WCSO Press Releases 6-28-12

Incident: Malicious Destruction of Property
Date of Incident: 24 June 2012
Location: East Road Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Tahesha Y. Barber, 32, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 24 June 2012 at about 1:31 PM a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a traffic accident. Further information reported was that a vehicle struck a building and was attempting to flee the area. Upon arrival the deputy contacted the driver of the vehicle, Tahesha Barber. The investigation revealed that Barber and a male subject were involved in an argument and Barber then attempted to strike the male subject with her vehicle. In doing so, she struck a scooter and a building on East Road. The scooter and building were damaged, no injuries were reported. Barber was placed under arrest.

The deputy transported Barber to the Central Booking Unit where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner placed a $20,000 bond on Barber.

Charges: Malicious Destruction of Property
Failure to remain at the scene of an accident

Incident: DUI
Date of Incident: 22 June 2012
Location: Jones Hastings Road Parsonsburg, MD
Suspect: Raymond A. Sharp, 38, Georgetown, DE

Narrative: On 22 June 2012 at about 10:45 PM a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for traffic violations. A report was received that the vehicle was operating recklessly. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Raymond A. Sharp. During the investigation, the deputy detected an odor of alcohol on Sharp’s breath. Field sobriety tests were conducted which led to Sharp being placed under arrest. Sharp refused a breath test. Sharp was later released with the issuance of citations.

Charges: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol

Incident: DUI
Date of Incident: 23 June 2012
Location: Jersey Road Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Jerry E. Davis, 49, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 23 June 2012 at about 6:03 PM a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a traffic accident at the above location. The driver of one of the vehicles involved was identified as Jerry Davis. During the investigation, the deputy detected an odor of alcohol on Davis’ breath. Field sobriety tests were conducted which led to Davis being placed under arrest.
Davis refused a breath test. Davis was later released with the issuance of citations.

Charges: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol