OCEAN CITY, MD: (June 14, 2025): The Ocean City Police Department has arrested a Baltimore man following an investigation into multiple vehicle break-ins, credit card fraud, and weapons charges.
On June 12, 2025, at approximately 8:59 a.m., Ocean City officers responded to the 100 block of Wicomico Street for a reported theft. The victim stated she had arrived in town on the afternoon of June 11 and parked her vehicle in that area. Upon returning to her vehicle the following morning, she observed signs of a break-in and discovered that personal belongings were missing. She also received alerts from her credit card company about unauthorized transactions at several nearby businesses.
Officers obtained a description of the suspect using local security camera footage.
Later that same evening, around 7:46 p.m., a Worcester County Sheriff’s Deputy patrolling near 8th Street and Wilmington Lane observed an individual matching the suspect’s description. The deputy and an Ocean City Police officer on bicycle patrol attempted to stop the individual, who fled on foot. Officers pursued the suspect, later identified as Terrell Jones, 37, of Baltimore, MD, and were able to apprehend him after a brief chase.
During the pursuit, officers observed Jones discarding several items along his path, including a large bag hidden in a rose bush. Upon recovery of the bag, officers discovered a modified handgun. Additional discarded property was also recovered and later linked to two separate vehicle break-ins, the one reported on Wicomico Street and another unreported break-in from the 400 block of Baltimore Avenue.
Further investigation revealed that Jones is legally prohibited from possessing a firearm. Jones also had multiple outstanding arrest warrants, including one from Baltimore County and another for a violation of probation from Baltimore City Circuit Court.
Jones was arrested and charged with the following:
- Theft ($100 to <$1,500) – 2 counts
- Theft Scheme ($100 to <$1,500) – 4 counts
- Credit Card Fraud – 2 counts
- Credit Card Theft – 2 counts
- Rogue and Vagabond – 3 counts
- Handgun-Related Offenses – 9 counts
- Failure to Obey a Lawful Order
- Disorderly Conduct
- Resisting Arrest
- Pedestrian-Related Traffic Violations – 3 counts
- Outstanding Arrest Warrants (Baltimore County & Baltimore City Circuit Court)
Jones was seen by a Maryland District Court Commissioner and ordered held without bond. He has since been transferred to the Worcester County Jail.
“This case is a great example of teamwork and vigilance,” said Ocean City Police Chief Raymond Austin. “Thanks to the alert response of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Deputy and the close coordination between our agencies, a dangerous individual was quickly identified, pursued, and safely taken into custody. I also want to recognize the diligent investigative work of our officers in recovering stolen property and uncovering the full scope of this suspect’s criminal activity.”
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