WSCO Press Release 10-10-13

Incident: DUI / Leaving the Scene of an Accident / Resisting Arrest

Date of Incident: 7 October 2013

Location: 35000 block of Poplar Neck Road, Pittsville, MD

Suspect: Brandt J. Roberts, 28, Pittsville, MD

Narrative: On 7 October 2013 at 5:43 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported hit and run property damage collision in the 35000 block of poplar Neck Road in Pittsville. At the time, an unknown subject had run off the road and collided with an electric box. The deputy met with a witness who provided a vehicle description and a tag number which led the deputy to a residence in the 34000 block of Railroad Avenue in Pittsville. Upon arrival, the deputy discovered the alleged driver, Brandt Roberts, in the residence and observed that Roberts not only smelled like an alcoholic beverage but appeared visibly intoxicated. Based on reports that linked Roberts to the collision and operating the vehicle along with his obvious impairment, the deputy placed Roberts under arrest for leaving the scene of the accident and DUI.  During the ensuing encounter, Roberts became belligerent and combative with the deputy. At one point even attempting to damage the interior of the deputy’s patrol car and threatening to kill the deputy. During processing, Roberts was uncooperative to the point a breath sample to determine the alcohol concentration in his blood was unable to be obtained. The deputy also discovered that the State of Maryland had suspended Roberts’ privilege to drive.  The deputy transported Roberts 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 Roberts in the Detention Center in lieu of $75,000.00 bond.

Charges: Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Driving While Suspended, Resisting Arrest and Driving While Suspended

 

Roberts, Brandt

Incident: Theft

Date of Incident: 8 October 2013

Location: 6000 block of Quantico Road, Quantico, MD

Suspect: Shannon Lee Hilton, 32, Pittsville, MD                    

Narrative: On 8 October 2013 at 1:34 PM a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office arrested Shannon Hilton in connection with a theft he allegedly perpetrated. In this incident, Hilton stands accused of stealing two metal salting machines designed to salt a roadway during winter weather. The victim stated that the value of the two units together was $800.00. During the investigation, the deputy located witnesses that observed Hilton driving away from the area with these items in the back of his truck.  The investigating deputy applied for and obtained a warrant for the arrest of Hilton. Upon arrest, the deputy transported Hilton 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 Hilton on Personal Recognizance.

Charges: Theft

Hilton, Shannon

Incident: Child Support Warrants

Date of Incident: 1-7 OCT 2013

Location: Salisbury, MD

Narrative: During 1- 7 October 2013, deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office arrested the following individuals on Circuit Court Body Attachments that had been issued in connection with Child Support Cases:

1. Jaryl Allyn Smith, 28, Salisbury, MD
2. Patoria Bailey, 33, Delmar, MD
3. Morgan James Hudson Jr., 46, Berlin, MD

All subjects were detained on bond in the Detention Center pending an initial appearance in front of a Circuit Court Judge.

Charges: Child Support Non-Compliance

Bailey, Patoria

Hudson, Morgan

Incident: Burglary Arrest

Date of Incident: 8 October 2013

Location: 30800 block of Johnson Road, Salisbury, MD

Suspect: Two Female Juveniles, 15 YOA

                Three Male Juveniles, 15 YOA                                 

Narrative: On 8 October 2013 at 10:19 AM, deputies from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported burglary in progress of an unoccupied residence. A witness who contacted the Sheriff’s Office reported seeing several subjects enter the residence through a window. Upon arrival the deputy observed a subject peering out through the blinds. After the arrival of additional deputies, those inside the residence were encouraged to exit the residence which they did. A total of five juvenile subjects all 15 years of age were identified as the culprits. Upon searching the vacant residence, a deputy located what was identified as marijuana, along with a smoking device. Upon locating the property owner, it was verified that none of the juveniles had permission to enter the residence.  All five juveniles were charged on a juvenile referral that will be sent to the Department of Juvenile Services for adjudication.

Charges: Burglary 4th Degree