An arraignment has been scheduled for Wednesday in the case of an Elysburg man who allegedly sold marijuana to an undercover police officer and fled the scene in Ocean City, Md., June 14.
Robert Beierschmitt, now 20, of 11 Columbia Drive, Elysburg, was charged by Ocean City Detective Kyle Murray with a misdemeanor offense of possession of marijuana under 10 grams and a felony offense of distributing marijuana. A third charge of resisting arrest will not be prosecuted.
If convicted, Beierschmitt faces up to 5 years and 90 days in jail and or $15,500 in fines.
According to a criminal complaint, Murray and fellow officers were working undercover in an unmarked vehicle in the area of the 10 block of Seventh Street in Ocean City at 12:40 a.m., June 14, attempting to purchase controlled dangerous substances from various individuals.
At that location, Murray discussed purchasing marijuana with a male, later identified as Beierschmitt. Murray said Beierschmitt told him he could get a "sack," slang for a bag of marijuana.
Murray asked Beierschmitt if he could get a "dub," slang that describes $20 worth of marijuana. Beierschmitt left and returned a few minutes later with a plastic bag containing marijuana. Beierschmitt asked Murray if he was a police officer. Murray said no.
After the transaction, Murray signaled additional officers, who announced themselves as police officers. Beierschmitt began to run, and, after approximately a two-block foot chase, Beierschmitt tripped and fell.
A criminal trial date has been scheduled for Feb. 10.