SOCIAL WORKER CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ABUSE OF A MINOR

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July 17, 2024
Wicomico County, MD - Investigators with the Wicomico Child Advocacy Center began an investigation into the sexual abuse of a minor. The victim reported multiple incidents of sexual abuse that occurred in Wicomico County several years ago.

The suspect in the investigation was identified as Reginald Harrison Shockley, 66, of Parsonsburg, Maryland.

Shockley was taken into custody on an outstanding arrest warrant on 7/16/24 by Detectives with the Child Advocacy Center in connection with the investigation.

During the investigation, it was discovered that Shockley was employed as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who frequently had access to children.

Investigators ask anyone with information or concerns regarding Shockley to contact the Wicomico County Child Advocacy Center at 410-334-6955 or the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigative Division at 410-548-4898.

All subjects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.