West Ocean City Crime

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Recent Crime News

• Pedestrian killed in Ocean City

  Yesterday | via The Daily Times 

  Amanda Shick of Berlin wishes people would use public transportation when they're drinking so tragic accidents could be avoided.

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  Related Topix: Ocean City, MD, Berlin, MD, Cooksville, MD, West Ocean City, MD

• OC worker hurt in moped crash

  Thursday May 24 | via The Daily Times 

  An Ocean City town employee was seriously injured when he and the scooter he was riding were struck by a turning vehicle.

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• Cash stolen from Humane Society

  Tuesday May 22 | via Ocean Pines Independent 

  Each 2012 graduate can look back on an amazing 12 or 13 years since putting on a backpack for that... Meggin Lynn McKnight, 33, of West Ocean City, allegedly took about $600 from three different fundraisers for the Worcester County Humane Society, as well as money from a cash box in the office, according to the Worcester County Bureau of ... (more)

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• Humane Society employee charged with theft

  Tuesday May 22 | via The Daily Times 

  Meggin Lynn McKnight, 33, of West Ocean City, allegedly took about $600 from three different fundraisers for the Worcester County Humane Society, as well as money from a cash box in the office, according to the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation.

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• Get ready for summer boating

  Tuesday May 22 | via The Daily Times 

  Star Charities Volunteers collected and wrapped gifts in beautiful baskets to raise funds for cancer patients at the recent "Stamp to Cope" fundraiser held at the Ocean Pines Yacht Club, which netted $1,500. The volunteers are, from left, Lu Ann Trummel, Peggy Rumburg, Sandy McAbee and Judy Chuvala.

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  Related Topix: Boating, Outdoor Recreation

• Resort worker seriously injured in scooter mishap on...

  Sunday May 20 | via Somerset Herald 

  An Ocean City town employee was seriously injured when he and the scooter he was riding were struck by a turning vehicle.

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• Toxic Pollution Threats Loom Over Worcester County's...

  Sunday May 20 | via WMDT 

  The water we swim in and the bays we fish in, are tainted by pollutants. Assateague Coastkeeper, Kathy Phillips says it's happening far too much, this after toxic chemicals were found on two separate occasions.

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• Charges filed in Worcester Humane Society theft

  Friday May 18 | via Worcester County Times 

  Meggin Lynn McKnight, 33, of West Ocean City allegedly took about $600 from three different fundraisers for the Worcester County Humane Society, as well as money from a cash box in the office, according to the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation.

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• Cops & Courts

  Thursday May 17 | via The Dispatch 

  A Salisbury man was arrested on attempted murder and other charges last week after attempting to run over a jogger who allegedly tried to pepper-spray his dog.

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  Related Topix: Wicomico County, MD, Salisbury, MD, Ocean City, MD, West Ocean City, MD

• OCPD Mourns Loss of Former Officer, Town Councilman

  Thursday May 17 | via WBOC-TV Salisbury 

  OCEAN CITY , Md.- The Ocean City Police Department on Friday announced the death of retired career police officer and former town council member James "Jay" Hancock.

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  Related Topix: Ocean City, MD, 9, Davis & Elkins College, West Ocean City, MD

• More

  Thursday May 17 | via WMDT 

  SALISBURY, Md. - The mission to bring downtown Salisbury back to life is making progress.

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  Related Topix: Salisbury, MD, Berlin, MD, Wicomico County, MD, West Ocean City, MD, Worcester County, MD

• The Fight Against Tobacco

  Thursday May 17 | via WMDT 

  Atlantic General Hospital's Community Education Department is bringing Patrick Reynolds to local students.

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  Related Topix: Berlin, MD, Salisbury, MD, Wicomico County, MD, West Ocean City, MD, Worcester County, MD

• Two Sent to Hospital After Cambridge House Fire

  Thursday May 17 | via WBOC-TV Salisbury 

  CAMBRIDGE , Md.- Authorities say two people are in the hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation they suffered in a fire that broke out in a Cambridge house early Thursday morning.

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  Related Topix: Fire, Drugs, West Ocean City, MD, Worcester County, MD

• Arrest made in Worcester Humane Society theft

  Thursday May 17 | via Worcester County Times 

  Meggin Lynn McKnight, 33, of West Ocean City allegedly took about $600 from three different fundraisers for the Worcester County Humane Society, as well as money from a cash box in the office, according to the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation.

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• Salisbury Skatepark Receives Grant

  Wednesday May 16 | via WMDT 

  After a 5 year journey the City of Salisbury is going to get a skateboard park. Salisbury has won a $262,000 grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources/Community Parks & Playgrounds Program.

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• Former O.C. Humane Society Director Arrested for Theft

  Wednesday May 16 | via WBOC-TV Salisbury 

  WEST OCEAN CITY , Md.- The former director of the Ocean City Humane Society is facing theft charges in connection with three separate cases, the Worcester County Bureau of Investigation announced Thursday.

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• Worcester County K-9 Unit Yappy Hour

  Monday May 14 | via WMDT 

  WEST OCEAN CITY, Md. The Worcester County Sheriff's Office is hosting an event to raise money for their K-9 unit.

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• Little Eagles Golf Scramble

  Monday May 14 | via WMDT 

  The Snow Hill PTA will be hosting a gold tournament to raise money. The Little Eagles Golf Scramble will be will be June 9th at Nassawango Golf Course.

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  Related Topix: Scott Gibson, Golf, Golfers

• 4th Of July Fireworks Coming Back To Salisbury

  Monday May 14 | via WMDT 

  It's a little early to start thinking about where to go for the Fourth of July, but at least Salisbury residents wont have to go far.

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  Related Topix: Life, Holidays, 4th of July, Salisbury, MD, Non-Profit, Salisbury University, West Ocean City, MD

• Section Of Water Off OC Closed For Race

  Thursday May 10 | via WMDT 

  A section of the ocean will be closed for boat races in Ocean City. On Sunday May 13th from 11AM until 5PM Offshore Powerboat Races will take place closing down a section of the Atlantic Ocean off of Ocean City.

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