Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Release

Incident: Disorderly Conduct
Date of Incident: 27 May 2009
Location: 27900 block of Cross Creek Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Matthew E. Cottmeyer, 20, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 27 May 2009 at 2330hrs, deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 27900 block of Cross Creek Drive in Salisbury to investigate the report of an unwanted subject on the property. Upon the arrival of the deputies, the person in question left without causing any further problem, but a resident, Matthew E. Cottmeyer, became extremely loud and belligerent towards the deputies. The deputies told Cottmeyer on several occasions to quiet his tone and cease his loud outburst due to the late hour and proximity of other residences. Cottmeyer refused all requests to cease his actions and continued yelling and making loud noises in a manner that showed his contempt for law enforcement.

Cottmeyer was placed under arrest for his actions. When he was walked to the patrol vehicle, the deputy let go of Cottmeyer in order to prepare a place for Cottmeyer to sit in the vehicle. Cottmeyer, who was handcuffed, used this opportunity to run from the deputy. After a brief foot chase, the deputy captured Cottmeyer and managed to transport him to the Central Booking Unit.

At the Central Booking Unit, Cottmeyer was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner held Cottmeyer in the Detention Center without bond.

Charges: Disorderly Conduct
Failure to Obey a Lawful Order to Prevent a Disturbance of the peace
Escape 2nd Degree
Resisting Arrest

Incident: Burglary Investigation
Date of Incident: 28 May 2009
Location: 27000 block of Ocean gateway, Hebron, MD
Suspect: Pending

Narrative: On 28 May 2009 at 2:46 AM, a deputy on patrol pulled up to the Hebron Chicken Man and discovered that the building had been burglarized. It was evident that an unknown suspect (s) forced entry into the closed establishment and made off with product from inside the store. This incident is being actively investigated by the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office and we are asking anyone who may have been in the area or who may have seen something pertinent to this case to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 410-548-4890 or Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776

Charges: Burglary 2nd degree