Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases

Incident: Domestic Assault
Date of Incident: 10 September 2011
Location: 9000 Block Ocean Hwy., Delmar, MD
Suspect: David A. Dale, 28, Delmar, MD

Narrative: On 10 September 2011, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a domestic dispute. Upon arrival an investigation revealed that the victim had been punched in the face and shoulder and sustained minor injuries. Dale was placed under arrest.

The deputy transported Dale 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 Dale on personal recognizance.
Charges: 2nd Degree Assault

Incident: Possession of CDS/DUI
Date of Incident: 10 September 2011
Location: S. Park Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Brian Patrick Shortt, 24, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 10 September 2011 at 11:55 PM a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a traffic accident. During the ensuing investigation into the accident the deputy located a small container of what the deputy identified as marijuana inside Shortt’s vehicle. Shortt was placed under arrest.

The deputy transported Shortt 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 Shortt on Personal Recognizance.

Charges: Possession of Marijuana
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol

Incident: DUI Enforcement
Date of Incident: 9 - 10 September 2011
Location: Wicomico County

Narrative: 9 -10 September 2011, the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office conducted traffic stops and identified several impaired drivers, removing them from the roadways of Wicomico County. During this time period, the following individuals were arrested:
1. Pedrov Hernandez-Chan, 25 Salisbury, MD
2. Timothy L. O’Brien, 23, Catonsville, MD
3. Michael E. Swearingen, 20, Salisbury, MD