WCSO Press Releases 9-25-12

Incident: Assault on a Deputy
Date of Incident:  13 September 2012
Location: 2702 N. Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Michael D. Conaway, 19, Mardela Springs, MD
                               
Narrative: On 13 September 2012 at 3:40 PM, an off-duty deputy was inside the Wal-Mart on N.
Salisbury Blvd when his assistance was requested with a shop lifting in progress. The deputy approached
an individual identified as the suspect in the parking lot who allegedly had stolen a knife. Upon contact
with this individual, later identified as Michael Conaway, the deputy retrieved a knife from the pants
Conaway was wearing and placed him under arrest for theft. In Conaway’s other pocket, the deputy
located what the deputy recognized as marijuana. Even though Conaway was handcuffed, he became
extremely belligerent while yelling out curse words to the disruption of other patrons. The deputy had to
assist Conaway to a stationary position, during which Conaway kicked the deputy.
Conaway was 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 Conaway in the
Detention Center in lieu of $50,000.00 bond.
Charges: Assault 2
nd
Degree
                 Possession of Marijuana
Disorderly Conduct
Theft


Incident: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Date of Incident:  23 September 2012
Location: Nanticoke Road at Westbrook Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Andre Gaskins, 39, Salisbury, MD
                               
Narrative: On 23 September 2012 at 2:43 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office
stopped a vehicle that the deputy observed travelling northbound on Nanticoke Road. What drew the
attention of the deputy was that the operator of this vehicle was flashing its high beam headlights and
honking the horn. Upon stopping the vehicle, the deputy detected a strong odor of alcohol emanating from
within the vehicle that was operated by Andre Gaskins. Due to the suspicion that Gaskins was under the
influence of alcohol, the deputy administered sobriety testing that Gaskins performed poorly on. The
deputy subsequently placed Gaskins under arrest for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol.
The deputy transported Gaskins for processing, during which Gaskins did not provide a breath sample.
Gaskins was released upon the issuance of citations.
Charges: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol


Incident: Violation of a Protective Order
Date of Incident:  23 September 2012
Location: 700 block of Gunby Road, Salisbury, MD 
Suspect: Pete E. Truitt, 42, Delmar, MD
                               
Narrative: On 23 September 2012 at 8:49 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office
responded for a report of a Protective Order violation in the 700 block of Gunby Road in Salisbury. Upon
arrival, the deputy learned that Pete Truitt had come to residence in violation of a Protective Order that
had been issued and served on Truitt back in June of 2012. The deputy located Truitt nearby who
admitted to the deputy that he had come to the residence prior to the deputy’s arrival. Truitt advised the
deputy that he was well aware of the order as he had just completed serving a period of incarceration the
previous week that had been imposed after he violated the order back in June.
The deputy placed Truitt 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 released Truitt on Personal Recognizance.
Charges: Violation of a Protective Order