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According to the Bethany Beach Police Department, shoplifting incidents and arrests typically rise during the summer season. In response, the department is offering a seminar to help local business owners prevent theft. Sgt. Scharp will lead a Shoplifting Prevention Seminar at 9 a.m. Monday, June 16, at Bethany Beach Town Hall.

Bethany Beach Police are looking for seasonal officers to join their team for the summer of 2025. The department is offering several benefits to new hires, including a $1,500 sign-on bonus, $20 per hour pay, and a $500 bonus for working past Labor Day.

The Ocean View Police Department arrested a 17-year-old man from Waldorf, after a high-speed chase on Aug. 3, discovering a loaded handgun and marijuana in the car. The suspect faces multiple felony charges, including possession of a firearm during a felony and disregarding a police officer's signal.