Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases

Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 4 August 2010
Location: 1900 block of Pine Way, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Preston Lee Shockley, 50, Fruitland, MD

Narrative: On 4 August 2010 at 1:55 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported fight in progress between two individuals in the 1900 block of Pine Way in Salisbury. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that the fight stemmed from an argument over ownership of a puppy. One of the individuals involved in the fight, Preston Shockley, confronted another man and demanded back the puppy that Shockley had given to him. When this other individual refused, Shockley allegedly became belligerent and began throwing rocks at this individual. Shockley then struck this individual in the torso before letting a pit bull loose which then bit the victim in the ankle.

The victim in this case managed to get away from Shockley and call the Sheriff’s Office. Upon the arrival of the deputies, Shockley was gone from the scene so a warrant was obtained for his arrest and he was taken into custody later in the day on 4 August. Shockley was transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of a District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Shockley in the Detention Center in lieu of $5,000.00 bond.

Charges: Assault 2nd degree
Reckless Endangerment


Incident: Hindering / Providing a False Identity
Date of Incident: 4 August 2010
Location: 1900 block of Pine Way, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Michael C. Moore, 26, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 4 August 2010 at 2:47 AM, a deputy was on Pine Way interviewing individuals for an assault that had been reported earlier when the deputy was speaking with Michael C. Moore. During the encounter, Moore identified himself as Kevin C. Moore. The deputy began to doubt the veracity of the information provided by Moore who eventually provided his true identity of Michael C. Moore. The deputy then discovered that Moore was wanted on an outstanding Wicomico County Circuit Court bench Warrant, which gave Moore reason to lie about his identity.

The deputy placed Moore under arrest for the warrant and providing a false identity. Moore was transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Moore was detained in the Detention Center by the Commissioner in lieu of $3,000.00 bond.

Charges: Hindering and Obstructing
False Statement to Law Enforcement


Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 4 August 2010
Location: 500 Glen Avenue, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Jessica R. Morris, 19, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 4 August 2010 at 11:11 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Wicomico Youth and Civic Center for a reported altercation involving a subject armed with a knife. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that a male subject was involved in an argument with Jessica Morris of Salisbury when Morris allegedly pulled a knife from her purse and approached the male and what was described as a threatening manner. The deputy recovered the knife from Morris that was used in the incident described by the victim.

The deputy placed Morris under arrest 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 Morris in the Detention Center in lieu of $10,000.00 bond.


Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 4 August 2010
Location: 5300 block of Sixty Foot Road, Pittsville, MD
Suspect: Randy L. Campbell, 40, Pittsville, MD

Narrative: On 4 August 2010 at 7:39 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 5300 block of Sixty Foot Road for a reported altercation that had occurred inside a residence. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that Randy Campbell had arrived at the residence and confronted his juvenile son. The ensuing confrontation turned physical when resulted in the son displaying signs of injury that were inflicted by Randy Campbell. Campbell allegedly also made statements during the altercation that he intended to burn down the house that his son was in with everyone inside.

The deputy placed Campbell 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 Campbell in the Detention Center in lieu of $10,000.00 bond.

Charges: Assault 2nd Degree
Reckless Endangerment
Threats of Arson