Pocomoke City Police Department ~ PRESS RELEASE~

PRESS RELEASE



Pocomoke Police Department

300 Second Street

Pocomoke, Maryland 21851

410-957-1600

Arrests – January 27, to February 3, 2012

1/19/2012

Pocomoke Police Officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle that failed to stop at a posted stop sign. Upon contact with the driver, Markeith Lashawn Davis, 23, of Mappsville, VA was found to be in possession of a suspended license. Davis was issued a State Citation and released pending trial. The vehicle was removed from the scene by a licensed driver.

　

1/27/2012

Pocomoke Police Officers met with a subject who wanted to turn himself in. Travis Raheem Bailey, 22, of Onancock, VA was found to be wanted on a Worcester County Warrant for "Failure to Appear". Bailey was arrested, processed and taken before the Commissioners and released under conditions pending trial.

　

1/28/2012

Pocomoke Police Officers initiated a traffic stop for a known suspension violation. Deontrae Lamar Bailey, 18, of Pocomoke, MD then fled and parked the vehicle to avoid detection. Bailey was located on foot one block from the vehicle. Bailey was issued a State Citation for "Driving on a Suspended License" and released pending trial.

　

1/28/2012

Pocomoke Police Officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle that was observed spinning wheels and taking off at a high rate of speed acting recklessly. Antione Lavar Bailey, 33, of Onley, VA was issued several State Citations and released pending payment of fines.

1/28/2012

Pocomoke Police Officers were called to the Lower Shore YMCA for an assault in progress that resulted in shots being fired into the crowd. Upon arrival, Officers conducted several interviews and spoke with witnesses regarding this incident. One victim was transported to the hospital for minor injuries from the assault; no one was injured in the shooting. A thorough investigation led to the positive identification of the several suspects involved and warrants were issued for their arrest. In cooperation with the Accomack County Sheriff’s Office, Pocomoke Police conducted two Search & Seizure Warrants on the suspect’s home and were able to gain further evidence relating to the crime; the suspects were not located at this time.

On January 31st

Devin Treye Wessells, 17, of Parksley, VA was located by the Accomack County Sheriff’s Office and the warrant was served with charges of "Attempted 1st Degree Murder" and "1st Degree Assault". Wessells was charged and held as an adult on felony charges in the Norfolk Detention Center without bond pending extradition. On February 2nd Roderick Rashad Savage, 17, of Parksley, VA was located and the warrant served with charges of "Attempted 1st Degree Murder" and "1st Degree Assault". Savage is being charged and held as an adult on felony charges in the Norfolk Detention Center without bond pending extradition. This incident is still under investigation and more arrests will follow. 　

1/31/2012

Pocomoke Police Officers were called to the Pocomoke High School regarding a student with a dangerous weapon on his person. Douglas Walter Schoolfield, 18, of Pocomoke, MD was found to be carrying in plain view a pocketknife with a 3" blade on his person. Schoolfield was charged with "Possession of a Deadly Weapon" and taken before the Commissioner; he was released on his own recognizance pending trial.

　

1/31/2012

Pocomoke Police Officers observed Latasha Renee Blake, 27, of Pocomoke, MD acting in a disorderly fashion and causing a public disturbance. After several attempts to make contact with Blake, it was found that she was highly intoxicated and refused to calm down; ultimately, Blake was placed under arrest for Disorderly Conduct due to her loud and disruptive behavior in public. Blake was issued a Criminal Citation and released pending trial.

1/31/2012

Pocomoke Police Officers while on routine patrol observed a group of males loitering on posted "No Trespassing" property. Upon contact with the group they were advised of the posted signs for No Trespassing, two of the individuals understood and were allowed to leave. Upon trying to contact with the other two individuals and advise them of the signage, they refused to stop and began to curse and provoke officers in a loud, obtrusive manner. Identified were Martel Lesean Blake, 19, of Pocomoke, MD and Jerren Kapree Hinmon, 22, of Baltimore, MD. After several attempts to diffuse the situation both Blake and Hinmon were charged on a Criminal Citation for "Trespassing" and "Failure to Obey an Officer" and were released pending trial.

2/01/2012

Pocomoke Police Officers were contacted by Wal-Mart Security that they had an individual in the store that has been banned from the premises on a previous theft case. Upon arrival, Officers viewed and arrested Paige Victoria Primrose, 23, of Chincoteague, VA for violating a Trespass Order issued by Worcester County. Primrose was charged on a Criminal Citation for "Trespassing" and released pending trial.

2/01/2012

Pocomoke Police Officers observed Sean Lee White, 26, of Pocomoke, MD operating a motor vehicle on a public highway, White was known that he did not possess a valid license. A check was run through Maryland DMV and was found that White was suspended. Officers completed a Statement of Charges after the fact and on February 2, 2012 White was issued a Criminal Summons for "Driving on a Suspended License". White was released pending trial.

　



Submitted by:

Kelvin D. Sewell

Chief of Police

Pocomoke City Police Dept. Press Release ~ Incident At YMCA

PRESS RELEASE

Pocomoke Police Department

300 Second Street
Pocomoke, Maryland 21851
410-957-1600

POLICE DEPARTMENT

POCOMOKE CITY, MARYLAND

　
Date: 30 January 2012　

Incident occurred 28 January 2012.

Pocomoke City Police received a call to respond to 1900 Worcester Hwy (YMCA) for a fight. Once officers arrived on the scene, they began investigating the incident. Officers learned that there was a birthday party for one of the Pocomoke resident inside the YMCA. Several individuals from Accomac, Virginia attended the party and a fight occurred. One victim was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

Further investigation revealed once the suspects from Virginia left the YMCA they began shooting in the direction of the crowd.
Pocomoke City Police Officer interviewed several witnesses and was able to identify several of the suspects involved.

The case is still under investigation however, I am confident Pocomoke City Police Officers will be applying for arrest warrants with the Worcester County Commissioners Office.
　
　
Submitted By:
Chief Kelvin Sewell
Pocomoke City Police Dept.

Pocomoke City Police Department ~ PRESS RELEASE

PRESS RELEASE

Pocomoke Police Department

300 Second Street

Pocomoke, Maryland 21851

410-957-1600

Arrests – January 20, to January 27, 2012

1/20/2012 Pocomoke Police Officers arrested and charged James R. Motkya, 46, of Pocomoke City for "Theft" and "Trespass" from Wal-Mart. Motkya was issued several State Criminal Citations and was released pending trial.


1/20/2012 Pocomoke Police Officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle failing to stop at a posted stop sign. Upon making contact with the driver, a Pocomoke City Juvenile was found to be "Driving without a Required License or Permit", "Driving without Required Supervision" and other traffic citations. The juvenile was released pending trial and the vehicle was removed from the scene by a licensed driver.


1/20/2012 Pocomoke Police Officers served an arrest warrant on Nicholas Lennord Lodowski, 24, of Salisbury, MD. This warrant stemmed from a Theft investigation from Wal-Mart on December 24, 2011. Lodowski was located at his residence and was placed under arrest; he was transported to the Pocomoke City Police Headquarters for processing. Lodowski was taken before the Commissioners and held on $10,000 Bond. Lodowski was then turned over to the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office for service of two (2) VOP Warrants.


1/20/2012 Pocomoke Police Officers arrested and charged James Donald Keithley, 50, of Ocean City, MD with "Theft" from Wal-Mart and "Making a False Statement" while under investigation. Keithley was processed and taken before the Commissioners and released on his own recognizance pending trial.


1/22/2012 Deonta Lamont Smith, Sr. 31, of Pocomoke was charged with traffic violations after Pocomoke Police Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for expired tags. Smith was issued several State Traffic Citations and released pending trial. The vehicle was removed from the scene by a licensed driver.


1/23/2012 Pocomoke Police Officers conducted a traffic stop for a traffic violation and upon contact with the driver; Eric Aaron Cropper, 44, of Pocomoke City was arrested and issued several State Traffic Citations to include "Driving on a Suspended License". Cropper was released pending trial. A licensed driver removed the vehicle from the scene.


1/25/2012 While investigating a theft call from the Duck-In Pocomoke Police Officers stopped an individual fitting the description, upon initial contact the suspect fled on foot while attempting to discard objects from his clothing along the way. After a brief foot chase Dana Lamar Collick, 22, of Pocomoke City was apprehended. The discarded items were collected and Collick was charged with "CDS – Possession of Marijuana" and "CDS – Possession of Crack Cocaine". Collick was taken before the Worcester County Commissioners and released on his own recognizance pending trial.


1/26/2012 Pocomoke Police Officers were called to the Pocomoke High School in reference to an assault. Further investigation revealed that two students were involved in a physical argument in the school cafeteria during normal school hours; a 15-year-old Juvenile from Pocomoke City was charged with "Assault 2nd Degree" and referred to Juvenile Justice for further action. The juvenile was released to her parents pending further.


1/26/2012 Pocomoke Police Officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle without operable taillights. The driver, Michael Allen Isdale, 19, of Chincoteague, VA was arrested and issued several traffic citations to include "Driving on a Suspended License". Isdale was released pending trial. The vehicle was removed from the scene by Smitty’s Towing.

Submitted by
Kelvin D. Sewell
Chief of Police

Something More From the Pocomoke City Police Department

All things GREAT keep happening at the Pocomoke City Police Department!

Tom and I here at the PPE have always wanted the the Pocomoke citizens to know what was going on in the city of Pocomoke - good or bad. Angel and others at the Police Department, on behalf of Chief Sewell,  have been working hard to get information out to the people as quicklty as they can.  Gayle at the police department is kind enough to send  the Press Release to me every week.  Angel keeps me updated with any changes and always sends me the good news.

So, in keeping with his pledge written in his Mission Statement: "develop a parnership with the Community, lead a community commitment to resolve proplems and improve the safety and quality of life in our city", .....
Chief Kelvin D. Sewell is very pleased to inform the people of Pocomoke City  that the Pocomoke City Crime Report is NOW available to you.

Go to : www.thepocomokepubliceye.blogspot.com/  Look for CRIME/ Pocomoke City Crime Report on the right side.

And Readers please thank Chief Sewell and those officers for all they do.  Their job is not easy but it seems easier when they know the city is behind them and appreciates what they do.

And a note from Tom and me:
There are just so many people to thank for all of this and we personally can not thank you enough.
So from us (you know who you are) thank you for putting the heartbeat back into Pocomoke.