On August 08, 2014 at approximately 0222 hours, a Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was stationary monitoring traffic on Rt. 90 in the area of Rt. 113 Berlin, Worcester County, Md. A vehicle that was approaching from behind the Deputy pulled off the roadway onto the shoulder, turned its headlights off and activated the vehicle’s emergency flashers. The Deputy approached the vehicle and made contact with the driver, identified as Stephanie Ward, 30 years of age from Elkridge Md. When the Deputy opened the door to speak with Ms. Ward, he immediately detected the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from the driver’s breath and person. The Deputy asked the driver if everything was ok at which time she replied that she had realized she was too intoxicated to drive so she pulled over. Ms. Ward did poorly on field sobriety tests. Ms. Ward was placed under arrest and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.
Ms. Ward was released pending trial.
On August 7, 2014 at approximately 2300 hours, a Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was on patrol on Ocean Gateway in the area of Old Ocean City Blvd., Berlin Md. The Deputy observed a vehicle swerving within its lane. The Deputy further observed the vehicle to cross the center line and the shoulder line several times. The Deputy stopped the vehicle and identified the driver as, Miranda Ann Marie Bohn, 19, Willards, Md. The Deputy detected the odor of suspected marijuana coming from the vehicle’s interior. The Deputy located and seized a mutli-color smoking device and a small glass jar containing marijuana.
Ms. Bohn was arrested and charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Paraphernalia.
Ms. Bohn was released pending trial.
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The first of these two clearly shows the difference between enforcement and protect-serve mentalities.
ReplyDeleteThe driver clearly did the right thing in pulling over and stopping...the officer could have made someone come get her - the individual removed the requirement for protection of others by pulling over - the officer could have served the public better - unless this was a repeat offense...which we don't know here.
Wrong is wrong - the officer did not violate any laws by doing what he did.
First scenario deputy opened the car door? Probably cause?
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