PRESS RELEASE 04/02/2024

On 3/30/2024 officers responded to the 600 block of Bank Street, in

reference to a disturbance and assault. During the course of this investigation,

officers learned that a male subject, later identified as Andre Jerome Hickman had

pointed a gun at several residents in the area and threatening to shoot. Hickman

was located within minutes and found to be in possession of a loaded handgun.

As a result of this incident, Hickman was placed under arrest for assault 1 st degree,

assault 2 nd degree, handgun on person. Hickman was transported to the

Pocomoke City Police Department for processing. Hickman later had an initial

appearance hearing with a District Court Commissioner. At the conclusion of the

hearing, Hickman was held on no bond and later transported to the Worcester

County Jail.