Pittsville Man Convicted of Sexual Abuse of Minor

Following a two-day trial, a 51-year-old Pittsville, Maryland man was convicted of four counts of Sexual Abuse of a Minor and one count of Assault in the Second Degree. Sentencing was deferred pending receipt of a mandatory pre-sentence investigation and mental health assessment. Oliver Kennedy will remain in custody pending sentencing where he faces a maximum penalty of 35 years of incarceration. According to the Office of the State’s Attorney for Wicomico County, between 2018 and 2023, Kennedy sexually abused a minor in his household. The victim was under the age of 12 at the time. On April 28, a Wicomico County jury convicted Kennedy following a trial before the Honorable Karen M. Dean of the Circuit Court for Wicomico County.

Additional Information from the Office of the State’s Attorney for Wicomico County:

Wicomico County State’s Attorney (SA) Jamie L. Dykes said, “As we near the close of April and Child
Abuse Prevention Month, this case is a sobering reminder that child sexual abuse exacts an indescribable toll on survivors. The survivor exhibited strength and bravery in disclosing the abuse and when testifying in court. I would also like to recognize the members of the jury who approached their duty to deliberate seriously, and delivered a strong verdict that hopefully has afforded the survivor some semblance of the peace they deserve.” SA Jamie L. Dykes commended Sergeant J. Seichepine of the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office, who was the lead investigator, Child Protective Services, and members of the Wicomico County Child Advocacy Center for their work in the investigation. SA Dykes also commended Senior Assistant State’s Attorney Michael Calabrese, who prosecuted the case and advocated for justice.