In the early morning hours of Aug. 18, Maryland Natural Resources Police responded to a campsite in Assateague State Park, Worcester County, for a report of two highly intoxicated men.

Witnesses advised that a man, later identified as Thomas A. Chapman, 33 of Ocean City, was attempting to ride the wild ponies and tackle sika deer. He was also observed running around the campsite nude.

When officers made contact with Chapman shortly before 6 a.m., he continued to yell profanities until he was placed under arrest. Chapman was charged with disorderly conduct and attempting to feed, touch, tease, frighten, or intentionally disturb wildlife in a state park.

He was taken before a Worcester County District Court Commissioner and released on an unsecured bond. Anthony J. Marchiano, 27, also of Ocean City, was issued a citation for disorderly conduct and released on his signature.