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(April 9, 2021) Would-be Boardwalk DJ David L. Halmon, 30, of Washington, D.C. faced the music of a different sort Monday, and emerged from District Court with a probationbefore-judgment verdict on six counts of disturbing the peace and noise violations.

Halmon pleaded not guilty to all counts, but Judge G. Fletcher Halmon responded by placing Halmon on unsupervised probation for six months.

The case arose out complaints about the volume of the music Halmon was playing on the boards last June.

Police said halmon could often be found on the Boardwalk near First Street with two speakers set up playing loud music and occasionally freestyling with two juveniles in the evening hours.

Police told Halmon on several occasions that he needed to lower the volume of his music to a reasonable level, but Halmon did not comply.

As a result, police obtained noise meter readings from various distances from Halmon’s operation to support the unreasonably loud noise complaints. Police also found that Halmon’s operation also drew large crowds on the Boardwalk and the surrounding areas on First Street.

Police subsequently charged Halmon with 10 counts of disturbing the peace and noise violations, 10 counts of disorderly conduct and two counts of failure to obey a reasonable and lawful order.

“The Town of Ocean City and the Ocean City Police Department, welcome individuals to express themselves and enjoy their time here in Ocean City,” said Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro. “We do ask that you do so in a manner that does not disturb the peace of others. Thank you to all the citizens and business partners that assisted us in this case.”

Anyone who wishes to report a noise violation in Ocean City, can contact the Ocean City Police Department at 410-723-6610. To remain anonymous, contact the Crime Tip line at 410-520-5136 or crimetips@oceancitymd.gov.

Teams go out in search of Easter kegs this Saturday

(April 9, 2021) The inaugural Eastern Shore Easter Keg Hunt will take place on Saturday, April 10, where teams of up to four will register to find empty kegs hidden from Cambridge to Ocean City.

The event will kick off at Hopper’s Taphouse in Salisbury, where teams will be given clues to find the hidden kegs sponsored by local businesses. Teams that find and return the kegs will win prizes from event sponsors.

Sponsors include Hoop Tea, Hopper’s Taphouse, Alley Oops, The Good Beer Festival, Pit & Pub, Evolution Craft Brewing Company, Wicomico County Tourism, Vintage 414, Island Creamery, Blue Ruin, Fat Ricky’s, Backshore Brewing Company, Oasis Travel, Ocean Downs Casino, Autumn Wine Festival, Ocean City Taphouse, Cork Bar, The Angry Axe and Rage Room, Mojo’s Urban Eatery, and Ayers Creek Adventures.

The Hoop Tea after-party will take place at Hopper’s Taphouse with live music, games, food, drinks and prize announcements. Creative team names and costumes are encouraged.

A 50/50 raffle will also take place at the after-party with proceeds going to the Delmarva Blast Soccer Club.

The Eastern Shore Easter Keg Hunt is the idea of local business owners, Jamie Lowe and Megan Burak of Pineapple Man Productions.

“We wanted to put on an event that gets people excited about the Eastern Shore and all it has to offer,” Lowe said. “I’ve lived out here for 10 years and found so many great places to explore on the shore. I think those places, businesses and people have something to offer and highlighting them is what we are trying to accomplish.

“Covid had a massive impact on everything, but the great thing about this Easter Keg Hunt is that it is designed to be a socially-distanced event,” Lowe continued. “Grab you friends, hop in your car, and go hunting! Find out what the shore has to offer and start the spring and summer season strong.”

Teams can register for $100 by going to www.easternshorekeghunt.com. Deadline for registration has been extended to the day of the event (April 10).

Like the Eastern Shore Easter Keg Hunt on Facebook and follow on Instagram to stay updated or visit https://www.easternshorekeghunt.com.

CROSSWORD