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Weldon C. Lucas
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On July 7, 2014, at approximately 4 p.m. Ocean City police on uniformed vehicle patrol conducted a traffic stop in the area of Philadelphia Avenue and 32nd Street for a seatbelt violation and an expired registration plate. During the traffic stop, the driver of the vehicle stated that he did not have a valid driver’s license and gave false identification information.
When officers asked the driver, later identified as Weldon C. Lucas III, 38, to step out of the vehicle, Lucas fled from the scene on foot and began running westbound across Philadelphia Avenue until officers lost sight of him. Additional officers responded to the area and were unable to locate Lucas. During the investigation, officers determined that Lucas had a suspended driver’s license and also had multiple warrants out for his arrest from the Philadelphia Police Department.
Multiple members of the OCPD, including detectives from the Major Crimes Division and Special Enforcement Unit, as well as patrol officers, continued to actively search for Lucas. At approximately 8:30 p.m. police located and arrested Lucas in the area of 82nd Street and the beach.
Through investigation, detectives learned that Lucas had burglarized a condo unit after he initially fled from police and stole a bicycle and clothing items to disguise himself.
Ocean City Police have charged Lucas with multiple burglary and theft charges in addition to various traffic violations. Lucas declined to be seen by a Maryland District Court Commissioner and has been transferred to the Worcester County Jail.
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Multiple members of the OCPD, including detectives from the Major Crimes Division and Special Enforcement Unit, as well as patrol officers, continued to actively search for Lucas. At approximately 8:30 p.m. police located and arrested Lucas in the area of 82nd Street and the beach.
Were they to good to ask for assistance from the WCSO and MSP?
another positive comment!
I'd say they did pretty well on their own.
Were they to good to ask for assistance from the WCSO and MSP?
July 11, 2014 at 9:01 AM
obviously they didnt need help
Congratulations to law enforcement. Great job in getting this thug off the streets. We hope the court system will send him to the big house for a long sentence.
Major Crimes Division and Special Enforcement Unit. My how things have changes since my time. We had to do it all LOL Great job by a great agency
Coneheads are easy ti find; there's not that many of them!
When it comes to actual criminals I think cops must sometimes think they're fishing. So much of what's reported turns out to be a game of catch & release. Not blaming the cops but it must have discouraging aspects.
Time after time after time those who are reported as arrested have a variety of existing charges still pending but have been previously released to cruise around and do as they please.
Law abiding citizens are not being served by letting accused violators run free until they happen to be apprehended again.
C'mon lawmakers get with it!
So, do we send him back to Remulak? (A small town in France.)
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