WCSO Press Release 4-22-14

Incident: Assault

Date of Incident: 17 April 2014

Location: 600 block of Cook Drive, Salisbury, MD

Suspect: Jerome Mykelle Moss, 18,Salisbury, MD

Jerome Moss

                                 

Narrative: On 17 April 2014 at 5:54 PM a deputy responded to a residence in the 600 block of Cook Drive for a reported altercation between family members. During the altercation, Jerome Moss allegedly became involved in an argument that turned physical when he struck his sister in the face.

During the investigation,the deputy observed signs of injury on the victim that corroborated her account.

The deputy placed Moss 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 Moss in the Detention Center in lieu of $10,000.00 bond.

Charges: Assault2^nd Degree

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Incident: Possession of CDS / Handgun

Date of Incident: 16 April 2014

Location: Delaware Avenue at Salisbury Parkway, Salisbury, MD

Suspect: 1. Ryan D. Cannon, 22,Salisbury, MD

Ryan Cannon

               2. Anthony Hardy Jr., 20,Salisbury, MD

Anthony Hardy

               3. Evan S. Byrd, 17, Salisbury,MD (Charged as an adult)

Evan Byrd

                                 

Narrative: On 16 April 2014 at 11:46 PM a deputy stopped a vehicle operated by Anthony Hardy Jr. for an equipment violation. Upon approaching the vehicle, the deputy detected the odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle that was also occupied by Ryan Cannon and Evan Byrd. During a subsequent search of the vehicle, the deputy located a loaded semi-automatic handgun that had a round chambered. The pistol was found loaded with hollow-point bullets. Also during the search the deputy located a small amount of marijuana but also found a baggie containing what was identified as crack cocaine.

Upon conducting a query on the handgun, the deputy discovered that it was reported stolen through the State of Delaware.

During processing, Hardy was found to have what was identified as marijuana flakes on the sweatshirt he was wearing.

All three subjects were arrested and transported to the Central Booking Unit where they were processed.Upon their appearances in front of the District Court Commissioner, all three were detained on bond:

Hardy: $150,000.00

Cannon: $75,000.00

Byrd: $50,000.00

Charges: Possession of CDS

                 Handgun in Vehicle

                 Theft

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Incident: Assault

Date of Incident: 19 April 2014

Location: 1700 block of E. Clearlake Drive, Salisbury, MD

Suspect: Sheila A. Merritt, 43,Salisbury, MD

Sheila Merritt

                                 

Narrative: On 19 April 2014 at 1:10 AM a deputy responded to a residence in the 1700 block of E. Clearlake Drive for the report of an assault. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that Shelia Merritt reportedly became involved in an argument with a woman she shares the residence with that turned physical. During the investigation, the deputy observed signs of injury that were allegedly caused by Merritt.

The deputy placed Merritt under arrest and transported her 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 Merritt on Personal Recognizance

Charges: Assault2^nd Degree

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Incident: Assault on a Deputy

Date of Incident: 20 April 2014

Location: 1506 S. Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD

Suspect: Hakeem Dewhite Wrightout, 24,Salisbury, MD

Hakeem Wrightout

                                 

Narrative: On 20 April 2014 just after midnight, deputies responded to the Court Plaza Shopping Center for the report of a large disorderly crowd and shots being fired. Upon arrival, the deputies observed a crowd engaged in a general tumultuous behavior that was estimated at almost 100people. While the deputies were engaged in clearing the crowd, one of the patrons, Hakeem Wrightout, assaulted one of the deputies on scene.

Wrightout 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 Wrightout in the Detention Center in lieu of $45,000.00 bond.

Charges: Assault2^nd Degree

                                                                                           

Releasing Authority: Lt. Tim Robinson        Date:  22 April 2014

Ryan Cannon