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Tuesday, February 07, 2017
Letter: Police salaries in Carroll among lowest in state
Saturday, December 10, 2016
Hats off to the 13th annual Shop with a Cop holiday event with Sgt. Rad Darby
Tuesday, October 09, 2012
Maryland State Police: Skeletal Remains Found Along A Path In Carroll County Launches An Investigation
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
20080617 Westminster Police Department "Operation Crack Down"
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Westminster Police Department
“OPERATION CRACK DOWN”
June 17th, 2008
During the month of May 2008 the Narcotics Section of the Westminster Police Department initiated a significant undercover investigation within the City of
The investigation utilized the collective resources of the Westminster Police Department, the Frederick Police Department, the Maryland State Police Drug Task Force and the Office of the State’s Attorney for
The investigation, dubbed “Operation Crack Down”, was carried out utilizing undercover officers provided by the Frederick Police Department to purchase illegal drugs from local suspects. Nineteen (19) hand-to-hand purchases of illegal drugs were made by the undercover investigators during the course of the operation.
As a result of this investigation, seven (7) Grand Jury indictments were obtained charging the suspects with felonious drug distribution and related charges. Six (6) of the indictments have been served to date. Additionally, nine (9) search and seizure warrants have been obtained and served. A total of fifteen (15) suspects have been arrested during the month of June for drug violations stemming from this investigation. Additional arrests are pending (See attached synopsis for additional details relating to the arrests).
The following property/evidence was seized during the course of this operation:
Total
Counterfeit
Total crack cocaine seized: Approx. 28 grams
Total marijuana seized: Approx. 51 grams
Total Oxycontin seized: Approx. 140 pills
“I hope that this operation sends a strong message to those who facilitate and perpetuate the drug problems in our community”, states Chief Jeffrey Spaulding of the Westminster Police Department. “The use, sale and addiction to illicit drugs are significant causal factors in many crimes committed in
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Media Contact Person: Captain Pete D’Antuono
Commander
Criminal Investigations Bureau
(410) 848-4646
Saturday, June 14, 2008
20080613 Westminster Police Department Daily Briefing Report
Friday, June 13, 2008
Westminster Police Department
410-848-4646
410-876-3100
June 13, 2008
On 06-11-08 at 6:44 AM, this department arrested Bonifacio Araujo-Ramiro, age 35, of
On 06-11-08 at 9:12 AM, this department arrested Joseph Lee Stein, age 21, of
On 06-12-08 at 12:14 PM, this department served a criminal summons on James Edward Hardy, age 24, of Denham Cir.,
On 06-12-08 at 12:53 AM, this department arrested James Lewell Hamlet, age 18, of
Friday, June 13, 2008
20080611 Westminster Police Department Lt. Misty Budzinski graduates from Northwestern University’s Center for Public Safety
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Chief Jeff Spaulding
News Release
June 11, 2008
Lieutenant Misty Budzinski graduates from
The Westminster Police Department is pleased to announce the recent graduation of Lieutenant Misty Budzinski from the
The
Each student is academically challenged through a total of eighteen written examinations, projects, and quizzes in addition to two research papers that are a required part of the curriculum. Upon successful completion, students may be awarded a total of 8 units of undergraduate credit from
The Center for Public Safety was established at
The Westminster Police Department anticipates a variety of benefits from Lieutenant Misty Budzinski’s attendance at this program. Many of the program’s graduates do go on to achieve a variety of leadership positions within their respective agencies. Currently, over 750 graduates hold the title of Chief of Police and 39 of the 50 Directors of State Police Agencies are also graduates of this program.
If you have any questions or need additional information please feel free to contact Chief Spaulding at (410) 848-4646.
Westminster Police Dept officers
Friday, June 06, 2008
20080606 Westminster Police Department Domestic Assault Investigated
Westminster Police Department Domestic Assault Investigated
Captain Gerry Frischkorn
News Release
June 6, 2008
The Westminster Police Department is currently investigating a domestic related assault which occurred on June 6, 2008 at approximately 0230 hours in the 1800 block of
The suspect, Mary Julieanne Phillips, age 43, threw what is believed to be hot cooking oil on her husband, Daniel Patrick Phillips, age 45, resulting in extensive burns to his face and torso.
Mr. Phillips was transported to
Mary Phillips fled the area after the assault and a broadcast to neighboring police jurisdictions resulted in Mary Phillips being located by the Pennsylvania State Police at approximately 0530 hours on Route 214 west of the Susquehanna Trail near Loganville, Pa. Mary Phillips remains in the custody of the Pennsylvania State Police in Shrewsbury, Pa. pending extradition proceedings.
A warrant for Mary Phillips has been issued charging the following violations:
First Degree Assault
Second Degree Assault
Reckless Endangerment
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
20080505 Click It or Ticket
Click It or Ticket
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: On or after Monday, May 5
CONTACT:
Hampstead Police Department – Cpt. Jay Gribbin – 410-239-8954
Manchester Police Department – Officer Eric Immler – 410-239-6900
Sykesville Police Department – Sgt. Shawn Kilgore – 410-795-0757
Taneytown Police Department – Cpl. James Brooks – 410-751-1150
Westminster Police Department – Sgt. Keith Benfer – 410-876-4646
C.R.A.S.H. Coalition – Kim Spangler 410-876-4965
No Excuses, No Exceptions – Buckle Up Day and Night
Carroll County, MD– The Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, Hampstead Police Department, Manchester Police Department, Sykesville Police Department, Taneytown Police Department, Westminster Police Department and Maryland State Police, Westminster Barrack announced today they are joining with the Maryland State Highway Administration’s Safety Office and other safety advocates in renewing a pledge to save lives through the 2008 Click It or Ticket mobilization.
The campaign, which begins in
“Although most motorists in
This year’s Click It or Ticket campaign will emphasize enforcement during nighttime hours – when drivers and occupants are less likely to wear seat belts. In 2006, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 15,046 passenger vehicle occupants were killed between the nighttime hours of 6 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. Nearly two-thirds (of those killed at night were NOT wearing seat belts — compared to less than half of the passenger vehicle occupants killed during daytime hours. Preliminary results in
Young people, men in particular, are at greatly increased risk, and are among those least likely to buckle up at night. In fact, the most recent data available shows that roughly 66 percent of
Lt. Mark Gonder, Carroll County Sheriff’s Office said, “Worn correctly, seat belts have proven to reduce the risk of fatal injury in a crash by 45 percent for front-seat passenger vehicle occupants and by 60 percent in pickup trucks, SUVs, and minivans. In fact, national data shows that more than three-quarters of passenger vehicle occupants who were in a serious crash in 2006 and were buckled up survived the crash.”
Increased law enforcement activities, including seat belt checkpoints, will be conducted nationwide during the 2008 Click It or Ticket mobilization. Paid national advertising, as well as State advertising, will support the mobilization by promoting the life-saving benefits of regular seat belt use, especially nighttime belt use, to all motorists.
Regular seat belt use is the single most effective way to protect people and reduce motor vehicle crash fatalities. High-visibility enforcement has been proven effective at getting people to buckle up.
“Wearing your seat belt is easy and it costs you nothing. Not wearing your belt will probably cost you $25 in
“Buckle up” is one of the key messages of the State’s Choose Safety for Life campaign, a partnership to save lives and prevent injuries on Maryland’s roadways. For more information, please log onto www.choosesafetyforlife.com.
To learn more about the Click It or Ticket campaign and the lifesaving benefits of wearing your seat belt, please visit www.nhtsa.gov.
Friday, April 04, 2008
20080402 Westminster (Maryland) Police Department and Maryland State Police investigating a series of threatening letters received by department store
Westminster (Maryland) Police Department and Maryland State Police investigating a series of threatening letters received by department stores located in
NEWS RELEASE
April 2, 2008
The Westminster Police Department, the Maryland State Police, the U.S. Postal Service and other allied law enforcement agencies are currently investigating a series of threatening letters received by department stores located in
Each letter contained similar threats and all appear to have been authored by the same individual(s), although that remains under investigation. The letters threaten a shooting incident at the establishments.
Investigation later determined that a similar letter was received at a Target Store in
Anyone with information relating to these investigations should contact the Westminster Police Department at (410) 848-4646 or the United States Postal Inspection Service at (877) 876-2455, or the Maryland State Police at 410-386-3000. They may also call anonymously by using the confidential “Tips Line” at (410) 857-TIPS.
Media Contact: Major Ron Stevens
Westminster Police Department
(410) 848-4646
Sgt. Arthur Betts
MD State Police – 410-653-4236
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Sunday, March 23, 2008
20070418 April 18, 2007 Westminster Road Runners Club Westminster, Maryland Main Street Mile.
April 18, 2007
By
Posted March 23, 2008
I had all but finished the video below, about the April 18th, 2007 Main Street Mile, some time ago… In the video please notice the quintessential Dave Herlocker moving the race finishers along at the finish line…
Other posts which mention Dr. David Herlocker may be found here: Westminster Road Runners Club or westminster road runners club
His obituary can be found here: 19401030 20080321 David Webb Herlocker
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16U48TUjSB8
Video Storyboard:
Dave Herlocker and Caroline
Carroll County Times photographer, Kyle Nosal, runs to get a photo…
Her article: “Road runners” appeared in the Thursday, April 19, 2007 edition of the Carroll County Times…
Westminster Police officer Tony Ott (gray shirt - center) kept everything moving smoothly throughout the event…
Kenny Carlisle (L) and Tony Ott
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Tuesday, February 26, 2008
20080225 Westminster Police Department offers $500 reward for recent wave of malicious destruction of property
$500.00 REWARD
Captain Nancy Yeager
News Release
February 25, 2008
The Westminster Police Department is offering a cash reward of up to $500.00 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the individual’s responsible for the malicious destruction of property in the areas of
Sometime between the late evening hours of Saturday February 23, 2008 and the morning hours of Sunday February 24, 2008 unknown subjects scratched and spray painted vehicles and buildings in these areas.
The Westminster Police Department is asking the public to assist us in identifying those responsible for these acts of malicious destruction of property. Anyone having information about these crimes are asked to call the Westminster Police Department on-duty supervisor at 410- 848-4646 or to remain anonymous call 410- 857-TIPS (8477).
Tuesday, January 22, 2008
20080120 Westminster cops to add computers to vehicles By Ryan Marshall for the Carroll County Times
Westminster cops to add computers to vehicles by Ryan Marshall for the Carroll County Times
Westminster cops to add computers to vehicles
By Ryan Marshall, Times Staff Writer Sunday, January 20, 2008
The computers were purchased with money from the Governor’s Office of Crime Control and Prevention, said Capt. Randy Barnes, a spokesman for the police department. The grant totaled $20,442.
The grant also included money for docking stations, so officers can set up their computers in their cars.
The computers will let police check driver’s licenses and vehicle information and see if suspects have outstanding warrants, Barnes said. Officers will also be able to create reports from their vehicles, allowing them to stay out on patrol longer, he said.
The computers will be connected to a network that will let
Read the entire article here: Westminster cops to add computers to vehicles
Thursday, November 29, 2007
20071128 Westminster Eagle: Kids and cops share a little holiday magic by Kevin Dayhoff
An article I wrote about the Westminster Police Department and Westminster Wal Mart annual “Shop With A Cop” Christmas program is in the November 28, 2007 Westminster Eagle: Kids and cops share a little holiday magic, 11/28/07 by
In addition to the Angel Tree, folks may make a donation to the “Westminster Police Department Shop With A Cop” program year round…
Shop With A Cop
Westminster Police Department
For more information please call (410) 848-4646 and ask for a soft a cuddly police office who may be able to tell you more about the Shop With A Cop program.
A YouTube video of the event can be found with My YouTube videos
Westminster Police Chief Jeff Spaulding joined Wal Mart store manager Harry Anuszewski and Wal Mart employee, Debbie Sabock on Friday, November 16, 2007 to kick off the 4th annual "Shop With A Cop" Christmas program:
Westminster Maryland Shop With A Cop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_h8-UCXul1I
Below, please find the long version of the article as it was submitted to the newspaper.
Westminster Police Department and Wal Mart kick off 4th annual Shop With A Cop program
Westminster Police Chief Jeff Spaulding joined Wal Mart store manager Harry Anuszewski and Wal Mart employee, Debbie Sabock last Friday to kick off the 4th annual “Shop With A Cop” Christmas program.
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Of Christmas Angels and soft and cuddly police officers.
November 16th, 2007 by
Last Friday, November 16th, 2007, Westminster Police Chief Jeff Spaulding and Westminster Wal Mart store manager Harry Anuszewski kicked off the 4th annual “Shop With A Cop” Christmas program at the Westminster Wal Mart.
They were joined by Bill Gereny - the owner of The Water Depot, Lori Graham representing the Night Train Foundation, members of the Westminster Police Department and curious shoppers.
In his remarks, Spaulding explained that the “Shop With A Cop is a program that allows our community to reach out to and help less fortunate children and families in our community and ensure that they have a great holiday season.”
The program which has helped 34 families and 72 children have a special Christmas in the past 3 years has designated 11 families and 24 children to be helped by this year’s efforts.
Spaulding said, “We are kicking off our celebration with the placement of this Angel Tree here at Wal-Mart. Each ornament on this tree represents a need for a needy child or family in our community. We are here today to invite the members of our community to be an ‘Angel’ and take one or more ornaments of the tree – purchase the gift – and leave the gift in this box here at the store. We will ensure that the gift is wrapped and delivered to the family in time for the holidays.”
The program was initiated by Wal Mart 4 years ago, said Spaulding. “Wal-Mart approached us in the fall of 2004 and asked if we would be interested in partnering with them on this effort. We jumped at the opportunity and we haven’t looked back. They also provided the initial seed money to make it a reality. Without their corporate citizenship – and the efforts of their hardworking and dedicated staff – we wouldn’t be standing here today.”
Anuszewski said he was “looking forward to seeing all the smiles on the excited childrens’ faces” at this year’s Christmas at Wal Mart event. “We here at Wal Mart believe in giving back to the community as part of our ‘Good Works and Good Neighbors’ initiative.” He went to say that he has “been impressed with how the (
Spaulding noted that Shop With A Cop “allows these children to bond with our police officers in a positive and non-threatening environment – and it provides our officers and staff with the opportunity to give back to the community we serve while building what can be long-term relationships with some of our youngest citizens.”
Westminster Police Sergeant Keith Benfer said that last year more than 80 different businesses made donations to Shop With A Cop. This year, in addition to Wal Mart, the Night Train Foundation, and The Water Depot, other contributors include the Carroll County Technology Council, that is donating computers and the Westminster Fire Department and Fire Police, who are donating bicycles. Some of the other contributors in the community are the Greater Westminster Development Corporation and Tom Riggin.
Westminster Police dispatcher Linda Knott and Westminster Police Administrative Assistant Karen Bullock were all smiles as they traded notes and made plans with Lori Graham for shopping with the families and police officers on December 15 and the holiday party which follows.
It was remembered that at last year’s event, (as mentioned in a Westminster Eagle article by Kym Byrnes,) one of the children who was partnered with Westminster Officer Steve Launchi, declared him “soft and cuddly.”
As folks chatted together after the event, many nodded their heads in agreement as Graham remarked that “is truly remarkable the sense of community and holiday spirit in
And how everyone is looking forward to December 15 to witness the “soft and cuddly” police officers help bring the spirit of Christmas to some
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Tuesday, August 07, 2007
20070807 Join the City of Westminster's National Night Out On Crime!
Join the City of
August 2, 2007
On Tuesday, August 7, 2007, Neighborhoods throughout the City of Westminster, Carroll County, and across the nation are ask to join forces with thousands of communities nationwide for the "24th Annual National Night Out" event. National Night Out, is sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) and co-sponsored by the various Law Enforcement Agencies and organizations nationwide. This event will involve over 11,000 communities from all 50 states,
National Night Out is designed to (1) Heighten crime and drug prevention awareness; (2) Generate support for, and participation in, local anti-crime programs; (3) Strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and (4) Send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and fighting back.
From at least 6 to 10 p.m. on August 7th, residents in neighborhoods throughout the City of
In
Contact Sgt. Michael Bible at the
Please see page 2 for locations.
Page 2
These locations are only for those residents living in the area.
West Main Street Westminster Union Bank Parking Lot
Doreen Capece
Pat Davis
Lisa Bowman
Jeff Smith
Greens of
Mary Burke
Pastor Duvall
Westminster Police Department
410-848-4646
410-876-3100