Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases

Incident: Extradition
Date of Incident: 8 June 2009
Location: Fayette County, GA
Suspect: Leslie N. Edwards, III, 22, Fayetteville, GA

Narrative: On 8 June 2009 deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office travelled to Georgia to bring a fugitive back to Wicomico County. Authorities in Fayette County, GA were holding Leslie N. Edwards III on a Wicomico County Circuit Court Indictment that charged Edwards with CDS Possession with the Intent to Distribute.
Edwards was returned to Maryland where he is currently held at the Wicomico County Detention Center in lieu of $75,000.00 bond.
Charges: Possession of CDS with the Intent to Distribute
Possession of CDS – Not Marijuana
Possession of Marijuana

Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 9 May 2009
Location: 29300 block of Connelly Mill Road, Delmar, MD
Suspect: Michael Irvin Kelley, 38, Delmar, MD

Narrative: On 9 June 2009 at 1:30 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate an altercation taking place inside a residence in the 29300 block of Connelly Mill Road in Delmar. Upon arrival, the deputy met with a female victim who alleged that she was assaulted by Michael Kelley during a verbal altercation that turned physical. The victim attempted to call for help when Kelley allegedly ripped the phone cord from the wall. Upon the arrival of the deputy, Kelley had left the property.

The deputy obtained a warrant for the arrest of Kelley and managed to locate him at 6:36 AM when Kelley attempted to return to the residence. Kelley was arrested and transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Kelley was detained in lieu of $5,000.00 bond.
Charges: Assault 2nd degree