The Ocean City Police Department has been informed that Corporal Benjamin Berry is involved in an investigation being handled by the Delaware State Police. Corporal Benjamin Berry was placed on administrative leave with pay for an unrelated internal matter at the beginning of June. Upon learning of the Delaware State Police’s Investigation, a second administrative investigation was opened within the last week.
When an officer is placed on administrative leave, their police powers are suspended, along with access to law enforcement databases and access to the Public Safety Building.
Corporal Benjamin Berry served as a seasonal police officer in 2008 and 2009, before being hired full-time as a police officer in 2012. Prior to being placed on administrative leave, Berry was assigned to the Patrol Division.
The Ocean City Police Department takes this matter seriously. We will continue to assist the Delaware State Police with their investigation as needed, along with continuing our two administrative investigations.