WBI Press Release

INCIDENT: Assault, 2nd Degree

DATE: September 4, 2010

LOCATION: Leonard Mill Apts, 800 Booth Street, Salisbury, Maryland

NARRATIVE: On September 4, 2010 at approximately 0621 hours the Maryland State Police - Salisbury Barrack responded to the above address on Booth St. for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival, Troopers located Melvin Alexis COLON-CRUZ, Hispanic/Male, 34 YOA of Pocahantas Ave, Salisbury suffering from a stab wound to the abdomen. EMS transported COLON-CRUZ to PRMC for treatment. Troopers also located Luther JAMES, AA/Male, 53 YOA also of Booth St, Salisbury, who had an abrasion on his neck as a result of COLON-CRUZ striking JAMES with a board. JAMES did not require medical treatment. Investigators from WBI responded and assumed the investigation. Investigation revealed that COLON-CRUZ entered JAMES’ apartment and began hitting JAMES about the head and neck with a board, causing slight injuries and breaking the board. JAMES removed a folding knife from his pocket and stabbed COLON-CRUZ one time in the abdomen. COLON-CRUZ and JAMES were previously familiar with each other.

Anyone with additional information pertaining to this or any other investigation is asked to contact the Wicomico Bureau of Investigation at 410-548-4898 or Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776.

SUSPECTS: Melvin Alexis COLON-CRUZ, Hispanic/Male, 12/24/75, Salisbury.



CHARGES: Assault, 2nd Degree


DISPOSITION: Under investigation