Salisbury Police Department Press Releases

In January of 2009, Investigators of the Salisbury Police became involved in the investigation of a suspect who was soliciting females at shopping centers to purchase their used socks. During the course of the investigation, it was revealed that the suspect had broken into vehicles in the area of the Centre at Salisbury for the purpose of taking female socks, shoes, pocketbooks and other property.

On March 5, 2009 at approximately 5:55 pm, the suspect was taken into custody. During an interview of the suspect, the suspect admitted to taking the clothing from vehicles in Salisbury and also admitted to taking similar items from a vehicle in Denton, MD and in the area of Federalsburg, Maryland. The investigation is continuing.

ARRESTED: Ean Thomas Staats, 26 years of age Federalsburg, Maryland

CHARGES:
Theft (over $ 500)
Rogue and vagabond

DISPOSITON: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900001254

On March 4, 2009 at approximately 11:34 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle occupied by the below listed suspect for traffic violations in the area of E. Isabella St.

When the officers approached the vehicle, they immediately detected the scent of suspected marijuana emanating from within the vehicle.

The officers made contact with the suspect and he was found to be in possession of a quantity of suspected “crack”/cocaine. In addition, a rear passenger (Suspect # 2) was found to be wanted on outstanding juvenile charges for the distribution of CDS to an undercover police officer in January of this year.

ARRESTED #1: Juvenile, 17 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute
Possession of cocaine
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia

ARRESTED #2: Juvenile, 17 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Distribution of CDS
Possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute
Possession of cocaine
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia

DISPOSITION: Both Juveniles Released to Parents or Guardians CC # 200900007176/200900000065

On March 5, 2009 at approximately 11:00 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police arrested the below listed suspect on an outstanding arrest warrant from an investigation in June of 2008. At that time it was reported that the suspect had attempted to cash a fraudulent check at a business in Salisbury.

ARRESTED: Eric (nmn) Moss, 33 years of age Wilmington, Delaware

CHARGES:
Forgery of a private document
Attempted theft (under $ 500)
Issuing false documents

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200800021704

On March 5, 2009 at approximately 6:40 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police arrested the below listed suspect on an outstanding arrest warrant from an investigation in February of 2009. At that time it was found that the suspect had presented and filled two (2) forged prescriptions at two (2) local pharmacies for narcotics.

ARRESTED: Shawntel Denise Baine, 35 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Obtaining CDS by altered prescription (2 counts)
Obtaining CDS by altered order (2 counts)
Obtaining prescription by forged prescription (2 cts)
Possession of CDS – not marijuana (2 counts)
Obtaining prescription by making forgery (2 counts)

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 200900004503