759
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