OCEAN CITY – City officials this week took no action on a requested motion to remove Councilman Mark Paddack after an incident last weekend, but the issue will likely be revisited next week.
Around 6 p.m. last Friday, Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) officers responded to a north-end restaurant for a reported minor vehicle collision. It was reported that a parked vehicle was struck in the private parking lot. According to a press release, OCPD officers met with the individual who had reported the collision and the owner of the vehicle that was allegedly struck by Ocean City Councilman Mark Paddack.
According to police reports, the owner of the struck vehicle exchanged the appropriate information with Paddack, who was discovered inside patronizing the restaurant when police arrived. OCPD officers reportedly observed Paddack inside the restaurant consuming alcoholic beverages when they arrived. It’s important to note Paddack was not charged with any violations related to the incident.
According to police reports, Paddack was observed by OCPD officers consuming alcoholic beverages inside the restaurant and instructed him to have a designated driver take him home later. The investigating officer then completed an official information exchange form from the collision and the officer did not observe any evidence that Paddack was impaired prior to the collision, according to police reports.
A concerned citizen then informed the investigating officer in the parking lot of the restaurant a male later identified as Paddack was inside the restaurant yelling at his child, a 14-year-old boy. The officer entered the restaurant and attempted to de-escalate the disturbance, according to police reports. At that point, Paddack agreed to leave the restaurant and was taken home by a sober individual, according to police reports. The child was taken to police headquarters for his safety and the Department of Social Services was notified about the domestic dispute. Social Services contacted the child’s mother and she later picked up her son at police headquarters, according to police reports.
Sounds like Paddock is a complete asshole.
A dumpster fire brewing at City Hall IN an election year!
The island is a business. Anytime there is public perception that a business is shady, what does the business do?
They eliminate the problem(S).
Mark you are the weakest link…GOOD BYE!
Rest of you all, better be on your toes. Everyone is watching you, even when out in public!
Another alcoholic boomer with rage and entitlement issues, what a shock. Lead poisoning really did a number on that whole generation, huh?
He looks like a heart attack waiting to happen.