Multi Agencies Assist In Criminal Burglary Arrest

DATE: August 10, 2011

CBI Case # 11-0192 & 11-0193

LOCATION: 1) 2400BLK Worcester Highway, Pocomoke, Maryland
2) 2600BLK Worcester Highway, Pocomoke, Maryland

CRIME:1st Degree Burglary, 4th Degree Burglary, Theft less than $1,000 and MDOP

ACCUSED:James McKinley BROWN W/M/48yoa
3 Bridges Road, Willards, MD

NARRATIVE: On Monday, August 1, 2011 Deputies responded to a residence in the 2600BLK of Worcester Highway, Pocomoke, Worcester County, Maryland regarding a Burglary In-Progress. Units responding were advised that a resident had confronted a burglar in their home. The burglar (later to be identified as BROWN) claimed to have been called by the homeowner to repair a water leak. This was proven to be untrue when the resident called the homeowner.

While BROWN was in the home and on the phone the resident made detailed mental notes of his facial features, tattoos and physical characteristics. This would prove to be vital when the resident reviewed a photo lineup of BROWN and five (5) other individuals with a similar physical appearance. A positive identification was made instantly. Unfortunately, BROWN was not apprehended that day as he fled the area.

Later that same day, Worcester County Deputies responded to another residence in the 2600BLK of Worcester Highway, Pocomoke, Worcester County, Maryland regarding a Burglary. Upon their arrival they determined that the door was forced open in the same manner as the previously mentioned. The Worcester County Bureau of Investigations (WCBI) was notified and handled the investigation.

In this incident multiple musical instruments and tools were taken from throughout the residence. A detailed list was provided and shared with other area law enforcement agencies. As a result of that information being shared BROWN was identified as a suspect.

Ultimately, multiple search warrants were executed and many of the items stolen were recovered and returned to the rightful owners. With the assistance of the Wicomico Bureau of Investigations (WCBI) and investigators from the (DSP) Delaware State Police Criminal Unit, Georgetown Delaware, suspect James McKinley Brown, was located and arrested.

BROWN is currently being held in Delaware, awaiting extradition back to Maryland.

Worcester County Bureau of Investigation