Maryland Natural Resources Police Blotter

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Worcester County - On Monday, May 7, NRP charged Ashley Marie Raley, 20, of Salisbury with possession of marihuana and paraphernalia and a citation for speeding in Assateague State park. Michael David Manry, 19, also of Salisbury, was charged with possession of marijuana and paraphernalia, as well as possession of an alcoholic beverage under 21 years of age. Both were taken for their initial appearance at the Ocean City Commissioners Office and released on personal recognizance.

On May Friday, May 4, 10 individuals were charged with possession of alcohol under 21 years of age in Assateague State Park after officers entered their campsite for noise violations and disorderly conduct. The individuals charged are:

• Scott C. Schratwieger, 18, of Massapeque, NY
• Patrick H. Smith, 18, of Huntingston, NY
• Kirsten L. Tannen, 18, of Fire Island, NY
• Benjamin H. Long, 19, of Narragansett, RI
• Jess Aga, 20, of Galesville, MD
• Julie M. Maenner, 19, of Forest Hill, MD
• Jennifer L. Meisel ,18, of Bel Air, MD
• Daniel J. Ervin, 18, of Gaithersburg, MD
• Nicholas S. Motter, 19, of Gaithersburg, MD
• Kara J. Montesano, 19, of Wading River, NY

The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) is the enforcement arm of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). With an authorized strength of 280 officers and a dedicated staff of civilian and volunteer personnel, the NRP provide a variety of services in addition to conservation and boating law enforcement duties throughout the State of Maryland. These services include homeland security, search and rescue, emergency medical services, education, information and communications services on a round the clock basis. NRP is the only police force aside from the Maryland State Police that has statewide jurisdiction.

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May 10, 2007

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is the state agency responsible for providing natural and living resource-related services to citizens and visitors. DNR manages more than 446,000 acres of public lands and 18,000 miles of waterways, along with Maryland's forests, fisheries and wildlife for maximum environmental, economic and quality of life benefits. A national leader in land conservation, DNR-managed parks and natural, historic and cultural resources attract 11 million visitors annually. DNR is the lead agency in Maryland's effort to restore the Chesapeake Bay, the state's number one environmental priority. Learn more at www.dnr.maryland.gov