BERLIN — A local man was charged with assault and false imprisonment after an alleged incident that began in West Ocean City and ended in Berlin.Around 4 a.m. on Monday, Berlin Police responded to the area of Franklin Avenue for a reported assault. Upon arrival, officers located a 22-year-old victim with multiple injuries from a… Read more »
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OC Facing Challenges With Peak Season’s Arrival; Issues Include Staffing Shortage, Perception Issues, Some Visitors’ Disregard For Mandated Safety Measures
OCEAN CITY — As Ocean City prepares to transition to July and the traditional next phase of the summer season, the resort is still dealing with significant issues including a severe staff shortage for many businesses, public perception after particularly violent couple weeks in June and the ongoing COVID-19 situation.With COVID-19 essentially eating up most… Read more »
OC Police Use Cell Phone To Track Carjacking Suspects; Wicomico Authorities Nab Suspects After Crash
OCEAN CITY — Two Washington, D.C. area men are being held this week without bond after allegedly carjacking a vehicle in Ocean City and fleeing into Wicomico County before crashing last Sunday afternoon.Around 2:40 p.m. last Sunday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a parking lot at 9th Street for a reported carjacking…. Read more »
Pa. Man Arrested In OC Shooting
OCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania man faces first-degree assault and other charges after allegedly firing multiple gunshots and injuring a Salisbury juvenile during an early morning confrontation in downtown Ocean City.Around 4 a.m. last Friday, the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) responded to the area of 6th Street and Washington Lane after officers heard gunshots… Read more »
Council Supports Holding White Marlin Open In August; Tournament Officials Weigh Changes Due To State Crowd Restrictions
OCEAN CITY — There will be a White Marlin Open in August just as there has been for nearly five decades, but the event this year might look a little different due to ongoing COVID-19 restrictions.For the past 47 years, the White Marlin Open, deemed the largest billfish tournament in the world, has been a… Read more »
Council Votes 4-3 To Officially Ground Fourth Fireworks; Air Show, Labor Day Dates Considered
OCEAN CITY — The traditional Fourth of July fireworks shows in Ocean City are being postponed as expected after a divided City Council reached the decision, but there are a handful of alternative dates on the table.Last week, City Manager Doug Miller announced at the close of the Mayor and Council meeting the recommendation from… Read more »
Two Suspects Arrested For Deli Robbery
OCEAN CITY — Two Baltimore-area residents were arrested on robbery and assault charges on Sunday night after allegedly going behind the counter and attacking a store clerk at a midtown deli.Around 10:40 p.m. on Sunday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a reported robbery that had just occurred at a deli on 72nd… Read more »
No Injuries After Man Accidentally Fires Gun Inside Motel
OCEAN CITY — A gun discharge at a downtown motel early Wednesday evening was accidental and a suspect has been charged.Around 4:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a reported discharged weapon at a motel in the downtown area. The preliminary investigation determined the incident was an accidental discharge and… Read more »
OC Council To Resume In-Person Meetings
OCEAN CITY — After three months of virtual meetings, the Mayor and Council will meet in person at City Hall next week in a work session with a hybrid format.For nearly three months, the Mayor and Council have been holding regular public meetings and work sessions, along with a myriad of special sessions, in a… Read more »
Pa. Murder Suspect Nabbed In OC
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City police late Sunday arrested a fugitive wanted in connection with a homicide in New Castle, Pa. during a traffic stop that briefly closed Coastal Highway.On Sunday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers arrested Connor Farris Henry, 20, of New Castle, Pa., who was wanted on a fugitive warrant for a… Read more »