Ocean City Police Answer 643 Calls, Dec. 7-13

OCEAN CITY — During the week of Sunday, Dec. 7 to Saturday, Dec. 13, 2008, members of Ocean City Police Department responded to 643 calls for service, an average of 92 per day.
The following is a summary of the more serious calls:
Dec. 7, 2008: Sunday
Calls for service: 95
Motor Vehicle Stops: 39 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 0 Property Checks: 25
• The Police Department assisted with 1 Fire/Rescue calls
• Residential burglar alarm activation, East Station Road, property secure, at 12:19am
• DWI investigation, 900 block West Ave., one in custody, at 2:16am
• Residential burglar alarm activation, 3600 block Wesley Ave., property secure, at 3:21am
• CDS investigation, 800 block West Ave., one in custody, at 10:20pm
• Criminal Mischief investigation, 1300 block Asbury Ave., graffiti, at 11:09pm
Dec. 8, 2008: Monday
Calls for service: 92
Motor Vehicle Stops: 28 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 0 Property Checks: 31
• The Police Department assisted with 10 Fire/Rescue calls
• Residential burglar alarm activation, Gull Road, property secure, at 11:05am
• Simple Assault investigation, 500 block Atlantic Ave., report filed, at 3:13pm
Dec. 9, 2008: Tuesday
Calls for service: 87
Motor Vehicle Stops: 20 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 0 Property Checks: 26
• The Police Department assisted with 15 fire/rescue calls
• Commercial burglar alarm activation, 200 block West Ave., accidental, at 1:53am
• Domestic Violence investigation, 700 block 8th St., two in custody, at 7:49am
• Criminal Mischief investigation, 3400 block West Ave., report filed, at 8:27am
• Criminal Mischief investigation, 3300 block West Ave., report filed, at 9:45am
• Residential burglar alarm activation, 600 block 21st St., accidental, at 11:49am
• Insecure property investigation, 1600 block Pleasure Ave., owner notified, at 12:58pm
• Insecure property investigation, 3100 block Central Ave., police secured, at 12:59pm
• Harassment investigation, 900 block Wesley Ave., report filed, at 2:17pm
• Insecure property investigation, 5400 block Central Ave., police secured, at 2:34pm
• Insecure property investigation, 3700 block Central Ave., police secured, at 2:50pm
• Residential burglar alarm activation, Unit block 18th St., property secure, at 10:23pm
Dec. 10, 2008: Wednesday
Calls for service: 73
Motor Vehicle Stops: 22 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 2 Property Checks: 44
• The Police Department assisted with 3 fire/rescue calls
• Commercial burglar alarm activation, 900 block Asbury Ave., building secure, at 7:03am
• Commercial burglar alarm activation, 900 block Pleasure Ave., accidental, at 8:30am
• Theft investigation, 300 block Simpson Ave., report filed, at 9:34am
• Insecure property investigation, 2200 block Wesley Ave., police secured, at 10:05am
• Motor vehicle accident, no injuries reported, 400 block Asbury Ave., at 10:12am
• Missing person investigation, 3300 block Bay Ave., report filed, at 11:17am
• Insecure property investigation, 1800 block West Ave., police secured, at 12:08pm
• Residential burglar alarm activation, W. 14th St., accidental, at 1:50pm
• Missing person investigation, 1200 block Wesley Ave., report filed, at 3:26pm
• Residential burglar alarm activation, 2100 block West Ave., accidental, at 3:28pm
• Motor vehicle accident, no injuries reported, Route 52, at 4:16pm
• CDS investigation, Unit block Beach Road, one in custody, at 8:49pm
Dec. 11, 2008: Thursday
Calls for service: 78
Motor Vehicle Stops: 34 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 1 Property Checks: 9
• The Police Department assisted with 8 fire/rescue calls
• Residential burglar alarm activation, 800 block North St., property secure, at 5:15am
• Commercial burglar alarm activation, 900 block Boardwalk, accidental, at 7:09am
• Fraud Identity Theft investigation, 900 block Ocean Ave., ongoing investigation, at 9:39am
• Motor vehicle accident, no injuries reported, 500 block Atlantic Ave., at 2:48pm
• Theft investigation, 500 block Atlantic Ave., report filed, at 4:09pm
• Warrant service, 900 block Haven Ave., one in custody, at 4:17pm
• Criminal Mischief investigation, 1100 block West Ave., report filed, at 4:46pm
• Commercial burglar alarm activation, 800 block Asbury Ave., accidental, at 5:07pm
• Commercial burglar alarm activation, 900 block Asbury Ave., accidental, at 10:08pm
• Residential burglar alarm activation, Grenada La., property secure, at 11:45pm
Dec. 12, 2008: Friday
Calls for service: 119
Motor Vehicle Stops: 54 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 2 Property Checks: 26
• The Police Department assisted with 3 fire/rescue calls
• DWI investigation, Route 52, one in custody, at 1:53am
• Residential burglar alarm activation, 2300 block Central Ave., property secure, at 4:27am
• Attempted Suicide investigation, 300 block Ocean Ave., report filed, at 11:36am
• Motor vehicle accident, no injuries reported, 1200 block West Ave., at 1:53pm
• Theft investigation, 600 block 3rd St., report filed, at 3:01pm
• Insecure property investigation, 3700 block West Ave., police secured, at 4:34pm
• Motor vehicle accident, no injuries reported, 1800 block West Ave., at 6:02pm
• Domestic Violence investigation, 3500 block Simpson Ave., report filed, at 7:31pm
• Residential burglar alarm activation, 3500 block West Ave., accidental, at 10:38pm
• CDS investigation, 700 block West Ave., one in custody, at 8:59pm
Dec. 13, 2008: Saturday
Calls for service: 99
Motor Vehicle Stops: 33 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 1 Property Checks: 28
• The Police Department assisted with 5 fire/rescue calls
• Shoplifting investigation, 1200 block West Ave., two in custody, at 12:10am
• Domestic violence investigation, 700 block Moorlyn Terr., one in custody, at 2:01am
• Residential burglar alarm activation, 3900 block Asbury Ave., property secure, at 6:41am
• Commercial burglar alarm activation, 200 block West Ave., accidental, at 7:55am
• Criminal Mischief investigation, 1700 block Boardwalk, report filed, at 9:16am
• Theft from motor vehicle investigation, 2300 block West Ave., report filed, at 10:22am
• Criminal Mischief investigation, 1000 block Boardwalk, report filed, at 11:30am
• Motor vehicle accident, injuries reported, 24th St., & Bay Ave., at 1:29pm
• Residential burglar alarm activation, 400 block Ocean Ave., property secure, at 1:34pm
• Criminal Mischief investigation, 1700 block Central Ave., report filed, at 2:20pm
• Theft from motor vehicle investigation, 800 block 1st St., report filed, at 3:36pm
• Neighborhood Dispute investigation, 300 block Simpson Ave., report filed, at 5:19pm
• Theft investigation, 900 block Ocean Ave., report filed, at 5:35pm
• Criminal Trespass investigation, 600 block Atlantic Ave., one in custody, at 9:40pm
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCMENTS:
• The Ocean City Police Department is now actively running Aggressive Driving Patrols daily. Please be advised that this is a zero tolerance program. Areas of concern include; pedestrian safety and crosswalks, cell phones, seat belts, speeding and road rage incidents. This is being done during the busy Holiday Shopping Season and to increase traffic safety awareness throughout the city.
• The Police Department is also adding extra patrols over the Holiday Season in an effort to enforce Driving While Intoxicated Laws. Please do not Drink and Drive and do not allow a friend or loved one to operate a vehicle when under the influence.
• The Police Department is taking an active roll in policing the areas around the Schools during the drop off and pick up times. Parents are reminded that they are not allowed to double park, all crosswalks should be used and no drop offs are allowed along Bay Ave., in front of the Intermediate School.
• Just a reminder that All-Way Stop Signs have been installed throughout the city on Central Avenue and Simpson Avenue. Please take extra precautions when approaching intersections.
• The Ocean City Police Department announced the name of the new K-9 Police Dog this week. The name is “Deuce”; this name was selected by 8 year old Brad “Deuce” Tucker of the Primary School. Congratulations to Brad and to the new K-9 dog Deuce and his Handler, Ptl. John Vogt.
• On Dec. 13, 2008, The Ocean City Police Dept. Community Policing Unit assisted with the energy awareness campaign of distributing energy efficient light bulbs throughout the city for exterior porch lights.