Boardwalk Artist Acquitted

Boardwalk Artist Acquitted

OCEAN CITY — Two weeks after getting a generally favorable outcome in a civil suit filed against the town of Ocean City last June, perhaps the resort’s most known Boardwalk street performer got good news on criminal charges filed against him in Baltimore City. 
Earlier this month, the federal lawsuit filed by Boardwalk street performer… Read more »

Alleged Perdue Thief Nabbed

Alleged Perdue Thief Nabbed

SHOWELL — A Millsboro, Del. man was charged with theft and theft scheme charges last week after Worcester County detectives were able to connect him to the theft of copper and aluminum from the heating and air-conditioning system of a Perdue facility in Showell.Last July 10, a Worcester County sheriff’s deputy took an initial report… Read more »

Uptown Drug Bust

Uptown Drug Bust

OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City woman was arrested last weekend on drug distribution and possession charges after a search and seizure warrant was executed at her north end residence.Last Saturday, the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team and Ocean City Police executed a search and seizure warrant at a residence on Newport Bay Drive following… Read more »

‘Most Wanted’ Nabbed

‘Most Wanted’ Nabbed

BERLIN — One of Worcester County’s Top 10 Most Wanted was removed from the list last week when Maryland State Police troopers arrested a Baltimore woman in Berlin without incident.Last Sunday, troopers responded to a residence on Upshur Street in Berlin in an attempt to locate Branden Leigh Sandifer, 31, of Baltimore, who was listed… Read more »

Sex Shop Break-In Arrest

WEST OCEAN CITY — A Sykesville, Md. man was arrested on burglary, theft and other charges last week after admitting a break-in at a West Ocean City adult store last year.Around 5 a.m. on Sept. 17, an unidentified man broke into the Red Light District. The store’s video surveillance tape showed the suspect, described as… Read more »

Drunk Urinates, Then Fights

Drunk Urinates, Then Fights

BERLIN — A Salisbury man was arrested on assault and other charges last weekend after allegedly scrapping with Maryland State Police troopers and urinating on the Berlin barrack sign following the arrest of an acquaintance on drunk-driving charges.Around 3:30 a.m. last Sunday, Maryland State Police troopers made a DWI arrest during which a passenger was… Read more »

DWI Chase Ends in Crash

DWI Chase Ends in Crash

OCEAN CITY — An Ocean City man was arrested on drunk-driving and other charges last weekend after leading resort police on a chase through downtown, during which he allegedly knocked over a few signs before crashing into a utility pole.Around 6 p.m. last Friday, Ocean City police received a complaint from a private citizen about… Read more »

Shooting Suspect Sought

Shooting Suspect Sought

SALISBURY — Salisbury Police this week are looking for the suspect wanted in connection with the shooting of a juvenile late Sunday.Around 9:30 p.m. last Sunday, Salisbury Police responded to a reported shooting in the area of Records Street and E. Church Street. Upon arrival, officers located a 15-year-old male who was suffering from a… Read more »

Man Dies In Bicycle Fall

Man Dies In Bicycle Fall

OCEAN CITY — A popular local man died last week after reportedly hitting his head during a fall from his bicycle on Coastal Highway.Around 7:50 p.m. last Thursday, the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) responded to the area of 116th Street and Coastal Highway for a welfare check on an individual observed lying on the… Read more »

Grinch Steals Christmas

Grinch Steals Christmas

SALISBURY — Local police this week are looking for the suspect or suspects who broke into a Salisbury residence and stole wrapped presents from under a Christmas tree.Shortly after 6 p.m. last Sunday, Maryland State Police troopers responded to a residence on South Westover Drive for a reported burglary. The investigation revealed a suspect or… Read more »