Wicomico County Sheriff's Office

Incident:

Driving Revoked

Date of Incident:

20 May 2011

Location:

Old Ocean City Road, Willards, MD

Suspect:

 

Narrative

: On 20 May 2011 at 4:26 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office stopped a

Ford Escort operated by Bruce Bratten of Pittsville for a seat belt violation. During the encounter the

deputy learned that Bratten was both Revoked and Suspended. Additionally, Bratten was required to have

any vehicle he drove equipped with an ignition inter-lock device. This vehicle was not equipped with

such device.

The deputy placed Bratten 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, the

Commissioner released Bratten on Personal Recognizance.

Charges:

Driving While Suspended

Violating a License RestrictionDriving While Revoked

Bruce W. Bratten, Jr., 41, Pittsville, MD