Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Release

Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 31 March 2010
Location: Maple Shade Youth Center, 23704 Ocean Gateway, Mardela Springs, MD
Suspect: Michael Roberts, 18, Mardela Springs, MD

Narrative: On 31 March 2010 at 4:16 PM, deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported altercation occurring on the property of the Maple Shade Youth Center in Mardela Springs. Staff at the Youth Center reported that one of their residents, Michael Roberts had begun assaulting staff members. While en-route, the deputies learned that Roberts was becoming increasingly agitated and combative with the staff. Upon arrival, the deputies observed that Maple Shade staff was holding Roberts on the ground in an attempt to restrain him. Investigation revealed that Roberts became upset when told he could not go to the park with other residents and began throwing books all over the floor of the facility. When a staff member attempted to escort Roberts out of the area, Roberts bit that staff member, lacerating his thumb. Roberts then began assaulting other staff members who tried to assist, even kicking one of them repeatedly in the groin.

Roberts 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, the Commissioner detained Roberts in the Detention Center in lieu of $30,000.00 bond.
Charges: Assault 2nd degree (3 counts