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Saturday, March 23, 2019

Man faces 20-plus years for fighting police

Joshua Thomas James Petersen faced a lifetime ban from a downtown Ocean City bar after a night of drinking on March 16.

The 23-year-old Berlin resident couldn’t accept that. Now, he faces nearly 25 years in prison and more than $11,000 in fines, according to a police report, for assaulting two police officers attempting to arrest him late that evening after Petersen was twice escorted out of the bar.

Two officers intervened after Petersen’s third attempt to reenter the bar. While instructing Petersen to place his hands behind his back, the report said, “Petersen turned away from me and assumed a bladed fighting stance.” Petersen attempted to strike two officers, which led to him being taken down to the ground. Petersen continued to resist arrest until an officer was able to place the handcuffs on him.

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7 comments:

Anonymous said...

Instant asshole just add alcohol. Why would you continue to abuse something that gets you in SOOOO much trouble?!

Family Resort???? NOT said...

ahhhhhh,
the Summer Season in O.C. is starting to begin....

a number of City BOYS trying to rape, rob or fight within

Anonymous said...

He was from Berlin lol

Anonymous said...

He's going for another step in lifestyle diversity.

Anonymous said...

It's easy to get out of control in OC. Bartenders think it's funny to over serve you. He won't get 25 years for fighting police. I mean I didn't...

Anonymous said...

Dummy just ruined his life.

Anonymous said...

Nah, hell get a plea for a misdemeanor and will be out in 6 months tops.