SNOW HILL — Tragedy struck last week when a local woman was killed in an accident on Route 113 near Pocomoke at nearly the exact time as another accident on the Delaware section of the dangerous highway injured two including a Delaware State Police trooper.Around 4 p.m. last Friday, Maryland State Police troopers responded to… Read more »
SALISBURY — Four Salisbury University students were arrested on various charges this week after a donnybrook at an off-campus housing complex last Saturday morning involving roughly 1,500 participants.Around 11 a.m. last Saturday, Salisbury Police responded to the Cedar Crossing housing area for a reported large and disorderly crowd. Upon arrival, Salisbury Police officers observed approximately… Read more »
WEST OCEAN CITY — A West Ocean City man was arrested on three counts of first-degree burglary last week after a concerned citizen observed a shattered glass door at a trailer park home.On April 4, a citizen walking to a West Ocean City convenience store for a cup of coffee near the Delmarva Trailer Park… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — One of the first pedestrian collisions of the year on Coastal Highway occurred last Saturday evening when a Pennsylvania man was struck around 81st Street.Around 5:45 p.m. last Saturday, Ocean City Police responded to the area of Coastal Highway and 81st Street for a reported vehicle collision involving a pedestrian. The investigation… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — A Pennsylvania man was arrested on drunk-driving and numerous other traffic charges last Sunday after allegedly crashing his vehicle through an iron fence and striking a residence on Coastal Highway.Around 7:30 p.m. last Sunday, Ocean City Police responded to 90th Street and Coastal Highway for a reported vehicle collision. When officers arrived… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Police this week are looking for the suspect or suspects wanted in connection to the burglary of a resort hotel over the winter during which dozens of flat-screen televisions, DVD players and vacuum cleaners were stolen.On March 7, Ocean City Police responded to the Castle in the Sand Hotel for… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — Ocean City Police this week are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspects who swiped a bank bag containing a large amount of money from a north end store last Saturday afternoon.Around 4 p.m. last Saturday, police responded to the Wine Rack on 85th Street for a reported theft. The store’s… Read more »
BERLIN — Westbound Route 50 was closed for about an hour early Monday morning after a two-car crash resulted in an overturned vehicle at the intersection with Route 589.Around 6:30 a.m. on Monday, Maryland State Police troopers responded to a reported motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Routes 50 and 589. The investigation revealed… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department is mourning the loss of veteran K-9 Jester, who passed away on Feb. 18, 2012, one day after his 11th birthday.Jester, who retired from the department in 2008, came to the OCPD from Augsburg, Germany, at which time he became the partner to Pfc. Christine (Plant) Kirkpatrick.Jester,… Read more »
OCEAN CITY — The Ocean City Police Department this week is warning citizens about a current telephone scam targeting grandparents, parents and family members during which the suspects pretend to be under arrest and in need of assistance.The scam, which is fairly common, has several variations, but in the end involves a loved one who… Read more »