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Tuesday, August 12, 2014

WCSO Press Releases 8/12/2014

Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 11 August 2014
Location: 9000 block of Jarrett Drive, Hebron, MD
Suspect: Aaron Benjamin Pittman, 19,Salisbury, MD            
Narrative: On 11 August 2014 at 8:00 AM a deputy arrested Aaron Pittman in connection with a felony assault he allegedly perpetrated at a residence in the 9000 block of Jarrett Drive in Hebron. In this incident,Pittman reportedly entered the residence while brandishing a semi-automatic handgun and confronted the three occupants. During the investigation, the deputy learned that the confrontation stemmed from the fact that one of the individuals in the residence had ceased purchasing marijuana from Pittman. The deputy was informed that all three individuals believed that their lives were being threatened by Pittman who was making statements to shoot his would- be client if money was not exchanged.  The deputy applied for and obtained a warrant for the arrest of Pittman. Upon arrest the deputy transported Pittman 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 Pittman in lieu of $50,000.00 bond.
Charges: Assault 1st Degree, Handgun on Person and Reckless Endangerment


Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 11 August 2014
Location: 1000 block of East Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Keandra L. Hargis, 25,Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 11 August 2014 at 3:00 PM a deputy responded to an apartment complex in the 1000 block of East Road for a reported domestic related altercation involving a firearm. Upon arrival, the deputy met with a female who informed the deputy that her child’s father, Keandra Hargis,brandished a handgun during an argument. During the ensuing altercation, both the female and Keandra began to struggle for control of the firearm during which the firearm discharged. The female subject then managed to safely exit the apartment.  Responding deputies located witnesses upon arrival that reported hearing the discharge of the firearm.  Hargis was located at an adjacent property and taken into custody. Upon transportation to the Central Booking Unit, Hargis was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner.Following an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Hargis in the Detention Center in lieu of $125,000.00 bond.
Charges: Assault 1st Degree, Possession of a Firearm During a Crime of Violence and Reckless Endangerment



Incident: “Most Wanted” Arrest
Date of Incident: 11 August 2014
Location: 1000 block of Glen Avenue, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Jonathan Jacob Decker, 25,Salisbury
Narrative: On 11 August 2014 at 12:25 PM, Jonathan Decker was arrested after information was received via Crime Solvers of his location.Decker had previously been featured on WBOC’s “Delmarva Life” as one of Wicomico County’s Most Wanted.  Decker was being sought on two Circuit Court Bench Warrants. One was issued following his failure to appear for an Assault 2nddegree case and the other was issued following his violation of the conditions of his release on bond.  Decker was detained in the Detention Center without bond pending an appearance in front of a Circuit Court judge.
Charges: Failure to Appear and Violation of Conditions of Release

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Releasing Authority: Lt. Tim Robinson        Date:  12 August 2014

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