OCEAN CITY, MD—The Ocean City Police Department is investigating allegations of workplace misconduct involving five of its officers. The investigation is being conducted by the department’s Office of Professional Standards following a complaint received in April.
Three officers have been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation, and another has been reassigned from the Patrol Division to the Support Services Division. This administrative investigation is ongoing, with findings to be reviewed by the Worcester County Administrative Charging Committee as required by law.
Chief Buzzuro emphasized the department’s commitment to thorough and diligent investigations of all citizen complaints. Under the police reform statutes, complainants receive a receipt and can track the progress of their complaints through a dedicated database. The completed investigation will be forwarded to the Administrative Charging Committee for further evaluation and decision-making.
- Montgomery County Police Celebrate Longview School Safety Patrol
Montgomery County, MD - The Montgomery County Police Department's Traffic Operations Division, Community Engagement Division, and 5th District Station celebrated the Safety Patrol students at Longview School.
Longview School, a public special education day school, provides comprehensive educational services to students aged 5 to 21 with severe to profound intellectual and/or multiple disabilities.
Officer J. Johnson from the School Safety Division developed a unique program enabling these children to participate in the Safety Patrol program.
The event recognized and honored the students for their outstanding year of service.
Congratulations to the Longview School Safety Patrol students on their achievements
- Police Investigating Suspicious Death of Galloway Woman
Atlantic City, NJ - The Atlantic City Police Department is conducting a death investigation following the discovery of a deceased woman on June 12.
At 10:11 AM, patrol officers responded to a report of a woman found at Hummock and Trinity Avenues. The Atlantic City Fire Department and patrol officers confirmed the woman, 34, from Galloway, NJ, was deceased upon arrival.
The circumstances surrounding her death are currently under investigation. The cause and manner of death are pending an autopsy by the Southern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Section at 609-347-5766. Tips can also be sent anonymously via text to tip411 (847411), beginning the text with ACPD.
- Hicksville Shop Sells Life-Changing Lottery Ticket
Hicksville, NY – The New York Lottery has announced that a second-prize-winning CASH4LIFE ticket worth $1,000 a week for life was sold in Hicksville for the June 12 drawing.
The winning ticket was purchased at Lovely Cards & Gifts, located at 416 S Oyster Bay Rd. This prize guarantees a minimum of $1,000,000.
CASH4LIFE numbers are drawn from a field of 1 to 60, with the Cash Ball drawn from a separate field of 1 to 4. Drawings take place daily at approximately 9 p.m. Lottery draw game prizes can be claimed up to one year from the date of the drawing.
- Bump Stocks Still Illegal in Maryland After Supreme Court Decision
BALTIMORE, MD—In a significant judicial decision, the United States Supreme Court has invalidated the 2018 federal rule by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) that classified bump stocks as machine guns under the National Firearms Act. Bump stocks are attachments that enable semiautomatic firearms to fire at speeds comparable to automatic weapons.
The rule was originally enacted following the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history, where a gunman used a bump stock to kill 60 people at an outdoor concert. In response, Maryland passed a law in 2018 banning "rapid fire trigger activators," including bump stocks.
Attorney General Anthony Brown expressed disappointment in today's ruling, criticizing it as a regression in common-sense gun legislation. Last year, Brown was part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general who filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to uphold the ban. He pledged to continue efforts to combat gun violence and advocate for stringent gun control measures.
Despite the Supreme Court's decision, the Maryland state law prohibiting bump stocks remains unaffected. The Maryland Attorney General's office is currently analyzing the implications of the Supreme Court's decision.
- Fire Officials Investigating Trash Fire Behind Salisbury Home
SALISBURY, MD—An outdoor fire investigation has been initiated following an incident on Thursday afternoon at 7511 Titleist Drive in Salisbury, Wicomico County. The fire involved a trash pile located behind a residential shed and was discovered by the property owner.
The fire, which occurred at approximately 4:43 PM, did not result in any injuries or damage to the shed or its contents. No firefighters were called to the scene, and there were no alarms reported.
Currently, the cause of the fire remains under investigation. No additional details have been provided at this time.
- Root Beer Inspired Chain Giving Anyone Over 100 Free Root Beer for Life
A&W Celebrates 105 Years with Free Root Beer Floats for Centenarians
New York —A&W Restaurants, the oldest franchised restaurant chain in America, marks its 105th anniversary by honoring the Greatest Generation. Starting this month, anyone aged 100 or older will enjoy free Root Beer Floats for life, a sweet tribute to a group often overlooked by brands.
The celebration ties back to A&W's historic roots, which began on June 20, 1919, when co-founder Roy W. Allen opened his first Root Beer stand in Lodi, California, to welcome home WWI veterans. Today, the chain continues to serve the same famous Root Beer made fresh in its restaurants worldwide, along with iconic Root Beer Floats in frosty glass mugs.
World War II veterans Glendell Bennett (100) and Hazel Calloway (104) enjoy their free Root Beer Floats at A&W. Photo Credit Elizabeth Withers This year’s birthday initiative focuses on the estimated 108,000 centenarians in the U.S. Liz Bazner, VP of Marketing & Innovation at A&W, emphasized the importance of these long-time fans, stating, "These are people that have been with A&W since the beginning. We wouldn't have survived the last century without them, so we wanted to show our appreciation with something special just for them."
Highlighting the celebration, WWII veterans and centenarians Hazel Calloway, 104, and Glendell Bennett, 100, were featured enjoying their free floats. Adding a modern twist to the campaign, 95-year-old 'granfluencer' Baddiewinkle, known for her vibrant social media presence and zest for life, serves as the official spokesperson, expressing her excitement for the promotion.
To participate, eligible seniors simply need to visit any A&W location across the U.S. and may be asked to show identification. For those not yet in their centennial year, A&W also offers a free Root Beer Float on birthdays for customers aged 13 and up through Rooty's Mug Club. More details and exclusive deals on A&W's All-American menu can be found at awrestaurants.com/100.
A&W has New York restaurants in Cortland, Fishkill, Hudson, Lake George, Niagara Falls, Owego, Vestal, and Wilmington.