OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects who stole multiple signs belonging to the resort from the downtown area back on Feb. 8.
Surveillance footage of the area of Chicago Ave. between 3rd and 4th streets shows around 10:20 p.m. on Feb. 8, two unknown individuals exited their vehicle and began removing several signs having an estimated total value of nearly $800. The two suspects then got back in their vehicle and fled the area at around 10:45 p.m. Anyone with information about the thefts is urged to contact OCPD Officer Kyle Hayes at 410-520-5337 or [email protected]. Citizens may also contact the OCPD Crime Tips Hotline at 410-520-5136 or [email protected].
Berlin Man Arrested On Assault Charges
BERLIN — A Berlin man was arrested last weekend after first allegedly assaulting two individuals during a domestic dispute and then lunging at a Worcester County Sheriff’s deputy attempting to take him into custody.
Last Thursday, Worcester County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported fight in progress on Cedar Lane in Berlin. Upon arrival, deputies located an individual who had blood on his face and complained of pain in his shoulder. The victim’s clothes were in disarray, suggesting a fight had occurred.
The victim told police a suspect identified as Kevin Ray Crooper, 32, of Berlin, had assaulted him and shoved another family member down across some furniture, causing their shoulder to dislocate. While deputies were investigating the incident, Cropper was located a short distance away. When a deputy attempted to detain Cropper, the suspect lunged at and assaulted the officer.
Cropper was arrested and charged with first-degree assault, second-degree assault, second-degree assault on a law enforcement officer and reckless endangerment. He was released the next day after posting a $20,000 bond. A preliminary hearing has been set for March 24.
Stabbing In Salisbury
SALISBURY — A Salisbury man was arrested on first-degree assault charges last weekend after allegedly stabbing another man during a domestic dispute.
Around 1:30 p.m. last Sunday, Salisbury Police responded to a residence on Elizabeth Street for a reported assault with a knife. The preliminary investigation revealed the victim was stabbed with a knife and the suspect fled on foot.
Further investigation revealed the 32-year-old victim and the suspect, later identified as Douglas Schoolfield, 21, of Salisbury, were inside the residence when they became involved in a verbal argument which quickly turned physical. Schoolfield allegedly armed himself with a kitchen knife and stabbed the victim once in the thigh before fleeing on foot.
Salisbury Police located Schoolfield in close proximity and took him into custody without incident. The victim was taken to PRMC where he was treated for his injury and released. Schoolfield has been charged with first- and second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and wearing and carrying a deadly weapon.
Two Days For Trespassing
WEST OCEAN CITY — A York, Pa. man was arrested on trespassing charges last week after passing out at a West Ocean City convenience store table and later refusing to leave.
Last Wednesday, Worcester County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the Royal Farm store on Route 50 in West Ocean City in reference to an intoxicated individual. Upon arrival, deputies found Christopher Scott Walls, 42, of York, Pa., asleep at a table. It took deputies several minutes to wake Walls, who was incoherent and uncooperative.
Deputies then escorted Walls out of the store and advised him to leave the property and not return. According to police reports, Walls refused to leave the property and was placed under arrest for trespassing. Last Friday, Walls pleaded guilty to trespassing on private property and was sentenced to 10 days, all but eight of which were then suspended.
Candle Caused Berlin Fire
BERLIN — A residential fire in Berlin last week has been ruled accidental and was caused by a candle, according to the Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office.
Around 6:30 p.m. last Thursday, the Berlin and Showell Fire companies were alerted to a reported fire at a residence on Pine Street in Berlin. Upon arrival, firefighters observed smoke extending from the single-story residential dwelling. The fire was quickly extinguished and contained to the area of origin.
The residence was occupied by four individuals at the time of the fire and all occupants were able to escape and no injuries were reported. The cause of the first was determined to be accidental and caused by a candle.
Fine For Disorderly Conduct
OCEAN CITY — An Odenton man, arrested last August after punching a doorman at a midtown restaurant, urinating on the sidewalk and exposing himself to a large crowd that had gathered, pleaded guilty last week to disorderly conduct and was fined $500.
Around 11:30 p.m. last Aug. 14, Ocean City Police responded to the area of 34th Street for a reported assault on a doorman at Barn 34. While en route, OCPD officers learned the primary aggressor in the fight, later identified as Wade Korvin, 22, of Odenton, was running south along Coastal Highway near 33rd Street.
OCPD officers detained Korvin, who was heavily intoxicated, according to police reports. OCPD officers noted Korvin was bleeding from the knuckles on his left hand. Korvin tried to hide his hands from police and denied being involved in any fight, however, officers observed two lacerations on his hand. According to police reports, Korvin repeatedly yelled “there was no fight” and “my knuckles are bleeding because there was no fight.”
According to police reports, Korvin was being very loud and disorderly while several groups of people, some with young children, walked by. Some of the groups detoured around the building or even walked into traffic to avoid Korvin. At that point, Korvin told police he had to go to the bathroom, but he was told he would have to wait until the process was completed. Korvin then told police he was going to “go now” and proceeded to pull his shorts down, exposing his private parts and began urinating on the sidewalk.
The officers noted in their report the large crowds of passersby observed Korvin exposing himself and urinating on the sidewalk. After a brief struggle, he was ultimately brought under control and handcuffed.
OCPD officers then interviewed the door man at Barn 34. He told police Korvin came to the back door of the establishment where he was stationed and attempted to gain access. Korvin was told he was not allowed in because he was too intoxicated. At that point, Korvin punched the door man, who was then able to wrestle the suspect to the ground.
Korvin then fled the area on foot, setting up the arrest and subsequent scene created on the crowded street. Korvin was arrested and charged with second-degree assault, disorderly conduct and indecent exposure.