Suspect In Caroline County Murder Arrested

(FEDERALSBURG, MD) – The suspect believed to be involved in the murder of a Caroline County woman has been arrested.

The accused is identified as Stanley E. Ricketts, Jr., 49, of Cambridge, Maryland. Ricketts turned himself in to police yesterday at 2:20 p.m. in Federalsburg. Ricketts is charged with first and second degree murder, first and second degree assault and other pending criminal charges. He is currently being held at the Caroline County Detention Center without bond.

The victim is identified as Tameko L. Barham, 42, of the 400-block of Brown Road, Federalsburg, Maryland. She was pronounced deceased at the scene by EMS providers.

Shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Friday, January 18, 2019, officers from the Federalsburg Police Department responded to the victim’s address after being called by family members of the victim. The initial investigation determined family members went to the victim’s home to check on her when it was learned she had not gone to work. Family members found the victim’s body in a shed on the property.

After an extensive search of the area, no suspects were located. The Maryland State Police Homicide Unit responded to the scene to take the lead in the investigation, at the request of the Federalsburg Police Department. Maryland State Police crime scene technicians responded to process the scene and continue the investigation.

Yesterday, Ricketts turned himself in to the Federalsburg Police Department, where he was processed then transported to the Caroline County Commissioners Office for an initial appearance. He was later taken to the Caroline County Detention Center where he remains without bond. The investigation is continuing.