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Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Berlin Men Arrested for Armed Robbery


Trenton L. Smith
Darry N. Ames, Jr.

OCEAN CITY, MD – : The Ocean City Police Department recently arrested two men from Berlin, MD for an armed robbery that occurred on Friday, June 9.

On June 9, 2017, officers were contacted about an armed robbery that had occurred several hours earlier that morning. The victim stated that he was approached by two individuals, one of which the victim met days prior, and the two invited the victim to join them at a party. The group walked to the area of Washington Lane and 20th Street when the suspects each displayed a firearm and demanded the victim’s belongings. The suspects stole a large amount of U.S. currency and other items valued at over $1,000. Through investigation, investigators were able to identify the suspects as Trenton L. Smith, 19, and Darry N. Ames, Jr., 26, of Berlin, MD.

Smith has been charged with armed robbery, use of a firearm during a violent crime, possession of a handgun, first-degree assault, second-degree
assault, and theft of $1,000 to under $10,000. 

Ames has been charged with armed robbery, first-degree assault, second-degree assault, theft of $10,000 to under $100,000, and possession of a replica gun. 

Smith and Ames were seen by a Maryland District Court Commissioner and transferred to the Worcester County Jail without bond.

7 comments:

Rebel Without a Clue said...

It appears that Mr. Smith may have resisted arrest by the looks of him.

Anonymous said...

Good to see blacks and whites working together.

Anonymous said...

And just like that (snap of ones finger) the decision they made ruined their lives forever, but made the Bubba's incarcerated very happy!!!

Truly a shame.

Anonymous said...

The victim was carrying a large amount of U.S. currency to the party?

Anonymous said...

More of Decatur's finest!

Anonymous said...

He got a sugar lump. Lol

Anonymous said...

Who says we cant get along...