Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Release

Incident: Rape

Date of Incident: 29 March 2009

Location: Schumaker Drive, Salisbury, MD

Suspect: Michael Maurice Sutton, 34, Hurlock, MD

Narrative: On 29 March 2009 at 12:21 PM, a deputy from the WCSO responded and met with a victim in reference to a rape that had occurred earlier that day. The victim stated she was in a vehicle with an acquaintance, Michael Sutton, when they pulled into Schumaker Park. The victim stated that Sutton produced a knife and threatened the victim prior to raping the victim in the parking lot. The victim advised that after the incident, Sutton drove to a commercial area in Fruitland and dropped her off.

During the investigation, the deputy was able to confirm the identity of the attacker and obtained a warrant charging Sutton with First Degree Rape. Sutton was located later in the evening by authorities and was subsequently arrested.

Sutton was transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Sutton was detained by the Commissioner without bond in the Detention Center.

Charges: Rape 1st Degree