On Thursday, May 10, NRP charged James Phillip Nelson, 31, of Mechanicsville for allegedly attacking Mark Wade Jordan, 28, of Charlotte Hall with a knife. The two were trotlining for crabs in separate vessels when the dispute occurred in the Wicomico Shores area of the Wicomico River.
Jordan was treated at the scene for minor injuries to his hands, forearms and one ear. Nelson was charged with assault-2nd degree, harassing a lawful fishing activity and disturbing the gear of another. Nelson was transported to the St. Mary’s County Detention Center.