OCEAN CITY, Md. — Eight individuals have been arrested in Worcester County for failing to comply with Maryland’s sex offender registration requirements following a multi-agency law enforcement operation. From March 3 to March 14, 2025, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Sex Offender Registry Unit partnered with the U.S. Marshals Service District of Maryland, the U.S. Marshals Capital Area Regional Fugitive Task Force, and the Ocean City Police Department to conduct 69 compliance checks on registered sex offenders across the county.
These checks led to the issuance of eight arrest warrants for offenders who failed to properly register. Six of those warrants were served through physical arrests.
Those charged include Justin Bell, 35, and Cheryl Jarmon, 61, both from Ocean City; Daniel Crismond, 60, from Pocomoke; Donald Disharoon, 75, and Ruben Martinez, 42, from Berlin; Deborah Halter, 40, from Girdletree; and Shawn Robins, 43, and Richard Steininger, 31, both from Snow Hill. Most are classified as Tier 3 offenders, while Halter is Tier 2. Worcester County Sheriff Matt Crisafulli commended all participating agencies, stating the operation underscores the importance of coordinated efforts in maintaining public safety throughout the community.
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