The victim told police that she was walking back to her hotel when she was approached by the suspect, who was later identified as Chase Daniel Bucy, 21, of Falling Waters, WV.
According to the victim, Bucy stated that he knew a short cut to the victim’s hotel, at which time he led her through some condominium parking lots near the 10th block of 130th Street.
Bucy, who was walking a short distance behind the victim, then allegedly attacked her from behind. During the course of the assault, the victim continued to resist the attack. Bucy finally fled the area when nearby citizens began to call out to the victim for assistance.
A description of Bucy was broadcast through Ocean City Police Communications, and moments later Pfc. Flanagan located him at 123rd Street. After a positive identification of Bucy by the victim, Bucy was placed under arrest. He was charged with attempted firstdegree rape, attempted second-degree rape, first degree assault, second degree assault
and false imprisonment. After being seen by an Ocean City District Court Commissioner, Bucy was transferred to Worcester County Jail to be held without bond.
Ocean City Police are reminding citizens to be vigilant and call the Ocean City Police Department if you see or hear suspicious or criminal activity. The courageous nature of the victim and the assistance of the citizens thwarted the possibility of an increasingly serious assault.
