SALISBURY MAN SENTENCED TO 30 YEARS FOR DRUG CRIMES

On September 12, 2012, Tyrone Hunter, age 46, of Salisbury, Maryland, pleaded guilty to the top count of the State’s indictment: possession with intent to distribute a narcotic drug. The defendant, who was on parole at the time of the offense, was sentenced to an active period of incarceration of 30 years in the Division of Corrections to be served consecutive to his parole violation. This is the defendant’s fourth felony drug conviction dating back to 1990.

“With this conviction, along with the conviction of Michael Dixon who received twelve years for a drug distribution crime on Monday, we hope to send the message that Wicomico County is a community that takes a stand against drug dealers. Most of our crime and street violence can be traced back to the illegal sale and use of narcotics, so our office vigorously prosecutes individuals who are involved in the local drug trade, especially four-time, repeat offenders like Tyrone Hunter” said Wicomico County State’s Attorney Matthew Maciarello.