WCSO Press Releases - Oct. 7, 2019

Incident: Possession of Crack Cocaine
Date of Incident: 1 October 2019
Location: 400 block of N. Salisbury Blvd., Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Gregory A. Dixon, 28, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 1 October 2019 at 6:51 PM, a deputy stopped a vehicle operated by Gregory Dixon for a traffic violation. After observing indicators that caused the deputy to become suspicious there was contraband in the vehicle the deputy questioned Dixon if there was anything in the vehicle. Dixon stated he had marijuana in his bag which was then recovered during a subsequent search.
The amount of marijuana located exceeded 10 grams.
During further searching, the deputy located what was identified as crack cocaine.
The deputy placed Dixon 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 Dixon on an unsecured bon of $2,500.00.
Charges: Possession of Crack Cocaine, Possession of Marijuana over 10 gm, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Incident: Possession of CDS
Date of Incident: 1 October 2019
Location: Salisbury Blvd at Pine Way, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Allison R. Cavoli, 25, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 1 October 2019 at 11:27 PM, a deputy stopped a vehicle in which Allison Cavoli was a passenger for a traffic violation. Upon approach to the vehicle, the deputy detected the odor of burnt marijuana emanating from the passenger compartment. During a search of the vehicle, the deputy located Tramadol in Cavoli’s possession without a prescription.
The deputy placed Cavoli under arrest and transported her 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 Cavoli on Personal Recognizance.
Charges: Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance

Incident: Possession of CDS with the Intent to Distribute
Date of Incident: 3 October 2019
Location: Rt. 50 at Queen Avenue, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: William T. Smith, 36, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 3 October 2019 at 4:39 PM, a deputy stopped a vehicle during the investigation into the street level distribution of illegal drugs in which William T. Smith was a passenger. During the encounter, Smith appeared extremely uncomfortable and overly nervous before he attempted to flee on foot from the deputy upon exiting the vehicle. The deputy caught Smith after a brief foot chase and discovered that Smith had crack cocaine in his possession.
The amount of cocaine was greater than what is considered for personal use.
The deputy placed Smith 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 detained Smith in lieu of a $15,000.00 bond in the Detention Center. Smith’s status was changed to a no bond status at a subsequent bond review.
Charges: Possession of Crack Cocaine with the Intent to Distribute, Possession of Crack Cocaine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Incident: Possession of CDS
Date of Incident: 3 October 2019
Location: Price Road at Morris Street, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Carl L. Fuller, 28, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 3 October 2019 at 9:35 PM a deputy stopped a vehicle operated by Carl Fuller for a traffic violation. Upon conducting a query on Fuller, the deputy discovered Fuller’s privilege to drive a motor vehicle had been suspended by the state of Maryland. During a subsequent search of Fuller’s person, the deputy recovered what was identified as heroin from Fuller’s pants pocket.
The deputy placed Fuller 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 Fuller on Personal Recognizance.
Charges: Possession of Heroin and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Incident: Possession of CDS
Date of Incident: 3 October 2019
Location: Jersey Road at Adventist Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Destiny R. Thomas, 27, Millington, MD
Narrative: On 3 October 2019 at 11:10 PM, a deputy stopped a vehicle in which Destiny Thomas was a passenger. During the traffic stop, the occupants demonstrated indicators of illicit activity which prompted the deputy to summons a drug k9 team to the scene to conduct a scan. Following an alert by the K9 and subsequent search, the deputy located what was identified as heroin in Thomas’ purse. Following her arrest, it was discovered that Thomas had crack cocaine and a smoking device hidden in her bra.
The deputy transported Thomas to the Central Booking Unit where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. Following an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Thomas in the Detention Center in lieu of a $3,000.00 bond.
Charges: Possession of Heroin, Possession of Crack Cocaine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Incident: False Name / Obstruct and Hinder
Date of Incident: 3 October 2019
Location: Jersey Road at Adventist Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Jeremy T. Creppon, 22, Laurel, DE
Narrative: On 3 October 2019 at 11:10 PM, a deputy stopped a vehicle in which Destiny Thomas was a passenger. During the traffic stop the deputy Thomas under arrest for CDS possession.
During the investigation of this stop the driver of the vehicle provided an identity that was unable to be verified. During questioning about the veracity of the driver’s information, the driver had trouble reciting his personal information. After spending considerable time sticking with the false identity that could not be verified, the driver relented and provided his correct name as Jeremy Creppon. Upon conducting a query on Creppon’s true identity, the deputy discovered that Creppon was a wanted fugitive from the State of Delaware and was wanted in connection with a burglary case.
The deputy placed Creppon 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 detained Creppon in the Detention Center without bond pending extradition back to Delaware.
Charges: Fugitive from Delaware, Obstruct and Hinder, False name to Law Enforcement

Incident: Theft
Date of Incident: 7 October 2019
Location: 5000 block of Nutters Cross Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspects:
Zaire K. Thomas, 20, Salisbury, MD
Shykiem L. Handy, 19, Salisbury, MD
Narrative: On 7 October 2019 just after midnight, a deputy stopped to check on an unattended suspicious vehicle parked in the 4700 block of Nutters Cross Road. During the investigation, the deputy located a property owner who stated the vehicle did not belong there. During the investigation, two individuals identified as Zaire Thomas and Shykiem Handy came walking back to the vehicle and told the deputy that they were out for a walk. During a subsequent search of the pair’s vehicle, the deputy located what was identified as hemp plants in the trunk.
Upon making contact with the management of a nearby hemp farm, the plants were positively identified as being removed from that property without permission. The property of the hemp farm was also conspicuously posted “No Trespassing.”
During the investigation, Handy attempted to provide the investigating deputy with a false identity but the subterfuge was quickly uncovered.
Both Thomas and Handy were placed under arrest and transported to the Central Booking Unit where they were processed and taken in front of the Distract Court Commissioner. Following an initial appearance, the Commissioner released both on Personal Recognizance.
Charges: Theft $100 to $1,500.00, Trespassing, False name to avoid identification / prosecution (Handy only)