Ocean City Police are Accepting Applications for Citizen Police Academy The Ocean City Police Department is currently accepting applications for Citizens Police Academy, scheduled to begin Tuesday, September 10. Classes will take place every Tuesday for ten weeks at 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Citizens Police Academy is not only for citizens that wish to…
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Ocean City Police Investigating Fatal Motorcycle Collision OCEAN CITY, MD – (July 31, 2019): Ocean City police officers are continuing to investigate a fatal crash involving a motorcycle that occurred Tuesday, July 30, 2019. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a motorcycle in the area of 45th Street. The motorcycle fled from officers, at…
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Ocean City Police Warn Residents of Social Security & Bitcoin Scam OCEAN CITY, MD – (June 26, 2019): The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) is warning residents and visitors about scam phone calls from those who falsely claim to be from the Social Security Administration or a local, state or federal law enforcement agency. Most…
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Ocean City Police Investigate Fatal Crash, Drunk Driver in Custody OCEAN CITY, MD – (June 21, 2019): The Ocean City Police Department is currently investigating the events leading up to a fatal crash that occurred in the area of 46th Street, around 1:15 a.m., which claimed one life. The preliminary investigation indicates that police attempted…
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OCEAN CITY, MD – (June 10, 2019): Ocean City Police have identified the suspect in the stabbing that occurred Sunday on Caroline Street and the Boardwalk. Detectives credit the town’s City Watch program, along with the public’s assistance, in quickly identifying Harold Rafael Nunez-Dominguez, 19, of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. “We would not have the photographs, video…
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OCEAN CITY, MD – (June 9, 2019): Ocean City Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating the suspect in a stabbing that occurred on Sunday. The assault occurred at approximately 12:26 a.m. on June 9 on Caroline Street and the Boardwalk during a fight involving multiple people. The preliminary investigation revealed the suspect, a…
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Ocean City Police & Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Conduct Alcohol Compliance Checks OCEAN CITY, MD – (June 4 2019): The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD), in cooperation with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, will be conducting alcohol compliance checks during the month of June. This enforcement effort will take place at area bars, restaurants and…
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Please see the attached press release on behalf of the Ocean City Police Department & in coordination with the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics: Flame of Hope’ Arrives in Worcester County! Worcester County Law Enforcement Officer, Friends, and Supporters Participate in Statewide Torch Run Relay as a Show of Support for the Special…
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Ocean City Police Warning Residents and Business Owners of Counterfeit Currency OCEAN CITY, MD – (May 22, 2019): The Ocean City Police Department is warning residents, business owners and employees to be on the lookout for counterfeit currency being circulated in Ocean City. In the past week, there have been two reports of counterfeit currency,…
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Special Event Zone on Coastal Highway Tuesday, May 14 OCEAN CITY, MD – (May 7, 2019): Starting Tuesday, May 14, through Sunday, May 19, Coastal Highway and Philadelphia Avenue (MD-528) will be designated as a Special Event Zone during the Cruisin’ Ocean City event. Speeds will be reduced in the Special Event Zone and violators will…
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Have Coffee with Cops Wednesday, May 15 OCEAN CITY, MD – (May 6, 2019): Residents and visitors are invited to enjoy a cup of coffee with Ocean City Police Department officers at Denny’s, located at 6104 Coastal Highway. “Coffee with Cops” will take place Wednesday, May 15, 2019, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Attendees will…
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OCPD Warning Citizens of Computer Repair Scams OCEAN CITY, MD – (May 2, 2019): The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) has recently received a report of a computer support scam. More specifically, scammers are using spoof phone numbers claiming to be Apple Support. In this case, the scam started with an automated call showing Apple’s logo,…
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Expect Traffic Delays During Half Marathon This Saturday OCEAN CITY, MD – (April 25, 2019): The Ocean City Police Department is reminding citizens to expect traffic delays the morning of Saturday, April 27, 2019 during the Ocean City Island to Island Half Marathon and 5K. Half marathon runners will begin the race at Assateague Island at…
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OCEAN CITY, MD – (April 8, 2019): The Ocean City Police Department will be hosting a free Open House event featuring the Mounted Unit on Saturday, April 27, 2019 from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. at Bay Point Equestrian Center on Beauchamp Road in Ocean Pines. Attendees will have the rare opportunity to meet each…
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OCEAN CITY, MD – (April 1, 2019): After over 18 years of dedicated service to the Ocean City Police Department, Corporal Mark Wolinsky retired on Sunday, March 31. Cpl. Wolinsky began his career with the OCPD as a seasonal police officer in the summers of 1997 through 2000 and was hired as a full-time police…
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