GARDNER BENJAMIN GREEN SENTENCED TO 12 YEARS FOR SEX ABUSE OF A MINOR

On July 20, 2012, Gardner Benjamin Green, age 41, of Fruitland, Maryland was sentenced to a period of active incarceration of 12 years for the crime of sexual abuse of a minor that occurred on February 11, 2012 at North Dulaney Avenue, Fruitland, Maryland. Gardner Benjamin Green pleaded guilty to the top count of the indictment on May 8, 2012.

Wicomico County State’s Attorney Matthew A. Maciarello commended the Child Advocacy Center, the Department of Social Services and Detective Mark Merritt of the Salisbury Police Department for their work in the investigation and prosecution of this case. Mr. Maciarello also thanked Pamela M. Correa, Assistant State’s Attorney, who prosecuted this case.