Ocean Pines Police Chief announces retirement

OCEAN PINES, Md. – Ocean Pines Police Chief Leo Ehrisman has announced his retirement.

Ocean Pines Association General Manager John Viola released the following statement Tuesday afternoon:

“Chief Leo Ehrisman gave notice of his retirement today. We thank him for his years of service to Ocean Pines and wish him well. A search to find his replacement is commencing immediately.”

Ehrisman was placed on leave back in January following a burglary investigation. He was still on leave as of Tuesday when he announced his retirement.