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Wednesday, July 26, 2017

OCPD Press Releases 7-26-17



Officers Charge Three in Early Morning Assault
 
OCEAN CITY, MD – : Three men were arrested early Tuesday morning after assaulting a victim in his vehicle and stealing the victim’s car keys in Ocean City.
On Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at 1:46 a.m. Ocean City police were dispatched to the area of Seabay Lane for a report of a strong arm robbery. The victim, who had visible signs of injury to his face, reported he was assaulted by one suspect while two other suspects stole his car keys from the ignition. The suspects then fled the area in their own vehicle.
Officers were able to locate the suspect vehicle moments later at a gas station in the 12800 block of Ocean Gateway (Route 50) in West Ocean City. The three suspects were arrested and identified as Avontai K. Bland, 21, of Laurel, DE, Khalil D. Carroll, 21, of Salisbury, MD, and Stephon L. Hammond, 22, of Seaford, DE.
Bland has been charged with robbery and second degree assault. Carroll has been charged with robbery and theft of less than $1,000. Hammond has been charged with robbery and possession of oxycodone. Each is currently being held at the Ocean City Public Safety Building awaiting an initial appearance before a Maryland District Court Commissioner.
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Officers Charge Six in Monday Morning Robbery

OCEAN CITY, MD –: A verbal altercation between two groups leads to a strong arm robbery and physical altercation early Monday morning in Ocean City.

On July 24, 2017, at approximately 2:40 a.m. Ocean City police were dispatched to the area of 2nd Street and St. Louis Avenue in reference to a strong arm robbery. Officers met with a large group of individuals and learned that they had been involved in a verbal altercation with another group of individuals which elevated to a physical altercation. One of the individuals from the group of victims reported that they were assaulted and had their cell phone stolen. Another reported being struck in the head with a handgun.
Through investigation, officers were able to locate the suspect’s vehicle traveling southbound on Philadelphia Avenue shortly after the initial report. The vehicle was stopped in the 11400 block of Ocean Gateway (Route 50) in West Ocean City. During a search of the vehicle, officers located the stolen cell phone and a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun.
The individuals in the suspect group were identified and charged as follows:
  • Monae D. Harrington, 20, of Waldorf, MD
    • Charged with first degree assault, second degree assault, handgun in a vehicle, and use of a handgun during the commission of a felony.
    • Transferred to Worcester County Jail without bond.
  • Novio V. Smallwood, 16, of Capital Heights, MD
    • Charged as an adult with first degree assault, second degree assault, handgun in a vehicle, and use of a handgun during the commission of a felony.
    • Transferred to the Worcester County Jail without bond.
  • Jayvonta D. Thomas, 22, of Hyattsville, MD
    • Charged with first degree assault, second degree assault, handgun in a vehicle, and use of a handgun during the commission of a felony.
    • Transferred to Worcester County Jail without bond.
  • Tijay M. Thomas, 19, of Hyattsville, MD
    • Charged with first degree assault, second degree assault, handgun in a vehicle, and use of a handgun during the commission of a felony.
    • Transferred to Worcester County Jail without bond.
  • Joquan A. Vinson, 16, of Capitol Heights, MD
    • Charged as an adult with first degree assault, second degree assault, possession of a handgun, possession of a handgun as a minor, use of a handgun during the commission of a felony, and knowingly altering a firearm identification number.
    • Transferred to the Worcester County Jail without bond.
  • Quincy D. Whitman, 22, of Suitland, MD
    • Charged with robbery, first degree assault, theft of less than $1,000, second degree assault, possession of a handgun, use of a handgun during the commission of a felony, and knowingly altering a firearm identification number.
    • Transferred to Worcester County Jail without bond.
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3 comments:

Anonymous said...

It appears the toilet known as OC is quite the draw for the western shore scum....soooo happy to no longer call the shore home....

Anonymous said...

thank you OCPD for cleaning the DE and Salisbury scum off our streets! Misbehave, you will pay the price!!

Anonymous said...

Don't you just love the first names of these fine Amish boys?