The Washington County Sheriff’s Office

COMMUNITY SHRED EVENT

and

PRESCRIPTION DRUG TURN-IN

AT

PREMIUM OUTLETS

495 Premium Outlets Blvd.
Hagerstown, MD 21740

May 25, 2019  from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Properly dispose of sensitive documents and

unwanted medications in a safe and secure manner.

 Monetary donations to benefit Peyton’s Promise will be collected but not required

 The shredding service is for residential/personal documents only, with a three (3) document box maximum per household.

Media Release:

On April 24, 2019 at approximately 5:16 pm, Deputies responded to the area of 16926 Virginia Avenue for the report of found human remains.

In a wooded area, northeast of the Interstate 70 overpass, two witnesses located human remains. Upon deputies’ arrival, the witnesses pointed out the obvious skeletal human remains.

Thru the initial investigation, there were no signs of violence or foul play.

The remains have been transported to the Medical Examiner’s Office in Baltimore.

The Sheriff’s Office currently does not have a positive identification of the deceased at this time.

The investigation into this incident is on-going.

Media Release:

On April 20, 2019 at approximately 1:41 am, Deputies responded to Break Away II Sports Lounge, 13726 Pennsylvania Avenue Hagerstown, MD, for a reported stabbing.

Upon arrival, deputies made contact with the victim, who was stabbed in his right forearm. The victim advised that he and his girlfriend went to the liquor store, which is part of the business, to purchase alcohol. When they arrived they realized that they forgot their identification which is required to purchase alcohol. The victim advised he saw a male, later identified as Bernard Vincent Noll, walking on the sidewalk outside the business and asked Noll if he would purchase the alcohol since they forgot their identification. Noll agreed and the victim gave him the money for the transaction.

Noll entered the liquor store and exited a few minutes later, walking past the victim in his vehicle. The victim asked Noll for the purchased alcohol and Noll refused. A physical altercation ensued between the victim, Noll and another male who accompanied Noll, during which the victim was stabbed by Noll.

Deputies were able to review security footage of the incident and Noll was identified by his identification used to purchase the alcohol.

The victim was transported to Meritus Medical Center for the treatment of his injuries.

An arrest warrant was issued for Bernard Vincent Noll, 33 of Greencastle, PA, and served on April 22, 2019.

Noll has been charged with Assault 1^st Degree, Assault 2^nd Degree, Reckless Endangerment, and Theft Less than $100 and Dangerous Weapon Intent to Injure.

Community members have reported to the Sheriff’s Office that they have been the target of this particular scam. The would-be victim gets a call unexpectedly from someone who claims to be a friend or relative. This scam often targets grandparents with the caller claiming to be their grandson or granddaughter. Scammers have also claimed to be a family member or even a law enforcement official.  The scammer claims there’s an emergency and asks for money to be sent immediately.

How does the scammer pick their target? Sometimes they contact people randomly, or use marketing lists, telephone listings, and information from social networking sites.  They also hack into email accounts and send messages to everyone in the would-be victim’s contact list.

If you get a call from someone claiming to be a family member or calling on behalf of a family member asking for help, confirm that it’s legitimate before you send any money. Don’t act right away, no matter how dramatic the story is.

Contact the person they claim to be directly, even if the scammer states the incident is a secret.  If you can’t reach the person, contact someone else – a friend or relative of the person.

If you have fallen victim to this scam, contact your local law enforcement agency to file a report and report to the incident to the Federal Trade Commission at FTC.gov/complaint.

Media Release:

On April 17, 2019 at approximately 02:30 am, Deputies responded to the area of the two lane bridge on Frederick Street, entering into Funkstown, MD, for a single vehicle personal injury collision.

A 1993 Lincoln passenger car, traveling on Frederick Street into Funkstown, left the roadway and went over the embankment.

The driver was the sole occupant of the vehicle. The driver, identified as Joshua Jamaall Waiters, 30, of Hagerstown, was flown to R Adams Cowley Shock Trauma Center, Baltimore, for the treatment of serious but non-life threatening injuries.

The roadway was re-opened at approximately 4:10 am.

The investigation into this incident is on-going.

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office is currently accepting applications for the position of:

SENIOR OFFICE ASSOCIATE-WARRANTS

WASHINGTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

Grade 8  (Minimum Salary $34,798)

This is a non-sworn position. Applications are located on the Sheriff’s Office website, www.washcosheriff.com, under the employment tab.

Interested person need to submit and application to the Patrol Division of the Sheriff’s Office, by April 14, 2019. Questions in reference to the position should be directed to Lt. Cooper at 240-313-2192.

Applicant will be subject to a full criminal background investigation to include fingerprinting.  Preference will be given to those individuals who are METERS certified and have a working knowledge of the Keystone Records Management System used by the Sheriff’s Office.

JOB OBJECTIVES:

Maintain an efficient warrant accountability system; to do various kinds of typing and other related office clerical duties.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE ASSIGNMENT:

The primary responsibility of the Warrant Clerk is to maintain an efficient system of warrant accountability.  The status of arrest warrants must be available at all times.  Failure to do so often results in false arrests and accompanying civil lawsuits.  The Warrant Clerk must log all incoming warrants, and from that point, chart their status as to service, recall, computer entry/exit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND TASKS:

These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed.  The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.

The Sheriff reserves the right to amend this job description if, in his opinion, it is in the best interest of the Sheriff’s Office.

• Log Criminal Summons received by Patrol Division and follow-up with ending status. (Periodic)
• Receive warrants, assign warrant numbers in log, enter in CAD, enter warrants into MILES/NCIC computer system, check criminal history of warrant subjects, check warrant for extradition requests. Record warrants in departmental personal computer, send letters of notification to wanted subjects, send letters of detainers for wanted subjects arrested out of Maryland, and requests for warrant service to other agencies.  (Daily)
• Disseminate paperwork when warrant is served. Check paperwork associated with warrant service, remove served warrants from warrant ledger, verify warrant being removed from MILES/NCIC and CAD.   (Daily)
• Type and send all VOP, FTA and Criminal Circuit Court warrants that have been served to the State’s Attorney’s Office. (Bi-weekly)
• Implement recalls/returns of warrants, and make disposition of related paperwork. (Periodic)
• Keep monthly warrant activity statistics.
• Do letters of warrant service assignment and receipt for deputies. (Daily)
• As needed, assist with requests from citizens and businesses for accident and criminal reports, incoming phone calls, and mail distribution. (Periodic)
• Maintaining current monthly and yearly total of monies accumulated through Attachment for Contempt warrants. This includes entering in the personal computer and ledger.  Type form to be sent to Budget and Finance.
• Prepare and send Check Release Request to Budget and Finance for Attachment for Contempt that have been recalled by the Court.
• Compose, type and sign correspondence going to other agencies.
• Conduct criminal record checks for specific law enforcement agencies. (Periodic)
• Assist with the MVA warrant program. (Periodic)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

1. U.S. citizenship or ability to produce documentation to establish legal ability to work in the Untied States.
2. High School diploma or GED recognized by the Maryland Board of Education
3. Minimum age of 18 at time of hire
4. Possession of a valid driver’s license
5. Ability to type a minimum of 25 words per minute, (corrected)
6. Possession of a working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
7. Ability to complete any training required by the Sheriff’s Office.
8. Ability to pass a comprehensive background investigation including (but not limited to) a physical examination, drug screening and a polygraph or other truth verification examination.
9. Ability to use a variety of office machines, i.e. copier, fax, personal computer, telephone, etc.
10. Ability to work with sensitive/confidential information and ability to maintain confidentiality of such information.

NECESSARY SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read at a 12th grade level.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to learn data entry into the computerized record system within a short period of time.
• Ability to set up and maintain a filing system.
• Excellent knowledge of correct spelling, grammar, sentence structure and composition.
• Strong working knowledge of personal computers.
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of the Uniformed Crime Reporting System.
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to successfully interact with co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Ability to perform related duties as assigned by higher authority.
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.
• Honest and trustworthy with a dependable work history.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to a, personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. No significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, and handling, pushing, and pulling.