Ocean City Police Respond to 620 Weekly Calls

OCEAN CITY — Police here responded to 620 calls for service from March 22-28 for an average of 89 per day.
Below is a list of the more serious calls:
March 22, 2009: Sunday
Calls for service: 86
Motor Vehicle Stops: 23 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 0 Property Checks: 29
• The Police Department assisted with 7 Fire/Rescue calls
• Commercial burglar alarm activation, 300 block 3rd St., accidental, at 9:57am
• Theft investigation, 900 block Ocean Ave., report filed, at 12:44pm
• Missing person investigation, 400 block Haven Ave., report filed, at 2:21pm
• Verbal Dispute investigation, 1100 block Central Ave., report filed, at 4:27pm
March 23, 2009: Monday
Calls for service: 80
Motor Vehicle Stops: 31 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 0 Property Checks: 16
• The Police Department assisted with 7 Fire/Rescue calls
• Commercial burglar alarm activation, 1000 block Asbury Ave., building secure, at 4:35am
• Verbal Dispute investigation, 300 block Central Ave., report filed, at 5:35am
• Criminal Mischief investigation, 2400 block Haven Ave., report filed, at 9:23am
• Theft investigation, 200 block Atlantic Ave., report filed, at 11:20am
• Warrant service, 200 block Atlantic Ave., one in custody, at 12:18pm
• Warrant service Unit block Central Ave., one in custody, at 1:18pm
• Residential burglar alarm activation, Newcastle Rd., accidental, at 4:17pm
• Warrant service, 100 block Asbury Ave., one in custody, at 11:20pm
• Theft investigation, 700 block Moorlyn Terr., report filed, at 11:45pm
March 24, 2009: Tuesday
Calls for service: 64
Motor Vehicle Stops: 23 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 1 Property Checks: 5
• The Police Department assisted with 6 fire/rescue calls
• Residential burglar alarm activation, 2300 block Wesley Ave., property secure, at 3:37am
• Warrant service, 800 block Bay Ave., one in custody, at 10:24am
• Verbal Dispute investigation, 300 block West Ave. report filed, at 12:22pm
• Harassment investigation, 500 block West Ave., report filed, at 1:00pm
• Simple Assault investigation, 400 block Simpson Ave., one in custody, at 2:39pm
• Fraud investigation, 600 block West Ave., report filed, at 2:40pm
• Warrant service, 800 block Central Ave., one in custody, at 5:00pm
• Criminal Mischief investigation, 500 block Boardwalk, report filed, at 10:16pm
• Warrant service, 800 block Central Ave., one in custody, at 11:00pm
March 25, 2009: Wednesday
Calls for service: 76
Motor Vehicle Stops: 13 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 0 Property Checks: 28
• The Police Department assisted with 9 fire/rescue calls
• Commercial burglar alarm activation, 1700 block Simpson Ave., accidental, at 5:09am
• Residential burglar alarm activation, 2300 block Wesley Ave., property secure, at 5:46am
• Trespassing investigation, 1800 block Bay Ave., report filed, at 12:29pm
• Juvenile investigation, 100 block Spruce Rd., report filed, at 4:16pm
• Verbal Dispute investigation, Bayou Terr., report filed, at 5:51pm
• Landlord/Tenant Dispute investigation, 1100 block Central Ave., report filed, at 8:23pm
• Trespassing investigation, 800 block Asbury Ave., report filed, at 11:20pm
March 26, 2009: Thursday
Calls for service: 100
Motor Vehicle Stops: 30 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 1 Property Checks: 40
• The Police Department assisted with 7 fire/rescue calls
• Harassment investigation, 800 block Central Ave., report filed, at 2:00am
• Residential burglar alarm activation, 600 block Chelsea Pl., property secure, at 4:06am(2 responses)
• Sudden Death investigation, 600 block West Ave., report filed, at 9:15am
• Motor vehicle accident, injuries reported, 9th St. & West Ave., at 1:57pm
• Shoplifting investigation, 3400 block Simpson Ave., report filed, at 4:14pm
• Residential burglar alarm activation, 300 block West Ave., accidental, at 6:01pm
March 27, 2009: Friday
Calls for service: 118
Motor Vehicle Stops: 44 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 2 Property Checks: 37
• The Police Department assisted with 3 fire/rescue calls
• Residential burglar alarm activation, 100 block Anchor Rd., accidental, at 7:43am
• Residential burglar alarm activation, 2100 block Wesley Ave., accidental, at 9:05am
• Motor vehicle accident, no injuries reported, 12th St. & West Ave., at 12:01pm
• Harassment investigation, 1200 block West Ave., report filed, at 1:35pm
• Fight investigation, 500 block Atlantic Ave., report filed, at 1:48pm
• Motor vehicle accident, no injuries reported, 29th St. & West Ave., at 3:55pm
• Theft investigation, 800 block North St., report filed, at 5:00pm
• Residential burglar alarm activation, 1300 block Asbury Ave., accidental, at 7:49pm
• Burglary/Theft investigation, 3000 block West Ave., report filed, at 10:20pm
• Harassment investigation, 500 block 17th St., report filed, at 10:59pm
• Simple Assault investigation, 1200 block Boardwalk, report filed, at 11:39pm
March 28, 2009: Saturday
Calls for service: 96
Motor Vehicle Stops: 57 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 0 Property Checks: 7
• The Police Department assisted with 2 fire/rescue calls
• Domestic Violence investigation, Victoria La., report filed, at 1:34am
• Warrant service, 1800 block West Ave., one in custody, at 2:00am
• Commercial burglar alarm activation, 1700 block Simpson Ave., building secure, at 3:39am
• Burglary/Theft investigation, 900 block Asbury Ave., report filed, at 9:35am
• Fraud investigation, 1200 block Asbury Ave., report filed, at 12:50pm
• Residential burglar alarm activation, 800 block 7th St., accidental, at 6:27pm
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCMENTS:
• Merchants are reminded that they should lock all doors and windows, activate alarm systems and not leave large amounts of money in the closed business overnight. Also any backlighting in the store will deter burglaries.
• Any Property owner in Ocean City that would like to have a Home Security Survey conducted should contact the COP UNIT at (609) 525-9108 to schedule an on site evaluation.