From the desk of Sheriff Bryson Meyers:
On March 2, 2026, Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division of the Garrett County Sheriff's Office arrested Joseph Neal Tolliver, 22, Oakland, in connection with a Homicide Investigation. At approximately 1:30 a.m., Deputies responded to the 1600 block of Kempton Road for a reported death investigation. Detectives with the Criminal Investigation Division, Detectives with the Narcotics Task Force, along with the Sheriff’s Office Crime Scene Investigator, responded to the scene. Detectives subsequently obtained a search warrant for the residence.
During the investigation, it was determined that Donna May Resor, 62 years old, Oakland, died as a result of a gunshot wound. As a result of the investigation, Tolliver was arrested and charged with First Degree Murder, Second Degree Murder, and Use of a Firearm in the Commission of a Crime of Violence.
Sheriff Meyers stated, “I want to thank our Detectives for their outstanding investigative work. Their persistence, attention to detail, and dedication were instrumental in moving this case forward. The community can be confident knowing we have professionals of this caliber serving and protecting them.” Tolliver was transported to the Garrett County Detention Center, where he is currently being held pending a bond hearing.