Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Press Releases

On August 8, 2010, a Worcester County Sheriff's Deputy stopped Todd Jeffery Simpson, 27 of Salisbury, Maryland for 101 mph in a 55 mph on Route 50 in West Ocean City. Upon speaking with Mr. Simpson, Deputies detected alcohol on his breath and field tests were given. Mr. Simpson was subsequently placed under arrest for Driving While Impaired. Mr. Simpson was released from custody pending a trial date.

On August 8, 2010 at 1:30 am, a Worcester County Sheriff's Deputy stopped Joseph William Pierce 4th, 34 of Forestville Md., on Rt. 50 at the Harry Kelly Bridge in West Ocean City, Maryland for speeding. Deputies detected alcohol on Piece's breath and field tests were given. Subsequently Mr. Pierce was charged with Driving While Impaired. Mr. Pierce was released pending a trial date.

On August 4, 2010, a Worcester County Deputy was on patrol in the area of Racetrack Road and Route 113 when he observed a passenger vehicle with a headlight out. The Deputy attempted to make a traffic stop on the vehicle and the driver of the vehicle attempted to elude the Deputy. A pursuit ensued on Route 113 with speeds in excess of 80 mph. Additional units joined in the pursuit as it continued towards Delaware. The vehicle ran numerous stop signs on county roads and entered the state of Delaware. Selbyville Police Department assisted in the pursuit and the operator jumped out of the vehicle on Selbyville Road. After a brief foot chase, the operator was taken into custody. The operator, Bruce Dennis of Frankford, Del. Was with fleeing and eluding along with numerous other traffic charges in Maryland and was taken into custody by Delaware authorities for traffic related charges. Mr. Dennis was held at the Sussex Correctional Institute.

On August 6, 2010, a Worcester County Deputy was on patrol in the Oak Street area of Pocomoke City, Maryland. The Deputy observed a pedestrian standing in middle of the street and attempted to identify the individual. As the Deputy approached the individual, the suspect, later identified as Desmond Monte Marshall, began to walk away from the Deputy. When the Deputy approached Mr. Marshall and asked for his identification, Mr. Marshall became argumentative and refused to comply with Deputy’s request. As the Deputy attempted to prevent Mr. Marshall from running away, a struggle ensued and Mr. Marshall struck the Deputy in the chest. The Deputy was equipped with a Taser Device and the device was deployed on Mr. Marshall. Mr. Marshall was able to resist all efforts to take him into custody and a foot pursuit began. Mr. Marshall was subsequently caught again in the area of Bonneville Ave, where a second attempt with the Taser was utilized and Mr. Marshall was taken into custody. Mr. Marshall was charged with 2nd degree assault, escape, and disorderly conduct. Mr. Marshall was held without bond.