OCEAN CITY — A New Market, Md. man was formally charged last week with first-degree assault and other counts after allegedly sucker-punching a bar security staffer.Back on June 16, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a midtown bar for a reported assault. Upon arrival, officers observed Jeffrey Garrett, 29, of New Market, Md.,… Read more »
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Assateague OSV Work To Begin July 12; Access Gates Will Be Moved Closer To Beach
ASSATEAGUE — Improvements to the entrance area of the Oversand Vehicle Zone (OSV) at the Maryland side of Assateague Island are expected to improve the entry process, but there will be some growing pains first.The National Park Service (NPS) will be working on improvements to the entrance area of the Maryland Oversand Vehicle Zone (OSV),… Read more »
Four Charged With Burglary, Assault In Home Invasion
OCEAN CITY — Four suspects were arrested late Tuesday night for allegedly forcing their way into a downtown apartment and assaulting and robbing the victims.Shortly before midnight on Tuesday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a downtown apartment building for a report of a disorderly group of males. Upon arrival, OCPD officers met… Read more »
After Getting Requests, Worcester License Board To Hold Hearing On Carryout Drinks; Wicomico Opted To Continue This Week
OCEAN CITY — With some interest shown over the last week from a handful of businesses, there will be a hearing on extending carryout and delivery of alcohol in Worcester, while Wicomico officials this week have already decided to extend it.When a state of emergency was declared last spring, restaurants and bars were closed to… Read more »
Waterway Grants Include $50K To Repair OC Fire Boat
OCEAN CITY — Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Tuesday announced more than $13 million in Waterway Improvement Fund grants statewide, including $50,000 for an engine replacement for the Ocean City Fire Department’s fire and rescue vessel’s engine replacement.Hogan made the announcement from Ocean City Fire Department (OCFD) headquarters at 15th Street on Tuesday morning. The… Read more »
Inaugural Tuna and Tiaras a Big Success
OCEAN CITY- The inaugural Tuna and Tiaras tournament last weekend was a rousing success with plenty of participants and lots of big fish all for a good cause.Hosted by the Ocean City Fishing Center, the Tuna and Tiaras tournament was a ladies-only event for the benefit of Women Supporting Women, a grass-roots organization founded in… Read more »
Public Defender’s Office Urges OCPD’s Body Camera Use; Internal Investigation Continues
OCEAN CITY — Following a pair of incidents earlier this month when the Ocean City Police Department’s use of force was questioned, the state’s Office of the Public Defender this week called for an expedited mandatory use of body-worn cameras for the department’s officers.The two incidents resulted in cell phone videos circulating on social media,… Read more »
‘Rampant’ Fraud Seen In Unemployment Claims
OCEAN CITY — With federal unemployment insurance enhancements set to expire next week, the number of fraudulent claimants in Maryland continues to soar.Enhanced unemployment benefits during the pandemic have attributed somewhat to the acute labor shortage in the resort and beyond this year along with a variety of other factors. The federal supplement, which adds… Read more »
Final Marlin Fest MOU Approved
OCEAN CITY — After some final tweaks regarding vendor fees and the town’s in-kind contribution, the council this week approved the final memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the White Marlin Open to host a Marlin Fest event at the 3rd Street park in conjunction with the tournament.Marlin Fest is proposed to complement tournament headquarters at… Read more »
Citizen Tip Leads To Weapon, Drug Dealing Arrest
OCEAN CITY — A Columbia, Md. man was arrested last week on numerous charges after a loaded handgun and drugs were found in his vehicle after police got a tip he was potentially dealing in front of a downtown convenience store.Around 8:20 p.m. last Wednesday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Special Enforcement Unit detectives received… Read more »