Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases

Incident: Transportation of Counterfeit Goods
Date of Incident: 9 March 2010
Location: U.S. Rt. 13 S/B North of U.S. Rt. 50, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Milton L. Ivey, 43, Ahoskie, NC

Narrative: On 9 March 2010 at 4:10 PM a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle on the U.S. 13 Bypass travelling southbound operated by Milton L. Ivey of Ahoskie, NC. Upon approaching the vehicle, the deputy observed that most of the passenger compartment of Ivey’s sedan was filled with black bags that appeared to contain merchandise. Upon further inspection, the deputy located a large amount of footwear that the deputy ascertained to be counterfeit. The deputy learned that Ivey purchased the counterfeit shoes in New York City and was on his way back to North Carolina where they would be resold as the authentic items at a substantial profit.

The deputy seized the footwear and placed Ivey under arrest. Ivey was transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Ivey in the Detention Center in lieu of $10,000.00 bond.

Charges: Possession with the Intent to Sell Counterfeit Goods valued over $1,000.00

Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 9 March 2010
Location: 400 block of Little Water Street, Sharptown, MD
Suspect: 1. Wilmer W. Shockley, 49, Sharptown, MD
2. Michelle L. Shockley, 45, Sharptown, MD

Narrative: On 9 March 2010 at 11:29 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 400 block of Little Water Street in Sharptown for a reported altercation that had occurred there. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that Wilmer and Michelle Shockley, who were husband and wife, became involved in an argument that turned physical. During the investigation the deputy saw signs of physical injuries consistent with the accounts of the Shockley’s. Additionally, the deputy learned that there had been on and off physical confrontations between the Shockley’s over the last few days.
The deputy placed both Wilmer and Michelle under arrest and transported them to the Central Booking Unit where they were both processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner released both on Personal Recognizance.

Charges: Assault 2nd degree