Salisbury Police Department Press Releases

On May 28, 2011 at approximately 2:03 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center Emergency Room to meet with the victim of a stabbing. Upon arrival, the officers met with an adult male victim who advised the officers that he had earlier been involved in a verbal domestic type argument with the below listed female, who was known to him. The victim continued that the altercation became physical and resulted in the suspect obtaining a small knife from her residence and stabbing him in the back. The victim was treated and the wound was determined to not be life threatening. The suspect is a juvenile, but was charged as an adult due to the severity of the criminal charges.

ARRESTED: Shatazia Monique Driggins, 17 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
First degree assault
Second degree assault
Reckless endangerment

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 201100020490

On May 28, 2011 at approximately 5:16 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police responded to a residence on the six hundred (600) block of Homer Street for the report of an assault. Upon arrival the officers met with an adult male victim who advised that he had been involved in an altercation with the below listed suspect, who was known to him. The victim advised the officers that he was in the residence and heard a lot of banging and noise at the front door. The victim responded and found the suspect attempting to make entry. The suspect was told to quit banging on the door and to leave the property. The suspect then produced a knife from his pants pocket and slashed at the victim, attempting to cut the victim. The victim was able to push the suspect away from the porch area and off of the property.

ARRESTED: Paul Joseph Kelly, 24 years of age Hebron, Maryland

CHARGES:
Attempted first degree assault
Second degree assault
Reckless endangerment
Carrying a dangerous and deadly weapon

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 201100020562

On May 28, 2011 at approximately 11:55 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police were on routine patrol in the area of North Salisbury Boulevard and Elizabeth Street and conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by the below listed suspect. During the traffic stop the officers detected the scent of suspected marijuana emanating from the vehicle. The vehicle was checked and a bag containing a quantity of suspected marijuana was located on the center console. A routine records check of the suspect revealed that he was driving on a suspended and revoked driver’s license. The owner of the vehicle was contacted, in reference to the suspended license, and advised the officers that the suspect had taken the vehicle without permission.

ARRESTED: Antonio Sebastian Chaney, 43 years of age,Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Possession of marijuana
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia
Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle
Driving on a suspended license

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 201100020621

On May 29, 2011 at approximately 9:00 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police were conducting a business check at the Elk’s Lodge on Catherine Street and observed a fight begin in one section of the parking lot. While breaking up the fight, the officers came into contact with the below listed suspect who was inciting the crowd to continue to fight. The officers attempted to quiet the suspect and have him leave the property, without success.

ARRESTED: Dionte Keith Dutton, 26 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Disorderly conduct
Failure to obey a lawful order

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 201100020753

On May 30, 2011 at approximately 12:48 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the WaWa Store on South Salisbury Boulevard for the report of a subject passing counterfeit U.S. currency. Upon arrival the officers met with a victim who advised that she had been approached by the below listed suspect in the parking lot area of the store. The suspect asked the victim for change for a $ 20.00 bill, and the victim gave the suspect the change. After giving the suspect change, the victim realized that the $ 20.00 bill was in fact counterfeit. The suspect was still located on the property upon the arrival of the officers and was in possession of the victim’s authentic currency. The authentic currency was recovered and returned to the victim.

ARRESTED: Brooke Ellen Joseph, 20 years of age Willards, Maryland

CHARGES:
Theft (under $ 100.00)
Possession of counterfeit currency to defraud
Possession of counterfeit U.S. currency
Knowingly issued counterfeit U.S. currency

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 201100020904

On May 30, 2011 at approximately 10:36 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to a residence on the eight hundred block of Filmore Street for the report of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival the officers met with an adult male victim and the below listed suspect who were involved in a domestic type altercation. Witnesses advised the officers that during the altercation the suspect obtained a kitchen knife and attempted to stab the victim. The victim was able to escape injury.

ARRESTED: Levette Ann Long, 20 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
First degree assault
Second degree assault
Reckless endangerment

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 201100020811

On May 30, 2011 at approximately 10:48 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police were on routine patrol in the area of Priscilla Street and East Church Street and conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle operated by the below listed suspect for traffic violations. During the stop of the vehicle, the officers detected the scent of suspected marijuana emanating from the vehicle. The vehicle was checked and resulted in the discovery of a substantial amount of suspected marijuana located within a carrying bag. The officers also located a quantity of suspected cocaine

ARRESTED: Tyrone (nmn) Taylor, 37 years of age Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES:
Possession of marijuana with intent to distribute
Possession of cocaine with intent to distribute
Possession of marijuana
Possession of cocaine
Possession of CDS/paraphernalia (2 counts)

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking CC # 201100020892