MSP searching for Salisbury man wanted on attempted murder charges

SALISBURY, Md. – Maryland State Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted for attempted murder in Salisbury.

The incident took place at around 6 p.m. on April 16th, when troopers responded to the 500 block of Swan Road for a reported shooting. Preliminary investigation revealed that Timothy Whaley Jr. was a passenger of a black Volkswagen and approached a residence on Swan Road before firing at a woman who was standing in the front yard of the home. The suspects then fled the scene in the vehicle.

No injuries were reported.

The driver of the Volkswagen, 48-year-old Crystal Hutt, was arrested on April 17th. She was charged with attempted first degree murder, attempted second degree murder, first and second degree assault, and use of a firearm in the commission of a felony/crime of violence. She was later released after posting $25,000 bail.

Whaley is wanted and should be considered armed and dangerous. Police say he is 6 feet tall and weighs about 190 pounds, and is known to frequent the areas of Keene Avenue and Jersey Road.

Anyone with information on Whaley’s whereabouts should contact the MSP Salisbury Barrack at 410-749-3101.