Posts Tagged ‘OCPD’
Two Arrested in Ocean City after Stabbing
Ocean City Emergency Personnel responded to a report of a stabbing in the area of 14th Street and Philadelphia Avenue on Thursday just before 7pm. Police learned that four people on mopeds and two people in a vehicle began arguing in the area of Baltimore Avenue and 7th Street and continued until the female driver…
Read MoreOCPD Locate Stolen Car During Welfare Check
On Monday, July 12 at approximately 5:58 a.m., Ocean City Police were on patrol in the area of South 1st Street and Baltimore Ave when they located two individuals sleeping in a vehicle. Officers observed the individuals sleeping in the vehicle in a parking lot of a downtown business. During the check on the welfare call, officers…
Read MoreOne Injured in Crash on Route 50 Bridge in Ocean City
One person was taken to TidalHealth Peninsula Regional Hospital with non-life threatening injuries after a 4-vehicle crash on the Route 50 Bridge in Ocean City Saturday morning just before 10:30. Ocean City Police tell WGMD that an eastbound vehicle rear-ended the vehicle in front of them. One of the vehicles was pushed into the westbound…
Read MoreTip Leads Ocean City Police to PA Fugitive
Thanks to a tip from a concerned citizen, Ocean City Police have arrested a man wanted on warrants out of Pennsylvania. The tip led Ocean city Police to a downtown hotel on Thursday where they verified that 54 year old Timothy Hayter of Hagerstown was registered at the hotel. Several attempts were made to get…
Read MoreUPDATED: OCPD Arrest MD Teen in Tagging Incident on Boardwalk; Bethany PD Charge 2 for Graffiti
On Sunday, Ocean City Police Department officers responded to a report of “tagging” in the downtown area with blue spray paint. During the course of the investigation, patrol officers located the suspect in the area of 4th Street and the Boardwalk. The suspect, 17 year old male from Lutherville-Timonium, MD, was arrested and charged with…
Read MoreCitizen’s Tip Leads to Arrest of 4 in Ocean City
Last week a boardwalk business owner in Ocean City reported suspicious possible drug activity in a parked vehicle in the area of 8th Street. Members of the Narcotics Unit and Special Enforcement Unit responded and observed people from the vehicle to to the boardwalk and meet with a group of people where a suspected drug…
Read MoreLicense Plate Reader Alerts OCPD to Wanted Berlin Man
A Berlin man was arrested by Ocean City Police last week after police received a license plate reader alert. The alert told police that a Jeep Compass associated with a person with an outstanding warrant had entered the resort by way of Route 90. Police learned 49 year old Carlos Smullen of Berlin was wanted…
Read MoreOCPD Make Arrest in Overnight Shooting
Police in Ocean City have made an arrested in an early morning shooting Friday in the area of 6th Street and Washington Lane. Just before 4am officers heard gunshots and spotted a man running north on Washington Lane. A male juvenile from Salisbury was found with two gunshot wounds – to the arm and buttock…
Read MoreOCPD Arrest Cambridge Man for Assault & Robbery
OCPD Arrest PA Fugitive
Ocean City police have arrested a Pennsylvania man wanted for a murder in New Castle, Pennsylvania. On Sunday, resort police learned that 20 year old Connor Farris Henry was staying in Ocean City. Officers were able to locate Henry and initiated a traffic stop at 56th Street and Coastal Highway – briefly closing the roadway…
Read MoreOCPD to Conduct Alcohol Compliance Checks in June
The Ocean City Police Department will be conducting alcohol compliance checks during the month of June. This enforcement effort will take place at area bars, restaurants and alcohol retailers throughout the resort. The purpose of this operation is to ensure that employees of businesses that provide alcohol are making a concerted effort to avoid selling…
Read MoreOcean City Police mourn the loss of beloved Sgt. Green
Ocean City Police Chief Ross Buzzuro announces with a heavy heart and great sadness that Sgt. Charles “Chip” Green, passed away on May 6, 2020, at the age of 47. Sgt. Green, of Salisbury, was originally from Hampstead, MD. He joined the Ocean City Police Department as a seasonal officer in 1994 and worked for…
Read MoreOne Critical after Struck by Vehicle in Ocean City
One person is in critical condition a Shock Trauma in Baltimore after they were struck by a vehicle in the area of 21st Street and Baltimore Avenue early this morning in Ocean City. Ocean City Police spokeswoman Ashley Miller tells WGMD the pedestrian – and adult man – was in a marked crosswalk when they…
Read MoreUPDATED: OCPD Identify Suspect in Caroline Street Stabbing
UPDATED 6/10/19 – Ocean City Police have identified the suspect wanted in connection with a stabbing early Sunday morning on the boardwalk at Caroline Street. Detectives credit the town’s City Watch program and the public in identifying 19 year old Harold Nunez-Dominguez of Harrisburg, PA. He has been charged with two counts of 1st and…
Read MoreMSP Arrest MD Man for DUI and Fleeing Police
Five New Officers Graduate, Join OCPD Force
Last week, five new officers graduated the Carrol County Sheriff’s Office Training Academy’s entrance level police academy class, set to join the Ocean City Police Department. Officers Margaret Hill, Chelsea Kautz, Elaine Miller, Patrick Scob and Jacob Street are pictured with OCPD Chief Ross Buzzuro and Mayor Rick Meehan. The five were formally recognized as…
Read MoreNJ Man Charged in Theft & Credit Card Fraud in Ocean City
Police in Ocean City have been investigating theft and credit card fraud after employees at a local hardware store reported fraudulent charges made in mid-November. Police learned that the subject purchased power tools and gift cards with a fraudulent credit card – totaling over $1500. Police determined the suspect is 29 year old Tristin Haynes…
Read MoreOCPD Arrest 7 in Credit Card Fraud
Ocean City Police have arrested seven suspects in a credit card fraud case. Police say that during the summer of 2017, six victims reported their credit card numbers had been used to make fraudulent purchases at a variety of locations throughout Ocean City. Police stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation driven by 19 year…
Read MoreUPDATED: Pedestrian Struck Saturday Night on Coastal Hwy in Ocean City Dies from Injuries
UPDATED 12/31: Ocean City Police tell WGMD that 56 year old Lorena Merris of Landisburg, Pennsylvania was struck by a BMW 328i Saturday night on Coastal Highway has died. Police say she died from her injuries Sunday afternoon. The driver of the BMW remained on-scene. ================================================== Ocean City police and EMS were called just before…
Read More4 Arrested by OCPD in 2 Sunday Armed Robberies
Ocean City Police have arrested 4 suspects in a pair of Sunday night armed robberies. Police were called to 37th Street just before 8pm for a report of a victim who was held at gunpoint while another took items from his pockets. About a half hour later at 94th Street two suspects went into a…
Read MoreOCPD Cones with Cops Saturday
Ocean City Police Join the #LipSyncBattle
Berlin Woman Arrested for Taking Money from Ocean City Church
A Berlin woman has been arrested after officials at St. George Greek Orthodox Church discovered money missing. Ocean City Police met with church officials in May as well as the suspect, 51 year old Teresa Kolacz. With help from the Worcester County State’s Attorney, it was determined that Kolacz stole over $100,000 since June of…
Read MoreTwo Cited in Ocean City for Handing out Handbills
Two employees of a 15th Street Pizza place in Ocean City have been cited for illegally handing out restaurant menus at several hotels in the resort. There is an ordinance in Ocean City that restricts the distribution of advertisements and handbills in the resort. The two employees of White House Pizza were fined $1000 –…
Read MoreOCPD Arrest 6 Outside H20 Underage Club, Video Accuses OCPD of Beating Teen
A 6-second video of an incident early Thursday morning in Ocean City has been making the rounds on social media – which includes accusations that Ocean City Police beat up a 13 year old boy. Ocean City Police conducted a business check just after midnight on July 5th on Worcester Street after a large crowd…
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