Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases

Incident: Possession of Marijuana
Date of Incident: 11 July 2009
Location: 2500 block of W. Zion Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: James A. Poorman, 25, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 11 July 2009 at 10:30 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 2500 block of W. Zion Road in Salisbury in an attempt to locate James Poorman, who was wanted on a Circuit Court failure to appear warrant for a trial on marijuana possession. Upon the arrival of the deputy, Poorman was observed standing in the yard and was told he was under arrest by the deputy. The deputy allowed Poorman to secure a vehicle on the property, when the deputy observed that Poorman attempted to conceal in the vehicle what the deputy recognized as marijuana. Poorman was arrested for Possession of Marijuana in addition to the outstanding warrant.

The deputy transported Poorman to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Poorman was detained by the Commissioner in the Detention Center in lieu of $2,500.00 bond on the Possession charge. Poorman was also detained in the Detention Center on $2,500.00 bond that was already set on the Circuit Court Bench Warrant

Charges: Possession of Marijuana


Incident: Theft
Date of Incident: 12 July 2009
Location: 200 block of Pine Way, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Timothy B. Wallace, 44, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 12 July 2009 at 10:36 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported bicycle theft that had occurred in the 200 block of Pine Way in Salisbury. Upon meeting with the owner of the bike, it was discovered that earlier in the evening, Timothy Wallace was on the victim’s property talking about the victim’s bicycle. Upon going to Wallace’s residence in the 200 block of Hartford Drive, the deputy observed the victim’s bicycle leaning against Wallace’s residence. During the ensuing investigation, Wallace admitted to taking the victim’s bicycle.

The deputy placed Wallace 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, Wallace was detained by the Commissioner in the Detention Center in lieu of $15,000.00 bond.

Charges: Theft under $500


Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 12 July 2009
Location: 4800 block of Nutters Cross Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: John C. Unruh, 53, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 12 July 2009 at 6:26 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 4800 block of Nutters Cross Road to investigate a reported altercation that had occurred inside the residence. Upon arrival, the deputy met with a female victim who stated that she was attempting to cook dinner when a co-habitant, John Unruh, began throwing potatoes at the victim. John then allegedly grabbed the victim by the throat and also tried to drag her down a flight of stairs. The deputy observed injuries on the victim along with a dining area that appeared to be in disarray, both of which corroborated her account.

The deputy placed Unruh under arrest for the assault 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, Unruh was released on Personal Recognizance.

Charges: Assault 2nd degree


Incident: Possession of Marijuana / DUI
Date of Incident: 11 July 2009
Location: Ocean Gateway at Boundary Street, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Raymond Eric Hines Jr., 30, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 11 July 2009 at 2:33 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle operated by Raymond Hines for a traffic violation committed on Nanticoke Road, just south of Rt. 50. Upon contacting Hines, the deputy detected the odor of alcohol emanating from Hines. The deputy conducted roadside sobriety tests on Hines during which a determination was made to place Hines under arrest for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol. Upon attempting to place Hines into handcuffs, he ran from the deputy, heading westbound on Ocean Gateway. The deputy chased Hines on foot and apprehended him in the parking lot of the Super Soda after a brief foot chase.

Upon returning to Hines’ vehicle, the deputy located a cigar under the seat of Hines’ vehicle that was filled with what the deputy recognized as marijuana.

Hines was transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Hines was detained by the Commissioner in lieu of $7,500.00

Charges:
Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Resisting Arrest