Fruitland Police Department Press Release

On November 7, 2009 the Wicomico County Narcotics Task Force along with the Fruitland Police Department initiated the first part of an Aggressive Criminal Enforcement Initiative in the Fruitland, Wicomico County, Maryland area in an attempt to reduce the drug and criminal activity within the City limits. During this first stage of this operation 4 Search and Seizure warrants were executed resulting in 5 arrests with seizures of marijuana, Crack/Cocaine and Gang related material. During this leg, the operation was supported by the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office K-9 and Tactical Units, Worcester County Sheriff’s Offices S.T.A.R. and Criminal Enforcement Team, Somerset County Sheriff’s Office H.E.A.T. Team and Task Force, United States Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, Maryland State Police Barrack “E”, Maryland State Police Gang Unit and the Princess Anne Police Department.

On January 15, 2010 the Fruitland Police Department initiated the second leg of the initiative targeting wanted individuals and street crimes in the Fruitland and surrounding areas. This leg of the operation resulted an additional 14 arrests were made on outstanding warrants, criminal indictments and on – view arrests. During this operation the Fruitland Police Department was supported by the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, Salisbury City Police Department, Maryland State Police Barrack “E” as well as the Wicomico and Somerset County Narcotics Task Forces.

Individuals Arrested and Charged during Phase One:

1. Jerry L. White
Oak Street
Fruitland, Maryland
49 Y.O.A.
Charges: Possession of Crack/Cocaine

2. Oliver L. Long
Church Street
Fruitland, Maryland
29 Y.O.A.
Charges: Possession w/intent to distribute Crack/Cocaine

3. Duran M. Doane
Pine Street
Fruitland, Maryland
21 Y.O.A.
Charges: Possession w/intent to distribute Crack/Cocaine

4. Carlos H. Moore
Poplar Street
Fruitland, Maryland
37 Y.O.A.
Charges: Possession/w intent to dist marijuana

5. Rodney L. Spence
Anderson Street
Fruitland, Maryland
22 Y.O.A.
Charges: Possession w/intent to distribute Crack/cocaine


Individuals Arrested and Charged during Phase Two

1. Joseph Aravanis
Shelltown, Road
Westover, Maryland
34 Y.O.A.
Charges: Bench Warrant for FTA – CDS violations

2. Terrance D. Taylor
Oak Street
Fruitland Maryland
22 YOA
Charges: Criminal Indictment: Distribution of Crack/Cocaine

3. Pearl Anna Katherine Cox
Walnut Tree Road
Eden, Maryland
55 yoa
Charges: Possession of Crack/Cocaine

5. Terrance R. Justice
Dennis St.
Salisbury, Maryland
28 YOA
Charges: Possession of Marijuana
Obstructing/Hindering

6. Wanda Mason
Church St.
Fruitland Maryland
36 Y.O.A.
Charges: Criminal Indictment: Distribution of Crack/Cocaine

7. Steven Leach Hodgdon
Lilac Dr.
Fruitland, Maryland
31 YOA
Charges: Bench Warrant Service (2 FTA)

8. Maurice L. Fountain
Sheldon Ave.
Fruitland, Maryland
36 YOA
Charges: Bench Warrant Service - Child Support

9. Jeremy Michael Dow
Aspen Dr.
Salisbury, Maryland
18 YOA
Charges: Driving under the influence of alcohol

10. Richard Eugene Sanders
Bryan Hall Road
Marion Station, Maryland
26 YOA
Charges: Driving on a Revoked license

11. Clyde Emerson Polk
Eden, Maryland
53 YOA
Charges: Bench Warrant Service FTA - CDS

12. Ashley Marie King
Main Street
Fruitland, Maryland
19 Y.O.A.
Charges: Arrest Warrant Service - Threats of Arson

13. Nikta E. Boothman
Dulaney Ave.
Fruitland, Maryland
19 YOA
Charges: Bench Warrant Service – Violation of Probation

14. Zarvell J. Snell
Eden Allen Road
Eden, Maryland
34 YOA
Charges: Criminal Indictment: Distribution of Crack/Cocaine

All subjects were released to Central Booking.

Additional operations targeting individuals involved with drug, criminal, and gang activity will be forthcoming.