Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Press Release

On April 2, 2013, a Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was on patrol in the area of Route 113 and Betheden Church Road, Pocomoke, Maryland, and stopped a vehicle operated by Palphanneilia Urias Pratt, 47, of Norfolk, Virginia, for speeding. Upon making contact with Mr. Pratt, the he immediately stated his driver’s license was suspended in Virginia. The Deputy also observed that Mr. Pratt appeared to be very nervous. Upon further questioning of Mr. Pratt it was learned that there was a handgun in the trunk area of the vehicle. Subsequently a search of the vehicle produced a handgun. Mr. Pratt was placed under arrest and charged with possession of a handgun. Mr. Pratt was seen by the District Court Commissioner and released on personal recognizance.