Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases

Incident: Vehicle Pursuit
Date of Incident: 1 September 2009
Location: US. 13, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Alonzo N. Corprew, 37, Norfolk, VA

Narrative: On 1 September 2009 at 02:15 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding on U.S. 13 S/b in the Delmar, MD area. Instead of pulling over for the deputy, the operator of the vehicle sped up and continued southbound in an apparent attempt to elude the deputy. The deputy pursued the vehicle southbound on U.S 13 through Salisbury and headed towards the Fruitland, MD area. During the pursuit, the operator of the Kia recklessly disregarded both speed limits and traffic signals. As the pursued vehicle approached Fruitland, a stop stick was deployed across the roadway in an attempt to disable the vehicle. The vehicle struck the stop stick as designed, which rendered both front tires flat. The operator of the vehicle pulled over on Southbound Fruitland Blvd and attempted to flee on foot. After a brief foot chase the deputies caught up with Corprew and managed to take him into custody after a brief struggle. Upon the apprehension of Corprew, the deputies discovered that his Virginia driver’s license was suspended.

Corprew was placed under arrest and transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Corprew was detained by the Commissioner in lieu of $15,000.00 bond.

Officers from the Fruitland Police and Maryland State Troopers assisted in the pursuit and apprehension.

Charges: Speeding
Flee and Elude
Failure to Stop at Red Signals
Reckless Driving
Driving While Suspended
Resist Arrest
Reckless Endangerment

Incident: Possession of a Stolen Handgun
Date of Incident: 3 September 2009
Location: Old Quantico Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Walter D. Elsey Jr., 19, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 2 September 2009 at 11:33 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped Walter D. Elsey Jr., who was riding a bicycle, for a traffic violation on Old Quantico Rad. While speaking to Elsey, the deputy learned from him that Elsey had a handgun in his backpack. The deputy then searched Elsey’s backpack and located a semi automatic Ruger handgun. Also discovered was a detached magazine for the handgun that contained ammunition.

The handgun was discovered stolen from Florida.

The deputy placed Elsey 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, Elsey was detained in the Detention Center by the Commissioner in lieu of $10,000.00 bond.

Charges: Carry a handgun upon and about person
Possession of a Regulated Firearm while under 21 years of age
Possession of Ammunition for a Regulated Firearm while under 21 years of age
Possession of a Stolen Regulated Firearm
Carrying a Dangerous Weapon