Crisfield Police Officer Passes Away

It is with deep regret and sadness that the Crisfield Police Department announces the untimely death of Detective Ralph Pearson Oakes, a five-year veteran of the Crisfield Police Department and a Retired Police Detective from the Baltimore City Police Department for more than twenty years. Det. Oakes also served his Country as a member of the United States Coast Guard.

Det. Oakes absolutely loved Crisfield and was a proud member of our Department, he was truly dedicated to protecting our town.

As we mourn the loss of our fellow Detective, we ask the City of Crisfield to keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Funeral Arrangements are as follows:

Viewing:
Gonces Funeral Home
4001 Ritchie Highway
Brooklyn, Maryland 21225
Thursday, July 12, 2018
3-5PM & 7-9PM

Celebration of Life:
JJ’s Restaurant
1018 1st Street
Glen Burnie, Maryland 21060
Saturday, July 14, 2018
12-3pm

Chief Michael Tabor
Crisfield Police Department