Crime & Safety
Police Activity Report: Dec. 30 to Jan. 5
The Ocean City Police Department releases its summary of calls for the week.
OCEAN CITY POLICE SUMMARIZED WEEK’S ACTIVITIES
December 30, 2012 – January 5, 2013
Calls for Service: 107
Daily Average: 100
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December 30, 2012: Sunday
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Calls for service: 84
Motor Vehicle Stops: 31
Motor Vehicle Accidents: 0
Property Checks: 21
Alarms: 2
- The Police Department assisted with 6 Fire and 6 EMS calls
- Theft, 900 block West Ave., at 2:00pm
- DWI, Route 52, one in custody, at 6:45pm
- Domestic violence, 5400 block Simpson Ave., one in custody, at 9:25 pm
December 31, 2012: Monday
Calls for service: 93
Motor Vehicle Stops: 33
Motor Vehicle Accidents: 1
Property Checks: 13
Alarms: 3
- The Police Department assisted with 9 Fire and 8 EMS calls
- Fraud, 11th Street, at 10:41am
- Burglary, 14th Street, at 12:07pm
- Motor vehicle accident, no injuries, North St. & West Ave., at 1:55pm
- DWI, 500 block Asbury Ave., one in custody, at 10:08pm
- Warrant, 1400 block Ocean Ave., one in custody, at 10:10pm
January 1, 2013: Tuesday
Calls for service: 91
Motor Vehicle Stops: 40
Motor Vehicle Accidents: 1
Property Checks: 21
Alarms: 2
- The Police Department assisted with 7 fire and 9 EMS calls
- Motor vehicle accident, no injuries, 900 block Ocean Ave., at 3:13am
- Criminal mischief, 800 block Asbury Ave., at 8:53am
- Trespassing, 2300 block Simpson Ave., at 3:41pm
- Harassment, 900 block Simpson Ave., at 6:05pm
- Burglary, 300 block Inlet Rd., at 10:56pm
January 2, 2013: Wednesday
Calls for service: 107
Motor Vehicle Stops: 41
Motor Vehicle Accidents: 0
Property Checks: 21
Alarms: 6
- The Police Department assisted with 9 fire and 5 EMS calls
- Robbery, 500 block Atlantic Ave., at 12:01am
- Theft, 1800 block Wesley Ave., at 12:20pm
- CDS investigation, 9th Street, at 8:20am
January 3, 2013: Thursday
Calls for service: 80
Motor Vehicle Stops: 25
Motor Vehicle Accidents: 0
Property Checks: 24
Alarms: 1
- The Police Department assisted with 0 fire and 0 EMS calls
- Warrant, 900 block Ocean Ave., one in custody, at 7:35am
- Warrant, 34th Street, one in custody, at 4:46pm
- Harassment, 1700 block Simpson Ave., at 8:15pm
January 4, 2013: Friday
Calls for service: 136
Motor Vehicle Stops: 57
Motor Vehicle Accidents: 0
Property Checks: 29
Alarms: 3
- The Police Department assisted with 14 fire and 4 EMS calls
- Warrant, 3rd Street, one in custody, at 9:34am
- Theft, 3000 block West Ave., at 10:25am
- Criminal mischief, 1500 block Central Ave., at 11:30am
- Fraud, 3300 block Simpson Ave., at 4:59pm
- Domestic violence, Oxford La., at 5:09pm
- CDS investigation, 900 block Haven Ave., two in custody, at 5:51pm
January 5, 2013: Saturday
Calls for service: 112
Motor Vehicle Stops: 56
Motor Vehicle Accidents: 0
Property Checks: 22
Alarms: 3
- The Police Department assisted with 3 fire and 1 EMS calls
- Warrant, 800 Central Ave., one in custody, at 12:14pm
- Shoplifting, 1300 block West Ave., one in custody, at 2:56pm
- Domestic violence, 900 block Central Ave., one in custody, at 9:03pm
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS:
- Just a reminder that it is a violation of a city ordinance to have dogs on the Boardwalk any time during the year.
- When driving on Route 52, please remember that the speed limit is 40 mph.
- City Ordinance 87-17 sec.4-32 prohibits any Boat/Trailer over 22 feet in overall length from being parked on a city street. Any boat/trailer less than 22 feet in overall length can only remain on a city street for three consecutive days. Officers will be issuing summons and towing boats/trailers for any observed violations.
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