Posts Tagged ‘Ocean View PD’
Ocean View Woman Sentenced for Distribution on Methamphetamine
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,…
Read MoreToday is National Drug Take Back Day
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…
Read MoreOcean View PD Receives Honor For Training, Policy
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…
Read MoreWoman Charged With Stealing 96-Year-Old Woman’s Checks
Ocean View PD to Offer Naloxone Training & Distribution
The Ocean View Police Department will host a free Naloxone distribution and training event on Tuesday, February 11th at 7pm. The training will be held at the Ocean View Police Department on Central Avenue in Ocean View. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THE EVENT
Read MoreOcean View Man Charged after Assaulting a Police Officer
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…
Read More4 Arrested Drug Investigation in Ocean View Area
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. …
Read MoreSelbyville Man Arrested After Early Morning Chase
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…
Read MoreUPDATED: Ocean View Officer Involved in Crash Saturday Morning
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…
Read MoreUPDATED: Ocean View Bicycle Rider Struck on Rt 26 Dies From Injuries
PA Man Arrested after Leading Ocean View Police on Chase
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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