SALISBURY, MD — Steven Abreu, a former deputy with the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, received a life sentence plus 30 years on May 29, 2025. He was convicted of rapes, sexual offenses, misconduct in office, and related charges tied to multiple assaults in 2022. Abreu exploited his position to prey on women while on duty. Prosecutors detailed how he offered a patrol car ride to one victim before assaulting her. On another occasion, he returned to a woman’s home following a service call and attacked her there. In December 2024, a jury found Abreu guilty on 29 of 34 charges. The Wicomico County Circuit Court judge imposed the sentence reflecting the gravity of his crimes and the breach of public trust. State’s Attorney Jamie Dykes said Abreu “betrayed his oath” and “used his authority to isolate and sexually assault women,” acknowledging the permanent damage to the victims and the community.
