Page 14 The Dispatch/Maryland Coast Dispatch September 13, 2013 DIRECTONS: Off Rte. 90, Take Casino Exit South And Left At 3rd Light Immediately On Your Right Southwest Bar & Grill • 410-208-1383 11033 Nicholas Lane, Ocean Pines • Ocean Pines South Gate Entrance August Police Data Viewed As ‘Positive’ By JOANNE SHRINER STAFF WRITER Also Great Waterfront Dining LIVE ENTERTAINMENT ON THE DECK 5 P.M.-9 P.M. FRIDAY, SEPT. 13: MICHAEL SMITH • SATURDAY, SEPT. 14: RYAN JACKSON EVERY THURSDAY: KALEB BROWN HAPPY HOUR EVERY DAY 4 P.M.-7 P.M. • $1.25 TACOS LA HA RITAS $5 • RAIL MARGARITA $3 RAIL DRINKS $3 • DOMESTIC BEER $1.50 IMPORT BEER $2.50 • HOUSE WINE $3 PREMIUM WINE $4.25 DINNER SPECIALS • Monday: $1.25 Taco Night • Tuesday: $11.95 Steak or Chicken Fajitas • Wednesday: $5 Burgers And Burritos • Thursday: $1.25 Taco Night • Sunday: $11.95 Steak Or Chicken Fajitas Reservations For Groups Of 8 Or More • Smoke-Free Awarded Hall Of Honor By The Restaurant Association Of Maryland OPEN EVERY DAY AT 4 P.M. WWWOCLAHACIENDA.COM OCEAN CITY – Data presented by the Ocean City Police Department from June through August reveals overall crime this summer compared to previous seasons. At Monday’s Police Commission meeting, it was reported August’s total calls for service, including traffic stops, business checks and assistance to citizens, were 12,983, which is a 1.8-percent increase from August 2012 when there were 12,757 calls for service. Out of the total number of calls for service, 9,421 were officer initiated, which is a 3.1-percent increase from August 2012, and 3,562 were citizen initiated, which is a 1.5-percent decrease from August 2012. The total number of call for service, excluding traffic stops, business checks and assisting citizens, totaled 8,400, which is a 2.8-percent decrease from August 2012. “Most of the categories show a move in a positive direction compared to years previous,” Ocean City Police Chief Buzzuro said, reviewing the top 25 calls for service. The chief pointed out disorderly calls for the month of August totaled 713, compared to 753 last August; suspicious person or activity declinSEE NEXT PAGE 2 RESERVED “We are a dedicated team of professionals, ready to assist you in your investment. As leaders in resort new construction sales, we offer the very best in service and experience.” Dan Clayland, Project Manager Richie Difillippo Annie Tingle Michelle Pompa Sharon Daugherty Jeff Beres