WCSO Press Releases 4-4-12

Incident: First Degree Assault
Date of Incident: 2 April 2012
Location: 8000 block of Doris Street, Delmar, MD
Suspect: Kevin Wingfield, 54, Delmar, MD

Narrative: On 2 April 2012 at 7:15 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded for a disturbance in the 8000 block of Doris Street. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that Kevin Wingfield was brandishing what appeared to be black handgun while threatening another man. The deputy learned that Wingfield was upset about a perceived problem between this other man and Wingfield’s daughter.

Investigation revealed that Wingfield allegedly pointed the handgun at the victim while pulling the trigger but it did not discharge. Wingfield dropped the gun and became involved in a physical altercation with the victim.

Investigation revealed the item being brandished was actually a .BB gun, but the victim perceived the threat of a real handgun. During an interview, the suspect admitted that he was trying to scare the victim away.

The deputy placed Wingfield 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 detained Wingfield in the Detention Center in lieu of $50,000.00 bond.

Charges: Assault 1st Degree

Incident: DUI / Leaving the scene of an Accident
Date of Incident: 1 April 2012
Location: 31000 block of Dagsboro Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Bryan G. Adkins, 26, Parsonsburg, MD

Narrative: On 1 April 2012 at 11:19 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported hit and run accident in the 31000 block of Dagsboro Road. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that Bryan Adkins was operating a truck when he ran off the road and struck a mailbox.

The property owner witnessed Adkins leave the scene and followed in a separate vehicle getting Adkins stopped down the road. When the deputy made contact with Adkins, the deputy detected a strong odor of alcohol coming from his breath. The deputy conducted field sobriety testing which culminated in the arrest of Adkins on the suspicion he was driving under the influence of alcohol.

During processing, Akins was offered an opportunity to take a breath test which he declined. The deputy released Adkins after the issuance of citations.

Charges: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Leaving the Scene of a Property Damage Accident