Fruitland Police Department Press Releases

Case #: 2010-179

Incident: On March 2, 2010, officers met with a complainant in reference to a theft of a Hitachi roofing nailer, valued at $459.00, which was kept in the original box. The complainant advised that he had checked at a local business, Byrd’s Marketplace, to determine if the nailer had been sold for cash. The complainant in fact learned that the below listed subject had sold the nailer which was determined to be the one that he owned. Further investigation led to the identification of the individual responsible for the theft.

Arrested: Jeffrey Serres, 32 yoa, Fruitland, MD

Charges: Theft $1,000

Disposition: Released to Central Booking


Case #: 2010-182

Incident: On March 2, 2010, officers met with a complainant who reported that her credit card had possibly been stolen at Walmart earlier on this date. The complainant advised that she checked her account online and discovered several charges, at various local convenience stores, has been placed on her account which were not purchases made by the complainant. Further investigation led to the identification of three suspects who were charged accordingly.

Arrested: 1) Corey Wolcott, 35 yoa, Salisbury, MD
2) Carina Smith, 27 yoa, Salisbury, MD
3) Guy Broadhurst, 38 yoa, Salisbury, MD

Charges: 1) Credit card fraud & related offenses (11 counts)

Disposition: Released to Central Booking


Case #: 2010-227

Incident: On March 14, 2010, Officers initiated a traffic stop of a vehicle for motor vehicle violations at N. Fruitland Blvd. Upon contact with occupants and further investigation, the following individuals were arrested and charged as follows:

Arrested: 1) Charlie Giddens, 25 yoa, Painter, VA
2) Durell Giddens, 21 yoa, Painter, VA
3) Calvin Bailey, 21 yoa, Pungoteague, VA

Charges: 1) Operating a motor vehicle on suspended license
2) Possession of Marijuana
3) Possession of Paraphenalia
4) False Statement to a Police Officer
5) Obstructing and Hindering

Disposition: All released to Central Booking


Case #: 2010-241

Incident: On March 17, 2010, Officers responded to Walmart regarding a shoplifter in custody. Upon contact with Asset Protection associates, officers learned that an individual had stolen steaks and seafood, valued at $42.70 and attempted to leave the store with same. The subject was also found to have an outstanding warrant in Worcester County, MD which was served.

Arrested: Kelvin Dixon, 43 yoa, Bishopville, MD

Charges: Theft $100

Disposition: Released to Central booking


Case #: 2010-243

Incident: On March 18, 2010, Officers responded to Summit Apartments and observed a vehicle with Delaware registration parked in the lot. Upon contacting the occupants, it was determined that they did not know anyone at the apartments nor did the residents contacted know any of the occupants of the vehicle. Summit Apartments is posted with No Trespassing signs as the property is a known area for illegal drug activity.

Arrested: 1) Jeremie Burns, 26 yoa, Salisbury, MD
2) Kyle Ward, 20 yoa, Parsonsburg, MD
3) Ryan Lankford, 23 yoa, Fruitland, MD

Charges: Trespassing

Disposition: Released to Central Booking