Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases

Incident:

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol

Date of Incident:

23 May 2011

Location:

W/B Salisbury Pkwy. at Gateway Street, Salisbury, MD

Suspect:

 

Narrative

a vehicle for swaying in the travel lane and almost striking a vehicle in front of it. Upon making contact

with the operator, identified as Alvin Church, the deputy detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating

from within the passenger compartment. Based on other observations, the deputy began field sobriety

testing. At the conclusion of the testing, the deputy determined that Church was under the influence of

alcohol and placed him under arrest.

A search of the vehicle revealed an open can of Bud Ice beer in the passenger compartment.

Church was processed and taken to the MD State Police Barrack for a breath test. Upon the conclusion of

all testing, Church was released upon signing citations, pending returning for court.

: On 23 May 2011 at 11:14 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped

Charges:

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol

Incident:

Theft

Date of Incident:

19 May 2011

Location:

31000 block of Olde Fruitland Rd., Salisbury, MD

Suspect:

 

Narrative

investigation into the theft of jewelry and a digital camera from a residence. During the investigation the

victim identified Erin Lynn Griffin as a possible suspect. Griffin had been inside the residence where the

theft had occurred. The deputy managed to locate an individual who stated that she bought the camera

from Griffin for $25.00 shortly after the theft. The camera was recovered and returned to the victim.

Based on this information, the deputy applied for and received a warrant for the arrest of Griffin. That

warrant was served on 22 May 2011 and Griffin was transported to the Central Booking Unit. After being

processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner, Griffin was detained in the Detention

Center in lieu of $15,000.00 bond.

: On 19 May 2011 a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office began anCharges:

Incident:

Theft Investigation

Date of Incident:

23 May 2011

Location:

600 block of Dawn Court, Salisbury, MD

Suspect:

 

Narrative

investigation into the theft of lumber left at a residential construction site in the 600 block of Dawn Court.

The residence was the property of Habitat for Humanity and they were overseeing the construction of the

new home. Workers left lumber for the project under a tarp on Friday 20 May and returned the morning

of 23 May to discover it gone.

Anyone who has any information on this crime is asked to contact the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office

at 410-548-4891.

You may also provide information anonymously by calling Crime Solvers at 410-548-1776. You may be

eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest in this case.

: On 23 May 2011 at 7:40 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office began anCharges:

Incident:

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol

Date of Incident:

25 May 2011

Location:

College Avenue at Cecil Street, Salisbury, MD

Suspect:

 

Narrative

a vehicle for speeding and erratic driving on College Avenue. Upon approaching the operator, Danny

Holyfield, the deputy detected a moderate odor of alcohol along with other indicators that Holyfield may

be under the influence of alcohol. The deputy’s suspicions were confirmed after the administration of

field sobriety tests which led to the arrest of Holyfield.

The deputy transported Holyfield to the Maryland State Police barrack in Salisbury for a breath test.

Following that, the deputy released Holyfield upon signing citations.

: On 25 May 2011 at 1:58 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped

Charges:

Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se

Incident:

Assault

Date of Incident:

25 May 2011

Location:

34000 block of Main Street, Pittsville, MD

Suspect:

 

Narrative

responded to a reported altercation at the ball field on Main Street in Pittsville. Upon arrival, the deputy

learned there was an altercation between Vanessa Smullen and her step-daughter. Investigation revealed

that Vanessa Smullen engaged in an argument with her step-daughter while she was in the dug-out when

Vanessa Smullen allegedly slapped her. According to the victim and witnesses, the slap caused her stepdaughter to strike the concrete wall with her head.

At the conclusion of the investigation, the deputy placed Vanessa Smullen 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 Smullen in the Detention Center

in lieu of $10,000.00 bond.

: On 25 May 2011 at 8:04 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office

Charges:

Child Abuse

Incident: Assault / Vandalism
Date of Incident: 26 May 2011
Location: Nokomis Avenue, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Ramiaro T. Shuler, 24, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 26 May 2011 at 2:10 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office
responded for a reported altercation in the street near the intersection of Nokomis Avenue and Manoa
Boulevard. Upon arrival, the deputy met with a female victim who advised that her live in boyfriend,
Ramiaro Shuler, struck her during an argument and then busted out the side window of her vehicle with a
tire iron. The deputy observed both signs of injury on the victim and shattered glass that corroborated her
account.

The deputy placed Shuler 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 Shuler in the Detention Center in lieu of $10,000.00 bond.
Charges: Assault 2nd Degree
Malicious Destruction of Property

Arrest Warrants

1. Erin Lynn Griffin, 22, Salisbury, MD; Theft, held WCDC $15,000.00 bond

2. Tyler Paul Jones, 19, Hebron, MD; Failure to Comply with Peace Order, held WCDC

$10,000.00 bond.

Failure to Appear Bench Warrant

1. Allen Anthony Bean, 45, Columbia, MD; FTA for a VOP Hearing, Child Abuse, held

WCDC without bond

2. Cecil Trayvon Hicks, 20, New Church, VA; FTA – CDS Possession. Held WCDC

$5,000.00 bond.

3. Jason Allen Coggin, 28, Seaford, DE; FTA – CDS Possession / Disorderly Conduct, Held

WCDC $10,000.00 bond.

4. Brandon Earl Waltemeyer, 20, Delmar, MD; FTA – Theft / CDS Possession, held WCDC

$10,000.00 bond.

5. Brandon Earl Waltemeyer, 20, Delmar, MD; FTA – CDS Possession, held WCDC

$5,000.00 bond.

6. Wanda Ann Venegas, 43, Salisbury, MD; FTA – Contempt, Held WCDC $1,000.00

bond.

Violation of Probation Bench Warrant

1. Floyd L. Cain, 40, East New Market, MD; VOP – CDS Possession / DUI, held WCDC

without bond.

2. Carlton E. Carter, 48, Salisbury, MD; VOP – Burglary, held WCDC without bond.

3. Jameon Michael Maycock, 27, Salisbury, MD; VOP – CDS Possession, held WCDC

$5,000.00 bond.

4. Jonathan Thomas Handy, 20, Ocean Pines, MD; VOP – CDS Possession, held WCDC

$25,000.00 bond.

5. Donte McGill, 24, Salisbury, MD; VOP – Child Abuse by Parent, held WCDC $5,000.00

bond.

Child Support Body Attachment

1. Troy Lamont Barnes, 40, Salisbury, MD; Child Support non-Compliance, held WCDC

$52,000.00 bond

2. Khalfanimani Blount Willis, 31, Salisbury, MD; Child Support Non-Compliance, held

WCDC $500.00 bond.

Circuit Court Indictment

1. Joslin Brown, 58, Salisbury, MD; Theft Scheme $100,000.00 Plus, held WCDC without

bond.

Circuit Court Juvenile

1. Male Juvenile, 17, OwingsAssault 2nd degree

Vanessa S. Smullen, 33, Willards, MDDriving Under the Influence of Alcohol

Danny Ray Holyfield, 51, Salisbury, MDTheft

PendingTheft under $1,000.00

Erin Lynn Griffin, 22, Salisbury, MDDriving Under the Influence of Alcohol Per Se

Alvin Eric Church Jr., 22, Salisbury, MD