Fruitland Police Department Press Release 12-09-11

DATE & TIME: Friday December 9, 2011 @0012 hours

INCIDENT: Driving under the Influence of Alcohol

LOCATION: Camden Avenue @ Sharps Point Road

CASE NO.: 2011-1458

PERSON CHARGED: Ernest Eugene Jones

AGE: 32

ADDRESS: Princess Anne, Maryland

CHARGES: Driving under the Influence of Alcohol
Speeding
Driving while Suspended and Revoked
Reckless Driving
(Numerous other related traffic charges)

DISPOSITION: Released to custody of Central Booking at WCDC

SYNOPSIS:
On the above date and time a Fruitland officer observed a vehicle driven by the defendant traveling at an extremely high rate of speed on Camden Avenue. The officer immediately attempted to stop the vehicle as it accelerated to speeds nearing 100 mph while running a stop sign. The vehicle eventually pulled over and the officer detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage emanating from the driver and interior of the vehicle. The officer conducted Field Sobriety tests and the defendant performed poorly. The driver was belligerent throughout the encounter and was also found to be unlicensed with suspended and revoked privileges. The defendant was placed under arrest and was transported to WCDC where he continued to be uncooperative and belligerent. The defendant was charged and served with 13 traffic citations.

DATE & TIME: Thursday December 8, 2011 @ 1317 hours

INCIDENT: Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana / Warrants

LOCATION: N. Fruitland Blvd @ Pollitt Dr.

CASE NO.: 2011-1456

PERSON CHARGED: Langley E. Willis

AGE: 40

ADDRESS: Cambridge, Maryland

CHARGES: Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana
Fleeing and Eluding
Resisting Arrest
Fail to Obey a Lawful Order
Obstructing and Hindering
Escape 2nd Degree
Assault 2nd Degree (Police Officer)
(Numerous other related charges)


DISPOSITION: Released to custody of Central Booking at WCDC

SYNOPSIS:
On the above date and time a Fruitland officer initiated a traffic stop of a vehicle, in which the defendant was a passenger. The officer immediately detected the overwhelming odor of Marijuana emanating from the vehicle’s interior. As officers had the occupants exit the vehicle to perform a probable cause search, the defendant was found to possess a suspected Marijuana grinder and as it was located in his pocket he pushed away from officers and fled on foot. After a lengthy foot pursuit the defendant was apprehended, hiding in a nearby dumpster, and placed under arrest. The defendant was found to have 4 outstanding arrest warrants and also had been concealing a large amount of suspected Marijuana and a digital scale within his belongings in the vehicle. The defendant was transported to WCDC and charged with 15 criminal offenses.
Fruitland was assisted by Salisbury Police and the Wicomico County Sheriff’s office.