Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases

Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 15 June 2010
Location: 100 block of West Main Street, Fruitland, MD
Suspect: Kevin J. Sturgis, 21, Fruitland, MD

Narrative: On 15 June 2010 at 5:10 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported altercation at a residence in the 100 block of West Main Street in Fruitland, MD. Upon arrival, the deputy met with a female victim who stated that she had been arguing with her boyfriend, Kevin Sturgis, over money when h pushed her. During the investigation, the deputy observed signs of physical injury on the victim that corroborated her account.

Sturgis was gone when the deputy arrived to investigate this complaint, but turned himself in at the request of the deputy at which time he was taken into custody. Sturgis was taken 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 Sturgis on Personal Recognizance.

Charges: Assault 2nd degree


Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 15 June 2010
Location: 1500 block of Rose Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Ericka L. Forman, 38, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 16 June 2010 at 3:32 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office investigated a reported assault that occurred inside a residence in the 1500 block of Rose Drive in Salisbury. The deputy met with a female victim who advised that she had become embroiled in an argument with the suspect, Ericka Forman, when Forman charged at her with a razor type box cutter. The victim stated she was able to block the attack but fell to the floor at which point Forman jumped on top of her and struck her in the face with the box cutter, lacerating her forehead.

The deputy placed Forman under arrest for the assault and transported her to the Central Booking unit where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Forman in the Detention Center in lieu of $50,000.00 bond.

Charges: Assault 1st degree
Assault 2nd degree
Reckless Endangerment
Wear / Carry a Dangerous Weapon