Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Press Release 1-14-17

On 01/11/2017, Worcester County Sheriff's Office Deputies responded to Elm Street, West Ocean City, Maryland three occasions for domestic complaints. Deputies identified the parties involved as Kerry Lynne Parent, age 57, and Craig William Tannahill, age 65, of Ocean City. During the course of the investigation, it was determined that Mr. Tannahill and Ms. Parent assaulted one another. Ms. Parent was subsequently arrested and charged with Assault-Second Degree, Reckless Endangerment, and Disorderly Conduct. Ms. Parent was later released on her personal recognizance pending trial. Mr. Tannahill was later charged with a Criminal Summons with Assault-Second Degree and Reckless Endangerment.

On 01/12/2017, a Worcester County Sheriff's Office Deputy stopped a vehicle on Georgetown Road and Pin Oak Drive, Berlin, Maryland for a passenger was not wearing a seatbelt. The Deputy identified the operator as Allen Kenneth Simmons, age 55, of Berlin. The Deputy learned Mr. Simmons possessed a suspended Maryland driver's license. A K9 scan of the vehicle yielded a positive alert. A subsequent search of the vehicle led to the seizure of suspected drug paraphernalia including a hypodermic needle and metal spoon with suspected heroin residue. Mr. Simmons was arrested and charged with driving on a suspended license, driving without a valid license and authorization, possession of controlled drug paraphernalia. Mr. Simmons was released on his personal recognizance pending trial.