Ocean View Woman Sentenced for Distribution on Methamphetamine

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An Ocean View woman has been sentenced to 42 months in prison for distribution of methamphetamine. Chief Judge of the US District Court for the District of Delaware pronounced the sentence on 35 year old Melanie Mitchell last week – she must self-report to her designated prison on January 8th, 2024. In September Mitchell’s husband,…

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Today is National Drug Take Back Day

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Today is National Drug Take Back Day – a chance for you to safely dispose of unneeded or expired medications. Keep your unused prescription drugs out of the wrong hands. Several regional police agencies are taking part. Collection sites will not accept syringes, sharps, and illicit drugs. Liquid products, such as cough syrup, should remain…

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Ocean View PD Receives Honor For Training, Policy

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The Ocean View Police Department has won gold. The Lexipol Law Enforcement Advisory Council evaluates agencies for their policy development, maintenance and personnel training programs. Police Chief Kenneth McLaughlin said recently that the department has been recognized as a 2020 Gold Level Law Enforcement agency. Lexipol helps police departments focus on protecting and serving their…

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Woman Charged With Stealing 96-Year-Old Woman’s Checks

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A Millsboro woman who was hired to clean a 96-year-old woman’s home has been charged with stealing and forging several of her checks. Ocean View Police said the victim notified police about a call she received from her bank regarding suspicious activity. According to police, an investigation determined that 29-year-old Brittany Robinson swiped checks from…

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Ocean View Man Charged after Assaulting a Police Officer

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An Ocean View man has been arrested for assaulting a police officer and other offenses.  Police were called to Fox’s Pizza in Millville for a theft of a bicycle in progress.  An Ocean View officer spotted the subject, 34 year old Christopher Thompson and tried to make contact with him.  The officer told Thompson to…

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4 Arrested Drug Investigation in Ocean View Area

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Ocean View Police – along with the DEA and officers from several local police agencies have arrested 4 people after a lengthy investigation into drug sales in the Ocean View area.  The investigation focused on two homes – one on Meadow Lane in Ocean View and one on Yacht Basin Road outside of Ocean View. …

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Selbyville Man Arrested After Early Morning Chase

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A Selbyville man has been arrested after leading Delaware State Police on a chase early this morning.  Just after 2am, Troopers spotted a Trailblazer speeding on Route 54 in the area of the Treasure Beach Campground, but when the trooper tried to stop the vehicle he was lead on a 9-minute chase.  The chase ended…

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UPDATED: Ocean View Officer Involved in Crash Saturday Morning

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UPDATED – 7/22/18 6:30am – Delaware State Police are investigating a crash involving an on-duty Ocean View Police officer Saturday morning.  The crash occurred on Central Avenue – and according to WGMD Traffic, the police car and another vehicle collided and a utility pole was damaged just north of Route 26.  Both drivers were treated…

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UPDATED: Ocean View Bicycle Rider Struck on Rt 26 Dies From Injuries

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UPDATED – 5/28 – Ocean View Police say the man involved in a bicycle crash on Saturday morning has died from his injuries.  Police say 76 year old Alfred Yergey of Ocean View was riding his bicycle on Route 26 when he was struck by a vehicle making a left turn into a parking lot. …

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PA Man Arrested after Leading Ocean View Police on Chase

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Ocean View Police have arrested a man who eluded police Tuesday after officers tried to stop him Tuesday for a flagged registration.  The driver, 46 year old Joseph Cook of Pennsylvania, led police on a chase into Bethany Beach where he stopped – then bumped the Ocean View officer with his car – and drove…

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