Worcester County Sheriff's Office Press Releases 9-15-14

On September 12, 2014 Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the area of Route 575 and Route 589, Berlin, Worcester County, Maryland in reference to a possible intoxicated driver. Deputies observed a maroon Ford pick-up truck fail to stop at the stop sign at Route 575 and Route 589 and initiated a traffic stop.
The Deputy made contact with the driver, identified the driver as Ronald Donati age 61 of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania. The Deputy detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from Mr. Donati’s breath and person. Mr. Donati advised he consumed a six pack of beer prior to driving.
Mr. Donati did poorly on field sobriety tests. Mr. Donati was placed under arrest. Deputies found suspected marijuana and a smoking device on Mr. Donati. Mr. Donati was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and possession of C.D.S. He was released pending trial..

On September 13, 2014 at 1550 hours a Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was monitoring traffic in the area of Route 90 and mile marker 2. The Deputy observed a vehicle traveling east on route 90 and the vehicle didn’t have its headlights on. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was identified as Peter R. Battle Jr, 29 from Fruitland Md. and front seat passenger as Marvin P Mitchell, 27, from Quantico Md.
During the course of the traffic stop it was found that the front seat passenger, Marvin Mitchell, was wanted for two failure to appear warrants out of Salisbury Maryland. Mr. Mitchell was placed under arrest and searched. The Deputies found a bag containing suspected marijuana concealed in his shorts.
The operator of the vehicle received a warning for the headlight violation. Mr. Mitchell was also charged with possession of C.D.S. Mr. Mitchell was released on his personal recognizance.

On September 12, 2014 at approximately 1034 hours a Worcester County Sheriff's Office Deputy was monitoring traffic in the area of Harrison Road and Dinges Road, Berlin, Worcester County, Maryland.
The Deputy observed a vehicle traveling at a speed of 51 mph in a 30 mph zone. The Deputy stopped on the vehicle. The Deputy identified the operator of the vehicle to be Shakeisa Deshonda Sample 32, The Deputy identified the front seat passenger as Bryan Dewayne West29,. The Deputy identified the back seat passenger as Dashawn Riheem Ballard 19..
The Deputy smelled a strong odor of Marijuana emanating from the vehicle. The Deputy searched the vehicle. Suspected marijuana was located in Mr. West's backpack in the front of the vehicle. Mr. West was placed under arrest and was charged with possession of C.D.S.
While searching Mr. Ballard, the Deputy located gold brass knuckles concealed in Mr. Ballard’s front left pocket. Mr. Ballard was placed under arrest and charged with concealing a deadly weapon on his person. The Deputy located a green backpack on the back seat of the vehicle. Mr. Ballard advised that the backpack belonged to him. The Deputy located suspected marijuana in the side compartment of the backpack belonging to Mr. Ballard Mr. Ballard was also charged with Possession of the C.D.S.
Ms. Sample was issued two written warnings for her speed. Ms. Sample Mr. Ballard, and Mr. West were released pending trial.