Ocean City man arrested on rape charges

An Ocean City man is facing rape charges, in connection with an incident that reportedly happened at his home, in July.

The Ocean City Police Department Major Crimes Unit says on July 27, they received a complaint about a sexual assault that happened in an apartment near Dorchester Street and Baltimore Avenue.

During that investigation, Detectives say they learned that 33-year-old Steven Grinder and a friend returned to Grinder’s apartment during the early morning hours. A short time later, Investigators say Grinder sexually assaulted the victim.

A warrant was issued for Grinder on Wednesday, and he was taken into custody later that evening at his home. He was charged with second degree rape and second degree assault, and is now being held at the Worcester County Jail without bond.