Worcester County Sheriff’s Office

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Breast Cancer Awareness

The Sheriff’s Office is proud to support Breast Cancer Awareness for the month of October in conjunction with Worcester County. Like

OPEN AGAIN!

Effective October 3rd, 2020, the Worcester County Public Firing Range will resume normal operational hours.  State of Maryland health requirements will be enforced. For more information about the Public Firing Range, click here. Like

PRESS RELEASE

Date:  October 10th, 2020 Suspect:  Erle Curtis Tatterson Charges:  First Degree Assault (2 counts) On Saturday October 10, 2020 a Deputy of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a vehicle for traffic violations, the vehicle led the Deputy on a short pursuit ending in Pocomoke City, MD. The suspect then fled into a residence… Continue reading PRESS RELEASE

Sheriff Crisafulli’s statement on arrest of WCSO Deputy

A suspended Worcester County Sheriff’s Office (WCSO) Deputy Sheriff was arrested and charged Monday evening with 2nd Degree Assault (Domestic Related). The Maryland State Police arrested 36-year-old Corporal Stephen J. Gulyas III, of Pocomoke Maryland. The arrest came after a criminal investigation was initiated by the Maryland State Police. The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office opened… Continue reading Sheriff Crisafulli’s statement on arrest of WCSO Deputy

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The Love Leads Project

Only 1-day after “The Love Leads Project” leashes were issued to our deputies, we were able to put one to good use. Deputy King responded to one of our busy highways for the report of a loose dog running near traffic. He was able to secure this adorable Chocolate Lab mix, later identified as “Duce”… Continue reading The Love Leads Project

Now Hiring- School Crossing Guard (Seasonal, Part-time)

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Range Closed Memorial Day Weekend 2021

The range will be closed for public use during Memorial Day weekend. We wish everyone a safe and healthy holiday! Like

Special Event Zone in Ocean City, Maryland May 20- 23, 2021

NOTICE!!!! Please take extra care when traveling in or near the surrounding area of Ocean City, Maryland during May 20-23, 2021.  It has been annouced to be designated as a Special Event Zone during that time period. The Special Event Zone reduces established speed limits in the zone and increases fines for violations. In addition,… Continue reading Special Event Zone in Ocean City, Maryland May 20- 23, 2021

Animal Control Educating Public on New Legislation

Snow Hill, MD (August 23, 2021) – Worcester County Animal Control (WCAC) officers launched a campaign to educate the public about legislation adopted earlier this summer that strengthens local laws protecting domestic animals. The new legislation increases the level of accountability for commercial kennel operators and pet owners, and it allows abandoned and stray dogs… Continue reading Animal Control Educating Public on New Legislation