Salisbury Police Department Press Releases

Michael Robert Artis, 41yoa of Fruitland, MD was arrested for Wear and Carry a Dangerous and Deadly Weapon and Harassment. Officers from the Salisbury Police Department responded to the 400 block of Jefferson St to serve a Protective Order on Artis. Officers made contact with Artis who initially provided a false name. Additional information listed on the protective order indicated that Artis may be in possession of a firearm or hunting knife. Artis had also made threats against his estranged wife and children. Upon positive identification of Artis, a search of his person was conducted and a hunting style knife was located. Artis was released to the custody of Central Booking.

Timothy Logan Elliott, 20yoa of Salisbury was arrested for Possession of Marihuana. During a traffic stop of a vehicle being operated by Elliott in the 900 block of N Salisbury Blvd, an officer from the Salisbury Police Department detected an odor of burnt marihuana coming from inside the vehicle. During a consent search of Elliott, an amount of suspected marihuana was located in his pants pocket. Elliott was released to the custody of Central Booking.

John Robert Broadhurst Jr, 40yoa of Salisbury was arrested for Possession of Crack Cocaine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Driving on a Suspended License. During a traffic stop of a vehicle being operated by Broadhurst in the area of N Salisbury Blvd and Wilson St, officers determined that Broadhurst’s license was suspended. When Broadhurst was asked to exit his vehicle a pill bottle fell to the ground when the door opened. The pill bottle contained an amount of suspected crack cocaine. Search of Broadhurst’s vehicle also found a smoking device with suspected cocaine residue. Broadhurst was released to the custody of Central Booking.

Darontay Lamar Dashiell, 16yoa of Salisbury was arrested for Concealed Dangerous Weapon, two counts of Possession of Firearm Ammunition by a Minor, and Possession of a Unregistered Rifle. An arrest warrant was served on Dashiell for his involvement in an incident that occurred on August 5, 2008. Officers from the Salisbury Police Department responded to the 600 block Jefferson St area for a reported juvenile in possession of a gun. Officers located a juvenile matching the description given to them. The juvenile was identified as Dashiell and he was advised as to why he was being stopped. A search of a backpack in Dashiell’s possession found a sawed-off rifle and several rounds of ammunition. Dashiell was arrested and released to the custody of his mother after consultation with Juvenile Services. A review of the juvenile charges was conducted by the Wicomico County State’s Attorney office and it was determined that the evidence that was recovered from Dashiell in conjunction with his age would allow for Dashiell to be charged as an adult. Dashiell was released to the custody of Central Booking.

Disiree Nicole Duncan, 32yoa of Salisbury was arrested for 2nd Degree Assault. Officers responded to the 400 block of Camden Ave in reference to a domestic disturbance. On arrival, officers met with the victim that advised he had been in a verbal argument with Duncan. The argument turned physical and Duncan struck the victim on the left side of the face. Duncan was released to the custody of Central Booking.