Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Press Release 1-17-16

On January 16, 2016 at approximately 1545 hours, Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Deputies responded to the Berlin Wal-Mart for a theft complaint.

While en-route to Walmart, the Deputies were informed a white male and female had passed all points of sale, with numerous electronic and clothing goods. Dispatch further advised the female had been detained by Wal-Mart Asset Protection Associates, but the male had entered the back seat of a gold Chevrolet passenger car, and was attempting to leave the parking lot.


Upon arrival a Deputy observed the gold Chevrolet on Samuel Bowen BLVD, and conducted a traffic stop, and was assisted by Maryland State Troopers. A search of the vehicle produced numerous clothing and electronic goods, all of which still had tags attached. Another Deputy responded to Wal-Mart to meet with Wal-Mart Associates and the female. The Deputies identified the male and female as Charles Gilbert Summers IV, 25, and Helen May Summers, 38, both of Preston, Maryland.

Through investigation it was determined that Summers IV had passed all points of sale with clothing, DVD’s, CD’s, and other electronic merchandise totaling $337.42. It was also determined that Summers passed all points of sale with a 43 inch TV and clothing totaling $380.94. Both Summer IV and Summers were placed under arrest for theft less than $1,000.00. Summers IV and Summers were each issued a Maryland Criminal Citation, released on their signature, and are awaiting trial.