WCSO Press Releases 8-7-12

Incident: Assault / Reckless Endangerment
Date of Incident: 5 Aug 2012
Location: Wilson Street, Hebron, MD
Suspect: Jeremy Dalton York, 21, Hebron, MD

Narrative: On 5 August 2012 at 1:20 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported altercation on Wilson Street in Hebron. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that two female subjects were driving through Hebron when they were followed by Jeremy York in a separate vehicle. The deputy learned that York intentionally struck the women’s vehicle, cut them off and forced them to stop on the roadway at which time York exited his vehicle to confront the women. York is accused of removing his cowboy boot and utilizing it to strike at the passenger window of the women’s vehicle until it shattered. The deputy learned that the altercation was the result of a situation that began earlier in the evening at a party in the Hebron area.

The deputy placed York 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 York in the Detention Center in lieu of $30,000.00 bond.

Charges: Assault 2nd Degree
Reckless Endangerment
Malicious Destruction of Property

Incident: Protective Order Violation
Date of Incident: 5 Aug 2012
Location: 7200 block of Sixty Foot Road, Pittsville, MD
Suspect: Brian K. Cooper, 46, Laurel, DE

Narrative: On 5 August 2012 at 2:06 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a residence in the 7200 block of Sixty Foot Road in Pittsville for a reported violation of a Protective Order. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that Brian Cooper entered an apartment without permission and announced he was going to use the shower. After showering, Cooper left the residence and was on a nearby front porch when the deputy arrived. The deputy confirmed that a valid and current protective order barred Cooper from entering the residence in question. When confronted about the order, Cooper informed the deputy that he was unaware of the active order.

The deputy placed Cooper 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 Cooper in the Detention Center in lieu of $20,000.00 bond.

Charges: Violation of a Protective Order
Burglary 4th Degree
Trespass