Wicomico County Sheriff's Department Press Releases

Incident: Cocaine Possession with the Intent to Distribute
Date of Incident: 29 July 2008
Location: U.S. 13 S/B at Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Antonio E. Tyler, 33, Portsmouth. VA

On 29 July 2008 at 5:48 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico Sheriff’s Office Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team stopped a vehicle for following another vehicle too closely. Upon making contact with the occupants the deputy detected the odor of burning marijuana emanating from the passenger compartment of Tyler’s vehicle. The deputy initiated a search of the vehicle and had the occupants exit the vehicle. While speaking with the passenger, Antonio Tyler, the deputy observed that Tyler repeatedly appeared to be engaged in attempting to conceal something behind his back. The deputy searched Tyler and located a large bag that contained what the deputy recognized as cocaine and marijuana hidden in Tyler’s pants. The amount of cocaine later was determined to weigh over 110 grams. Because of the amount seized, Tyler was charged with Possession with the Intent to Distribute. During the investigation, the deputy learned that Tyler was en route from New Jersey to the Chesapeake, VA area with the drugs.

Tyler was arrested and transported to the Central Booking Unit at the Wicomico County Detention Center where he was processed and taken before a District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Tyler was held in the Detention Center in lieu of $75,000.00 bond.

Charges:
Possession of Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute, Importation of Cocaine into Maryland, Possession of Cocaine, Possession of Marijuana, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Team will continue to proactively patrol our roads in their effort to combat the illicit drug trade. Because of their efforts, this is the third substantial seizure of illegal drugs this month.


Incident: Possession of Marijuana
Date of Incident: 29 July 2008
Location: Ocean Gateway at Chippewa Blvd., Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Francis Curtis Davis 2nd, 31, Baltimore, MD

On 29 July 2008 at 2:00 AM, a deputy stopped a vehicle that was wanted in connection with an incident in Salisbury where a subject brandished a handgun in a convenience store parking lot. After stopping the vehicle, the deputy recovered a .BB gun that had been perceived as a real handgun. During the investigation, the subject (later identified as Francis Curtis Davis) questioned by the deputy provided a false identity and date of birth to the deputy. After discovering the subject’s true identity, the deputy discovered Davis was wanted by the U.S. Marshals on a robbery warrant. Additionally, marijuana was located inside the vehicle. The deputy arrested Davis for the U.S. Marshall’s warrant, along with providing a false identity and possession of marijuana.

Davis was transported to the Central Booking Unit at the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office where he was processed and taken before the District Court Commissioner. After his initial appearance, Davis was released on Personal Recognizance on the local charges but was detained pending transfer to the U.S. Marshall Service on the Robbery Charge.

Charges:
Possession of Marijuana
False Statement to a Law Enforcement Officer