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'Ocean Pines Police updates' - A message from the Chief of Police
Thursday, October 1, 2020
COVID Conditions:
Some of our most vul- nerable victims during this time of struggles can be the citizens in stages of managed care. Our first responsibility is to the safety of our community as well the safety of our police department employees. Every call for service is handled with the health and safety of all parties involved considered.
New Elder Abuse Program (LEAD TEAM):
The LEAD TEAM is an active participant in the recently created Vulnerable Adult Task Force. This multi-agency task force, headed by our State’s Attorney, coordinates the investigation of elder abuse exploitation.
I am happy to report that our police department, in cooperation with the task force, recently convicted a health care worker who victimized an elderly patient by stealing the victim’s credit card and using it for theft.
Our department has become a starting force specifically commended by State’s Attorney Heiser as a great way to protect our citizens.
Burglary Arrests:
Vacant homes can sometimes be the target of juveniles seeking property or a hangout for drugs or alcohol. In these types of cases, the juveniles are typically released to their parents, and the matter is handled from there by the Juvenile Justice Department.
If you are leaving your residence vacant for at least 30 days in a row, the police department can do periodic security house checks. Call 410-641- 7747 for information.
Thefts from Vehicles:
Unlocked vehicles are the No. 1 target of thieves in Ocean Pines. Many would-be thieves just pull door handles on vehicles, entering the ones that are unlocked and stealing property. Upon receiving several reported break-ins and multiple thefts from vehicles, items such as cash, credit cards, electronics and even a firearm have been removed from these unlocked cars. This leads to the illegal and misuse of stolen credit cards. None of the vehicles they entered were locked.
Please lock your car doors – it is just good crime prevention.
Domestic Violence Arrests:
Since our last report, police made several arrests for domestic violence. If you overhear loud arguments in your neighborhood and suspect a domestic dispute could escalate, please call us at 410-641-7747 to check it out. Often, police can calm a domestic situation down by intervening, without having to make an arrest.
Drunk Driving Arrests:
Police made 12 driving while intoxicated arrests since our last report. When the summer season comes to an end, we notice an uptick in the number of drunk driving arrests we make. With Uber and local cabs readily available, there really is no excuse for drunk driving today.
Death Investigations:
Every death that occurs in Ocean Pines requires a police investigation. While the majority of these deaths are for natural health causes, other deaths require extensive investigation. Since our last report, we conducted several death investigations. These investigations range from natural causes to accidental overdoses. Each of these investigations must be investigated as a crime until proven not a crime.
Drug Overdoses:
Ocean Pines is not immune from the opioid epidemic, as we are the largest year-round residential community in Worcester County. Since our last report, our officers responded to several drug overdoses, Due to officer and EMS quick response times, many of these overdoes need not become a fatal solution.
Emergency Mental Health Evaluations:
Not every mental health incident requires an emergency psychiatric evaluation by a physician. In those cases where the subject expresses suicidal thoughts, however, police take the subject into custody and transport them to a hospital for an in-depth psychiatric evaluation by a physician, which is not a criminal action. Please don’t be afraid to call for help.
In Closing:
The Ocean Pines police would like to thank everyone for the strong show of support from this community during these stressful times. If you see an officer in your neighborhood, remember that they are there to help you and protect you. We have remained here during this pandemic and during the periods of unrest around the law enforcement communities. Not only do we pledge to continue this service, we appreciate your support.