Police Arrest 5 in OC Boardwalk Assaults

OCEAN CITY, Md.- Ocean City police on Friday announced the arrests of five suspects in connection with two assaults that happened on the boardwalk last week.

Police said that between 10 and 11 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, officers responded to two reported incidents on the boardwalk at 11th Street and 15th Street.

The victim of the assault on 15th Street was stabbed in the back. Officers determined the same group of people were responsible for both assaults, according to police. One of the suspects, Marquis Demby, 22, of Lincoln, Del., was taken into custody soon after the assault at 15^th Street. He was arrested for first-degree assault and related charges. A knife used in the stabbing was recovered during his arrest, according to police.

The Ocean City Police Major Crimes Unit continued this investigation. Surveillance images obtained from the Boardwalk City Watch Cameras of additional suspects were released to the public through social media and local media outlets. Ocean City detectives received numerous citizen tips and also worked closely with local police jurisdictions throughout the Eastern Shore of Maryland to identify the numerous suspects. The following individuals have been arrested for their involvement in these incidents:

Marquis Trajon Demby, 22, Lincoln, Del., charged with first- and second-degree assault and reckless endangerment. He is being held without bond at the Worcester County Jail.
Marcus Dashawn Butler, 27, of Cambridge, Md., charged with first- and second-degree assault and reckless endangerment. He is being held without bond at the Worcester County Jail.
Orlando Manship Nichols Jr., 20, of Cambridge, Md., charged with first- and second-degree assault and reckless endangerment. He is being held without bond at the Worcester County Jail.
Xavier Jamal Spence, 19, of Cambridge, Md., charged with first- and second-degree assault, reckless endangerment, dangerous weapon - intent to injure. He is being held without bond at the Worcester County Jail.
Daveione K Cephas, 20, of Cambridge, Md., charged with first- and second-degree assault and reckless endangerment. He is being held without bond at the Worcester County Jail.

This investigation is still ongoing and police expect to make more arrests in the near future. Both victims in these cases are expected to make full recoveries, police said.