Press Releases July 7, 2014

Incident: Assault

Date of Incident: 2 July 2014

Location: 600 block of S. Westover Drive, Salisbury, MD

Suspect: Lashawn Terry Butts, 18,Salisbury, MD

            

Narrative: On 2 July 2014 at 8:30 PM a deputy responded to the report of an assault in the 600 block of S. Westover Drive in Salisbury.Upon arrival, the deputy located a 16 year old victim suffering from what would be diagnosed as a fractured arm. Additionally, the deputy observed multiple abrasions to the victim’s face.

According to the victim,the assault happened outside and the victim retreated into a residence. The suspect, identified as Lashawn Butts, forced entry into the victim’s residence by kicking in the front door at which point the assault on the victim continued.

The investigating deputy located Butts and placed him under arrest. Following an appearance in front of the District Court Commissioner, Butts was detained in the Detention Center in lieu of $75,000.00 bond.

Charges: Assault 1^st Degree and Burglary 1^st Degree

Butts, Lashawn

Incident: Possession of CDS

Date of Incident: 4 July 2014

Location: Pumpkin Court, Salisbury, MD

Suspect: Kathleen B. Hartey, 22,Philadelphia, PA

            

Narrative: On 4 July 2014 at 12:14 PM a deputy stopped a vehicle on Pumpkin Court for a traffic violation that was committed on Ocean Gateway. During the encounter, the deputy suspected that illicit activity was occurring in the vehicle which subsequently led to a search of the vehicle.During the search, the deputy located a crack cocaine smoking device in the purse of the front seat passenger, Kathleen Hartey. During a further search of Hartey by a female deputy, heroin was discovered hidden on her body.

The deputy placed Hartey 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 Hartey on unsecured bond.

Charges: Possession of Heroin and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Hartey, Kathleen

Incident: Assault

Date of Incident: 3 July 2014

Location: 2000 block of Bank Lane, Nanticoke, MD

Suspect: Male Juvenile, 17, Nanticoke,MD

            

Narrative: On 3 July 2014 at 5:00 PM a deputy responded to the 2000 block of Bank Road for a reported assault. Upon arrival, the deputy discovered that a 16 year old juvenile had been accosted and assaulted by a 17 year old juvenile. The investigation revealed that the 16 year old attempted to walk away and avoid any altercation when the 17 year old began assaulting him.

The 16 year old juvenile was transported to PRMC for treatment of injuries while the 17 year old was placed under arrest by the deputy. The deputy completed a referral for juvenile charges that will be sent to the Department of Juvenile Services for formal adjudication. The juvenile was released to a guardian pending further action.

Charges: Assault 2^nd Degree

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Releasing Authority: Lt. Tim Robinson        Date:  7 July 2014