OCPD CONTINUE TO ARREST SUSPECTED DRUG DEALERS

On January 27 & 28, 2010, Ocean City Police Narcotics detectives concluded two different drug distribution investigations.

On January 27, 2010, OCPD detectives arrested Miranda L. Florio, 22-years-old of Ocean City, Maryland. Over the past two months; OCPD narcotics detectives conducted an undercover investigation of Florio for the illegal distribution of prescription drugs. Police obtained a Search and Seizure Warrant for Florio’s Ocean City residence and recovered various items of drug paraphernalia. Florio has been charged with three counts of distribution of prescription medication, and four counts of possession of controlled dangerous substances.

Florio was seen by an Ocean City District Court Commissioner and was held on $50,000 bond. Florio was transferred to the Worcester County Jail.

On January 28, 2010, the OCPD narcotics unit concluded a six-month drug distribution investigation with the arrest of Chase Allen Martin, 20-years-old of Ocean City, Maryland. OCPD detectives served a Search and Seizure Warrant at Martin’s Ocean City residence. Police recovered Marijuana, Morphine, Heroin and numerous prescription narcotics. Martin was charged with two counts of distribution of Marijuana, three counts of possession of Marijuana, four counts of possession of narcotic prescription medication and Theft under $1000.

Martin was seen by an Ocean City District Court Commissioner and was released after posting a $25,000 bond.