Criminal Press Release

DATE & TIME: March 20th, 2011 @ 0019 hrs

LOCATION: Cemetary St Ext, Sharptown, Wicomico Co., MD.

CASE NUMBER: 11-54-002001

CHARGES: 1. Burglary 1st Degree
2. MDOP under 500


Suspect: James Martin Smith, W/M age 21 of Hampton, V.A.

BRIEF RESUME: On 03/20/11 Troopers of the Maryland State Police were dispatched to 809 Cemetary St Ext, Sharptown, Wicomico County, MD in reference to a reported burglary in progress. Upon arrival, contact was made with the victim at the residence. The victim indicated that an unknown suspect unlawfully attempted to gain forced entry into his residence, through several windows and doors, even climbing on top of his mobile home. Upon the suspect fleeing the property, he was subsequently located one block away by Troopers and Wicomico County Deputies. The Suspect was then detained and positively identified by the victim. Further investigation revealed, the above suspect/Smith was extremely intoxicated at the time of the incident. Suspect/Smith was placed under arrest and transported to the Wicomico County Detention Center for an initial appearance before the District Court Commissioner in reference to the above charges. All events occurred in Wicomico County, MD