(OCPD NEWS RELEASE)

TWO MEN STABBED DURING TRAFFIC ALTERCATION

Two men were hospitalized this morning after receiving multiple stab wounds during a fight around 3:30 a.m. Justin Pfeiler, 21, of Baltimore, and David Grimes, 23, of Millersville, were reportedly walking in the street near 16 th Street and Baltimore Avenue impeding traffic. They became involved in an argument with two men in a vehicle.

Pfeiler confronted the driver, Edward Cockrell, 18, of Lancaster, PA, and pulled him out of the car. The two began fighting. The passenger of the car, Omil Milfort, 18, also of Lancaster, became involved in a fight with Grimes.

Moments later, Milfort took out a knife and stabbed Grimes twice in the chest. He then swung the knife at Pfeiler striking him twice in the leg and once in the back.

The suspects then fled the scene. Officers located the vehicle, a 1994 Oldsmobile sedan registered to Cockrell’s mother, 30 minutes later near the intersection of Robin Drive and Judlee Avenue (approx. 1 mile away). Officers located and arrested Cockrell on the street nearby. Milfort is currently still at large.

Both victims were transported by OC EMS to Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. Pfeiler was treated and released. Grimes was flown to Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury where he is listed in stable condition.

Cockrell is being charged with 1 st Degree Assault. He is currently awaiting an appearance before a District Court Commissioner. The specific charges against Milfort have yet been determined.

Police are still searching for Milfort. Anyone with information regarding this incident, or the whereabouts of Omil Milfort, are asked to contact the Ocean City Police Department at 410-723-6600.

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June 15, 2008 9:50 a.m. 2008003058 PFC Barry Neeb

Omil Milfort, 18 Lancaster, PA