WCSO Press Releases 5-7-12

Incident: DUI / Motor Vehicle Collision
Date of Incident: 4 May 2012
Location: Honeysuckle Drive, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Kevin Michael Newsome Jr., 21, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 4 May 2012 at 2:33 AM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported motor vehicle collision on Honeysuckle Drive near Seagull Lane. Investigation revealed a vehicle driven by Kevin Michael Newsome had struck a tree near that intersection. When the deputy made contact with Newsome, the deputy observed that Newsome had a glazed look on his face and smelled strongly of alcohol.

The deputy began an investigation into driving under the influence of alcohol by putting Newsome through a battery of sobriety testing. After the tests, the deputy placed Newsome under arrest for DUI.

During processing, Newsome refused to submit to a breath test. Newsome was released on citations pending a court date.

Charges: Driving Under the Influence
Driving While Impaired
Negligent Driving
Reckless Driving

Incident: DUI / Theft
Date of Incident: 3 May 2012
Location: Naylor Mill Road, Salisbury, MD
Suspect: Kisha Monique Holcomb, 35, Salisbury, MD

Narrative: On 3 May 2012 at 11:41 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office conducted a registration check on a vehicle he saw driving erratically using his in car Mobile Data Terminal. The deputy discovered the plates displayed on the Dodge Durango should have been displayed on a Hyundai. The deputy stopped the vehicle and made contact with the operator, Kisha Holcomb, who told the deputy she had borrowed the tag from a friend. The deputy would discover that the tag had been reported stolen the previous week to the Sheriff’s Office. The deputy also discovered that the registration on Holcomb’s vehicle had been suspended due to no insurance.

The deputy also detected a moderate odor of alcohol emanating from Holcomb which led the deputy to conduct sobriety testing on Holcomb. After the testing, the deputy placed Holcomb under arrest for DUI.

During processing, Holcomb became belligerent and refused to consent to a breath test.

The deputy transported Holcomb to the Central Booking Unit where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Holcomb in the Detention Center in lieu of $13,000.00 bond on all charges.

Charges: Theft under $100
Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol
Driving Without Insurance

Incident: Assault
Date of Incident: 3 May 2012
Location: 8600 block of Doris Street, Delmar, MD
Suspect: Aimee D. Johnson, 36, Delmar, MD

Narrative: On 3 May 2012 at 10:55 PM, a deputy from the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported disturbance at a residence in the 8600 block of Doris Street in Delmar. Upon arrival, the deputy met with Aimee Johnson and a male victim whom she resided with. The deputy observed that the male subject was bleeding from the face and was suffering from an injury around his eye.

Investigation revealed that the argument began during a discussion about the couple spending more time together and that it was during this argument that Johnson allegedly assaulted the male subject who was determined to be her boyfriend.

The deputy placed Johnson under arrest and transported her to the Central Booking Unit where she was processed and taken in front of the District Court Commissioner. After an initial appearance, the Commissioner detained Johnson in the Detention Center in lieu of $20,000.00 bond.

Charges: Assault 2nd Degree