Update: Ridgely Man Sentenced In Connection With 2022 Ocean City Triple-Stabbing
UPDATED – 12/09/24 – Sentencing for a Ridgely, Maryland man after a stabbing on the Ocean City boardwalk in June of 2022. Ocean City Police say 26 year old Paul Baynard was found guilty of first degree assault and sentenced by Judge Beau Oglesby to 20 years in prison with all but 10 years suspended followed by 3 years of supervised probation. Ocean City Police were called to the area of Wicomico Street and the Boardwalk and found three people suffering from stab wounds after a fight between two groups. Investigation identified Baynard as the sole suspect in the triple stabbing and he was arrested on June 29, 2022.
Additional information from the OCPD:
Ocean City Emergency Medical Services personnel provided life-saving medical care before transporting the victims to various hospitals. Thankfully, all victims later recovered.
Through a meticulous investigation utilizing surveillance footage, social media platforms, and witness accounts, Ocean City police identified Baynard as the primary suspect. His arrest, coordinated with the Maryland State Apprehension Team and U.S. Marshal’s Task Force on June 29, 2022, marked a significant milestone in the case.
Ocean City detectives, supported by additional law enforcement teams, conducted a thorough investigation that uncovered Baynard’s role as the sole assailant in the triple stabbing. He was subsequently charged with multiple counts of attempted murder, assault, and reckless endangerment.
This resolution was a collective effort that would not have been possible without the combined dedication of the Ocean City Police Department, the Criminal Investigation Division, the Ocean City Fire Department, the Maryland State Apprehension Team, the U.S. Marshal’s Task Force, the Worcester County State’s Attorney’s Office, and the medical teams that treated the victims. The community’s support and cooperation were also instrumental in ensuring justice for the victims and safety for all.
Ocean City Police Interim Chief Michael Colbert expressed gratitude for the collaboration, stating, “This case underscores the importance of teamwork in achieving justice. I commend the relentless efforts of all involved to resolve this case and bring accountability.”
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UPDATED – 07/22/22 – A Ridgely, Maryland man faces additional charges in connection with a stabbing incident in Ocean City June 20th.
Three male victims, ages 18, 21 and 17, were all later released from hospitals. A suspect was arrested later in connection with one of the stabbings.
Ocean City Police said Thursday that a review indicates that 23-year-old Paul Baynard was the suspect in the two other stabbings as well. Baynard faces two more counts of attempted first- and second-degree murder as well as assault and reckless endangerment.
According to police, fights broke out among two different groups of males in the area of Wicomico Street and Atlantic Avenue, as well as on the boardwalk that night.
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ORIGINAL STORY – 06/30/22 – A Ridgely, Maryland man has been arrested in connection with a triple-stabbing in Ocean City in the area of Wicomico Street and Atlantic Avenue.
Police said Thursday that all three of the young male victims have since been released from hospitals.
Two suspects ran north on the boardwalk as officers arrived that night. A 17-year-old juvenile who was involved in the altercation was arrested and charged with “affray.” Police have determined that the fight on the boardwalk involved two different groups of males.
Evidence including witness accounts, camera footage and social media platforms led to 23-year-old Paul Baynard being identified as a suspect. Baynard was found in Queen Anne’s County.
Baynard is charged with attempted first-degree murder, attempted second-degree murder, assault and reckless endangerment.
