Salisbury Police Department Press Release

On August 9, 2011 at approximately 5:53 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police were on routine patrol in the area of Ward Street and Commerce Street and stopped a vehicle operated by the below listed suspect for traffic violations. During the initial stop, the suspect gave the officers false identification information. A K-9 was requested from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office to check the vehicle and gave a positive indication for contraband. The vehicle was searched and resulted in the discovery of suspected "crack"/cocaine in the driver’s area of the vehicle and in the trunk. The officers were able to positively identify the suspect and learned through a records check that the suspect was driving on a suspended and revoked license.
ARRESTED: Anthony James Jones, Jr., 37 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland

CHARGES: Possession of cocaine
False statement to a police officer
Obstructing and hindering an investigation
Driving suspended

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201100031135