WCSO Press Releases - November 5, 2015

David KnudtsonIncident: Burglary

Date of Incident: 30 October 2015

Location: 400 block of Churchill Avenue, Salisbury, MD

Suspect: David Olney Knudtson, 42, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 30 October 2015 at 11:36 AM a deputy arrested David Knudtson in connection with an attempted burglary that was reported back in July. In this incident, it was reported that an unknown suspect attempted to force entry in the Elks’ Lodge on Churchill Avenue. The would-be perpetrator in this case was unable to gain entry but broke two windows during the attempt.

On 15 October 2015 the investigating deputy received a report of the DNA analysis of blood that was recovered at the crime scene. That blood was matched to David Olney Knudtson of Salisbury. The investigating deputy applied for and obtained a warrant for Knudtson’s arrest in this case.

Upon arrest Knudtson was transported to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. Following an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Knudtson in the Detention Center in lieu of $10,000.00 bond.

Charges: Burglary 3rd Degree

                Malicious Destruction of Property

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Nicholas BrumskinIncident: Assault

Date of Incident: 3 November 2015

Location: 900 block of Booth Street, Salisbury, MD

Suspect: Nicholas G. Brumskin, 19, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 3 November 2015 at 7:33 PM a deputy responded to a residence in the 900 block of Booth Street for a reported domestic related altercation. Upon arrival, the deputy met a female victim who advised that she had been assaulted by her boyfriend, Nicholas Brumskin, during an argument. The deputy observed signs of injury that corroborated her account.

The deputy placed Brumskin under arrest and transported him to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. Following an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Brumskin in the Detention Center in lieu of $10,000.00 bond.

Charges: Assault 2nd Degree

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Nicholas ParksIncident: Assault

Date of Incident: 4 November 2015

Location: 201 Baptist Street, Salisbury, MD

Suspect: Nicholas Wayne Parks, 29, Mardela Springs, MD

Narrative: On 4 November 2015 at 10:30 AM a deputy arrested Nicholas Parks following an incident in the District Court. Parks was in the court room for a case scheduled for adjudication. At the conclusion of the case, Parks was found guilty and ordered placed into custody pending transfer to the Department of Corrections. As a deputy approached with the intention to place Parks into handcuffs, Parks told the deputy that he was not going into handcuffs and attempted to push the deputy away. As the deputy grabbed a hold of Parks, he actively resisted and attempted to pull away. This required the deputy to have to physically restrain Parks while assisting him from the court room. Once in the secure area adjacent to the court room, Parks pulled away from the deputy and attempted to run away heading towards a door. The deputy caught Parks who continued to struggle against any efforts to place him into handcuffs and take him into custody. During this incident, Parks assaulted the deputy who attempted to take him into custody.

Upon apprehension, Parks was transported to the Department of Corrections. Parks was also charged with this incident at the District Court House and he was brought in front of the District Court Commissioner who then detained him in lieu of $150,000.00 bond.

Charges: Assault 2nd Degree

                 Resist Arrest

                 Attempted Escape 2nd Degree

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Timothy MorrowIncident: Theft

Date of Incident: 4 November 2015

Location: Salisbury-Wicomico County Airport, Salisbury, MD

Suspect: Timothy Edward Morrow, 47, Millsboro, DE

Narrative: On 4 November 2015 at 10:22 a deputy arrested Timothy Morrow following an allegation he stole a fellow passenger’s wristwatch from the passenger screening area on 1 November. During the investigation into this incident which was captured on surveillance video, a traveler placed his property on the conveyer belt for the x-ray machine and went through the passenger screening process. Once in the sterile area, this passenger retrieved his property but inadvertently did not retrieve his Omega wristwatch as is came out of the X-Ray machine. Another passenger following behind, Timothy Morrow observed the wristwatch still on the conveyer belt as the first passenger walked away. Morrow pocketed the wristwatch and stood inside the gate area watching the first passenger until he boarded his flight. Following the first passenger leaving the gate and boarding his flight, Morrow was observed placing on his own wrist what was believed to be the wristwatch.

The investigating deputy learned that Morrow was scheduled to return the evening of 4 November at which time Morrow was met upon landing. It was discovered that Morrow had the purloined wristwatch in his possession.

The deputy arrested Morrow and transported him to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. Following an initial appearance, the Commissioner released Morrow on Personal Recognizance.

Charges: Theft $1,000.00 to $10,000.00                                                            

             

Releasing Authority: Lt. Tim Robinson        Date:  5 November 2015