WCSO Press Releases - Sept. 11, 2017

Incident: Burglary
Date of Incident: 5 September 2017
Location: 1900 block of Pine Way, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Walter Francisco Soriano, 38, Parsonsburg, MD
Narrative: On 5 September 2017 at 10:20 AM, a deputy arrested Walter Soriano in connection with a burglary that reportedly occurred in the 1900 block of Pine Way. The deputy had responded to the residence and met with a female subject who stated that a former boyfriend, Walter Soriano, arrived at the house intoxicated and barged in without permission. According to the victim, Soriano accused her of having a new boyfriend and then proceeded to assault her by striking her and choking her. The victim also stated that Soriano took her cellphone before leaving.
During the investigation, the deputy observed signs of injury that corroborated her account.
The deputy transported Soriano 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 Soriano in the Detention Center in lieu of $50,000.00 bond.
Charges: Burglary 1st Degree, Assault 2nd Degree, Reckless Endangerment 

Incident: Possession of Cocaine
Date of Incident: 5 September 2017
Location: Salisbury Blvd. at Naylor Mill Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Christopher A. Clementson, 24, Greenwood, DE
Narrative: On 5 September 2017 at 10:50 AM, a deputy stopped a vehicle operated by Christopher Clementson after observing several traffic violations. Upon making contact with Clementson, the deputy observed that he was moving furtively inside his vehicle. The deputy also detected the odor of marijuana emanating from with the vehicle. During a subsequent search, the deputy recovered what was identified as marijuana, along with a smoking device. The deputy continued the search and also uncovered a baggie of what was identified as cocaine.
The deputy placed Clementson 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 released Clementson on Personal Recognizance.
Charges: Possession of Cocaine 

Incident: Burglary
Date of Incident: 5 September 2017
Location: 6000 block of Culver Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Desmond R. Chapman, 45, No Fixed Address
Narrative: On 5 September 2017 at 8:44 PM a deputy responded to a residence in the 6000 block of Chapman Drive for the report of a subject attempted to gain entry into that residence. The resident inside called 911 to report that a male subject was banging loudly on the front door and appeared to be manipulating the locked door in an apparent attempt to get the door open while yelling belligerently at the occupants. This subject fled from the area before the arrival of the deputy.
Upon checking the vicinity, the deputy located the subject nearby and took him into custody. That subject was identified as Desmond Chapman, a known homeless subject who was known to live in the woods in the vicinity of Culver Road.
Chapman was processed at the Central Booking Unit and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. Following an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Chapman in the Detention Center.
Charges: Attempted Burglary 4th Degree