WCSO Press Releases - Oct. 17, 2018

Incident: Attempted First Degree Murder
Date of Incident: 10 October 2018
Location: 27000 block of Pemberton Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Samuel Jesus Gomez, 29, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 10 October 2018 at 3:18 PM, a deputy responded to a reported altercation in the 27000 block of Pemberton Drive. Upon arrival the deputy learned that an employee, Samuel Gomez, became embroiled in an argument with a coworker during which Gomez produced a knife. According to witnesses, Gomez lunged at this co-worker with the knife before other co-workers restrained him. The investigating deputy interviewed the victim regarding this incident and received the same information as provided by the witnesses.
As Gomez had left the scene prior to the deputy’s arrival, a warrant was obtained for Gomez’ arrest.
Gomez was located at approximately 2100 hrs. and was taken into custody. The arresting deputy transported Gomez 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 Gomez without bond in the Detention Center.
Charges: Attempted 1st Degree Murder, Assault 1st Degree, Dangerous Weapon, Reckless Endangerment 
 

Incident: Assault on a Deputy
Date of Incident: 10 October 2018
Location: 800 block of Booth Street, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Willdelys Morales Otero, 27, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 10 October 2018 at 9:04 PM, deputies were in the 800 block of Booth Street attempting to locate the suspect in a previously reported assault on Pemberton Drive. During this ensuing investigation, the deputy was conducting a search of a vehicle for evidence pertinent to the investigation when the operator of the vehicle, Willdelys Otero, took umbrage with the search. During the subsequent attempt to calm a boisterous and disorderly Otero, she scratched one of the deputies with her car keys and spit on another one.
Otero was placed under arrest and transported to the Central Booking Unit where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. Following an initial appearance, the Commissioner released Otero on Personal Recognizance.
Charges: Assault 2nd Degree on a Law Enforcement Officer, Assault 2nd Degree, Disturbance of the Peace 

Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 10 October 2018
Location: 1800 block of Thomas Lane, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Steavon T. Williams, 24, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 10 October 2018 at 8:45 PM a deputy investigated a reported altercation at a residence in the 1800 block of Thomas Lane. Upon arrival, the deputy learned that a female victim became embroiled in an argument with her estranged husband, Steavon Williams, when he allegedly assaulted her. During the investigation the deputy observed signs of injury that corroborated her account.
The deputy placed Williams 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 Williams on a $2,500.00 unsecured bond.
Charges: Assault 2nd Degree 

Incident: Pursuit
Date of Incident: 13 October 2018
Location: Wicomico County
Suspect: Marcus Cornelius Maddox, 36, Cambridge, MD
Narrative: On 13 October 2018 at 12:51 PM, a deputy on patrol on Olivia Street in Salisbury initiated a traffic stop of a vehicle after observing the driver and sole occupant later identified as Marcus Maddox involved in suspicious activity. Maddox pulled over but quickly pulled away as the deputy approached the side of Maddox’ vehicle. During the maneuver by Maddox, the deputy had to jump out of the way to avoid being struck by the fleeing vehicle.
The deputy imitated a pursuit that ultimately lead to Ocean Gateway westbound. Upon the pursuit reaching western Wicomico County, Maddox crossed over Ocean Gateway and attempted to elude the deputy while driving westbound in the eastbound lanes.
Maddox exited onto Marsh Road and continued westbound to elude the deputy. Maddox did not realize he was heading down a road that dead-ended at a barricade just prior to the Nanticoke River. Maddox crashed into that barricade.
Maddox attempted to flee through the adjacent wetlands but was soon encouraged to return to dry land at which point he was taken into custody. Following his arrest, Maddox 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 Maddox in the Detention Center without bond.
Charges: Assault 1st Degree / Attempt to Flee and Elude / Driving Without a License / Speeding / Negligent Driving / Reckless Driving / Unsafe Lane Changing / Driving Off Roadway While Passing / Following Too Closely / Failure to Stop at Stop Sign / Failure to Stop for Red Signal 

Incident: Possession of Crack Cocaine
Date of Incident: 15 October 2018
Location: Lake Street at King Street, Salisbury, MD
Suspects:
Remere Tyrez Moise, 20, Salisbury, MD
Aziz Nalla Seck, 19, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 15 October 2018 at 1:37 PM, a deputy stopped a vehicle operated by Remere Moise for an equipment violation on Lake Street. Upon contacting Moise, the deputy discovered that he was operating on a learner’s permit and his passenger, Aziz Seck, did not have a license at all. During this encounter, the deputy detected the odor of marijuana emanating from within the vehicle and observed paraphernalia in plain view.
During a subsequent search of the vehicle, the deputy located a baggie of what he identified as crack cocaine in the glove box.
The deputy placed both Moise and Seck under arrest and transported them to the Central Booking Unit where they were processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. Following an initial appearance, the Commissioner released Moise on a $5,000.00 unsecured bond while releasing Seck on Personal Recognizance.
Charges: Possession of Crack Cocaine