Deric Rust

SALISBURY, Md. - The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 24-year-old man for allegedly having sexual intercourse with a 13-year-old minor.

Police say they responded to a suspicious vehicle yesterday just outside of Salisbury. There, the Sheriff’s Deputy reportedly found Deric James Rust, 24, of Georgetown, having what appeared to be sexual intercourse with the 13-year-old victim. Rust was then arrested on sex offense related charges.

Rust was taken to the Wicomico County Detention Center originally without bond, but was released today on  his own recognizance. 

Anyone with additional information on this case is asked to contact  the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigation at 410-548-

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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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