MSP Trooper struck by car while making an arrest

November 28, 2009

WEST OCEAN CITY — Troopers from the Maryland State Police responded to a home, located on Stephen Decatur Highway, for reports of a loud party Friday evening.

When troopers arrived at the scene, a number of individuals fled on foot, police said. Trooper Jason Grozier found one of these individuals in the parking lot of the Marlin Market, and attempted to make an arrest, when he was intentionally struck by a vehicle operated by Waldon Remington III.

Grozier was thrown into the air, and landed forcefully onto the roadway of Sunset Avenue, police said. This action allowed the individual, who the trooper was attempting to arrest, to escape.

Remington, 20, of Berlin then fled the scene in his vehicle, police said. Trooper Grozier was transported to Atlantic General Hospital where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries and was released.

With assistance from other law enforcement agencies — which included deputies from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, officers from the Berlin and Ocean City Police Departments, and investigators from the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation — Remington and his vehicle were located at the Wa Wa Food Market on Ocean Gateway, according to police.

Remington, who was placed under arrest and transported to the Berlin Barrack, was charged with first and second degree assault, as well as other offenses, police said. He was held at the Worcester County Jail without bond.

An investigation is continuing, and anyone with any information in regards to this incident is asked to contact the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation at 410-352-3476 or the Maryland State Police at 410-641-3101.