Driver Of Vehicle Becomes Uncontrollable To Officers

WORCESTER COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE

PRESS RELEASE

DATE: August 6, 2013

Incident: 1 Count 2nd Degree Assault on Law Enforcement, 1st and 2nd Degree Assault, Resisting Arrest, MDOP over $1,000, and numerous traffic charges

Location of Crime: Unionville Road, Pocomoke City, Maryland

Suspects: George A Bell 3rd W/M Age 62 Pocomoke City, Maryland

Charges: 1 Count 2nd Degree Assault on Law Enforcement, Resisting Arrest, 1st and 2nd Degree Assault, 1 Count MDOP + $1000, numerous traffic violations, and Reckless Endangerment

Narrative: On August 6, 2013 at 5:00 pm., the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched for a reckless driving report on Union Ville Road in Pocomoke, Maryland. Additional 911 calls were received over the course of a few minutes indicating the driver was attempting to strike vehicles and pedestrians in the area. The calls continued as the vehicle approached the city limits of Pocomoke City. The vehicle continued into Pocomoke nearly striking several vehicles, and persons walking in the downtown area of Pocomoke. The vehicle became disabled near 3rd Street and Market Street. A uniformed deputy and an off duty deputy pursued the subject on foot and took him into custody a block away. Pocomoke City Police also responded and assisted in transporting the subject to the Police Department. During the investigation, it was determined that the driver was suffering some type of medical issue and was transported to PRMC for evaluation. While transporting this individual, the individual who was restrained and seat belted began kicking and striking the deputy. The individual struck the steering wheel, causing the deputy to lose control of the vehicle temporarily near the Princess Anne Barrack. Additional Deputies from Worcester County, Maryland State Police Berlin, Pocomoke City Police and Maryland State Police Princess Anne, responded quickly to the scene and were able to secure the subject. The subject was transported by Princess Anne Ambulance to PRMC for evaluation.

The subject was issued 22 traffic violations and a criminal citation for MDOP. Investigation showed that he drove thru several yards striking trees and signs from Unionville Rd to the City Limits of Pocomoke. The individual faces several criminal charges from the incident in Somerset County and is waiting for processing pending a release from medical personnel.