BERLIN — A Berlin man, arrested in March 2015 after robbing an Ocean Pines bank at gunpoint before taking an employee’s vehicle and fleeing the scene, was sentenced last Thursday to a combined 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to armed robbery and brandishing a firearm.Jeffrey V. Hare, 54, was indicted last August… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania man was arrested on armed robbery, burglary and assault charges last weekend after getting caught breaking into a downtown residence and being found in possession of numerous stolen items and cash from a series of break-ins.Around 5:40 a.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police were canvassing the area around 12th and… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week advanced an ordinance that will, if approved, enhance penalties for those issued civil citations for various offenses but flaunt the law and continue the same illegal activity throughout the same day.Last month, the Police Commission began cursory discussions about enhanced subsequent penalties for individuals who might receive a… Read more »
A total of 20 Worcester Prep boys’ and girls’ varsity lacrosse players were named to the ESIAC All-Conference teams following highly successful seasons this spring. Pictured above, first row, from left are Leigh Lingo, Karlie Southcomb, Regan Lingo, Melissa Laws, Julie Talbert, Sophia Bandorick, Delaney Abercrombie and Gracie Gardner. Pictured back row, from left are… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — With the OC Air Show in full swing this weekend, town officials on Tuesday debated the legality of a different sort of aircraft in the skies and basically determined the resort is essentially a “no fly zone” for drones and similar remote control devices.The Recreation and Parks Committee on Tuesday got their… Read more »
High-Speed Chase Reaches 180 MPHOCEAN CIT — A Glen Burnie man faces a slew of traffic and criminal charges this week after a high-speed chase last weekend that began in Ocean City, continued into northern Worcester County and returned back to the resort again before the suspect ditched his motorcycle and fled police on foot.Around 3:20… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A review of the proposed revenue and user-fee policy for Ocean City Recreation and Parks Department camps and programs this week led to a spirited debate about how much of the burden should be borne by the resident taxpayers compared to non-resident users.During Tuesday’s Recreation and Parks Committee meeting, members began reviewing… Read more »
OCEAN CITY- Ocean City Police this week are seeking the public’s help in identifying three suspects involved in an armed robbery that took place on Tuesday at a downtown hotel.The investigation revealed three unidentified men accosted a victim, who was struck by an expandable baton. It is also believed one of the suspects displayed a… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Resort officials this week advanced an ordinance that will, if approved, enhance penalties for those issued civil citations for various offenses but flaunt the law and continue the same illegal activity throughout the same day.Last month, the Police Commission began cursory discussions about enhanced subsequent penalties for individuals who might receive a… Read more »
SNOW HILL — In yet another small victory in the ongoing battle against the growing heroin epidemic, a Berlin man last week was found guilty of supplying the drug that led to a man’s fatal overdose and was sentenced to a combined 35 years in prison.Patrick Thomas, 59, of Berlin, last week was found guilty… Read more »