WCSO Press Release 8-6-12

Incident: Theft
Date of Incident: 30 July 2012
Location: 7900 block of Royalty Way, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Fred Douglas Lykes, 56, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 30 July 2012 a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation into a theft at the Royal Farms store located on Ocean Gateway west of Salisbury. The deputy learned that a suspect, later identified as Fred Lykes, approached the register to pay for a purchase. During the transaction, Lykes kept changing his mind about how he wanted the change made and kept trying to pass money back and forth with the cashier. This scheme is often conducted in a manner meant to confuse a cashier and allow the suspect to leave the store with cash he would have tricked the cashier into handing over. The theft was confirmed at the end of the shift when the cash drawer was significantly short.

During the ensuing investigation which led to the identification of this suspect, the deputy watched surveillance video which clearly showed what Lykes was intending to do.

A warrant for the arrest of Lykes was obtained and he was arrested on 2 August 2012 and transported 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 Lykes in the Detention Center in lieu of $10,000.00 bond.

Charges: Theft under $100.00

Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 1 August 2012
Location: 600 block of Rose Street
Suspect: 1. Marquita L. Hargis, 48, Salisbury, MD
2. Patrick P. Sheppard, 45, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 1 August 2012 at 9:28 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded for a problem at a residence in the 600 block of Rose Street in Salisbury. Upon arrival, the deputy discovered that Marquita Hargis and Patrick Sheppard engaged in an argument over the end of their relationship that turned physical. The deputy observed signs of injury that made it clear that a
physical struggle had ensued between the couple.

The deputy believed that Hargis and Sheppard both aggressively assaulted each other which led to the arrest of both. The deputy transported them to the Central Booking Unit where they were processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained both in the Detention Center in lieu of $5,000.00 bond each.

Charges: Assault 2nd Degree