Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Press Release 7-1-14

On June 23, 2014, Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were dispatched to Frontier Town Berlin, Md. in reference to an assault in progress.

Witnesses stated that a couple in a nearby campsite had been arguing which escalated into a physical altercation. Witnesses also stated that a young child could be heard crying at the campsite.

The investigation revealed that Mr. Rodney Edward Scott, 44, of Harrisburg Pa had been involved in a domestic assault. Deputies observed that the Victim had bloody lip, red marks around her throat, and a burn to her left leg.

Mr. Scott was placed under arrest and charged with assault. He was taken to the District Court Commissioner, where he was released pending trial at a later date.

On 06/27/2014, at approximately 8:02 pm, Worcester County Sheriff's Office Deputies stopped a vehicle in the area of Golf Course Road and Sunset Avenue, Ocean City, Maryland after observing the operator utilizing a telephone while the vehicle was in motion. Deputies identified the operator as Peter J. Monti, W/M, age 27, of Florida and noted him to be extremely nervous. Deputies detected the odor of suspected marijuana emanating from the passenger compartment of the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle a loaded .380 Colt semi automatic handgun, hashish oil, and drug paraphernalia were located. The handgun was reported stolen in Florida.

Mr. Monti was charged with possession of the stolen handgun. Mr. Monti was also charged with two counts of marijuana less than 10 grams, and three counts of drug paraphernalia. Mr. Monti was later released on his personal recognizance pending his court appearance.

On June 27, 2014, at approximately 2200 hours, a Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was on bike patrol on N. Division St. and Atlantic Ave, in Ocean City when he observed Harrison Cropper Brennan, 18, Salisbury Md. who appeared to be intoxicated. The Deputy noticed Mr. Brennan stumbled while he walked. Mr. Brennan was also observed walking into the wall of a building and stumbling into several bystanders.

The Deputy made contact with the Mr. Brennan. While speaking with Mr. Brennan, he became argumentative and began speaking loudly causing bystanders to stop and turn their attention to him. Mr. Brennan was placed under arrest for disorderly conduct and is awaiting trial.

On June 28, 2014, at approximately 1331 hours, a Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Deputy, stopped a vehicle for 75 in a posted 55 M.P.H. zone in the area of mile marker 11 of Worcester Highway near Snow Hill Md.

The Deputy identified the operator as Robert Dion Beverly, 36, of Capital Heights, Maryland, and front passenger, Lakisha Devonne Byrd, 36, of Capitol Heights, Maryland. Mr. Beverly was issued a citation for the speed. A search of the vehicle produced marijuana and paraphernalia. Mr. Beverly was placed under arrest for possession of Marijuana less than 10 grams. Ms. Byrd was placed under arrest for possession of Marijuana less than 10 grams and possession of CDS paraphernalia. Mr. Beverly and Ms. Byrd were released pending trial.