Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Release

Incident: Possession of Crack Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute
Date of Incident: 21 November 2009
Location: 700 block of Olivia Street, Salisbury, MD
Suspect:
1. Andre M. Niskey, Jr., 23, Salisbury, MD
2. Keandra L. Hargis, 20, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 21 November 2009 at 1:29 AM, a deputy on patrol stopped two individuals, Andre Niskey Jr. and Keandra Hargis, walking on Olivia Street in Salisbury. Because of circumstances that that existed that seemed suspicious to the deputy, the deputy checked the area where the two individuals had been standing. Upon doing that, the deputy located a baggie containing 12 individually wrapped baggies of crack cocaine. Based on what the deputy found, it appeared that both individuals were involved in the distribution of the recovered crack cocaine.

Both Niskey and Hargis were arrested and transported to the Central Booking Unit where they were processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, both subjects were detained in the Detention Center by the Commissioner in lieu of $5,000.00 bond.

Charges: Possession of Crack Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute

Incident: Flee and Elude
Date of Incident: 21 November 2009
Location: 1700 block of Wilson Lane, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Russell Kendrick Griffith, 34, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 21 November 2009 at 10:29 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a Cadillac later found to be operated by Russell Griffith of Salisbury for speeding on Jersey Road. Upon initiating the traffic stop, Griffith turned onto Bailey Lane in an apparent attempt to elude the deputy. Griffith then turned on to Wilson Lane and bailed out of his vehicle, continuing his attempts to elude the deputy by fleeing on foot. While pursuing Griffith on foot, the deputy lost sight of him behind a residence.

During his subsequent investigation the deputy managed to positively identify Griffith as the driver who fled on foot. The deputy obtained a warrant for the arrest of Griffith and located him the next day. Upon arrest Griffith stated that he fled from the deputy because he knew his license was suspended and he was scared of being caught while in that status.

Post arrest, Griffith was transported to Central Booking where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Griffith was detained in the Detention Center by the Commissioner in lieu of $3,000.00 bond.

Charges: Attempt by Driver to Flee and Elude

Incident: Resisting Arrest
Date of Incident: 19 November 2009
Location: 700 block of Church St, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Walt R. Schirling, 49, Seaford, DE

Narrative: On 19 November 2009 at 2:25 PM, a deputy was on Church Street in Salisbury, MD when the deputy recognized an individual that the deputy knew to be wanted on two outstanding arrest warrants. The deputy approached the individual, Walt Schirling, when Schirling ran behind a nearby house. The deputy pursued Schirling on foot down an alley between Barclay St and Charles St. and Schirling was apprehended when he tried to hide behind a parked car.

Schirling was transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Schirling was held on $5,000.00 bond.

Additionally, Schirling was served with a Circuit Court Violation of Probation arrest warrant and a District Court Arrest warrant for Assault.

Charges:
Resisting Arrest
Failure to Obey a Order from a Law Enforcement Office

Incident: Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance
Date of Incident: 20 November 2009
Location: 200 block of Main Street, Mardela Springs, MD
Suspect: Christopher L. Everage, 25, Mardela Springs, MD

Narrative: On 20 November 2009 at 4:33 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office saw an individual that he believed was wanted, exit a vehicle and enter a residence in the 200 block of Main Street in Mardela Springs. The deputy was able to run a query on the vehicle and the registered owner utilizing his in car mobile data terminal which confirmed that the subject, Christopher L. Everage was in fact wanted on an outstanding arrest warrant for Distribution of CDS. The deputy confronted Everage when he exited the residence and placed him under arrest. Post arrest, the deputy discovered marijuana and Oxycodone in Everage’s possession.

Everage was transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance on the on view charges and the outstanding arrest warrant, Everage was released on Personal Recognizance.

Charges: Possession of CDS

Incident: Burglary
Date of Incident: 20 November 2009
Location: 1000 block of Kenosha Avenue, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Tasia R. Jones, 18, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 20 November 2009 at 3:26 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico Count Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into the burglary of a residence undergoing renovation in the 1000 block of Kenosha Avenue in Salisbury. During the investigation, the deputy located items inside the residence with the name of “Tasia Jones” on them. The deputy located Jones the following day in Salisbury and when confronted about the incident, Jones admitted to the deputy that she had entered the residence unlawfully.

Jones was arrested and transported to the Central Booking Unit where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Jones was released on Personal Recognizance.

Charges: Burglary 4th Degree

Incident: Disorderly Conduct
Date of Incident: 22 November 2009
Location: 600 block of S. Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Kevin R. Wallace, 24, Landover, MD

Narrative: On 22 November 2009 at 1:30 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office observed a large crowd in the parking lot of the Wawa convenience store located in the 600 block of S. Salisbury Blvd. The deputy pulled into the parking lot and attempted to address an individual who was standing in the parking lot with an open container of beer. During the encounter, a third subject, Kevin Wallace, approached the deputy using belligerent and profane language towards the deputy. The deputy advised Wallace to leave the area. Wallace came back twice continuing his belligerence towards the deputy. At one point Wallace was standing in the entrance to Wawa, blocking entrance and egress for other patrons, while Wallace yelled at the deputy.

The deputy placed Wallace under arrest and transported him to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed. After an initial appearance, Wallace was detained by the Commissioner in the Detention Center by the Commissioner in lieu of $10,000.00 bond.

Charges:
Disorderly Conduct
Obstruct and Hinder Free Passage in a Public Place
Disturbance of the Peace
Obstruct and hinder a Law Enforcement Office

Incident: Possession of a Handgun
Date of Incident: 24 November 2009
Location: Ebenezer Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Carlos O. Walton, 25, Exmore, VA

Narrative: On 24 November 2009 at 12:46 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle operated by Carlos Walton of Exmore, VA, on Ebenezer Drive in Salisbury. The deputy stopped Walton’s vehicle for displaying a tag belonging to another vehicle. Upon stopping Walton, the deputy initiated a search of the vehicle and located a 9mm handgun in the trunk of the vehicle. Corresponding 9mm ammunition was then located in the passenger compartment of the vehicle. During questioning, Walton admitted that he knowingly drove from Exmore, VA to Salisbury with the handgun in the vehicle.

The deputy placed Walton under arrest for the illegal possession of the handgun 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, Walton was detained by the Commissioner in the Detention Center in lieu of $5,000.00 bond.

Charges: Transport a Handgun in a Vehicle

Incident: Attempted Burglary
Date of Incident: 22 November 2009
Location: 100 block of May Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Matthew C. Loomis, 18, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 22 November 2009 at 4:50 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported burglary call in the 100 block of May Drive in Salisbury, MD. Upon arrival the deputy discovered that the homeowner was awaked by Matthew Loomis attempting to enter his residence. The homeowner stated that Loomis came to the front door and began knocking and ringing the doorbell. When the homeowner did not open the door, Loomis went to the rear door and began turning the knob in an attempt to open the door.

During the deputy’s encounter with Loomis who was still on the property upon arrival, the deputy observed that Loomis was visibly under the influence of alcohol. The deputy placed Loomis 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 encounter, Loomis was detained by the Commissioner in lieu of $10,000.00 bond.

Charges:
Disorderly Conduct
Trespass
Attempted Burglary 4th degree burglary