Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Press Release

On 08/28/11 2143 hours a Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was on patrol at Rt. 50 and Holly Grove Rd. A White Dodge pickup traveling westbound Rt. 50 passed at a high rate of speed. the vehicle braked, then accelerated. The Deputy attempted to stop the truck as it turned northbound on Rt 589. The vehicle illegally passed another vehicle in front of it. The vehicle passed another vehicle on the right at Ocean Downs Casino and continued northbound at a high rate. The Deputy pursued the vehicle for approximately a mile and a half until it caught up to traffic and had to slow. The Deputy continued to Attempt to stop the vehicle. The vehicle continued at approximately 40 mph. The vehicle stopped at the south gate to Ocean Pines. The driver was identified as Robert Gross 37 of Ocean Pines Berlin Md. Mr. Gross had the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from his breath and person. Mr. Gross appeared to be intoxicated. Mr. Gross was charged with Driving while intoxicated, Fleeing and Eluding, Speeding, Unsafe passing to the right, Driving without current tags, and Driving an uninsured vehicle. Mr. Gross was released pending court.

On 08/26/2011, A Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Deputy responded to the Berlin Walmart in reference to a theft complaint.

The Deputy identified Jessica Lynn Boyd 26 of Ocean City Md., as a suspect who was detained by Walmart security for allegedly shoplifting items from the store. The store security officer stated they observed Ms. Boyd conceal several items of merchandise under her purse in a shopping cart and later passed all points of sale with the concealed merchandise. Ms. Boyd was placed under arrest for theft.

A search of Ms. Boyd’s purse led to the seizure of controlled dangerous substances and drug paraphernalia. Ms. Boyd was charged with theft and possession of controlled dangerous substances. Ms. Boyd was taken before a court commissioner and released pending trial.