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Westminster resident among Worcester County Sheriff's 16 new correctional officers
The Worcester County Sheriff's Office graduated 16 recruits from its Basic Recruit Training Academy, according to a community announcement. Among the graduates is Kurt Krakane of Westminster. The ceremony took place at the department's Training and Command Center in West Boylston. The Sheriff's Office aims to ensure public safety across Worcester County and values building a team that reflects the community's diversity. The graduates come from nine different towns in Massachusetts, and six are either active members or veterans of the U.S. Army. The academy offers a paid, full-time program lasting 13 weeks, designed to equip recruits with the skills needed to manage and maintain the care, custody and control of inmates at the Worcester County Jail & House of Correction. The program includes both classroom instruction and hands-on training. Recruits undergo extensive training in various aspects of corrections, including de-escalation techniques, the duty to intervene, fire safety, defensive tactics and first responder protocols. They also receive education in suicide prevention, mental health issues and substance abuse awareness. In addition, recruits engage in daily physical fitness sessions, take weekly assessments on classroom material and benefit from regular guest lectures and demonstrations provided by a range of public safety partners. 'After 13 rigorous weeks of training, I present the best and brightest in corrections today,' said Worcester County Sheriff Lew Evangelidis. 'The Worcester County Sheriff's Office Training Department is one of the best in the state, and I can confidently say that these individuals are ready to join the ranks as full-time corrections officers and contribute to successfully executing our mission. Congratulations to these graduates as they begin their new careers.' Before starting the academy, applicants must complete a written exam, a physical fitness test, a background check and a psychological screening. To ensure fairness and impartiality, Evangelidis has implemented a policy that prohibits letters of recommendation from politicians and gives preference to hiring individuals who have served in the military. The Worcester County Sheriff's Office is accepting applications for its 64th Basic Recruit Training Academy, which will begin in September 2025. To learn more about what it takes to be a correctional officer, visit This story was created by reporter Beth McDermott, bmcdermott1@ with the assistance of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Journalists were involved in every step of the information gathering, review, editing and publishing process. Learn more at or share your thoughts at with our News Automation and AI team. This article originally appeared on Gardner News: Westminster man graduates Worcester County Sheriff training academy
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16-02-2025
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Pocomoke City man dies in early morning Worcester County crash on Route 113
Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal single-vehicle crash that occurred early Sunday morning, Feb. 16, in Worcester County. The front passenger of a Honda Accord is identified as Forest Eugene Crippen 3rd, 34, of Pocomoke City, Maryland. He was pronounced dead on the scene by Pocomoke City emergency medical services personnel. The driver, identified as Yakia Shree Brittingham, 35, of Berlin, Maryland, was transported by ambulance to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional for treatment of her injuries. Shortly after 1:30 a.m., troopers from the Maryland State Police Berlin Barrack responded to the area of southbound Route 113, south of Blades Road, for a report of a single-vehicle crash. According to a preliminary investigation, the Honda was traveling south when for unknown reasons, it traveled off the roadway, subsequently striking a tree. Police believe that impairment may have been a factor in this crash. Route 113 was closed for the crash investigation but has since reopened. Assistance on scene was provided by the Worcester County Sheriff's Office, Pocomoke City Volunteer Fire Department, Pocomoke City Emergency Medical Services, and the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration. The Maryland State Police Crash Team is leading the investigation. Once their investigation is complete, they will submit their findings to the Worcester County State's Attorney's Office, who will decide whether charges will be filed in this case. The crash investigation remains active and ongoing. Discover of dead dogs leads to charges: Three Salisbury residents charged with animal abuse after dead dogs found at residence MSP investigating fatal shooting: Fatal shooting that took life of 43-year-old man under investigation in Crisfield This article originally appeared on Salisbury Daily Times: Pocomoke City man dies in early morning Worcester County crash
