Worcester County Sheriff's Office Press Release 7-12-15

On 07/10/15 at approximately 1240 hours WCSO responded to 5600 East Market Street in Snow Hill for a report of a woman thrown out of a moving vehicle. Investigation revealed that the victim had been thrown out of a moving vehicle in the 7400 block of Shockley Road. The suspect was identified and a lookout for the suspect and his vehicle was broadcast. The vehicle was observed in Snow Hill and a traffic stop was attempted. The vehicle, driven by the suspect, failed to stop and a pursuit then took place. WCSO assisted by Snow Hill Police and the Berlin Police Department pursued the suspect. The vehicle fled to 7438 Shockley Road where the suspect fled from the vehicle to a wooded area and was apprehended shortly thereafter. The suspect was then placed under arrest, processed and taken before the District Court Commissioner where he was held on a $75,000 bond in Worcester County Jail.

Suspect:
Rodnelle James Copes
46 year old male
7438 Shockley Road
Snow Hill, MD

Charges:
1st Degree Assault
2nd Degree Assault
Reckless Endangerment
Assault on Law Enforcement
Resisting Arrest
Various Traffic Charges