Salisbury Police Department Press Releases

On September 19, 2011 at approximately 10:55 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the three hundred (300) block of South Salisbury Boulevard for the report of a domestic assault. Upon arrival the officers met with an adult female victim who advised that she had been involved in a verbal argument with the below listed suspect, who was known to her. The argument escalated into a physical confrontation and resulted in the suspect pushing the victim down to the ground and holding her down while striking her. The victim was transported to the Peninsula Regional Medical Center for minor injuries and was released after treatment.

ARRESTED: David Wayne Bailey, 41 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Second degree assault
False imprisonment
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201100036906

On September 20, 2011 at approximately 3:29 am, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to a residence on the one hundred (100) block of Lehigh Avenue for the report of a domestic assault. Upon arrival the officers met with an adult female victim who advised that she had been involved in a verbal argument with the below listed suspect, who also occupied the residence. During the argument, the victim attempted to leave the residence but was struck by the suspect with a metal kitchen chair. After several attempts, the victim was able to escape from the suspect and leave the residence. The victim did not require medical attention.

ARRESTED: Vernon Junius Trotter, 49 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: First degree assault
Second degree assault
Reckless endangerment

DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201100036941