OCEAN CITY – During the week of Jan. 14-20, 2018, the Ocean City Police Department responded to 622 calls for service.
Jan. 14, 2018:
Calls for service: 80
Motor Vehicle Stops: 24
Motor Vehicle Accidents: 0
Property Checks: 26
Alarms: 5
- The Police Department assisted with 16 Fire and 4 EMS calls
- Police responded to 11 water leaks
Jan. 15, 2018:
Calls for service: 113
Motor Vehicle Stops: 31
Motor Vehicle Accidents: 1
Property Checks: 52
Alarms: 2
- The Police Department assisted with 8 Fire and 7 EMS calls
- Warrant, Route 52, one in custody, at 9:32am
- Motor vehicle accident, 6th St. & Atlantic Ave., at 10:55am
- Warrant, Route 52, one in custody, at 12:40pm
- Fraud, 800 block Wesley Ave., at 3:04pm
- Burglary, 1700 block Bay Ave., at 5:26pm
Jan. 16, 2018:
Calls for service: 92
Motor Vehicle Stops: 29
Motor Vehicle Accidents: 1
Property Checks: 27
Alarms: 5
- The Police Department assisted with 9 fire and 3 EMS calls
- Warrant, 900 block Ocean Ave., one in custody, at 10:02am
- Fraud, 800 block Pennlyn Pl., at 5:00pm
- Motor vehicle accident, 1100 block Bay Ave., at 7:40pm
- Domestic violence, 800 block 8th St., at 9:35pm
Jan. 17, 2018:
Calls for service: 64
Motor Vehicle Stops: 18
Motor Vehicle Accidents: 0
Property Checks: 21
Alarms: 1
- The Police Department assisted with 6 fire and 6 EMS calls
Jan. 18, 2018: Thursday
Calls for service: 83
Motor Vehicle Stops: 30
Motor Vehicle Accidents: 0
Property Checks: 32
Alarms: 0
- The Police Department assisted with 4 fire and 4 EMS calls
- Domestic violence, W. Sttaion Rd., at 7:22pm
Jan. 19, 2018:
Calls for service: 92
Motor Vehicle Stops: 32
Motor Vehicle Accidents: 0
Property Checks: 39
Alarms: 1
- The Police Department assisted with 9 fire and 8 EMS calls
- Disorderly, 900 block Boardwalk, at 3:11pm
Jan. 20, 2018:
Calls for service: 97
Motor Vehicle Stops: 31
Motor Vehicle Accidents: 0
Property Checks: 39
Alarms: 3
- The Police Department assisted with 5 Fire and 3 EMS calls
- Burglary, 700 block 11th St., at 9:29am
- Theft, Barabdos la., at 10:13am
Public Service Announcements:
- Just a reminder that it is a violation of a City Ordinance to have dogs on the boardwalk anytime during the year.
- Bicycle riders must obey all motor vehicle laws similar to that of a motor vehicle. They must stop at stop signs, traffic lights and ride with the flow of traffic. Bicycle riders are not pedestrians and do not have the same right of way as a pedestrian when crossing the street at an intersection.
- When traveling on Route 52, remember that New Jersey State Law requires vehicles to KEEP RIGHT and pass left. The speed limit is 45 mph for the causeway.
- State Law requires that all snow and ice be removed from your vehicle prior to driving on any roadway(39:4-77.1).