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Saturday, September 01, 2012

Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Press Release 8-31-12

Incident: CDS Possession
Date of Incident: 29 August 2012
Location: Pittsville / Willards, MD

Suspect: 1. Brandon Murry Ehrisman, 25, Pittsville, MD
               2. Dawn Elizabeth Miller, 45, Willards, MD
               3. Joshua Thomas O’Brien, 25, Pittsville, MD
               4. Matthew Brandon Wells, 22, Willards, MD
               5. John W. West, 35, Pittsville, MD
               6. Victoria Christina Smith, 21, Pittsville, MD
               7. Marion Lee Atkinson, 35, Salisbury, MD
               8. Carrie Lynn Schwab, 23, Nanticoke, MD
                                
Narrative: On 27 August 2012 members of the Wicomico County Narcotics Task Force wrapped up a
six month undercover investigation into the illicit use of forged and fraudulent prescriptions that were
used to obtain Oxycodone illegally. During the investigation investigators identified several individuals in
the Pittsville and Willards area that were determined to be principal players in this investigation. At the
conclusion of the investigation, the findings were presented to a Grand Jury and Indictments for those
involved were returned.
Those indictments were served on 28 August 2012 with the apprehension of the above listed individuals.
Upon arrest all were transported to the Central Booking Unit where they were processed and detained in
the Detention Center without bond.
Charges: CDS Possession with the Intent to Distribute
                 Obtain CDS by Forged Prescription
                 CDS Possession
                
               
                                                                                          
Releasing Authority: Lt. Tim Robinson        Date: 31 Aug 2012


33 comments:

Anonymous said...

Thanks to the sheriff's office for the good work! This is the kind of investigations that will eventually get the kingpins.

Anonymous said...

I see five boys and three girls. Which of the two males were "partners"?

Anonymous said...

Dag yo, ain't nothin I hate more than a bunch o redneck drug-dealin THUGS

Anonymous said...

That is one hot mess there!

Anonymous said...

Whose was the leader of this gang?

Anonymous said...

Boy their parents must be so proud!

Anonymous said...

9:34, Probably but Dawn Miller has kids almost as old as some of these losers she was involved with. Great example as a mother, huh?

Anonymous said...

I am a parent of one of the ones arrested. and i hope they all get what is deserved of their actions. Proud of my child YES, disappointed of course.

Anonymous said...

these mongrels amke it hard for the persons who truly have pain to get some meds for relief,like for cancer. i hope these dogs rot in jail!!

Anonymous said...

all looked burnt out.

Anonymous said...

Great example as a mother, huh?

September 1, 2012 9:54 AM

Do you know her personally and her life story or you just judging strangers?

Anonymous said...

That's right. Don't judge. I used to know her. She's actually a really nice person, and I watched her kids grow up and are both nice kids. We don't know what possessed her to do this, but people do things they wouldn't normally do sometimes, depending on their situation. Not condoning - just saying we don't know. Again, I never knew her to be but a nice woman and a good mom. Just a shame these people feel they need to turn to this sort of activity.

Anonymous said...

Their pain is our pain.

Anonymous said...

Do you consider a Mom who lies for their kids to keep them from being arrested a good mom. Granted she can be considered a mom who loved her kids but does that equal a good mom. I think not.

Anonymous said...

This women has gotten away with illegal activities for years, including supplying her under age children with alcohol,
good mom?

Anonymous said...

Do you consider a Mom who lies for their kids to keep them from being arrested a good mom. Granted she can be considered a mom who loved her kids but does that equal a good mom. I think not.

September 1, 2012 2:27 PM

Human nature. And you are surprised by this?

Anonymous said...

She lies for her kids to cover her own self! Does that make sense?

Anonymous said...

These people aren't new to the department of correctins, especially mom.

Anonymous said...

these mongrels amke it hard for the persons who truly have pain to get some meds for relief,like for cancer. i hope these dogs rot in jail!!

September 1, 2012 11:55 AM

I said something similar and wondered why it wasn't posted. Then I saw your post. lol.

dur

Anonymous said...

You self-righteous and judgmental people sure seem to know these people well.

Customers? Neighbors? What?

Anonymous said...

im glad they got arrested!!!! i was tired of strange people in my neighborhood!

Anonymous said...

a republicans pride and joy!!!

Anonymous said...

Even if these types ever truly wanted to clean up their act their criminal record would be a huge stumbling block.I realize that most won't change,but if there was even a slight possiblity would the system at least attempt to work with them?

Anonymous said...

Everyone in Willards is strange....lol

Anonymous said...

wow!!! i thought halloween is in october!!!! that miller woman looks like walking death.

Anonymous said...

Wow!! It amazes me that people rush to judgement and call others names, without knowing them, or knowing what they've been through. Mongrels, really?? I guess you're perfect? Well I'm here to tell you EVERYBODY makes mistakes, even YOU, some just make bigger mistakes. Some mistakes are because of things that happened in your life, for example watching your child get attacked by not one but two pit bulls, having to risk your life to save your child's, without a second thought of your own safety, seeing your child be rushed to Johns Hopkins, where said child would have died if the dogs tooth had been just a tiny bit closer to his jugular, taking your child to Johns Hopkins month after month for check-ups and several ear reconstruction surgery's, all while having nightmares of this HORRIBLE event. Tell me you know how you would handle going through something as traumatic as that... I would hope that I wouldn't turn to drugs to cope, but you never know when you're that traumatized what you'll do to get the feeling/memory to go away for a little while. Then you're stuck because you need more and more to keep those memories away. By no means do I agree with anyone doing drugs that aren't prescribed to them, so please don't misunderstand what I'm saying. All I'm saying is that we shouldn't rush to judgement. I knew of the nightmares. I just wasn't around enough to know what he was doing to keep them away. As a family member I wish I had pushed harder to find out. That's a mistake I wish I could go back and correct. I pray that he and the others get the help they need. Being locked up is keeping them from the drugs (thank goodness), but what about the nightmares?

Anonymous said...

I agree with most comments made about the older woman involved! She should set a better example for her children! These charges aren't minor misdemeanors, they are serious! She has been doing things for YEARS only to have a family member cover them up. Each person here is NOT a first time offender, look them up on the MD judiciary case search. You do the crime, you do the crime! There are a few involved who I am sure have caused heartbreak and embarrassment to their families......I 'm sure this goes deeper than just these 8 people too!

Anonymous said...

The bottom line is oxy should be more controlled. This drug is destroying many people. It was pulled from the market but big money pharmaceticals got it back. It is a major money maker. They know it is one of the most abused drugs in history yet they still allow it to be handed out like candy. I am in no way condoning these people they are criminals and addicts. It you look at the oxy epidemic you will see all involved are users. It is extermely rare to find a dealer who is not using.

Dr. Fox and others like him need some jail time. The acts of these so called pain Docs has gone unpunished for to long. They are getting kick backs from the drug companies that manufactor these drugs. It is horrific to think these doctors are destroying lives and only care about profit. This scurge has no boundries. It is being used by high schoolers that think this drug is benign. It destroys internal organs and is nothing more than synthetic herion.

There is need for this drug in some medical circumstances. I know many people suffering terminal illnesses that need this type of medication. The doctors know when this drug should be supplied but continue to give it under phantom circumstances.

Take a good hard look at the mug shots. That is who is abusing this drug. The majority are middle class caucasians. I dont know why but that seems to be the typical abuser ?

A couple of these suspects have been drug users and sellers for years. One of them was a major supplier of weed to kids in the Willards area since the 90's. So they just progressed to dealing pills as well.

It is time for this to stop. There is no excuse for dealing poison to kids. These people are just the tip of the ice berg. These small towns are eat up with drug abuse and it seems a blind eye has been turned for far to long. It just goes to show what has been said for years. We have targeted minorities and low income areas and the cancer of drug abuse has eaten into out small towns unchecked.

Congrats to the officers that worked this case. Keep up the great work. Fight it in our communites first. Make our streets safe first. If the battle is not faught on the front line we will lose the war. It is great to snag a car or two out on the highway, but lets fight the war right here right now. Clean up our county then we can sit hours on end on the by-pass.

Anonymous said...

i knew dawn personally there was nothing in her life that was any excuse for the things she has done. i have been through so much more in my life than she could ever dream up ,but did i turn to drugs? no did i turn to crime? no there is no excuse and i hope she gets every thing that she deserves. as the elder person in this screwed up band of misfits,she should have known better. i wish only the best for her children.and to dawn ..karma is a b----

Anonymous said...

What?

Anonymous said...

To the person who said "Their parents must be proud", I wish it was like that but most likely their folks are involved and just mad, sittin' at home dopesick. Really.

Anonymous said...

Two years later, I have had the privilege to work with two of the individuals above. Changed lives. Wonderful men who would do anything for you. I hope their parents truly are proud of them.

Anonymous said...

5:16 , We are very proud of the 2 men that you are speaking of. I believe God has answered prayers. We give HALO our upmost respect, they have helped in many ways. Halo has given them a 2Nd chance and counsled them. But these 2 Young men took the punishment for their wrongs and today. They give back to the community. So the people that still want to judge, apparently don't know God. Thank you for believing in these young men.