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OCPD officer honored
OCEAN CITY, Md. – Ocean City Police Officer Emma Hamilton-Blackford is getting a big honor. She received the Crisis Response Team Outstanding Achievement in the Field award. The Worcester County Drug and Alcohol council recognized the officer for helping to reduce the negative impacts of those suffering from mental health disorders in Worcester County.
Recent traffic initiative in Worcester Co. results in over 70 stops
BERLIN, Md. – Maryland State Police troopers out of the Berlin Barrack have announced the results of a recent traffic safety initiative. Troopers conducted a targeted safety initiative at the intersection of Route 50 and 610 earlier this week. According to police, the location was chosen due to its high amount of car crashes. During the initiative, officers made 71 traffic stops in four hours, many of which came from failures to make full stops before crossing Route 50. Many of the other violations were for excessive speed and distracted driving.
Four marijuana licenses granted on Lower Shore, here are the latest winners
After another drawing by the Maryland Cannabis Administration in early March, another round of licenses for dispensaries, growers and processors has been distributed, with four coming to the Lower Shore. Wicomico County was awarded two standard dispensary licenses, with the winners being Elevated Mind & Wellness, LLC, and DMV Exclusives....
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