September 20, 2013 The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch was eventually able to kick the knife from the suspect’s hand and then threw it in the bushes out of Parlow’s reach. Lundy told police he was in fear for his own life and for Thompson’s life. Several other witnesses corroborated the victims’ account of the incident. Another OCPD officer recovered the weapon, a folding knife with a three-inch blade, in the bushes. Parlow was arrested and charged with first-degree assault, seconddegree assault and openly carrying a dangerous weapon with intent to injure. Parlow was scheduled to appear in District Court last week, but had the case against him forwarded to Circuit Court. Page 25 . . Cops & Courts FROM PAGE 24 firearm and demanded money from the clerk. The suspect then fled the business on foot after obtaining the undisclosed amount of money. No injuries were reported. Salisbury Police responded and searched for the suspect to no avail. On Tuesday, Salisbury Police detectives got a tip from a citizen about the armed robbery, identifying Arthur Leonard Brown, 55, of Salisbury, as the suspect in the convenience store hold-up. A warrant was obtained for his arrest and Brown was taken into custody by the Maryland State Police Apprehension Team on Tuesday. Brown has been charged with armed robbery, second-degree assault, reckless endangerment and the use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. Serving OC’s Best Cheesesteak Traffic Laws To Change OCEAN CITY – Ocean City Police this week reminded residents and visitors new traffic laws aimed at distracted driving will go into effect on Oct.1 and will be strictly enforced by the department. Starting Oct.1, changes in Maryland law dictated by legislation passed by the General Assembly earlier this year will allow law enforcement officers around the state to stop drivers for hand-held cell phone use. In addition, all passengers in a motor vehicle will be required to wear seat belts starting Oct. 1. Fines for firsttime cell phone use violators will increase from $40 to $75. Passengers not buckled up could see fines increase from $25 to $50. “Distracted driving because of cell phone use and texting is one of the leading causes of motor vehicle collisions,” said OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro. “ Attempted Stabbing Case Sent To Circuit Court OCEAN CITY – A Connecticut man, arrested in July on first-degree assault and other charges after allegedly pulling a knife and nearly stabbing a resort bar owner outside a downtown nightclub, had his case forwarded to Worcester County Circuit Court this week. Around 1:40 a.m. on July 22, Ocean City Police were dispatched to the Sandbar Karaoke Lounge on 33rd Street for a reported fight in progress. When the officer arrived, she observed three men, including bar owner Eric Thompson and two employees, holding down a third man, later identified as Justin J. Parlow, 22, of Derby, Connecticut. One of the employees pointed to some nearby bushes and told the officer “the knife is in there,” according to police reports. The officer interviewed Thompson, who told police just before their arrival, Parlow had been involved in a physical altercation with other patrons outside of the bar. Thompson told police when he went outside to break up the fight, Parlow “bear hugged” him and tackled him to the ground. The victim said at one point when he was trying to wrestle away from Parlow on the ground, the suspect pulled out a folding knife, opened the blade and pushed it toward his left thigh. The victim told police he could feel the blade of the knife touch his thigh after Parlow pulled it out and pushed it toward him. Thompson told police he thought Parlow was going to stab him. Thompson said at that point, bouncer Tyler Lundy and several other bar employees and patrons jumped on Parlow to try to wrestle the knife from his right hand. Lundy told police Parlow and his girlfriend had gotten into an argument with another couple outside the bar and that Parlow’s girlfriend had assaulted the male half of the other couple. Lundy said at that point, Thompson came out to break up the fight and Parlow wrestled him to the ground. The bouncer said as Thompson was trying to push Parlow off him, the suspect pulled out the knife and pushed it toward Thompson’s thigh. Lundy said he and other bar patrons jumped on Parlow and he Friday: Lovin’ Cup • Saturday: Aaron Howell Band SUNDAY: STEELERS VS. BEARS GATES OPEN 11 A.M. 410-289-BUXY • 28th Street Plenty Of Free Parking In Rear • Scratch-Off, Keno And Horse Racing Available www.buxys.com • www.myspace.com/buxyssaltydog Find Us On Facebook