Posts Tagged ‘worcester county sheriff’s office’
Search for Kayaker Near Snow Hill Ends Well
A search for a missing kayaker near Snow Hill had a happy ending Saturday morning. Worcester Central was called around 8:30 Friday night about a vehicle parked along Red House Road that had an empty kayak rack and the caller was worried about the kayaker’s safety since it was long after sunset. Multiple agencies searched…
Read MoreWorcester Sheriff’s Office Warns of Phone Scam
The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is warning citizens of a phone scam that is circulating the area. This is similar to the phone scam that was report in Wicomico County in July 2021. The recipients of these calls are told that they are the subject of a pending warrant out of the Circuit Court for…
Read MoreIt’s No-Scam November – How To Protect Yourself And Loved Ones From Fraud
No-Scam November is underway for a second year. The Worcester County Vulnerable Adult Task force is working with several local law enforcement agencies as well as with stores in the area, where gift card scams can possibly be interrupted. According to State’s Attorney Kris Heiser, victims are often targeted by phone or email by scammers…
Read MoreOC Councilman Claims He Was Hacked, Insensitive Post Was Not From Him
A member of Ocean City Council said his Facebook account was hacked, and that a racially insensitive post sent to someone was not from him. The matter has come to the attention of the Mayor and Council. Councilman Mark Paddack has asked for an investigation into what he said was a hack that resulted in…
Read MoreOC Special Event Zone In Effect May 18th-23rd
Ocean City is getting the word out about a Special Event Zone that begins Tuesday May 18th and continues through the following Sunday, during the spring Cruisin’ Ocean City event. The provision increases fines for motor vehicle violations and establishes speed limits. Citizens and visitors should expect increased police presence with Ocean City Police getting…
Read MoreBank Robbed In West Ocean City
A bank robbery in West Ocean City is under investigation.The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office says deputies responded to Taylor Bank on Golf Course Road late Tuesday morning for a robbery in progress.A suspect wearing a mask came into the lobby, approached a teller and passed a note demanding cash.The suspect was last seen fleeing west…
Read MoreMan Charged Following 17-Hour Weekend Standoff
A peaceful end to a 17-hour standoff in Worcester County…An incident over the weekend sent a man to a hospital first for an evaluation.Now, Erle Tatterson of Pocomoke City is in custody for first-degree assault.The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office says Tatterson eluded an attempted traffic stop Saturday, stopped and fled into a residence, and pointed…
Read MoreSpecial Event Zone Provisions Take Effect In OC
Ocean City has been preparing for months for the arrival of an unsanctioned pop-up motor vehicle rally. Now that the time is here, the town is hoping all of that preparation pays off. Frequent activity in the past has included speeding, burnouts and vehicles doing “donuts,” often with rowdy crowds close by cheering them on.…
Read MorePolice Conduct Alcohol Compliance Checks in Ocean City
The Ocean City Police Department and Worcester County Sheriff’s Office have announced plans to conduct alcohol compliance checks throughout the month of June. The enforcement will take place at bars, restaurants and other alcohol retailers throughout the resort town. Law enforcement officials say the goal of the operation is to ensure employees of businesses that…
Read MoreVIDEO: WGMD News Week in Review 4/13/2019
WATCH: A look back at the week’s top stories including the death of Maryland Speaker Michael Busch, Delaware increasing it’s age to purchase tobacco, possible Hepatitis A exposure in Delaware and a school shooting plot at Snow Hill Middle School thwarted. Plus, our Person of the Week is Staff Sargeant Christopher Slutman who died in…
Read MoreBerlin Daycare Worker Arrested for Child Abuse
An investigation into physical child abuse at the Eastern Shore Learning Academy in Berlin was started in January by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office after a complaint was received. Investigators observed the victim at the hospital and interviewed the suspect, Sandy Buckwalter, the children who were present during the incident and the bus driver. Deputies…
Read MoreAlcohol Compliance Checks Coming to Ocean City
Attention sellers of alcohol in the Ocean City area. Don’t say you weren’t warned as the OC PD and the Worcester County Sheriff’s Department have announced they will conduct alcohol compliance checks from June 11 through June 24. That means at restaurants, bars, and other alcohol retailers, and it aims to make sure that workers…
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