OCPD ARREST MAN FOR BURGLARY

The Ocean City Police Department recently arrested a man responsible for a residential burglary that occurred in the north end of Ocean City. During the course of an investigation into several burglaries, detectives developed a suspect, who was later identified as Alexander Ellis, 19, of Ocean City.

On June 7, 2012, Ocean City Police served a search and seizure warrant on Ellis’ residence, in regards to a separate incident, where they located several items that were reported stolen in a burglary that was reported in Ocean City on May 11, 2012. An arrest warrant was issued, and Ellis was taken into custody by Ocean City Police and charged with first degree burglary, felony theft and malicious destruction of property. After being seen by an Ocean City District Court Commissioner, Ellis was transferred to Worcester County Jail without bond.