Baltimore City deputy sheriff arrested for drunk driving in Ocean City

OCEAN CITY, Maryland – A Baltimore City deputy sheriff was arrested Thursday in Ocean City on suspicion of driving under the influence.

According to charging documents, it happened just after 2 a.m. when a patrol officer in the area of ​​53rd Street and Coastal Highway noticed a black Ford Explorer speeding in a 35-mile-per-hour zone and zigzagging back and forth between its lanes.

The driver was identified as 44-year-old Nicholas Blendy.

The document goes on to say that when officers stopped the car, they noticed “the strong odor of an alcoholic beverage on Blendy's breath and body,” as well as a bloodshot and glassy look in his eyes and slurred speech.

After failing several breathalyzer tests, Blendy admitted to drinking four beers before driving and was arrested.

During the search of his car, an open beer can was also found in the middle compartment.

Ocean City police said Blendy was seen by a Maryland District Court commissioner and released on bail. A court date in Worcester County District Court is scheduled for mid-September.

WMAR has reached out to the sheriff's office for comment and is awaiting a response.