WCSO Press Release 2-10-14

Incident: Assault / Reckless Endangerment

Date of Incident: 7 February 2014

Location: 9000 block of Spring Hill Lane, Salisbury, MD

Suspect: Hiram Percival Collins, 56, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 7 February 2014 at 12:18 PM a deputy responded to a reported problem in the 9000 block of Spring Hill Lane in Salisbury. Upon arrival, the deputy met with two women who were horseback riding when a subject identified as Hiram Collins took exception to the activity and came out of a residence brandishing a rifle. The two riders proceeded to ride out of the area quickly due to the presence of Collins who then heard two shots. The riders told the deputy that the fired projectiles struck the woods close to where they were which led them to believe that Collins was intentionally firing in their direction.

The deputy located Collins outside his residence and he explained that he wanted to scare the two riders from the property. During the ensuing investigation, the deputy located the actual property owner who declared that the women had permission to ride their horses on the property.

The deputy placed Collins 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 detained Collins in the Detention Center in lieu of $50,000.00 bond.

Charges: Assault 2nd Degree (Two Counts)
Reckless Endangerment (Two Counts)