Op-ed by Allegany County Sheriff Ricky L. Whitney
Allegany County, NY – The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office is holding a fundraiser for the family of slain Corporal Glenn R. Hilliard of the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office.
We are raffling off a “Old German Beer” bicycle that was donated to us by the Pittsburgh Brewing Company. This bicycle that was donated to us was then purchased by the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office FOP lodge and donated back to the Sheriff’s Office to raise additional money.
All funds raised will go to Corporal Hilliard’s family and his three children, who he leaves behind. Tickets are a $1 a piece or 6 for $5. If you are interested you may get your tickets at the Allegany County Sheriff’s Office, 695 Kelly Road Cumberland, Monday thru Friday 8am to 4pm.
Drawing will take place at noon, Thursday October 20th, at the Maryland Sheriff’s Meeting in Washington County.
Deputy First Class Glenn Hilliard was shot and killed in Pittsville while attempting to arrest a man wanted on multiple felony warrants from several jurisdictions.
Deputy Hilliard saw the man leaving his apartment on Gumboro Road and attempted to arrest him. The man fled on foot and then opened fire on Deputy Hilliard as he pursued him. Deputy Hilliard was fatally wounded during the shooting.
The man continued to flee after shooting Deputy Hilliard but was arrested later in the night. He was charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, first-degree assault, second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, and the use of a firearm in the commission of a violent crime.
Deputy Hilliard had served with the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office for six years and had previously served with the Berlin Police Department for 10 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.
