Salisbury Police Department Press Releases

On January 16, 2009 at approximately 2:54 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the area of Meadow View Drive for the report of a burglary in progress. Upon arrival the officers found that there was no burglary, however during the investigation found the below listed suspect in possession of a quantity of suspected marijuana. The investigation also revealed that the suspect was in possession of a handgun, which is prohibited by his age.

ARRESTED: Jordan Weslee Nelson, 19 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Possession of a regulated firearm under 21
Possession of marijuana
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900001742

On January 17, 2009 at approximately 9:06 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to respond to the T-Mobile Store on North Salisbury Boulevard for a report of a theft from the business. The business had been broken into earlier the same morning.

The investigation revealed that the suspect had made entry through a broken glass door from an earlier incident and had stolen a number of cellular telephones. The suspect was apprehended as he exited the business and the property was recovered and returned to the owner.

ARRESTED: Robert Nelson, III, 32 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Fourth degree burglary
Theft (over $ 500)

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900001976

On January 19, 2009 at approximately 1:49 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department were on routine patrol in the area of Brown and Baker Streets and conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by below listed suspect # 2 for traffic violations. Suspect # 2 was found to be driving with a suspended license and was arrested.

As the officers were making contact with below listed suspect # 1, who was the front passenger, suspect # 1 became disorderly and refused to cooperate. Suspect # 1 assaulted the officers and was also taken into custody. A records check of suspect # 1 revealed that he was currently wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant for an incident that occurred in April of 2008.

ARRESTED #1: Donzell Tony Bridgewater, 22 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Second degree assault
Resisting arrest (2 counts)
Disorderly conduct
Failure to obey a lawful order
Outstanding warrant from April, 2008:
Possession of marijuana
Possession of a concealed weapon
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking

ARRESTED # 2: Vernita Sheree Barnard, 31 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES: Driving while suspended

DISPOSITION: Released on signature CC # 200900002099/200800014053

On January 19, 2009 at approximately 4:00 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the Walmart Store for the report of a shoplifter. Upon arrival, officers were advised that the below listed suspect had attempted to take property from the store without making payment. The property was recovered from the suspect and returned to the store.

On the same date at approximately 11:17 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to a residence on the two hundred (200) block of Monticello Avenue for the report of a burglary. Upon arrival the officers found that the same suspect had made entry into a residence without permission. Upon initial contact, the suspect gave the officers a false name.


ARRESTED: Richard Ray Culp, III, 30 years of age Mardela Springs, Maryland

CHARGES (First incident): Theft (under $ 100)

CHARGES
(Second incident): Fourth degree burglary
Obstructing and hindering an invest.

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900002108/200900002129

On January 20, 2009 at approximately 11:58 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police arrested the below listed suspect on a warrant for an incident that occurred on January 1, 2009. An investigation revealed that on that date the suspect assaulted a victim on E. Main Street and caused extensive damage to the victim’s ankle. The victim was assaulted by the suspect for attempting to intervene in the suspect’s assault of another victim.

ARRESTED: Robert Adrian Bozman, 39 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
First degree assault
Second degree assault (2 counts)
Reckless endangerment (2 counts)

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900000019

On January 20, 2009 at approximately 7:50 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police Department received a call to meet a taxi cab driver at E. Church St. and Naylor St. for the report of a disorderly passenger. Upon arrival, the officers found that the driver had picked up a passenger at a local bar who became disorderly during the ride and threatened the driver. The suspect continued to be disorderly with the officers and was arrested.

ARRESTED: Dwayne Eric Owens, 38 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Disorderly conduct
Failure to obey a lawful order

DISPOSITON: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900002221