WCSO Press Releases 6-15-12

Incident: Violation of a Protective Order
Date of Incident: 12 June 2012
Location: North Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Justin Suave, 21, Pittsville, MD

Narrative: On 12 June 2012 at 7:04 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a commercial business on North Salisbury Blvd for a report of a violation of a protective order. The deputy learned that Justin Suave, who had just been released after an earlier arrest for violation of a protective order, went to the place of employment of the subject who had gotten the protective order and asked him for a ride back to Pittsville, The Protective order also barred Suave from contacting the petitioner at his place of employment. The deputy also discovered that Suave had a copy of the order in his pocket with the conditions clearly detailed.

The deputy placed Suave 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 Suave in the detention Center in lieu of $25,000.00 bond.

Charges: Violation of a Protective Order

Incident: Violation of a Protective Order
Date of Incident: 12 June 2012
Location: 7000 block of Maple Street, Pittsville, MD
Suspect: Justin Suave, 21, Pittsville, MD

Narrative: On 12 June 2012 at 12:45 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported complaint of a violation of a Protective Order in the 7000 block of Maple Street in Pittsville. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that Justin Suave had entered a residence through a window, after being barred from the residence on a Protective Order that had been issued and served back on 7
June 2012. Upon contact with Suave who was still inside upon the deputy’s arrival, Suave admitted he knew there was an active protective order barring him from the residence.

The deputy placed Suave 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 Suave on Personal Recognizance.

Charges: Violation of a Protective Order

Incident: Disorderly Conduct
Date of Incident: 11 June 2012
Location: 600 block of S. Westover Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Jeanette B. Odom – Fortt, 48, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 11 June 2012 at 9:32 PM a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported disturbance in the 600 block of S. Westover Dive. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that a very intoxicated Jeanette Odom-Fortt came to a residence in the 600 block of S. Westover Drive yelling loudly about a cell phone. Odom-Fortt refused all requests to leave and continued to cause a disturbance;
Witnesses stated that Odom-Fortt attempted to fight with several individuals in the vicinity.

The deputy arrested Odom-Fortt and transported her to the Central Booking Unit where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Odom-Fortt in the Detention Center in lieu of $3,000.00 bond.

Charges: Disorderly Conduct

Incident: Assault / Theft
Date of Incident: 11 June 2012
Location: Ocean Gateway, Hebron, MD
Suspect: Laurie A. Adkins, 36, Princess Anne, MD

Narrative: On 11 June 2012 at 6:50 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded for a report that the proprietor of a produce store on Ocean Gateway in Hebron was detaining Laurie Adkins on his property. Adkins had arrived at the produce stand demanding a refund for what she stated was bad corn and watermelon which was later discovered to have not been purchased there. The proprietor was getting ready to provide the refund when a proprietor of another nearby produce store arrived and denounced Adkins for just attempting the same act at his store which he had declined to refund. Upon meeting with the deputy Adkins admitted she was trying to scam the produce stands from cash.

While being detained by the one proprietor, Adkins assaulted him by hitting and scratching him.

The deputy placed Adkins under arrest and transported her to the Central booking Unit where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Adkins in the Detention Center in lieu of $10,000.00 bond.

Charges: Assault 2nd Degree
Theft

Incident: Weapon / Assault
Date of Incident: 9 June 2012
Location: 9000 block of Guy Ward Road, Pittsville, MD
Suspect: William Jason Smith – Lake, 19, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 9 June 2012 at 10:34 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported stabbing in the 9000 block of Guy Ward Road in Pittsville. The deputy discovered that William Smith – Lake was at a party and tried to drive away while extremely intoxicated.

Another subject attempted to stop William when William became enraged, pulled out a knife and cut this other subject on the hand. Upon the arrival of the deputy, other party goers were holding William on the ground.

The deputy placed William 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 William in the Detention Center in lieu of $125,000.00 bond.

Charges: Deadly Weapon
Assault 1st Degree
Reckless Endangerment

Incident: Possession of Marijuana
Date of Incident: 9 June 2012
Location: U.S. Rt. 50 at Naylor Mill Rd., Salisbury, MD
Suspect: 1. Sean F. Stewart, 18, Fulton, MD
2. Margaret Ann T. Frantz, 18, Elkridge, MD
3. Female Juvenile, 17, Columbia, MD

Narrative: On 9 June 2012 at 4:44 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle being operated by Margaret Ann Frantz of Elkridge, MD at a speed in excess of 90 mph on U.S. Rt 50. Upon approaching the vehicle, the deputy detected a strong odor of marijuana emanating from within the vehicle. The deputy temporarily walked away from the vehicle and turned around to observe the rear male passenger spraying an aerosol can inside the vehicle. The deputy began a search of the vehicle and recovered a “bong” type smoking device and two separate baggies of marijuana.

The deputy placed all three occupants, the driver Frantz and her two passengers, Sean Stewart and a 17 year old juvenile under arrest for possession of marijuana. Upon transport to the Central Booking Unit, Frantz and Stewart was both processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After their initial appearances, the Commissioner released both on Personal Recognizance.

The 17 year old juvenile was detained at the Sheriff’s Office pending an arrival of a parent from Columbia, MD. Charges will be filed with the Department of Juvenile Services for formal adjudication.

Charges: Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Incident: Motor Vehicle Theft / Possession of CDS
Date of Incident: 9 June 2012
Location: 100 block of Carrolton Avenue, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Thomas L. Wheatfall, 50, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 9 June 2012 at 9:44 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office attempted to stop a vehicle he recognized as previously being reported stolen. Instead of stopping the driver continued in an apparent attempt to flee before stopping the vehicle and continuing to flee on foot. The pursuing deputy gave chase and caught him after a brief foot pursuit. Upon apprehension, the driver was
identified as Thomas Wheatfall and was discovered to have marijuana in his possession.
Additionally, it was discovered that Wheatfall was operating the vehicle while his privilege to drive in Maryland was revoked.

The deputy transported Wheatfall to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of a District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Wheatfall in the Detention Center in lieu of $35,000.00 bond.

Charges: Motor Vehicle Theft
Possession of Marijuana
Driving While Revoked

Incident: Possession of Marijuana
Date of Incident: 8 June 2012
Location: 201 Baptist Street, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Julius Z. Parson, 44, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 8 June 2012 at 9:25 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office was inside the District Court Building when he observed a wanted subject, Julius Parson. The deputy approached Parson and placed him under arrest for the open theft warrant. Upon arrest, the deputy discovered what was recognized as marijuana in Parson’s possession.

The deputy transported Parson 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 Parson on personal recognizance on both the theft warrant and the marijuana charges.

Charges: Possession of Marijuana
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Incident: Possession of Crack Cocaine
Date of Incident: 8 June 2012
Location: 1000 block o Nanticoke Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Kyle H. Bethards, 26, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 8 June 2012 at 9:36 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a vehicle operated by Kyle Bethards of Salisbury. During the encounter, the deputy observed signs of illicit drug use which led to a drug K9 scan, during which the K9 alerted to the presence of the odor of illegal drugs. During an ensuing search the deputy located both crack cocaine and a smoking device.

The deputy placed Bethards 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 Bethards on Personal Recognizance.

Charges: Possession of Crack Cocaine
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia