Date of Incident: 27 March 2019
Location: 4000 block of Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Joshua Dale Shelton, 27, Pittsville, MD
Narrative: On 27 March 2019 at 6:40 PM, a deputy arrested Joshua Shelton in connection with a residential burglary reported the week prior. At the time of this incident, the deputy met with the resident who advised that he had come home to discover the rear door had been forced open. It would be discovered that the perpetrator of the act made off with jewelry and watches that belonged to the victim.
During the ensuing investigation, a suspect, Joshua Shelton, was identified. The deputy would later have the opportunity to observe recorded surveillance video from the property where an individual recognized as Shelton was on the property. Based on that information the deputy obtained an arrest warrant for Shelton. Upon Shelton’s arrest he 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 released Shelton on an Unsecured Bond.
Charges: Burglary 1st Degree, Burglary 3rd Degree, Burglary 4th Degree, Theft $1,500.00 to $25,000.00, Malicious Destruction of Property
Date of Incident: 30 March 2019
Location: Wicomico County
Suspect: Anthony S. Crossan, 23, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 30 March 2019 at 5:30 PM, deputies responded to the area of West Road and Morris Street for the report of several individuals riding off-road motorcycles in the roadway and causing a disturbance. Upon the approach of the marked Sheriff’s vehicles, these individuals then took off in an attempt to flee from the deputies. The deputies’ attempts to stop these individuals came up fruitless as these individuals left the roadway and rode on terrain where the deputies could not purse them.
Additional complaints were called into law enforcement throughout the afternoon of these individuals riding recklessly on public roadways placing the motoring public at risk. Every time a stop was attempted, these individuals would flee and leave the roadway.
During the ensuing investigation, a deputy located one of the motorcycles that was the subject of a pursuit parked on the property of a residence in the 1100 block of West Road. Even though someone was clearly home, no one would come to the door until a tow truck responded to impound the motorcycle for investigative purposes. Initially the resident denied any knowledge of the motorcycle or any of these incidents, but the operator, Anthony Crossan, subsequently emerged from the residence and identified himself as the rider. The investigating deputy placed Crossan 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 Crossan on Personal Recognizance.
Charges: Attempt to Flee and Elude, Reckless Driving, Negligent driving, Unregistered Motor Vehicle, Uninsured Motor Vehicle , Operating Without a License. Driving Off Roadway While Passing a vehicle
Kudos to the WCSO on the dirt biker arrest! Make an example of him and throw the book at him!
ReplyDeleteThis is a HUGE problem that is going to result in someone getting hurt.
These kids are all over the place, some kids I have even seen riding down Levin Dashiell Rd doing wheelies the whole way riding on the wrong side of the road daring you to hit them.
Shelton never did have a lick of sense.
ReplyDeleteReleased nothing will be done. Just bragging rights for the offender.
ReplyDeletei saw 1 going down church screet doing wheelies.
ReplyDeleteIt appears that the dirty biker must have fallen into some judging by his eyes.
ReplyDeleteI always wondered, so:
ReplyDeleteThe Varying Degrees of Burglary
In Maryland there are four separate degrees of burglary offenses. The difference is one of severity, with first being the “worst” (most severe) and fourth being the least severe. The penalties also vary by degree.
First Degree Burglary
This crime in Maryland is defined as the breaking and entering of another person’s dwelling with the intent to commit theft or a crime of violence. This means that at the point the defendant enters the building, the facts must show that the defendant intended to either steal something or commit an additional crime of violence. First degree burglary is a felony and carries a maximum penalty of twenty (20) years incarceration.
Second Degree Burglary
Second degree burglary is essentially the same as first degree, except that it applies to another’s storehouse, not dwelling. It also includes breaking and entering with the intent to commit arson or the intent to steal a firearm. This offense is also a felony and carries a maximum of fifteen (15) years in prison (20 years if intent to steal a firearm).
Third Degree Burglary
Burglary in the third degree is breaking and entering into a house with the intent of committing any additional crime–not just a theft or violent crime. This is a felony that carries a maximum of ten (10) years.
Fourth Degree Burglary
Fourth degree burglary is split into several sections. All of these crimes are misdemeanors and carry a maximum of three years in prison.
1. Simple Breaking and Entering
It is a crime under this statute to break and enter into either a dwelling or storehouse, regardless of any intent or lack of intent to do anything inside the building.
2. Intent to Steal in a Building
A person cannot be inside a storehouse or dwelling or on the nearby property of that building (such as a yard or garden) with the intent to commit a theft.
3. Possession of Burglar’s Tools
While committing a fourth degree burglary, a person cannot possess burglar’s tools with the intent to use those tools.
Northwest Woodsman: I’m sure Crossan “ dindu muffin”.as he is actively engaged in turning his life around.
ReplyDeletePhoto cams work,
ReplyDeleteYep, it's what they do.....
ReplyDeleteIt's groups like them that make it hard for the rest of us not to be racist. If the VIN number wasn't removed/destroyed on that bike, he would have been charged with motor vehicle theft. They never buy the bikes or guns they have legally.
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