OCPD Arrest Female Suspect For Early Morning Stabbing

On May 9, 2013, at approximately 3:50 a.m. Ocean City Police and Paramedics responded to 508 Robin Drive, in reference to a stabbing. Officers arrived at the scene and located the victim, who had obvious injuries to her neck and shoulders. In addition, officers located the suspect in Unit #35.

During the investigation police learned the victim, whose name is not being released, and the suspect who has been identified as: Sharon Lee Ward, 47, of Ocean City, became involved in an argument. During the argument and struggle, Ward attacked the victim with a kitchen knife stabbing her multiple times in the neck. The victim was able to flee the unit and with the assistance of neighbors, contacted the police.

The victim was treated by Ocean City Fire Department paramedics for stab wounds to the neck. The victim was transported to Peninsula Regional Medical Center for treatment. Ward was treated for minor injuries and transported to Atlantic General Hospital where she was later released to the OCPD.

During the investigation police learned the victim and the suspect were living together and that there was a Maryland Court Final Domestic Protective Order prohibiting Ward from having any contact with the victim.

Police have recovered the weapon believed to be used in the attack at the crime scene. Ward was arrested and taken to the Ocean City Public Safety Building and has been charged with:
1st Degree Assault
2nd Degree Assault
Weapon Openly with The Intent to Injure
Reckless Endangerment
Violation of a Protective Order

At the time of this release Ward is being held by the OCPD awaiting an initial appearance before a Maryland District Court Commissioner.