A federal lawsuit has been filed against Pocomoke City officials and law enforcement charging racial discrimination.
The suit was brought by former Police Chief Kelvin Sewell, the town’s first black chief, along with former Officer Franklin Savage and Lt. Lynell Green who is still on the force.
They claim that they faced discrimination and retaliation during their time on the force.
The Pocomoke City manager Ernie Crofoot told WBOC that he was reviewing the lawsuit and would not have any comment.
The Maryland State Police also declined to comment because of pending litigation and the television station says Worcester County State’s Attorney Beau Oglesby did not respond after receiving the complaint.
In addition, WBOC reports that Worcester County Sheriff Reggie Mason did not respond to an email.
Sewell has claimed that he was dismissed for refusing to fire Savage as demanded by city officials.
This is just the latest twist in a conflict that has hit Pocomoke City which bills itself as the “Friendliest Town on the Eastern Shore”.
