LPR Alert Leads to Early Morning Arrest
OCEAN CITY, MD – (November 14, 2018): Shortly before 9 a.m. on Tuesday, November 13, 2018, Ocean City Emergency Communications received an alert from a license plate reader (LPR) located on eastbound Route 90 for a vehicle registered to a wanted individual driving into Ocean City. A traffic stop was initiated on the vehicle shortly…
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Ocean City Police Establish Surveillance Camera Registry
OCEAN CITY, MD – (November 6, 2018): Officers of the Ocean City Police Department are using surveillance footage as an investigative tool more often as both residential and commercial surveillance cameras continue to rise in popularity in the resort. To make the process of finding available surveillance cameras easier, the OCPD has established a surveillance…
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Ocean City Police Sergeant Retires After 27+ Years of Service
OCEAN CITY, MD – (November 1, 2018): After over 27+ years of dedicated service to the citizens of Ocean City, Sergeant Mark Paddack retired on October 31 from the Ocean City Police Department. Sergeant Paddack began his career with the OCPD as a seasonal police officer in the summers of 1989 and 1990 and was…
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OCPD Mounted Unit Earns High Rankings at Recent International Competition
OCEAN CITY, MD – (October 31, 2018): Members of the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Mounted Unit recently competed in the 2018 North American Police Equestrian Competition (NAPEC) at the Erie County Fair in Hamburg, NY. The competition, which also included one day of training for officers, included police and volunteer Mounted Unit members from…
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Four Arrested in Overnight Robberies in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY, MD – (October 22, 2018): Ocean City police investigated two armed robberies overnight before quickly locating and arresting four suspects. On Sunday, October 21, 2018, Ocean City police were dispatched to a hotel in the area of 37th Street at about 7:48 p.m. for a report of an armed robbery. The victim, a…
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Ocean City Police Preparations Continue Despite Event Relocating
OCEAN CITY, MD – (September 19, 2018): While the official H2O International event has been moved to another city, the Ocean City Police Department continues to anticipate a number of car enthusiasts in the resort beginning Monday, September 24 through Sunday, September 30. After experiencing several years of disruptive behavior, police plan to continue a…
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OCPD Mounted Unit Excel at Regional Horse Show
OCEAN CITY, MD – (September 10, 2018): The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) Mounted Unit recently competed in the Military Riding Showcase and Mounted Police Competition at the Maryland State Fair, presented by Horses Healing Maryland’s Military with the Maryland Horse Industry Board. Cpl. Chip Green and Ofc. Jessica Johnson represented OCPD in the competition…
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School Busses Return to Ocean City Roadways
OCEAN CITY, MD – (September 4, 2018): Summer break has come to an end for Worcester County students and school buses have returned to the morning commute. Citizens should expect to see school buses on Ocean City roadways between 7 a.m. and 8:15 a.m. then again between 2:45 p.m. and 4 p.m. to pick-up and…
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OCEAN CITY, MD – (August 29, 2018): Chief Ross Buzzuro of the Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) is proud to announce the promotion of Lieutenant Elton “JR” Harmon to the rank of Captain. Captain Harmon will fill the position of Support Services Division Commander, formerly held by Retired Captain Greg Guiton. Captain Harmon, originally from…
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Worcester County Law Enforcement Agencies to Co-Host Citizens Police Academy
OCEAN CITY, MD – (August 15, 2018): The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) has made exciting changes to their longstanding Citizens Police Academy and is now hosting the academy in partnership with the Ocean Pines Police Department, Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police Berlin Barracks. This partnership will give participants a unique look…
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Arrest Made in Church Embezzlement Case
OCEAN CITY, MD – (August 3, 2018): An employee of an Ocean City church was arrested in July after church officials discovered she had embezzled a large amount of money over the course of nearly one year. On May 15, 2018, officers were called to the St. George Greek Orthodox Church, located at 8805 Coastal…
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Businesses Reminded of Handbill Ordinance, Local Business Employees Cited $1,000
OCEAN CITY, MD – (August 1, 2018): The Ocean City Police Department is conducting an investigation into the illegal distribution of restaurant menus at several hotels throughout the resort. During the course of this investigation, officers have cited two employees of White House Pizza located at 15th Street with a fine amount of $1,000. This…
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OCPD Accepting Applications for Citizens Police Academy
OCEAN CITY, MD – (July 24, 2018): The Ocean City Police Department is currently accepting applications for Citizens Police Academy, scheduled to begin Tuesday, September 11. 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 see the inner…
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Ocean City Police Hosting First Testing Date for 2019 Season on August 1
OCEAN CITY, MD – (July 16, 2018): The Ocean City Police Department will hold their first testing date for prospective 2019 seasonal employees on August 1 at the Roland E. Powell Convention Center located at 4001 Coastal Highway. Doors will open at 7 a.m. and testing will begin promptly at 8 a.m. Positions being considered…
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June Boardwalk Undercover Narcotics Operations Results in 31 Arrests
OCEAN CITY, MD – (July 10, 2018): The Ocean City Police Criminal Investigation Division’s Narcotics & Vice Unit recently completed multiple drug enforcement buy-bust operations during the month of June in downtown Ocean City. These undercover operations ultimately led to 31 total arrests, including 18 felonies. During the course of these operations, 17 individuals were…
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