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Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Release



Incident: Motor Vehicle Theft / Resisting Arrest
Date of Incident: 26 April 2010
Location: Boundary Street, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Dennis F. Williams, 41, No Fixed Address



Narrative: On 22 April 2010 a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into the theft of a van from a local construction company. On 26 April 2010 at 3:48 PM, a tipster contacted the Sheriff’s Office and advised the stolen van had just pulled onto the lot of Delmarva Recycling on Boundary Street in Salisbury. Sheriff’s Deputies and State Troopers responded to the area and located a van that matched the description of the stolen one but had recently had the company name on the side obliterated. Law Enforcement personnel verified it was the stolen van and observed a subject later identified as Dennis Williams unloading car batteries from its rear. Upon the approach of law enforcement Williams attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended after a chase through an adjacent building.



Upon apprehension it was discovered that the used batteries being unloaded by Williams had just been stolen from a local auto parts store in Salisbury and were going to be recycled for cash by Williams. Also discovered on the van were Maryland registration plates that had been recently stolen from a pick -up truck while parked in the Fruitland area. When the owner of the van arrived, it was also discovered that Williams had removed the roof top ladder rack and inside shelving units from the van.



Williams 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 Williams on $50,000.00 bond.

Charges: Theft of Motor Vehicle / Theft over $10,000.00 / Theft / Resisting Arrest

7 comments:

Anonymous said...

he was using it as a rape van

Anonymous said...

Your honor,
My client is a 41 year old independent self starter and global warming activist. Mr. Williams merely saw this abandoned vehicle in a parking lot and thought it could be put to good use. By abandoned, I of course mean that it's previous owner turned his back for more than five minutes and failed to install an elaborate anti theft device. My client should also be commended for collecting the used batteries, which would have no doubt ended up in a landfill, polluting the groundwater. As for the resisting charge, my client only thought that the deputies and troopers had been cooped up in those crown vics for long enough and needed to stretch their legs and get some good cardio. Your Honor, I request that these charges be dismissed and that the deputies and troopers be disciplined for their rush to judgement and rash decision making without knowing all the facts. Might I remind you that my client has the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness...in this case "happiness" is the property of others.

Anonymous said...

Another word out of you counslor and you will be going to jail with him.

Anonymous said...

Redistribution of wealth 12:34

Anonymous said...

how do you know this guy was homeless.he was just trying to make a few dollars,times are tough he just wanted enough money to get a few beers.i can't blame him for trying.better luck next time,don't be hard on the brother.

albert,decker said...

11:33 get a LIFE.

Anonymous said...

honor student!