Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases

Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 19 April 2010
Location: 27000 block of Log Cabin Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Brandon L. Meekins, 24, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 19 April 2010 at 12:40 PM, deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported altercation in the 27000 block of Log Cabin Road for a reported altercation between a couple that resided together there. Upon arrival, they met with a female who advised her boyfriend Brandon Meekins was examining her cell phone when Meekins became upset and began assaulting the female victim. The victim stated that Meekins punched her in the face and pushed her through the glass storm door. The deputy saw signs of physical injury on the victim along with a broken front storm door that corroborated her account.
The deputy placed Meekins 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 appearance, the Commissioner detained Meekins in the Detention Center in lieu of $7,500.00 bond
Charges: Assault 2nd degree

Incident: Possession of Marijuana
Date of Incident: 20 April 2010
Location: Mineola Avenue, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Jack M. Braboy, 18, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 20 April 2010 at 9:48 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office ran the registration plate on a vehicle utilizing his in car Mobile Data Terminal and discovered the vehicle he was behind had its registration suspended for an insurance violation. Upon stopping the vehicle and approaching the occupants, the deputy observed what the deputy recognized as marijuana stems on the passenger’s shirt and pants. When the deputy also observed a marijuana stem on his lips, the deputy realized that the passenger, Jack Braboy was attempting to destroy marijuana he had in his possession by eating it. Braboy then spit out what the deputy recognized as marijuana and the remnants of a cellophane baggie into Braboy’s palm.
The deputy was able to collect the marijuana as evidence and subsequently placed Braboy under arrest. Braboy 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 released him on Personal Recognizance.
Charges: Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Incident: Malicious Destruction of Property
Date of Incident: 20 April 2010
Location: Maple Shade Youth Facility, 23000 block of Ocean Gateway, Mardela Springs, MD
Suspect: John S. Garrett, 19, Mardela Springs, MD

Narrative: On 20 April 2010 at 10:54 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported problem at the Maple Shade Youth Center on Ocean Gateway in Mardela Springs. Upon arrival, the deputy observed one of the residents, John Garrett, walking up the driveway that led to the facility while ripping up mail that was destined for Maple Shade. During a subsequent investigation and interview with staff members, the deputy learned that Garrett had thrown a rock at a van owned by the facility causing one of the windows to shatter.
The deputy placed Garrett 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 appearance, the Commissioner released Garrett on Personal Recognizance.
Charges: Malicious Destruction of Property