Worcester County Sheriff's Office Press Release 6-9-14

On June 8, 2014 at approximately 0121 hours Deputies from the Worcester County Sheriff's Office were conducting a foot patrol at the Bed Time Inn located at 12534 Ocean Gateway Ocean City, Worcester County, Maryland.

While conducting a patrol of the premise, Deputies recognized the odor of burnt marijuana in the parking lot. An individual exited a vehicle who was identified as Thomas James Logan Jr., 22 years old from Capitol Heights, Maryland. Logan stated he was smoking marijuana and there was marijuana in the vehicle. Deputies recovered the marijuana and Logan was placed under arrest. Logan gave Deputies a false name and when his true identity was discovered, Logan was found to have a warrant out of Prince George's County, Maryland. Logan was transported to the District Court Commissioner and released on $3,500 unsecured bond pending trial.

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On June 7, 2014 at approximately 0333 hours Deputy’s from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched to 300 Robin Dr for a suspicious vehicle.
Upon arrival deputy’s detected an odor of marijuana coming from a vehicle located in the parking lot. Deputy’s made contact with the driver, Loketo Sylvester Wilson, 19, of Washington, D.C., and the rear passenger, Randolph Williams III, 25, of Washington, D.C. A probable cause search was conducted on the vehicle and deputy’s located marijuana belonging to Wilson and Williams. Wilson and Williams were arrested and later released on criminal citations for possession of marijuana less than 10 grams 

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On June 7, 2014 at approximately 2350 hours Deputies from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office were on foot patrol in the area of Baltimore Ave and Somerset St, Ocean City, Maryland.
While on patrol deputy’s made contact with an individual, Nicholas Nashon Stubbs, 21, of Hagerstown, MD, due to a strong odor of marijuana coming from his person. A pat down was conducted and Stubbs later admitted to having marijuana in his pocket. Stubbs was arrested and later released on criminal citation for possession of marijuana less than 10 grams.

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On June 7, 2014 at approximately 2350 hours Deputies from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office were on foot patrol in the area of Philadelphia Ave and Somerset St, Ocean City, Maryland.
While on patrol deputy’s made contact with a vehicle emitting a strong odor of marijuana. A probable cause search was conducted and deputy’s located marijuana and numerous pieces of drug paraphernalia inside the vehicle. The suspects, Justin Michael Smeltzer, 18, of York, PA and Brandon Michael Romero, 19, of York, PA, were arrested and later released on criminal citations for possession of marijuana less than 10 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia. 

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On June 7, 2014 at approximately 12:07 am, A Deputy conducted a Field Interview Report (FIR) with a female sitting in a vehicle in front of 1401 Atlantic Ave., Ocean City, MD. While the Deputy was talking with the female, he detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. During the investigation, four additional occupants from the vehicle exited the motel and stated they were with the suspect vehicle. All individuals were detained and a probable cause search was conducted. The following individuals were arrested and charged:

Mary Althea Ortiz, 22, Washington, DC.

Possession of marijuana , Possession of paraphernalia

Matthew Eduardo Thomas, 18, Washington, DC.

Possession of marijuana, Possession of paraphernalia

Both were transported to the district court commissioner. Disposition unknown at the time of this release.

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On June 7, 2014 at approximately 9:05 pm, A Deputy on Bike Patrol observed a suspicious circumstance involving a motor vehicle in front of #3 15th St. Ocean City, MD. The Deputy conducted a field interview and observed a clear plastic container, in plain view, containing mairjuana. The following individual was arrested and charged:

Christopher Kiel Braman, 24, Catonsville, MD

Possession of marijuana less then 10 grams

Braman was released on a criminal citation 

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On June 7, 2014 at approximately 8:00 pm, a Deputy was on bike patrol on 15th St. in the area of Philadelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD. when he observed a vehicle with the front seat passenger not wearing seatbelt. The Deputy initiated a traffic stop and while speaking the operator, detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle.

A probable cause search was conducted and the following individual was arrested and charged.

Alexis Marie Nolan, 18, Beltsville, MD

Possession of marijuana less the 10 grams.

Nolan was released on a criminal citation.

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On June 07, 2014 at approximately 6:32 pm, A Deputy was on bike patrol on 15th St. in the area of Philapdelphia Ave., Ocean City, MD. when he observed a vehicle operating with the driver not wearing a seatbelt.

The Deputy initiated a traffic stop. While speaking with the operator, the Deputy detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A probable cause search was conducted and the following individual was arrested and charged.

Shyheim Lamar White, 20, Cambridge, MD.

Possession of marijuana less then 10 grams.

White was released on criminal citation 

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On June 08, 2014 at approximately 1:16 am Deputies were on patrol in a marked patrol vehicle when they observed two males crossing S. Baltimore Avenue, south of S. Division St. In Ocean City without using a crosswalk.
The Deputies initiated a traffic stop. One of the males failed to obey orders to stop and fled on foot. The Deputies initiated a foot pursuit that lasted for approximately 100 yards. During the foot pursuit, the Deputies observed the suspect make a throwing motion with his hands. The Deputies deployed their agency issued X26 Taser and after a brief struggle were able to take the suspect into custody.
A canvas of the area was conducted and a .44 cal. magnum revolver loaded with 6 live rounds was recovered and seized. During further investigation, the suspect stated he had ran because he did not want to be caught with the firearm.
The suspect was identified as Wendell Lamont Turner, 19,of Salisbury, MD and was charged with the following charges: wear and carry a dangerous weapon concealed on his person, carry and transport a handgun upon and about their person, intentionally resist a lawful arrest, willfully fail to obey a reasonable and lawful order of a law enforcement officer.

On June 08, 2014 at approximately 11:45 pm, Deputies were conducting a foot patrol on S. Baltimore Ave. in the area of Somerset St. In Ocean City. The Deputies approached two male individuals that they noted smelled of marijauna. The Deputies detained the individuals and a probable cause search was conducted and marijauna was located on one of the individuals.

Jarrod O. McFadden JR, 21, Hagerstown, MD.
Charges: possession of marijauna Less than 10 grams
McFadden was released on criminal citation.