Worcester County Sheriff’s Office

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A Message from Sheriff Reggie Mason

Welcome to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Website. We are happy to provide this site as a resource for use by the county residents, visitors, media and the general public. By following us on the Internet, you can help make Worcester County a safer place to live and visit from the comfort of your living… Continue reading A Message from Sheriff Reggie Mason

Press Release July 26, 2018

PRESS RELEASE On July 20th, 2018, members of the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team executed a search and seizure warrant at a residence in Whalleyville, Maryland as a result of a heroin distribution investigation. The Criminal Enforcement Team was assisted by the Worcester County STAR Team, Worcester County States Attorney’s Office and the Ocean City… Continue reading Press Release July 26, 2018

Press Release July 27, 2018

PRESS RELEASE On July 24th, 2018, members of the Worcester County Criminal Enforcement Team conducted a traffic stop for speed in the Berlin, Maryland. Upon contact with the operator, who was identified as Jalil E. Pierce, Age 31, of Portsmouth, Virginia, Deputies could smell a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A search… Continue reading Press Release July 27, 2018

New Traffic Speed Device

One of the leading causes of crashes is speed. Last year there were 557 deaths on Maryland roadways due to automobile crashes. In an effort to reduce crashes and fatalities associated with crashes, the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office will be utilizing new technology in measuring speed. The speed detection device can record vehicle speeds and… Continue reading New Traffic Speed Device

Bone Recovered in Search in West Ocean City. Story updated! 08/09/18

Worcester County Sheriff’s Office Press release On Tuesday August 7th, at about 0930 Hrs. The Worcester County Sheriff’s office responded to homer Gudelsky Park in West Ocean City to investigate the possible recovery of a bone. Deputies responded and met with a couple who stated that they were wading out in the water and came… Continue reading Bone Recovered in Search in West Ocean City. Story updated! 08/09/18

Citizens Police Academy

The Ocean City Police Department (OCPD) has made exciting changes to their longstanding Citizens Police Academy and is now hosting the academy in partnership with the Ocean Pines Police Department, Worcester County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police Berlin Barracks. This partnership will give participants a unique look at law enforcement, not only in the… Continue reading Citizens Police Academy

Press Release

Folks, we have an extremely busy week coming up. As you are aware, we have a potential major weather event that will be impacting the Eastern Region of the United States by the weekend. Tomorrow, we will begin monitoring the potential for storm impacts for our area with our Emergency Services Partners. Our intent will… Continue reading Press Release

Hurricane Florence Update

We just concluded our Weather Briefing with our Emergency Services and Weather Folks. Florence continues to head towards the Carolina’s with Wind Speeds around 130 mph. Our area is currently under a Coastal Flood Watch and we are already starting to see flooding along Route 12 in Snow Hill and Porter’s Crossing Road. This trend… Continue reading Hurricane Florence Update

Press Release

On September 24th, 2018 a grand jury was empaneled by The Office of The State’s Attorney for Worcester County where evidence and testimony were presented by Interim State’s Attorney Bill McDermott that resulted in indictments being returned by the grand jury charging Michael Cori Cluster, 34, of Berlin, Maryland along with John Harrison, 30, of… Continue reading Press Release

Trick or Treat Candy Screening

On October 31st, 2018 from 5pm to 8 pm, The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office will be conducting Candy Sreening at the Circuit Court Building in Snow Hill. Parents are encouraged to bring their children’s candy to the Market Street side at the front entrance of the Court House for X-ray screening by members of the… Continue reading Trick or Treat Candy Screening