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Assaulting an officer Edwin Hipolito Mata-Ruiz, 21, of Dagsboro, Delaware was arrested by Ocean City Police at 1:30 a.m. on July 22 near Herring Way and 21st Street and charged with two counts of second-degree assault.

Officers were dispatched to a nearby restaurant, and when they arrived, they found Mata-Ruiz being held down by members of the establishment’s staff after allegedly assaulting someone.

Staff tried to escort Mata-Ruiz out of the restaurant, but he fought with them as well. Police attempted to take control of the situation and asked him to sit up on his side, but Mata-Ruiz started yelling and was taken into custody.

As officers escorted Mata-Ruiz away from the scene, he turned toward one of the officers and struck him in the torso with his elbow while he twisted his body side-to-side, according to police.

Then, police noted, Mata-Ruiz began shouting that he was going to kill the officers, and at one point kicked a propane bottle near the entrance of the restaurant. Once Mata-Ruiz was placed inside the police squad car, police said, he started to strike the window and cut his eye. Police added that after another squabble with the officers, he was taken into custody and taken to police headquarters.

Sleeping and driving Joel Bullock, 51, of Berlin was arrested by Ocean City Police at 12:24 a.m. on July 22 on the Route 50 bridge and charged with DWI among several other traffic violations. Police said Bullock was the driver of an SUV that was stopped on the bridge with its flashers on.

Officers noticed that a piece of the vehicle’s bumper was int he road with a large debris field, while the asphalt had a nearly 15-foot-long gauge. Police said Bullock appeared to be under the influence of alcohol, and after speaking with him, he said he was tired and fell asleep at the wheel.

Possession of crack Jessica S. Cartwright, 43, of Centerville, Massachusetts was arrested by Ocean City Police at 2:35 a.m. on July 23 on the Boardwalk near Seventh Street and charged with possession of drugs other than marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Police said Cartwright was stopped for being on the beach during prohibited hours, and when asked for identification, she said it was in her bag.

Police said she agreed to allow the officers to search her bag. During the search, police noted, the officers found a glass pipe with what appeared to be cocaine, and when asked what it was,

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Cartwright said, “It’s a crack pipe. I smoke crack.” After being read her rights, Cartwright told the officers she did not want to answer any other questions and that she wanted to speak with her lawyer.

session of a glass jar of psilocybin mushrooms, an axe concealed by two socks, and two revolver speed loaders.

Police added that Wascheck did not possess a conceal carry permit from Maryland or Delaware.

Two crashes

Bike vs. car

Kevin Michael Bellamy, 37, of Monroe, Ohio was arrested by Ocean City Police at 11:20 a.m. on July 23 near 56th Street and charged with DUI. Police said Bellamy was involved in a car accident after crashing a large Penske rental truck into an SUV. When officers arrived, they asked the drivers of both vehicles to pull onto a sidestreet to avoid causing congestion, and when the truck turned, its side mirror hit another vehicle and caused damage.

Bellamy, who was driving the large truck, told officers when the light changed to green, he began to accelerate and hit the SUV in front of him.

Then, when he went to move onto the side street as instructed by the officer, Bellamy said he did not want to drive on the wrong side of the road, so he hit the back of the van.

After an investigation, police said, officers determined that Bellamy was under the influence of alcohol. He was transported to police headquarters where he refused to submit to a breathalyzer.

Tyler Michael Fink, 26, of Ocean City was arrested by Ocean City Police at 4:22 p.m. on July 25 near 37th Street and charged with DUI. Police said Fink was injured after he crashed his bike into the rear end of a vehicle that pulled out in front of him.

Officers noticed damage to the sedan Fink crashed into, and an investigation found that he was under the influence of alcohol. After he was arrested, Fink refused to submit to a breathalyzer test and was transported to police headquarters.

Loaded gun Alexander Kim Wascheck, 24, of Newark, Delaware was arrested by Ocean City Police at 5:15 p.m. on July 24 near 70th Street for gun related charges and various other violations.

Police said Wascheck was stopped for not wearing his seatbelt and when officers approached the car, they asked for his registration and insurance card. Wascheck, police said, pointed to a large plastic container under a blanket and said it was in the container in a folder, and when the officer asked him to retrieve it, he removed the blanket and opened the container.

Immediately, the officer saw a box of .38 Special ammunition and asked Wascheck if there was a firearm in the container, and he said no. But he did admit to the officer that there was a gun in the glove box in a lockbox that was loaded with six rounds, according to police.

Wascheck was ordered out of the car and searched, police said, and then he was asked if there were any other weapons in the car. He replied by saying there was a “Bowie knife” in the back of the driver’s seat, and when the officer went to retrieve it, a glass pipe with burnt marijuana was spotted.

The officer was able to retrieve a .357 Magnum revolver with six rounds of .38 special hollow point ammunition from the glove box. Wascheck was placed under arrest, and a further search of the car found he was in pos-

Burglary Nadia Andre Bowie, 22; Ayanna Mone Campbell, 19; and Dewayne Estee Raysor, 21, all of Baltimore were arrested by Ocean City Police shortly after 10:26 p.m. on July 25 near Fourth Street and charged with firstand third-degree burglary and fourthdegree burglary of a dwelling.

Officers were dispatched to reports of a burglary near 6th Street, and witnesses described the suspects as two black men and two black women – one of the women had a wrap on her head.

One witness told police he was sitting on the back porch and saw the individuals enter the unit through a window. When the witness went to confront the burglars, they ran away and headed south on Baltimore Avenue.

Another witness told police he was making a delivery and saw the four individuals leave the scene and run south, adding that he could identify them if he saw them again. The victim told officers a striped purse with a driver’s license, a phone, $400, credit cards, two bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon with a white label, and a kindle in a yellow case were stolen from her unit.

Officers spotted a group of three individuals matching the description given by the witness, and when approached, one of the women was seen wearing a T-shirt wrapped around her head. Police said the delivery man identified Raysor as being in the unit, but he was not 100 percent sure about the two women.

Raysor was sitting on the curb with a small plastic bag next to him, and when he shifted his body, police said, he knocked over the bag and a bottle of red wine with a label that matched the victim’s description. Police also spotted a striped backpack, driver’s license, phone, and other items reported stolen. All three suspects were arrested and transported to headquarters for processing. As for a fourth suspect, none of the three who were arrested would provide their names.

HOROSCOPE ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you may have to tend to family matters this week. Seek input from trusted family members and work together to come to a solution that everyone can embrace.

TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, it can be difficult to know when to stop talking and start listening. It is a fine line to walk, but be patient and feel out the room before offering your input.

GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Things that appear to be confusing or intimidating may not be as complicated as they seem, Gemini. Keep doing your research and don’t be scared away.

CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, remember to treat others how you want them to treat you. This simple approach is a great way to build lasting friendships and strong relationships.

LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Get as much work done around the house as possible this week, Leo. You may soon be pressed for time, so now is the time to tackle projects.

VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Have fun with family and friends in the days to come, Virgo. Make the most of this precious time to relax with those you love. It will provide the kickstart you’ve been seeking.

LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Devote some time to figuring out the details of your spending habits. A little financial discipline now may pay big dividends down the road.

SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, seek others’ input when faced with a tricky situation. Sometimes a fresh perspective is all that’s needed to make sense of a perplexing problem.

SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, expect to make some progress on financial situations that may have seemed daunting in the past. A financial professional can help you navigate some confusing waters.

CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Connecting with friends has been a priority for you lately, Capricorn. In the days ahead, pend as much time as possible with those you hold near and dear.

AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 Hidden strengths come to the surface when you are thrust into an unfamiliar situation, Aquarius. When forced to think on your feet, you realize you can adapt on the fly.

PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Connect with your community in any way you can this week, Pisces. Give back by volunteering or by offering financial support.