WCSO Press Releases 10/22/2013

Incident: Theft

Date of Incident: 20 October 2013

Location: Camden Avenue at Pine Bluff Road, Salisbury, MD

Suspect: Abdi Michael Samuel Geleta,21, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 20 October 2013 at 12:28 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to the intersection of Camden Avenue and Pine Bluff Road for the report that a subject had just stolen the stop sign. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that the suspect in this case entering a residence adjacent to that intersection. The deputy responded to that residence and made contact with Abdi Geleta who subsequently admitting taking the sign and having it in his garage.  The deputy placed Geleta under arrest for theft of the sign and transported him to the Central Booking Unit. After an initial appearance in front of the District Court Commissioner, Geleta was released on Personal Recognizance.

Charges: Theft under $1,000.00

Geleta, Abdi

Incident: Hinder and Obstruct / Underage Alcohol

Date of Incident: 20 October 2013

Location: Camden Avenue at Pine Bluff Road, Salisbury, MD

Suspect: Michael John Feeney, 19,Rockville, MD

Narrative: On 20 October 2013 at 12:28 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office was at a residence adjacent to the intersection of Camden Avenue and Pine Bluff Road conducting an investigation into the theft of a stop sign. During the investigation, the deputy discovered a large party going on with over 200 people in attendance.Due to the large number of individuals present, Sheriff’s Office deputies were assisted by officers from the Maryland State Police, Salisbury Police and Fruitland Police. While on scene, an individual later identified as Michael Feeney told the law enforcement officers present that he lived there.  Feeney was instructed to speak with the deputies outside of the residence who were investigating the theft report. Instead of complying, Feeney took the opportunity to run from the residence towards Camden Avenue, forcing one of the deputies to take steps to detain him. Feeney told the deputy that he ran because he did not want to get a citation for underage drinking.  Feeney was placed under arrest 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 Feeney in the Detention Center in lieu of $25,000.00 bond.

Charges: Obstructand Hinder, Resisting Arrest and Underage Possession ofAlcohol

Feeney, Michael

Incident: Warrant

Date of Incident: 20 October 2013

Location: 6000 block of Boyers Way, Pittsville, MD

Suspect: Frank Milton Jenkins, 64,Pittsville, MD

Narrative: On 21 October 2013 at 6:10 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office arrested Frank Jenkins on an open District Court Bench Warrant. The warrant was issued on 7 October 2013 after Jenkins failed to follow his pre-trial condition following an arrest on 11 September 2013 for Assault 2^nd Degree.

The deputy transported Jenkins 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 Jenkins in the Detention Center in lieu of $25,000.00 bond.

Charges: Failureto Follow Pre-Trial Conditions

Jenkins, Frank

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Releasing Authority: Lt. Tim Robinson