Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Release

Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 30 August 2011
Location: 700 block of N. Westover Dr., Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Diontray J. Sherwood, 25, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 30 Aug 2011 at 3:41 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate an altercation at a residence in the 700 block of N. Westover Drive in Salisbury.

Upon arrival, the deputies met with an obviously distraught female who advised that she became involved in an argument with her live in boyfriend that turned physical. The female subject stated that it was during this event that her boyfriend assaulted her. The boyfriend, Diontray Sherwood, was still on scene and acknowledged to the deputy that an altercation had taken place at the residence. Upon meeting with the female victim, the deputy saw multiple signs of injury that corroborated her account.

Sherwood was placed under arrest and transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner released Sherwood on Personal Recognizance.

Charges: Assault 2nd Degree
Reckless Endangerment