OCPD LOSES TWO DEDICATED AND COURAGEOUS OFFICERS

Joshua Dale Adickes

It is with great sadness that the Ocean City Police Department confirms that two of our police officers, Joshua Dale Adickes and Thomas James Geoghegan, Jr., were the victims in yesterday’s plane crash in Ocean City.

OFC Adickes, 27, of Berlin, is originally from Long Valley, NJ. He joined the Ocean City Police Department as a seasonal police officer in the summer of 2011 and was hired as a full time officer in 2012. He was currently assigned to the patrol division where he worked on the evening south shift.  He was fun-loving, charismatic and liked by all who knew him.  He loved the beach and loved being an Ocean City Police officer. 

OFC Geoghegan, 43, of Ocean City is originally from Annapolis. He began serving the department in 1991 as a seasonal officer and has served each summer since 2002. OFC Geoghegan served numerous tours as an undercover narcotics detective and was currently assigned to the patrol division where he worked on the evening south shift. Amongst many hobbies, he loved to fly airplanes and enjoyed taking his friends for airplane rides.

Thomas James Geoghegan, Jr.,

Both officers were dedicated and courageous both on and off duty. They had a true love of life, which they demonstrated in their professional and personal pursuits. They exemplified the finest character and their passing is a tremendous loss to the Ocean City Police Department family.

As we deal with this difficult time, we recall their joyful spirits and professional accomplishments. The Town of Ocean City and the Ocean City Police Department, is a better place because of their attributes, and that is how they will be remembered