Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Release 3-19-12

Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 15 March 2012
Location: 400 block of Skylar Drive, Fruitland, MD
Suspect: Mario E. Morton, 43, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 15 March 2012 at 3:55 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 400 block of Skylar Drive for a reported altercation. Upon arrival, the deputy met with a female victim who advised that she became embroiled in an argument with Mario Morton when Morton began brandishing a large knife while threatening to kill her. The victim stated that Morton was holding the knife over his head in a manner that made the victim believe her life was in
imminent jeopardy.

The deputy located Morton nearby and after an interview placed Morton under arrest. Morton was 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 detained Morton in the Detention Center in lieu of $25,000.00 bond.

Charges: Assault 1st Degree
Assault 2nd Degree
Reckless Endangerment
Wear / Carry a Dangerous Weapon