Robert Harris, Chief of Police
Phone Number 410-835-3013
Fax Number 410-835-5083
Steven Arechiga Conviction Press Release
November 12, 2020
You may recall, beginning on 9/16/20 there were 5 incidents during which someone had broken into vehicles while parked in driveways located in Pittsville. During these incidents, several items were removed from the vehicles including cash and credit/ debit cards which, according to statements made by suspect Steven Arechiga, were subsequently used to purchase various items (including crystal meth) from various locations in Maryland and Delaware. During his arrest, Arechiga advised he is a member of the Eastside Lobos – a street gang in Las Cruces, New Mexico. This information was confirmed with Las Cruces Police Department.
On 11/6/20, Arechiga pleaded guilty in Wicomico County District Court to five counts of Rogue and Vagabond and currently remains in the custody of the Wicomico County Detention Center where he awaits the completion of a pre-sentence investigation. Charges are still pending in other jurisdictions which stemmed from information received during the investigation by the Pittsville Police Department.
Statistics Report for October 2020
- 25 Business Checks
- 168 Traffic Citations (includes Red Speed and Municipal)
- 1 Emergency Petition for Psychiatric Evaluation
- 2 Residential Burglaries
- 8 Rogue & Vagabond (vehicle burglaries)
- 1 Criminal Arrest
- 3 Traffic Arrests
- 1 Loud Party
- 1 Disorderly Conduct
- 6 Assist Other Agency (Law Enforcement)
- 1 Traffic Accident
- 5 Assist Fire/EMS
- 1 Unattended Death
- 2 CDS Complaints (both at the park)