Ocean View Police Department

09/30/2026

💙 SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL POLICE—AND TAKE A CHANCE TO WIN! 💙

The Ocean View Police Department encourages our community to support the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 16 Cooler Raffle!

Enter for a chance to win a cooler filled with amazing goods donated by businesses in Bethany Beach, Ocean View, Millville, and Fenwick Island. It’s a great way to show your support for our local law enforcement community!

🎟️ Tickets: $5 each or 6 for $25
📅 Ticket sales end January 6, 2027, at noon

👉 Purchase tickets here:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fop-lodge-16-cooler-raffle--2026

You can also scan the QR code on the attached flyer.

Items included:

- Igloo Cooler – Hockers Hardware ($140)
- Socks, Two Knives, Tumbler & Hat – Hockers Hardware ($170)
- Gift Card – Gander Carwash ($29)
- Hat – DB Fries ($25)
- Large Bucket of Popcorn – Fishers ($55)
- Buffalo Trace Wh***ey, Hetman Vodka and 2 Cult Blanc Bottles of W**e – Holts Liquors ($100)
- Gift Coin and Three BBQ Sauses - Bethany Blues ($80)
- Dozen doughnuts - Sandy Pony Donuts ($32)
- Gift Card - Rope Walk Restaurant ($50)
- Beenie, Magnet and Koozie – Fenwick Island Surf Shop ($40)
- Gift Card, Three Tee Shirts – Mango’s ($110)
- Gift Car - Ocean View Brewing Company ($50)
- Tee Shirt – Nalu ($20)
- Assorted Koozies (7) -Harpoon Hannah’s and Mission BBQ ($20)
- Tumbler – Delaware State Police Credit Union ($15)
- Chardonnay (2 Bottles) & Tumbler – Anonymous FOP Lodge 16 Member ($40)

Total: $976.00

Thank you to the local businesses who donated and everyone who purchases a ticket. Please share this post and help spread the word!

09/26/2026

🚨 FLOODING & ROAD CLOSURE ADVISORY 🚨

The Ocean View Police Department is urging residents and motorists to use extreme caution due to significant flooding and road closures in the area.

🌊 Current conditions:

Rt. 26 (Atlantic Ave.) has significant standing water just east of the Assawoman Canal in Bethany Beach.

Rt. 1 is CLOSED north of Fred Hudson Road.

Fred Hudson Road is experiencing heavy water.

🚗 Motorists should NOT drive through high water. Even if the roadway appears passable, flood water can conceal hazards, damage roadways, and cause vehicles to lose control.

⚡ Electric vehicle warning: Flood water can pose additional hazards to electric vehicles. Salt water is especially concerning because it is electrically conductive and can increase the risk of electrical hazards and vehicle damage. Do not attempt to drive an EV through flood water.

Please avoid flooded roadways, follow all barricades and closure signs, and allow emergency crews and road personnel room to work.

Turn Around, Don’t Drown. Your safety is more important than getting through a flooded roadway.

— Ocean View Police Department

09/14/2026

09/11/2026

WE WILL NEVER FORGET

On September 11, 2001, our nation was forever changed.

Today, the Ocean View Police Department pauses to remember the nearly 3,000 innocent lives lost, the courage of the first responders who ran toward danger, and the countless families whose lives were forever altered.

We also honor those who later passed away from illnesses connected to their service at Ground Zero—and the members of our Armed Forces who answered the call in the years that followed.

May we never forget their sacrifice, their courage, and the unity that brought our nation together.

September 11, 2001

🇺🇸 We Will Never Forget.

09/09/2026

🎃 SAVE THE DATE! 👻

The Ocean View Police Department’s 11th Annual Cops & Goblins Halloween Festival is coming!

📅 Saturday, October 24th
⏰ 1:00–4:00 p.m.
📍 John West Park, Ocean View
🌧️ Rain Date: October 25th

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of Halloween fun, including candy, food, free Rita’s, a petting zoo, and our popular children’s costume contest!

Additional information will be announced as the event approaches. Mark your calendars—we look forward to seeing everyone at Cops & Goblins!

Small Agency – Big Results.

09/09/2026

🚌 BACK-TO-SCHOOL SAFETY REMINDER 🎒

Today is the first full day back to school! Please slow down, remain alert, and use extra caution around school bus stops and children waiting along our roadways.

Motorists should also expect increased traffic and congestion near Lord Baltimore Elementary School, particularly during morning arrival and afternoon dismissal.

Please allow extra travel time, obey crossing guards and school-zone speed limits, and remember to stop for school buses displaying flashing red lights.

Let’s work together to keep our students safe and start the school year on a positive note!

Ocean View Police Department
Small Agency – Big Results

09/04/2026

Please join us as we honor the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and all those forever changed by the attacks of September 11, 2001.

🇺🇸 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
📅 Friday, September 11, 2026
📍 VFW Post 7234 — Outside by the Gazebo
🕗 Please arrive by 8:00 a.m.
Ceremony: 8:30–9:30 a.m.

Guest speaker Jeff Ringle will join us for this special observance marking 25 years of remembrance. The ceremony will include a commemorative bell tolling, Honor Guard r***e volley, and the playing of Taps.

We will never forget.

09/02/2026

🌀 September Is Hurricane Preparedness Month 🌀

September is traditionally the most active period of the Atlantic hurricane season. While hurricanes cannot be prevented, preparation can reduce property damage, prevent injuries, and save lives.

The Ocean View Police Department encourages everyone to:

✅ Review your family’s emergency and evacuation plans
✅ Assemble an emergency kit with food, water, medications, flashlights, batteries, and first-aid supplies
✅ Keep vehicles fueled and mobile devices charged
✅ Secure outdoor furniture and other loose objects
✅ Know your evacuation route and never drive through flooded roadways
✅ Make arrangements for children, older family members, neighbors, and pets
✅ Monitor trusted weather and emergency information sources

Do not wait until a storm is approaching. Prepare now, stay informed, and help keep your family and our community safe.

Ocean View Police Department
“Small Agency – Big Results”