Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Releases

Incident: Possession of Marijuana
Date of Incident: 22 September 2010
Location: 1500 block of Arbutus Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Holly A. Sterling, 33, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 22 September 2010 at 6:30 PM, a deputy went to a residence in the 1500 block of Arbutus Drive in Salisbury to look for Holly Sterling, the subject of a Circuit Court Warrant. Upon reaching the residence and making contact with Sterling, the deputy detected the odor of marijuana emanating from within the residence. During the process of taking Sterling into custody on the warrant, the deputy located a smoking device that still contained marijuana.

The deputy then transported Sterling to the Central Booking Unit where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance on the marijuana possession charge, Sterling was released on Personal Recognizance on that charge. However, Sterling was detained without bond in the Detention Center for the Circuit Court indictment for Distribution of CDS.

Charges: Possession of Marijuana


Incident: Theft
Date of Incident: 22 September 2010
Location: 800 block of Chippewa Blvd., Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Timothy Jones, 24, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 22 September 2010 at 10:48 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office was in the 800 block of Chippewa Blvd. when the deputy’s attention was drawn to a vehicle operated by Timothy Jones that was blaring out loud music while driving down the street. The deputy stopped the vehicle for the music and then discovered that the license plates displayed on Jones’ vehicle had been reported stolen. The deputy also discovered that Jones’ privilege to drive a motor vehicle had been suspended in Maryland.

The deputy placed Jones 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, jones was detained in the Detention Center in lieu of $5,000.00 bond.

Charges: Theft
Driving While Suspended


Incident: Escape
Date of Incident: 21 September 2010
Location: Old Ocean City Rd at Greenlawn Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: 1. Gregory L. Newcomb, 31, Salisbury, MD
2. Linda G. Bradley, 62, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 21 September 2010 at 3:13 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office observed a wanted subject, Gregory Newcomb, in a parking lot off of Old Ocean City Road. While confirming the warrant, the deputy observed Newcomb enter a vehicle and drive eastbound on Old Ocean City Road. The deputy received confirmation on the warrant and subsequently stopped the vehicle and took Newcomb into custody.

After being handcuffed and placed in the patrol vehicle, the deputy then tended to the other two passengers in Newcomb’s vehicle. While speaking with them, the deputy observed that Newcomb managed to take off his seatbelt, open the door and run away on foot, all while handcuffed behind his back.

The deputy pursued Newcomb on foot to and caught up to him on Fawn Drive, where the deputy observed him trying to get into a vehicle, still while wearing the handcuffs. The deputy managed to grab a hold of Newcomb before he was able to successfully get into the vehicle, which would be discovered to be operated by his mother, Linda Bradley. During the ensuing investigation, the deputy determined that Bradley knew that Newcomb was running from the deputy and had outstanding warrants when Bradley attempted to pick up Newcomb which resulted in the deputy also arresting Bradley.

Both Newcomb and Bradley were transported to the Central booking Unit where they were processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, Newcomb was held without bond while Bradley was released on Personal Recognizance.
Additionally, Newcomb was held without bond on a Wicomico County Circuit Court Bench Warrant for Felony Theft.

Charges: Escape 2nd degree / Obstructing and Hindering (Newcomb)
Obstructing and Hindering / Harboring a Fugitive (Bradley)