Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Release

Incident: False Statement / Obstruct and Hinder
Date of Incident: 15 May 2009
Location: 7100 block of Friendship Road, Pittsville, MD
Suspect: Stephen W. Heater, 22, Seaford, DE

Narrative: On 15 May 2009 at 2150hrs, a deputy from the WCSO responded to the Shore Stop on Friendship Road in Pittsville for a report of a possible altercation inside the store. Upon the arrival of the deputy, no problem appeared evident but the deputy began an investigation into the alleged problem. During this investigation, one of the individuals allegedly involved provided an identity to the deputy that was later determined to be false. Once the individuals true identity was uncovered, Stephen W. Heater, it was discovered that Heater was the subject of an arrest warrant that charged him with participation in a theft scheme over $500.00.

Heater was arrested and transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed, charged and taken in front to the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance on the charges of False Statement and Obstruct and Hinder, Heater was detained by the Commissioner in the Detention Center in lieu of $5,000.00.

Additionally, Heater was held on $12,500.00 on the outstanding arrest warrant.

Incident: DUI / Drive Suspended
Date of Incident: 16 May 2009
Location: Rockawalkin Road at Crooked Oak Lane, Hebron, MD
Suspect: Christopher Allen Minter, 44, Gettysburg, PA

Narrative: On 16 May 2009 at 0015hrs, a deputy observed a Ford Van that was towing a boat on a trailer travelling northbound on Rockawalkin Road, heading towards Hebron. The deputy observed that the taillights of the boat trailer were inoperable and that it appeared the boat was not properly secured or placed on the trailer. Upon stopping the vehicle, the deputy discovered that the operator, Christopher Minter had been consuming alcohol and appeared to be under the influence of alcohol. At the conclusion of roadside sobriety tests, Minter was placed under arrest. It was also discovered that Minter was also driving the vehicle while Minter’s Pennsylvania driver’s license was suspended.

After processing on the DUI charge, Minter was taken to the Wicomico County Central Booking Unit where he was processed there and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Minter was released by the Commissioner on Personal Recognizance.

Charges: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Driving On a Suspended Out of State License
Operating without Adequate Tail Lamps

Incident: Assault / Disorderly Conduct
Date of Incident: 16 May 2009
Location: 11300 block of San Domingo Road, Mardela Springs, MD
Suspect: 1. 15 YOA juvenile, Mardela Springs, MD
2. 16 YOA juvenile, Mardela Springs, MD

Narrative: On 16 May 2009 at 8:00 PM, deputies responded to a residential youth facility in the 11300 block of San Domingo Road in Mardela Springs, MD. Upon their arrival it was discovered that two female juvenile residents had been out of control inside the facility. Investigation revealed that these two juvenile residents had been prohibited from leaving the facility due to infractions of facility policy and they became enraged. The two juveniles kicked in a closed door before grabbing a picture off the wall and smashing it on the floor. While on their rampage, the juveniles were loudly screaming threats and obscenities towards the facility’s staff.
Both of the juveniles then picked up shards of broken glass from the picture frame and threatened to stab the staff. Upon the arrival of the deputies, both subjects were taken into custody but one resisted arrest and had to be physically restrained. Both of the juveniles were transported to the Sheriff’s Office where they were met by representatives from the Department of Juvenile Services. While at the Sheriff’s Office, both juveniles continued their hostility, spitting on security cameras in the holding cells, screaming and being otherwise disorderly. The Department of Juvenile Services detained both juveniles in the Lower Shore Children’s Center pending court action.

Charges: Assault 2nd Degree
MDOP
Reckless Endangerment
Resisting Arrest

Incident: Burglary Investigation
Date of Incident: 16 May 2009
Location: 6100 block of Quantico Road, Quantico, MD
Suspect: Pending

Narrative: On 16 May 2009 at 9:11 PM, a deputy from the WCSO responded to a church in the 6100 block of Quantico Road for an alarm activation. Upon the arrival of the deputy, it was discovered that one of the building’s windows had been broken out and the screen cut out. Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office at 410-548-4890 or Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776.

Charges: Burglary 2nd degree

Incident: Child Abuse
Date of Incident: 17 May 2009
Location: 900 block of Mohawk Avenue, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Jennie Orelein, 24, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 17 May 2009 at 10:33 PM, deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported altercation inside a residence. Upon the arrival of the deputies, they were met by the resident, Jennie Orelein, who was screaming loudly. Upon being contacted, Orelein stated everything was fine and demanded that the deputies leave. Orelein refused requests to calm down and her behavior began to create a disturbance on the street.
While the deputies were inside the residence, they located a four year old child who had a large lump and an abrasion on his head. Investigation revealed that the injury was inflicted by his mother, Jennie Orelein.

Orelein was arrested and taken to the Central Booking Unit at the Wicomico County Detention Center where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Orelein was detained by the Commissioner in lieu of $50,000.00 bond.

Charges: Child Abuse by Parent
Assault 2nd degree
Disorderly Conduct

Incident: Driving Under the Influence
Date of Incident: 17 May 2009
Location: Camden Avenue at Allen Road, Fruitland, MD
Suspect: Joshua Patrick Lockwood, Elkton, MD

Narrative: On 17 May 2009 at 3:01 AM, a deputy was on patrol travelling s/b on Camden Avenue when the deputy observed a vehicle sitting in the middle of the intersection of Camden Avenue and Allen Road. The deputy observed that the vehicles brake lights were activated but it appeared the operator had passed out. Upon waking the operator, the deputy discovered that the operator, now identified as Joshua Lockwood, appeared visibly under the influence of alcohol. Lockwood was placed under arrest after failing the roadside sobriety tests. Lockwood was taken to the Sheriff’s Office where he was processed and released upon signing citations.

Charges: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se
Obstructing Free Passage of Vehicle on the Roadway