Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Release

Incident: Theft
Date of Incident: 13 December 2009
Location: 1000 block of Johnson Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Nicholas R. Thomas, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 13 December 2009 at 2:24 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to investigate the theft from a motor vehicle in the 1000 block of Johnson Rd. Upon arrival, the deputy met with the victim who advised he heard the glass break in his vehicle that was parked out front of his residence. The victim stated that he looked outside and observed a subject he recognized as Nicholas Johnson, standing next to his vehicle. The victim stated that Johnson fled upon the approach of the victim. During the investigation, the deputy determined that Johnson made off with an envelope that contained a substantial amount of cash.

The investigating deputy located Johnson shortly after this incident and gained sufficient information during questioning that confirmed the culpability of Johnson in this crime. The deputy placed Johnson under arrest and transported him to the Central Booking Unit where he was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Johnson was detained by the Commissioner in the Detention Center in lieu of $15,000.00 bond.

Charges:
Theft
Malicious Destruction of Property