Worcester County Sheriff's Office Press Release

On October 27, 2009 Deputies from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Deputies and Maryland State Troopers responded to Whiskers Bar and Grill in Ocean pines Plaza for a reported stabbing. The Deputies observed the suspect, identified as Donald Lewis 67 years of age from Berlin Maryland, backing his vehicle out of a parking spot and almost striking a Deputy's patrol vehicle. Mr. Lewis was ordered to stop and exit the vehicle. Mr. Lewis appeared to be intoxicated.

The investigation revealed that Mr. Lewis had entered Whiskers Bar and Grill and began to argue with another person over a car repair issue. Mr. Lewis then pulled a knife out and stabbed it into the victims belly causing a superficial injury to the victim. Mr. Lewis was was arrested and charged with 1st Degree Assault, 2nd Degree Assault, Reckless Endangerment, Wear or Carry Weapon with intent to Injure, Malicious Destruction of Property Less than $500, Resisting Arrest, Disorderly Conduct, Disorderly Intoxication, Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol, Driving While Impaired by Alcohol, Driving with Alcohol in Blood in Violation of License Restriction, Driving While Revoked, Unsafe Backing of Motor Vehicle. Mr. Lewis held at the Worcester County Jail on $50,000.00 bond.