WCSO Press Release 11-21-13

Incident: Stabbing

Date of Incident: 19 November 2013

Location: 1100 block of Nokomis Avenue, Salisbury, MD

Suspect: Marion Thomas Curtis, 59, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 18 November 2013 at 4:49 PM, a deputy responded to a reported stabbing that had just occurred in the 1100 block of Nokomis Avenue in Salisbury. Upon arrival, the deputy met with two females suffering from injuries consistent with being stabbed. During the investigation, the deputy learned that Marion Curtis, who lived with the two women, had become enraged when he believed another man was inside the residence. During the ensuing altercation, Curtis reported brandished what was described as a sharpened screwdriver that he then used to stab both women. Curtis had fled the residence prior to the arrival of the deputy.  At the conclusion of the investigation, the deputy applied for and obtained a warrant for Curtis’ arrest and he was located the following day. Upon arrest he 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 Curtis in the Detention Center without bond. Following a bond review the following day at District Court, a bond on $1,000,000.00 was placed on Curtis.  Both victims were transported to PRMC for treatment.

Charges: Attempted 1st Degree Murder (2 counts)

Curtis, Marion

Incident: Fugitive

Date of Incident: 18 November 2013

Location: 200 block of Maple Way, Salisbury, MD

Suspect: Jazico Jermel Douglas, 20, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 18 November 2013 at 11:30 PM, a deputy arrested Jazico Douglas who was wanted on two Circuit Court Bench Warrants. The warrants were issued after he violated the conditions of his probation in a Felony Theft case and a Distribution of CDS case.  Upon arrest, Douglas was detained in the Detention Center without bond.

Charges: Violation of Probation

Douglas, Jazico

Incident: Harboring a Felon

Date of Incident: 18 November 2013

Location: 200 block of Maple Way, Salisbury, MD

Suspect: Sylvia L. Bivans, 38, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 17 November 2013 at 9:38 PM, a deputy arrived at a residence with credible information that a wanted fugitive, Jazico J. Douglas, was hiding in the house. Douglas was being sought on Circuit Court Bench Warrants stemming from two separate felony cases. Upon arrival, the deputy met with the resident, Sylvia Bivans, who stated that Douglas was not there and that she had not seen him in three weeks. The deputy left without apprehending Bivans.  The following night at 11:50 PM, the deputy returned and again Bivans was adamant that Bivans was not there. While inside the residence speaking to Bivans, the deputy opened the attic door and heard a lot of commotion from the attic. The deputy made contact with Douglas in the attic and placed him under arrest.  The deputy then placed Bivans under arrest for harboring Douglas and taking overt steps to prevent his discovery by the deputy.  The deputy transported Bivans to the Central Booking Unit where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner released Bivans on Personal Recognizance.

Charges: Harboring a Felon

Bivans, Sylvia

Incident: Possession of CDS

Date of Incident: 18 November 2013

Location: 1000 block of Beaglin Park Drive, Salisbury, MD

Suspect: Tevin T. Harris, 19, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 18 November 2013 at 7:35 PM a deputy approached a stairwell in an apartment building in the 1000 block of Beaglin Park Drive and observed a subject later identified as Tevin Harris standing on the other side of the vestibule door. Upon entering that common area of the building, the deputy smelled the odor of marijuana which ultimately led to the deputy searching Harris. During that search, the deputy recovered what was recognized as marijuana and a smoking device.  The deputy placed Harris under arrest and then located baggies of what was identified as heroin in the inside pocket of Harris’ jacket. Upon inquiry Harris made statements that implicated him in the sale of heroin.  The deputy transported Harris 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 Harris in the Detention Center in lieu of $75,000.00 bond

Charges: Possession of CDS with the Intent to Distribute, Possession of CDS with the Intent to Distribute in a School Zone and Possession of CDS

Harris, Tevin

Incident: Child Support Warrants

Date of Incident: November 2013

Location: Wicomico County, MD

Narrative: During 12-17 November2013, 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. Jonathan Pete Ellison, 29, Salisbury, MD
2. Deonta Lamont Church, 32, Willards, MD
3. Larry Leon Kintzer, 33, Baltimore, 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

Ellison, Jonathan

Church, Deonta

Kintzer, Larry