Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases 1-31-12

Incident: DUI Accident
Date of Incident: 17 December 2011
Location: 4000 block of Disharoon Road, Fruitland, MD
Suspect: Christopher Paul Burk, 36, Fruitland, MD

Narrative: On 17 December 2011 at 4:21 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office investigated a single vehicle collision where Christopher Paul Burk drove his vehicle into a ditch in the 4000 block of Disharoon Road. During the ensuing investigation, the deputy suspected that Burk was impaired by alcohol but was unable to complete his investigation due to Burk’s transportation to PRMC
from the scene. The investigation culminated on 24 January 2011 with the completion of blood testing which revealed that Burk was over the legal limit with regards to alcohol at the time of this incident.

The deputy obtained a warrant for Burk’s arrest charging him with DUI which was served 27 January 2012. Upon arrest Burk was transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of a District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner released Burk on Personal Recognizance.

Charges: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol

Incident: DUI
Date of Incident: 27 January 2012
Location: 10700 block of Snethen Church Road, Mardela Springs, MD
Suspect: Christopher Michael Wolcott, 22, Mardela Springs, MD

Narrative: On 27 January 2012 at 4:55 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a single vehicle collision in the 10700 block of Snethen Church Road in Mardela Springs.

Upon arrival, the deputy discovered a vehicle operated by Christopher Michael Wolcott had left the roadway and struck a fence. While speaking with Wolcott, the deputy detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from Wolcott.

The deputy conducted field sobriety testing on Wolcott which led to his arrest for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol/ During processing, Wolcott declined to take a breath test when requested.

The deputy also discovered that Wolcott did not have a valid driver’s license.

Charges: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol Driving Without a License

Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 29 January 2012
Location: 7600 block of Gumboro Road, Pittsville, MD
Suspect: Tyrone T. Anderson, 32, Pittsville, MD

Narrative: On 29 January 2012 at 12:34 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 7600 block of Gumboro Road for a reported assault. Upon arrival, the deputy discovered an altercation had been occurring in the residence between a female and her boyfriend that turned physical. During the investigation, the deputy observed signs of injury to the victim. Those,
along with witness accounts led to the arrest of Tyrone Anderson for assault.

The arresting deputy transported Anderson 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 Anderson on Personal Recognizance.

Charges: Assault 2nd Degree

Incident: Warrant Arrest
Date of Incident: 27 January 2012
Location: 4800 block of Powell School Road, Powellville, MD
Suspect: Timothy Wayne Carey, 27, Powellville, MD

Narrative: On 27 January 2011 at 4:10 PM, a deputy responded to the 4800 block of Powell School Road and located Timothy Wayne Carey who was wanted on an outstanding District Court Bench warrant that had been issued the previous day when Carey failed to appear for a Driving Suspended Case. Carey 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, Carey was held in the Detention Center in lieu of $5,000.00 bond.

Charges: Failure to Appear

Incident: Warrant Arrest
Date of Incident: 28 January 2012
Location: 100 block of Francis Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Tyteanna Monay Harris, 21, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 28 January 2011 at 9:00 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office went to a residence in the 100 block of Francis Drive for the purpose of locating Tyteanna Harris who was wanted on an outstanding bench warrant for failure to appear in a theft case on 18 January 2011.

The deputy located Harris and placed her under arrest. Upon arrest, the deputy transported her to the Central Booking Unit where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner.

After an initial appearance, Harris was detained in the Detention Center in lieu of $10,000.00 bond.

Charges: Failure to Appear

Incident: Warrant Arrest
Date of Incident: 30 January 2012
Location: North Salisbury Blvd. at Centre Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Sheldon Maurice Johnson, 44, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 30 January 2012 at 1:58 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle operated by Sheldon Johnson for an equipment violation. Upon contacting Johnson, the deputy discovered that Johnson’s privilege to drive a motor vehicle was suspended. The deputy also discovered two outstanding warrants for Johnson’s arrest for Failing to Appear in two separate Driving While Suspended cases.

The deputy placed Johnson under arrest and transported him 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 Johnson on Personal Recognizance.

Charges: Driving Suspended
Failure to Appear