WCSO Press Release 8-14-12

Incident: Underage Party
Date of Incident: 11 Aug 2012
Location: 21000 block of Nanticoke Road, Bivalve, MD
Suspect: John F. Jones, 49, Bivalve, MD

Narrative: On 11 August 2012 the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office received information about a
large party that was taking place in the 21000 block of Nanticoke Road in Bivalve. Information was also relayed that many of the party patrons would be high school aged teenagers. Deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to the Bivalve area and located the party easily in the 21000 block of Nanticoke Road at approximately 10:30 PM. Vehicles were parked on both sides of the road on both Nanticoke Road and Cedar Hill Parkway. An extremely large crowd, estimated at approximately 300 was on the scene and many began running from the property upon the arrival of the deputies. The deputies observed a large amount of both beer and liquor in plain view and gauged that most of the crowd appeared to be teens and young adults. The deputies managed to positively identify 50 patrons in the 16 to 20 year old range. It was impossible for the deputies to conclusively know the full extent of those present that were under age due to the amount that ran from the scene. Sheriff’s Office personnel identified the homeowner and host of the party as John F. Jones, 49 years of age. It appeared to the deputies present that Jones was well aware of both the party and the ages of those present. Jones was placed under arrest and transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Jones was
released on Personal Recognizance.

All subjects under 21 found to have consumed alcohol were charged on a citation. Subjects charged were from Bivalve, Salisbury, Delmar, Fruitland, Snow Hill and as far away as Harrington, Milton and Lewes, DE

Charges: Contributing to the Condition of a Minor
Disorderly House
Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor