Sobriety checkpoint
Police in Worcester County made five arrests during a Sept. 3 sobriety checkpoint.
Three people were charged with impaired driving and two people face other criminal charges, according to the Maryland State Police. Full Story
Handgun violations
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 19-year-old man Sept. 1 on various handgun violations.
Kevin Watson Melson of Stockton was charged with two counts each of carrying a handgun in a vehicle and carrying a handgun on his person. Full Story
Md., Va. border crackdown
State police on both sides of the Maryland- Virginia border held a seatbelt and speed enforcement patrol Sept. 2. On the Maryland side, 51 warnings and citations were written. Full Story
Drug possession
The Berlin Police Department arrested an 18-year-old woman Sept. 1, after she was found to be in possession of illegal drugs.
Tessa Marie Vermilya of Williamsport, Pa., was charged with possession of cocaine, possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute, possession of marijuana and possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute. Full Story
Arson arrest
The Worcester County Fire Marshal’s Office has arrested a Snow Hill man in connection with an April 11 fire at a West Ocean City home that was intentionally set.
Thomas W. Sellers, 53, was arrested Sept. 1 and charged with first- and second-degree arson and first- and fourth-degree burglary. Full Story
Drug arrest
The Maryland State Police arrested a 39- year-old man Sept. 5, after suspected drugs were found in his possession.
Jennings Bryce Richard of Dagsboro, Del., was charged with possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia. Full Story
Officers recognized
Two Ocean City police officers recently received the designation “traffic safety specialist” from the Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission. Full Story
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