Wanted Berlin man arrested for first degree assault

OCEAN CITY, Md. – A Berlin man has been arrested in connection to an assault that took place last weekend.

We’re 49-year-old Carlos Smullen was reportedly wanted for a first degree assault involving a handgun that took place on Saturday. Tuesday evening, the OC Police Department received a license plate reader alert regarding a Jeep Compass that was entering Ocean City via Route 90. The alert notified officers that the vehicle was associated with a person who had an outstanding warrant for their arrest.

Officers were able to locate the vehicle unoccupied at a north-end hotel. Through a joint effort with members of Patrol, Special Enforcement Unit, and Narcotics Unit, officers were able to arrest Smullen.

Smullen was held without bail.