Tuesday, September 18, 2012

From The Worcester County Sheriff's Office

Worcester County Sheriff’s Office
Press Release


On 09/15/12 at approximately 1942 hours, a Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was patrolling Bishopville Road, Bishopville Maryland. The Deputy observed a vehicle at a high rate of speed, registering at 70 in a posted 40.  The Deputy stopped the vehicle and identified the driver as Douglas Mussog, 51 of Frankford De. Mr. Mussog admitted to having a suspended driver’s license.  The Deputy detected the odor an alcoholic beverage from Mr. Mussog’s breath. Mr. Mussog did poor on Field Tests and was arrested Mr. Mussog was also wanted through Maryland for Failure to Appear for previous DUI related offenses.  Mr. Mussog was charged with DUI related offense, driving while suspended, and speeding.  Mr. Mussog was held on $5000 bond for his FTA warrant

On 09/14/12, A Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was patrolling the area of Old Snow Hill Road when he observed a white Hyundai with an inoperative tag light. The Deputy stopped the vehicle and identified the driver as Francis Elder Moale Early III, 49, of Pocomoke Md. Musgrave detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage from Mr. Early’s breath and person. Mr. Early did poor on field tests and was arrested. The Deputy spoke with the vehicle’s owner and determined Mr. Early did not have permission to operate it. Mr. Early’s license was revoked and suspended.

Mr. Early was charged with driving while suspended, driving while revoked, DUI related charges and unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

On 9/ 15/12 at approximately 0037 hours, a Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Deputy was patrolling the Park and Ride in West Ocean City, Worcester County, Maryland. The Deputy observed a black Ford Explorer, parked in the middle of the parking lot.  Upon closer investigation, The Deputy observed the knee of an individual in the passenger seat with the seat reclined all the way back.  Knowing individuals were not allowed to sleep in their vehicles in the Park and Ride I approached the vehicle.  Upon making contact with the passenger, Carl Pattelli, the rear seat passenger, a female, began mouthing the words “help me.” 

The female was visibly upset and it was obvious she had been crying. The Deputy was able to separate the front seat occupant identified as Anthony Joseph Pattelli 30, of Buena Park Ca. and The Female. The Deputy learned that Mr. Pattelli was the female’s boyfriend.  The two had been living in their vehicle for several days.  When an argument started that evening, the female stated that Mr. Pattelli assaulted her and been holding her against her will for over 2 hours. The female stated she attempted to get out of the vehicle several times but each time she was assaulted by Mr. Pattelli.  The female finally gave up for fear of getting hurt worse.  The female had visible injuries to her head, mouth and throat area. Mr. Pattelli was arrested and charged with 2nd Degree Assault and False Imprisonment. Mr. Pattelli was held on $3000.  At bail review Mr. Pattelli’s bond was raised to $5000.

On 9/14/12, a Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Deputy initiated a traffic stop on a motor scooter at Route 611 and Sunset Ave. Ocean City, MD 21842. The operator was a 16 year old male juvenile from Ocean City Md. who was found to be in possession of suspected marijuana and driving a motor scooter without a license.  The juvenile was arrested for the above charges and released to parents pending juvenile court actions.

On 9/ 14/12 A Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Deputy received a call from dispatch to respond to the Wal Mart Berlin, MD 21811 for a report of a dog locked in the vehicle in the parking lot.  The Deputy located the vehicle containing the dog and went into the store to attempt to locate the operator of the vehicle.  The vehicle's operator, identified as Bryan Christopher Hazard 28 of Berlin Md., had an active Circuit Court warrant for failure to appear on a child support issue. Mr. Hazard was arrested and committed to the Worcester County Jail on 1,000 bond. The dog was freed from the car and a turned over to a family member.

Submitted by:
Lt. Edward C. Schreier

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