Investigation Nets Drug Bust
OCEAN CITY A local man was arrested on drug distribution charges last week after a months-long investigation that began in September.
An Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) detective, who was sworn as a fully-vested officer of the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, initiated an investigation into a male suspect reportedly selling drugs in the area of 9
th Street and the Boardwalk in September. Through the investigation, the detective was able to identify the suspect as Peter Demarie III, 41, of Ocean City, and also identified the suspect’s vehicle.
While conducting surveillance, the officer reportedly observed Demarie making multiple trips back and forth between his vehicle and the Boardwalk. The officer also reportedly observed Demarie was working at a Boardwalk piercing establishment. On Oct. 15, two OCPD officers were working in an undercover capacity on the Boardwalk when Demarie allegedly motioned them over to the store and entered a conver