Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases

Incident: Home Invasion Burglary
Date of Incident: 9 July 2009
Location: 600 block of S. Westover Dr., Salisbury, MD

Suspect:
1. Tyrai J. Johnson, 21, Salisbury, MD
2. James M. Johnson, 19, Salisbury, MD
3. Shamale D. Goslee, 18, Salisbury, MD
4. Male Juvenile, 17, Salisbury, MD
5. Male Juvenile, 17, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 9 July 2009 at 3:06 AM, deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded for a reported home invasion style burglary that had just occurred in the 600 block of S. Westover Drive. The resident told deputies that he had just come home and was in the process of opening the front door when he was attacked by five unknown individuals all either wearing masks or bandannas. The victim also stated that one of the individuals brandished what the victim believed was a handgun. The victim managed to enter the residence at which point one of the suspects struck the victim in the head causing a severe laceration. Another subject inside the residence locked herself in the bathroom and called 911. The attackers left the residence after stealing cash from the victim.

Upon the arrival of both deputies and MSP troopers, the suspects were located travelling in a vehicle on an adjacent street. Upon searching the vehicle, deputies located the masks and bandannas worn by the group along with a pellet gun that closely resembled an authentic handgun.

All five suspects were placed under arrest. The three adults were transported to the Central Booking Unit where they were processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, all three adults were detained by the Commissioner in lieu of $250,000.00 bond each.

The two juveniles were released to parents pending further action by the Department of Juvenile Services.

Charges:
Armed Robbery
Assault 1st Degree
Burglary 1st Degree
Theft


Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 8 July 2009
Location: 1700 block of East Clearlake Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Dennis White, 48, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 8 July 2009 at 11:38 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate an altercation that reportedly occurred inside a residence in the 1700 block of East Clearlake Drive in Salisbury. Upon the deputy’s arrival, a subject inside the residence was discovered to be bleeding substantially in his facial area and suffering from a possible nose injury. The victim identified the assailant as a co-habitant, Dennis White. Upon interviewing White, the deputy observed that White appeared to be under the influence of alcohol.

The deputy placed White under arrest and transported him to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, White was detained by the Commissioner in lieu of $3,000.00 bond.

Charges: Assault 2nd Degree


Incident: Possession of CDS with the Intent to Distribute
Date of Incident: 9 July 2009
Location: Mt. Hermon Road at Main Street, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Zachory Huffnell, 20, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 9 July 2009 at 12:08 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a subject later identified as Zachory Huffnell who was riding a bicycle while hanging around a convenience store at midnight. That, along with no appropriate lighting on the bicycle had drawn the deputy’s attention. Upon stopping Huffnell, the deputy discovered a plastic case in Huffnell’s pocket that contained what appeared to be prescription pills. The deputy managed to identify the pills as Hydromorphone, a narcotic based derivative of morphine and also learned that Huffnell had no prescription for the pills. Based on the amount in the container, coupled with the substantial amount of U.S. Currency carried by Huffnell, the deputy believed that Huffnell was selling the pills.

Huffnell was placed under arrest and transported to the Wicomico County Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Huffnell was detained by the Commissioner in lieu of $200,000.00 bond.

Charges:
Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance
Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance with the Intent to Distribute
Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance with the Intent to Distribute in a School Zone