Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases

Incident: Motor Vehicle Accident with Injury
Date of Incident: 29 May 2009
Location: Intersection of Beaglin Park Drive and Mt. Hermon Road, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 29 May 2009 at 7:10 PM, deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a Personal Injury Accident that occurred in the intersection of Beaglin Park Drive and Mt. Hermon Road in Salisbury, MD. As a result of the collision, one of the involved vehicles overturned with several occupants transported to the hospital.

Due to the arrival of a severe thunderstorm, many individuals who had stopped for the accident are believed to have left. We are currently seeking information from anyone who may have been in the area and witnessed this accident. If you have any information, please contact 1st SGT Tim Robinson at the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office at 410-548-4891.

Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 10 June 2009
Location: 200 block of Station Street, Mardela Springs, MD
Suspect: Juvenile Male, 14, Mardela Springs, MD

Narrative: On 10 June 2009 at 1:30 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate an altercation that occurred at the park located on Station Street in Mardela Springs, MD. Upon the arrival of the deputy, it was discovered that two juveniles were involved in a verbal altercation which led to one of the juveniles assaulting the other.

The deputy managed to identify and locate the assailant in this incident. Once located, the juvenile assailant was charged on a juvenile referral and released to the custody of a parent pending formal court action by the Department of Juvenile Services.
Charge: Assault 2nd Degree

Incident: Disorderly Conduct
Date of Incident: 10 June 2009
Location: Ocean Gateway E/B at Walston Switch Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: 1. Brendan Smith, 19, Baltimore, MD
2. William Tomlinson, 18, Baltimore, MD

Narrative: On 10 June 2009 at 4:16 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office was on a traffic stop at the intersection of Ocean gateway eastbound and Walston Switch Road when a Dodge sedan stopped for the red signal in his vicinity. The deputy heard the passenger of the Dodge scream out the window, expressing contempt and disdain for law enforcement. Other motorists in the area, also stopped for the red signal, visibly heard the comments shouted by this individual. The deputy, who was close enough to the Dodge sedan to speak to the occupants, instructed them to pull to the side of the highway. Instead they ignored the deputy’s request and continued eastbound on Ocean Gateway when the signal turned green.

Another deputy in the area managed to stop the vehicle two miles east of Walston Switch Road on Ocean Gateway. Upon making contact with the occupants, the deputy observed open cans of beer in plain view inside the passenger compartment. The driver and passenger were identified as Brendan Smith and William Tomlinson, both of Baltimore, MD. The deputy was able to clearly observe that Tomlinson appeared under the influence of alcohol. Tomlinson was placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct as well as Hindering and Obstructing. Smith was arrested for ignoring the deputy’s attempt to stop them and continuing on eastbound Ocean Gateway. Smith was also charged with driving a vehicle while consuming alcohol and violating his license restriction. Both were transported to the Central Booking Unit where they were processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, both were released by the Commissioner on Personal Recognizance.

Charges: Disorderly Conduct / Hindering and Obstructing (Tomlinson)
Attempt by a Driver to Flee or Elude / Violate a License Restriction / Consuming Alcohol while Driving (Smith)

Incident: Driving Suspended
Date of Incident: 11 June 2009
Location: E/B Ocean Gateway at Old Railroad Rd., Hebron, MD
Suspect: Joseph Michael Rivera, 30, Morton, VA

Narrative: On 11 June 2009 at 2:12 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle operated by Joseph Rivera of Morton, VA for speeding on Ocean Gateway in the Hebron area. Upon making contact with Rivera, the deputy discovered that Morton did not have a driver’s license in his possession. Further investigation revealed that Morton’s privilege to drive had been suspended through his home state of Virginia.

Rivera was arrested for driving on a suspended out of state license and transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Morton was detained by the Commissioner in the Detention Center in lieu of $5,000.00 bond.
Charges: Driving on a Suspended Out of State License
Speeding

Incident: Disorderly Conduct
Date of Incident: 4 June 2009
Location: North Salisbury Elementary School, Emerson Avenue, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: 1. Ricky Lee Hall, 43, Salisbury, MD
2. Craig Hodkins Broadhurst, 39, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 4 June 2009 at 7:07 PM, deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported disturbance in the auditorium of North Salisbury Elementary School. Upon arrival, the deputies discovered that Ricky Lee Hall and Craig Broadhurst were both in the auditorium, attending a school function for the children there, when Hall and Broadhurst became engaged in an argument. The argument became so heated that it disturbed the second grade awards ceremony that was taking place.

Upon the arrival of the deputies, both Hall and Broadhurst had left the school. The deputy applied for and received warrants for both subjects, charging them with Disorderly Conduct. Hall was arrested on 5 June and Broadhurst was arrested on 11 June. Both were taken to the Central Booking Unit upon arrest where they were processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, both were released on Personal Recognizance by the Commissioner.
Charges: Disorderly Conduct