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Wicomico State’s Attorney Matt Maciarello

The monster is now claiming his intent to sue our beloved states attorney.

Joseph Alberosaid…

anonymous 9:23, look at who did NOT get punished. EVERYONE who followed the media blackout still gets press releases.

Now, is it LEGAL to demand a media blackout, I think NOT! The States Attorney flat out told otherrs if I published ANYTHING there would be a price to pay with law enforcement.

They should realize, (should I choose to take this to co0urt) I do have witnesses.

Sheriff Mike Lewis

If You Can’t Control the Media … CUT THEM OFF!


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Anonymous Anonymous said...

i tried to warn everyone mike lewis job would go to his hot head. he thought he was a one man force at state troopers,

3:42 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

As a former law enforcement officer I felt that Mike's relationship with Joe was far too buddy buddy so this makes all the sense in the world to me. I'm sorry if the people at this blog got their feelings hurt but this is the way it really should be.

3:50 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

I have the ultimate respect of Sherriff Lewis as a professional and friend. He has transformed the County police force to its place of honor and duty.

3:53 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Look out Joe they are coming after you. Be sure your wearing your seat belt and not talking on your cell phone. That would be probable cause for a strip search and maybe even K-9 drug searches.

3:59 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

I think you got what you deserved.

4:22 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mike Lewis' ego has gotten too big for his badge, and not over just this issue.

4:22 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Maybe the Sheriff's Dept should just stick to delivering paperwork and leave the real crime fighting to the Maryland State Police. They tend to botch more than they do accomplish anything.

4:26 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

I kind had a feeling something like this was coming.
However, if the other media outlets are given access, then Joe should be given the same access.
Withholding by the Sheriff's dept. only makes them look like they're hiding something and I don't think that's something they necessarily want, do they?

4:27 PM

Blogger Mardela said...

I hope we don't start to trash our wonderful sheriff because he decided his relationship was too close and that sensitive information was being compromised.

Money doesn't always dictate how to do things and sometimes you have to pay for things instead so information insn't compromised. I think SBYNEWS exploited that relationship and it won't be long before Joe puts out info that will make our sheriff uncomfortable. I hope this doesn't happen, but the ego I have witnessed doesn't tell me otherwise.

I'm glad we have SBYNEWS and I'm glad we have our sheriff and SA. I hope things can stay cordial and respectful so the community doesn't get dragged into more drama. Not everything that happens here or anywhere needs to be made public. There is a reason the government has security clearances and most journalist will respect this because they want to keep the relationship strong.

I'm sure after Joe reads this he will start to bash me, but thats ok, I can take it. I'm still glad he has exposed things in our community, but I also think when you turn your back on our creator, you need to humble yourself and get that relationship in order.

4:27 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

This goes to show that this police agency, just like a few others around here don't really care about the public! If they did, they would make the information accessible to ALL media! They know the following of this blog and how many people come HERE to find out what's going on but now they're not going to play nicely.
I see. I see real clear.

4:29 PM

Anonymous john hine said...

sherrif mike sure doesnt realize he is missing out on a good thing. I bet soon enough he will regret felching you joe!

4:33 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

I doubt that, 3:59.
Though this is an unfortunate situation, I think Mike Lewis is professional enough that he's not going to play any games like that.
He didn't want info posted, and Joe posted it anyway (right or wrong).
So Mike Lewis says if his request wasn't respected, he won't give him the info in the future.
Pretty straightforward.

Let's wait and see how this deal works out before we all get in a twist over it.

4:37 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wow, M Lewis, you are not in first grade anymore. Start acting like the man you were elected to be and stop playing games with news outlets.

Seriously, if I want weather, I goto noaa.gov and if I want local or regional news I come here.

4:53 PM

Blogger Joseph Albero said...

Mardela, you have every right to your opinion. There has not been information I published that compromised an investigation, so you're wrong.

I am in no way trying to make Sheriff Lewis uncomfortable. Mike made his bed, he has to lie in it.

I too am glad we have the Sheriff we have as well as the States Attorney. However, I have a business to run and both of these men are not only much younger than I am, they have less business experience. Like it or not, it has not only been proven in a court of law that I am MSM, Sheriff Lewis has proven and even stated such publicly and I cannot be removed from their press releases and or press conferences. Heck, even Chief Webster learned that. Mind you, he started holding press conferences OUTSIDE the police department as a way of pounding his chest showing I would not enter HIS building, (that belonges to the taxpayers). If I have to take them to Court, believe me, I will do so on principal alone.

It's important for everyone to know, the WCSO does not make or break SBYNews. You CANNOT get those press releases and information ANYWHERE ELSE, or hadn't you noticed that before. Heck, I could have put exclusive on every one of those press releases because no one else provided it.

The Sheriff's Office and States Attorneys Office doesn't have the right to strong arm the press, as they attempted to do a couple of weeks ago. Again, we didn't publish anything that chalenged or jeopardized that case, period.

"but I also think when you turn your back on our creator, you need to humble yourself and get that relationship in order."

Mike Lewis is NOT my creator Mardela. He may be a God to you but he is just a man who puts his pants on the same way I do. I am not better, nor is he any better than me. I respect Mike as a Sheriff and Mike should respect me as a for of media.

If a Judge must decide the outcome, so be it. In closing, Sheriff Lewis didn't cut off Joe Albero. Sheriff Lewis cut of tens of thousands of CITIZENS who depend of SBYNews to deliver criminal information to them on a daily basis.

Now you may want to rethink this entire Post.

4:54 PM

Blogger Joseph Albero said...

anonymous 4:37, you may want to live in a country where certain department heads can determine what you can or can't know but we're talking about a Sheriff, not the Pentagon. I live in AMERICA where free speech is one of my rights. The Sheriff may not like my opinion but one day he will learn to agree to disagree. In my honest opinion, this will not go over well with those other Americans who respect and appreciate the information we provide on a daily basis.

By the way, Sheriff Lewis was out of town when we chose to publish the Leggs information. It was Maciarello who was afraid I might say too much but ended up being VERY pleased we didn't even come close to mentioning the sensative part.

If you want to be upset with me because I told the TRUTH, get over it. It's my job and clearly I do it better than the rest of the "yes men media" in this community because NONE of them were even close to knowing anything was going on in the Leggs case.

5:04 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mike Lewis is and always has been a shameless self promoter and a mediocre cop.

5:05 PM

Anonymous kimanne said...

It really is a sad day in AMERICA when the police dept can dictate who and what the news can publish....And I am glad that you kept us informed RE: Mr. Leggs.....He didn't offer Little Sarah a plea bargain did he???? An eye for an eye!!

5:20 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Some might pat Mike on the back face to face for this but behind his back people will now be talking. Kind of like all the talk about the Leggs case behind his back.

5:22 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anon4:26 You're an idiot!

5:32 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Ever since Grandma busted Albero he has been in the Mr. Righteous mode trying to clean his shitty laundry up. Its to late Baby!

5:36 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Joe, if Lewis stays with the Salvation Army again next year you should cut them off like the sheriff just did to you. Imagine that.

5:45 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Why can't we all just get along and make this world a better place to live.

5:48 PM

Blogger mp50 said...

Mr. A., I don't know you or Mr. Lewis, I will say after reading your information,I thought Mr. Lewis was an upstanding man. Not any more. He wants to cut you out (the only one that gives us up to date info in all areas). Shame on him. But as you said he is an "elected offical". Mr. A., I will still come here for all my news. You could be a week behind and still be faster and better then the other MSM. It's funny how everyone likes you when you are on their side, then when you report something they don't like they turn on you. That is when their true colors come out. I hope he will regret this move. I can't wait for him to come to you for help. But knowing about you, you will be there to help in any way you can. That's what makes the difference between you and him. How can we stand by a man that wants to keep us in the dark. He must have a political drive, hoping to share with the public only what he feels we need to know. Mr. A., please don't stop, we need you. If there is anything I/We can do just let us know. SEMPER FI

5:51 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Joe,

Sounds like they asked you to keep quiet on what you'd heard prior to thae actual court date. The post you put up clearly speculated that a deal had been done when in fact nothing was final until Leggs actually plead guilty in open court.

I think they asked you to keep quiet because nothing was finalized & you posting the plea agreement early could have jepordized the case.

If the States Attorney "demanded" you to keep quiet you obviously did not listen. Your posting and the comments that followed stirred up a lot of *hit.

You & your site are a great asset to our community until you take something personal, like this request to keep quiet until it happens or choose to assinate someones character in a way in which you look like an ass (Brewington).

I love you & this site 90% of the time. Thank you for what you do for our community.

5:54 PM

Blogger lastword said...

As a former law enforcement officer I felt that Mike's relationship with Joe was far too buddy buddy so this makes all the sense in the world to me. I'm sorry if the people at this blog got their feelings hurt but this is the way it really should be.

3:50 PM

I don't know about buddy buddy but in the real (adult) world, police agencies and news outlets have a working relationship. It bendfits both of them.

My feelings are not hurt unless you are referring to Joe.

Sounds to me like the sherrif is the one with hurt feelings. Don't know, don't care.

He can't stop anyone from getting information. He may make it take longer and more difficult but it will come out.

If Lewis wants to play games, that is his right. It will only hurt him in the long run. Leave your ego at home. It gets in the way of doing the job you were ELECTED to do.

You answer to the same ones you are trying to cut off. The next election may find you cut off and out in the cold. Then you will really be pouting.

5:56 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Gee or should I say Glee--looks like a few of the deputies are making comments on here. Oh, but wait,now I'm not sure of that since I haven't seen any bashing of Holloway and Prettyman.

5:59 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mike Lewis has let his own self-promotion and his little group go to his head. He was a wonderful Trooper, but he is now nothing more than a shameless politician - trying to be everything to everybody, and he's turning out to be a nobody to everybody. Bring back Hunter Nelms, Coulbourn Dykes, the Maryland State Police and all will be well!

6:02 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

I hear that Ernie Leatherbury might run for Sheriff. Now that would be a real race!

6:04 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

salisbury news put him in office, salisbury can take him out. same sbynews gave him the tips to solve the leggs case, sbynews got the crowds together to search, sbynews fed ahd watered them, sbynews kept the people informed. and now he's taking his toys and going someplace else to play. he hasn't changed much over the years.

6:09 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

The end of another bromance. You have always been the #1 mike lewis cheerleader but I really dont see how salisbury is any safer during his tenure. Hopefully this will spark a fire in you and you will be more critical of him. NAAAA, I'm sure you guys will hug it out in a week. "you my boy blue"

6:13 PM

Blogger Joseph Albero said...

Let me make this VERY clear to everyone. What they did NOT want out to the public referencing the Leggs case we kept quiet. They were afraid that I was going to mention Leggs coming to Wicomico County at 6:00 AM on Thursday, (the next day) I did not. I did NOT release ANY information that wasn't already signed, sealed and delivered in the Leggs case. In FACT, I could have said everything I already knew thursday morning or let's say by noon. I waited until the following TUESDAY to say anything.

So do NOT imply I said or did anything against their wishes. You are ALL welcome to call Mike or Matt referencing this and they will have to agree, or they're liars, which I do not believe they are.

6:13 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

I heard Mike is being primed to run for County Executive.

6:16 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

I had no idea you owned the crime solvers site. Mike really hurt himself politically and you have proven to be the bigger man by continuing to run the site.

Friends tell me the sheriff is never at work because he's out teaching classes making a lot of money on the side.

6:34 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Joe... it is interesting to me that you made the comment "he made his bed, now he must lie in it".... It seems that expression is more relevant to you and your blog.

They are not required, nor under no obligation to have any sort of relationship with you, or the readers of this blog, at all.

6:37 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Spoken like a true falsies puppet.

6:38 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Mike Lewis is a terrible sheriff. He is a control freak. an egomaniac. napoleon wanta be. AND, YES!!! Ernie Leatherbury would be a GREAT sheriff! Mike can't be an executive, are you kidding me? the deputies will be quiet for a while and in a year or so before the election, they will turn their back on Mike as he's on his way out. Go Ernie!!!

6:38 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

I've said this before and I'll say it again. MD has too many cops the result of which is continued overlap of administration for the same taxpayer service. On the Shore, the MSP, the many sheriff's departments, plus the local municipalities such as Salisbury for their department. CONSOLIDATE. Didn't hear me? I'll say it again... CONSOLIDATE! Just look at Delaware's structure. Are they overrun by crime? Of course not and they have far fewer cops.

6:48 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Joe, if you had boobs he would never cut you off. Just ask all the reporters that are no longer in the area.

7:04 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Joe, don't like alot about you, but lewis don't have the right to withhold information from the public about crimes committed in this area. Looks like my family and friends will be voting for a new sheriff next election!

7:06 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Maybe you should have presented the correct information on the Leggs case, just a thought

7:06 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

this is so not right, mr. lewis treating you this way. you have done so much for this area, way more then any of us and asked for nothing in return. the pressure of the job may be more then mike lewis can handle.

7:06 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Suck it up Lewis! Your cutting off the citizens, the community,those of us that voted for you. If you continue to cut me off over this childish crap.....then count on me cutting your vote off next go-round.

7:06 PM

Blogger Joseph Albero said...

anonymous 7:06, #2, I did present the correct information on Leggs. Prove me wrong.

7:10 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm confused. So was the media told about the arrival of Leggs back in Wicomico county and the plea deal and then told to hold that info? Or was the media getting bits and pieces though leaks in various departments like the SA's office and the sheriff's office?

7:23 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

I do like Mike, however is he really punishing Joe, or the citizens of this county?

7:28 PM

Blogger Joseph Albero said...

anonymous 7:23, I am the ONLY form of media that knew ALL of the details about Legs and the whole nine yards. NO OTHER form of media had a clue. I've been told that Mike thinks someone within his department fed me the information and he was/is WRONG! As I said in a post the other day, I'd swear to it in a court of law. Mike and Matt are acting so paranoid right now its scary.

7:32 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

So it's obvious where you got your info then. From a family memeber. And all anyone had to do was check case search to figure out that a plea deal had been hammered out.
I can totally understand them not wanting it known that Leggs' was coming back into the county and that wasn't published.
Well all I can say is they better get used to it. I wouldn't say Salisbury News is exactly MSM but it's a blog and blogs are here to stay and are fast replacing MSM.

7:42 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Joe, you did not have to talk about any leads you had on the case. or any deal that was in the works. JENNIFER FOXWELL told everything..Did we feel sorry for her? HELL NO!! She wanted more attention for her self AGAIN. we found no truth in what she said til we saw it on the news. I must say though, Jennifer put her own twist on the story too.Like being face to face with Leggs before it was on news. Like they had tea together or something. She is sick as he is. Lewis may cut you out of the loop, but he cant hold you back. Keep doing what you do. New story in the works. Jennifer should be due anytime now! and whata story she will ahve to tell about that.

7:56 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

6:48 I'd pay more taxes as long as Lewis isn't the leader of a consolidation. If the MSP is over the area and the sheriffs city police are brought under them -- ok! Even if they only had 3-4 counties consolidated, would be fine and the money can be pooled to pay for services. There wouldn't be that "it's my turf" stuff to even deal with then. But if it is Lewis, over the entire county --- FORGET IT!!! I'll pay more!

8:01 PM

Blogger Ironshire said...

I know and respect both Mike and Joe. As a retired law enforcement officer I have no choice but to side with Mike on this one. Joe does this community a great service and I read SBYNEWS every day and always come away informed.

But the badge trumps it all. I'll continue to read SBYNEWS and contribute whenever I can. Joe, if you get into a pissing match with a cop, you will always come up on the short end. And rightly so. If someone's shooting at you, are ya gonna call a blogger or the sheriff?

Cool your jets, Joe... give it time.

Craig Theobald
Ironshire

8:13 PM

Anonymous Anonymous said...

Honestly, I don't know who to believe, however, since Granny trashed you Joe I saw Sheriff Shorty back out of the picture. I really think you try to do some good things for the area, but don't trust either one of you. I hope Ernie does run for Sheriff.