Reginald Shockley

PARSONSBURG, MD - The Wicomico Child Advocacy Center has announced the arrest of a Parsonsburg man on charges of sexual abuse of a minor.

According to the Advocacy Center, a victim reported multiple incidents of sex abuse that occurred several years ago in Wicomico County. The ensuing investigation identified Reginald Harrison Shockley, 66, of Parsonsburg, as the suspect, the Advocacy Center says. Shockley was arrested following the investigation on Tuesday, July 16th.

Investigators say they also learned Shockley is a licensed Clinical Social Worker and had frequent access to children in his employment. Anyone with information or concerns regarding Shockley is asked to call the Wicomico County Child Advocacy Center at 410-334-6955 or the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office at 410-548-4898.

 

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Sean joined WBOC as Digital Content Producer in February 2023. Originally from New Jersey, Sean graduated from Rutgers University with bachelor’s degrees in East Asian Studies and Religion. He has lived in New York, California, and Virginia before he and his wife finally found a place to permanently call home in Maryland. With family in Laurel, Ocean Pines, Berlin, and Captain’s Cove, Sean has deep ties to the Eastern Shore and is thrilled to be working at WBOC serving the community.

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