Incidents in Ocean City reportedly led to several arrests over the weekend

Ocean City Police say they had two incidents on Friday night into Saturday morning that resulted in multiple arrests.

First, officials reported that around 9:45 PM, they noticed Kevin Rusten, 26, of Silver Spring, kick a public trash can and push it to the ground.

Rusten then apparently kicked the trash can into the center of the crowded Boardwalk, around Atlantic Avenue.

Officers say they approached Rusten and tried to arrest him, but he became aggressive, and a large hostile crowd began to form. According to the report, several suspects assaulted officers as they tried to break up the crowd.

Five arrests were reportedly made in this incident:

• Charles J. Mapp, 21, of Accomac, VA
  • Charged with disorderly conduct and obstructing and hindering a police officer.
  • Released on personal recognizance.
• Jiare C. Darden, 20, of Baltimore, MD
  • Charged with interfering with an arrest, obstructing and hindering a police officer and disorderly conduct.
  • Released on $3,000 unsecured bond.
• Ogni J. Assimaidou, 20, Potomac, MD
  • Charged with interfering with an arrest and second degree assault to a police officer.
  • Released on personal recognizance.
• Kevin D. Rusten, 26, Silver Spring, MD
  • Charged disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, two counts of second degree assault on an officer, failure to obey and reckless endangerment.
  • Transferred to the Worcester County Jail on $5,000 bond.
• Antwan D. English, 21, of Baltimore, MD
  • Charged with obstructing and hindering a police officer, resisting arrest, second degree assault on a police officer and disorderly conduct.
  • Released after posting $3,000 bond.

Later, on early Sunday morning, around 12:40 AM, officers say they saw a large, disorderly crowd of over 200 people at 7th Street and the Boardwalk.

People in the crowd were apparently yelling profanities, and some began throwing bottles, among other objects. According to the report, the crowd was very hostile and aggressive towards officers as they tried to break up the crowd.

Officials say that dozens of police officers responded to the incident, including the Maryland State Police and Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.

Seven arrests were reportedly made in this incident:

• Steven G. Williams, 20, of Baltimore, MD
  • Charged with interfering with an arrest and obstructing and hindering a police officer.
  • Released on personal recognizance.
• Jayvon M. Jackson, 19, of Silver Spring, MD
  • Charged with second degree assault of a police officer, resisting arrest and failure to obey.
  • Released on personal recognizance.
• Germane E. Levenbury, 21, of Upper Marlboro, MD
  • Charged with disorderly conduct, failure to obey and interfering with an arrest.
  • Released on personal recognizance.
• Savanah V. Nelson, 21, of Capitol Heights, MD
  • Charged with disorderly conduct, failure to obey, unlawful assembly which resulted in the disturbance of the peace and resisting arrest.
  • Released on personal recognizance.
• Nickolet D. Serrano, 19, of Beltsville, MD
  • Charged with disorderly conduct.
  • Released on personal recognizance.
• Tuflah Davies, 19, of Silver Spring, MD
  • Charged with resisting arrest, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of paraphernalia and disorderly conduct.
  • Released on personal recognizance.
• A 17-year-old male of Largo, MD
  • Charged with disorderly conduct, failure to obey and obstructing and hindering a police officer.
  • Referred to Juvenile Services and released to his parents.

The Ocean City Police Department and the Town of Ocean City say they are taking a close look at the events that occurred over the weekend on the Boardwalk.

Communications Manager for the Town of Ocean City, Jessica Waters, released a statement saying,

“This was not a typical Friday and Saturday night on the Boardwalk. Where we usually have large crowds of families on the Boardwalk, this past weekend they were joined by large crowds of young adults which we do not typically see this time of year. While most of our visitors were in town to enjoy a beautiful summer weekend at the beach, there were a handful of visitors who chose to disobey our laws and treat our town without respect. This activity will not be tolerated on our Boardwalk, our beach or anywhere in Ocean City. As with any change in normal activity, The Ocean City police department will review all events that took place over the weekend. We want everyone to enjoy Ocean City but we expect all visitors to our town to be respectful to others and to obey the laws.  The safety of our residents and visitors is, as always, our top priority.”