Somerset County Sheriff's Office Press Release 5-8-13

Artiss Clifron Gleason of Princess Anne, criminal summons served for perjury, illegal possession of a firearm, and false application during the purchase of a regulated firearm. Gleason was released upon signature pending court actions.

Benjamin Andrew Hall of Salisbury, arrested 5-2-13 on a body attachment. Hall was later released on personal recognizance.

Rodney Columbus Christopher of Westover, and Kendall Devon Perkins of Princess Anne, arrested 5-3-13 for possession of suspected crack cocaine, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Perkins was held on a $10,00 bond, Christopher was held on a $40,000 bond. The arrest was the result of a traffic stop conducted by deputies in the area of Beachwood Street, Princess Anne. A K-9 scan was conducted with a positive alert. Deputies later recovered a baggie of suspected crack cocaine from the vehicle.

James Edward Turner of Vienna Maryland, arrested 5-3-13 on a warrant for failing to appear in court. Turner was later released to the Maryland State Police for additional warrants.

Jeffrey Scott of Salisbury, arrested 5-4-13 on a warrant for failing to appear in court. Scott was held on a $500.00 bond.

Deandre Maurice Taylor of Princess Anne, arrested 5-6-13 for Circuit Court cds indictments and warrants for failing to appear in court, possession of suspected crack cocaine, possession with the intent to distribute cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia, driving on a suspended driver’s license, driving on a revoked driver’s license, and driving without license. Taylor had been on the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office most wanted list. With the help from the Maryland State Police Apprehension Team, Taylor was taken into custody during a traffic stop. Taylor was later held on a $170,000 bond.

Juvenile arrested 5-6-13 for 2nd degree assault. Deputies were called to the area of Gordy Road, Westover for an assault among family members. Deputies later arrested the juvenile female for assault, and was later released to parents pending Juvenile Court actions.