They want to call attention to the violent arrests of Black teenagers on the boardwalk earlier this summer.
They're also asking for criminal charges to be brought against the officers invovled and demanding they be suspended without pay.
Civil rights groups and critics of excessive force question the tactics taken during the arrests as video evidence proves that unlawful white citizens are routinely taken into custody without physical harm, even when armed.
Over 115 cars were towed in addition to the arrests.
Ocean City police is increasing their presence on the boardwalk and around town after reports of several violent incidents during this beach season. Remember you can always take WOLB 1010 with you wherever you go by listening live online or via our app. “It’s different this year. It’s dramatically different,” Mayor Rick Meehan said. “Typically, […]
Boaters spotted a Great White Shark off the coast of Ocean City on Monday. Remember you can always take WOLB 1010 with you wherever you go by listening live online or via our app. The camera caught the shark inching closer and moving around the boat at fist, but then it slowly moved further up […]
Police in Ocean City are searching for two suspects wanted for a stabbing on Sunday. Remember you can always take WOLB 1010 with you wherever you go by listening live online or via our app. It happened just after 4:30 a.m. between 6th and 7th streets on the boardwalk during a fight with multiple people. […]
An Ocean City bar and grill provided a taste of what socially distant dining might look like in the future. Fish Tales Pub invested in giant inflatable inner tubs on wheels. They’re from Revolution Event Design and Production, a special events company based in Baltimore. “We’re an event company, and events have taken a hard […]
Ocean City will reopen its beaches and boardwalk to locals starting on Saturday. That’s according to Mayor Rick Meehan. Gov. Larry Hogan’s spokesperson Mike Ricci also confirmed the news on Twitter Monday night. “This is a way to give nearby residents more opportunities to get outside and enjoy fresh air, while still adhering to social […]
A pilot in a small plane crash is lucky to be alive after the aircraft plunged into the ocean near Ocean City Tuesday. Trevor H. Deihl, 23, of Reedville, Virginia was the only person on board. He was able to swim to shore after the crash. Witnesses told CBS Baltimore that they were on the […]
