OCEAN CITY, Md. — A corporal with the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) is under investigation by Delaware State Police, a department spokesperson confirmed to WMAR-2 News.
Corporal Benjamin Berry, a full-time employee of the OCPD since 2012, was already on administrative leave with pay due to an unrelated matter that began at the start of June.
According to Ocean City Police, a second administrative investigation was opened within the last week.
Benjamin will have his police powers suspended while on leave, per the department, along with his access to law enforcement databases and the Public Safety Building.
"The Ocean City Police Department takes this matter seriously. We will continue to assist the Delaware State Police with their investigation as needed, along with continuing our two administrative investigations," OCPD said Wednesday.
Benjamin's wife, Kimberly, was terminated by Worcester County Public Schools following allegations made online, according to a spokesperson with the school system.
The spokesperson added that Kimberly was placed on administrative leave on June 12 due to a matter unrelated to the investigation, and her employment with the school system had been terminated following a Board meeting on July 14.
"The Board cannot further comment on personnel matters," the spokesperson told WMAR-2 News.
The Delaware State Police have been tight-lipped regarding the investigation, but have confirmed that both Benjamin and Kimberly Berry are being investigated.
"At this time, we are unaware of any public-safety implications related to the investigation. Additionally, no arrests have been made. As this is an active and ongoing investigation, there is no further information to share at this time," the spokesperson told WMAR-2 News.
This is a developing story and will be updated when more information becomes available.
