Wildwood Crest gears up for Seafarers Celebration with fireworks, live music, and family fun
Wildwood Crest, NJ – Fireworks, music, food, and family entertainment will take center stage on Saturday, September 20, as Wildwood Crest hosts its annual Seafarers Celebration along Sunset Lake and at Centennial…
Murphy Administration Blames Wildwood, Cops for Rowdy Teens on Boardwalk
WILDWOOD, NJ — Attorney General Matthew Platkin responded to criticisms on Friday regarding the handling of recent disturbances on the Wildwood boardwalk. Local officials had to shut down the boardwalk overnight last…
Reckless Driver Arrested in Wildwood Crest After High-Speed Police Chase
WILDWOOD CREST, NJ – A high-speed pursuit ended in the arrest of a driver identified as Kadircan Akilli on Sunday, May 26, 2024. The incident began at approximately 12:39 pm when S/O…
Wildwood Mayor Says Civil Unrest Threat Prompted Shutdown of Famous Boardwalk
WILDWOOD, NJ—In response to an overwhelming number of service calls during the Memorial Day weekend, the City of Wildwood Police Department, along with city officials, managed a significant uptick in disturbances primarily…
Wildwood Mayor Addresses Unrest at Boardwalk Memorial Day Weekend
WILDWOOD, NJ – Police in Wildwood breaking up a boardwalk brawl contended with angry and disorderly teens encroaching them while making their arrest. The scene unfolded several times Saturday night, ending with…
Wildwood Lifts State of Emergency After Wild Night of Unrest
WILDWOOD, NJ—The City of Wildwood has officially rescinded the state of emergency initially enacted in the early morning hours of Saturday. The declaration, which involved closing the boardwalk, was a response to…
Wildwood Hotels See Surge in Bookings Following Trump Rally
WILDWOOD, NJ – Following a record-breaking rally by former President Donald Trump, Wildwood hotels experienced a significant boost in bookings. The rally, which drew an estimated 100,000 attendees on Saturday, has been…
Traffic Stop Leads to Drug Arrest in Wildwood
Wildwood Crest, NJ – K9 Officer Tyler Lavender of the Wildwood Crest Police Department conducted a motor vehicle stop on Thursday afternoon. Officer Lavender discovered suspected crack cocaine, distribution paraphernalia, and cash…
Huge Crowds Line Wildwood Streets as President Trump Heads to Rally
WILDWOOD, NJ – Huge crowds are lining the streets of Wildwood, with estimates ranging between 60,000 and 80,000 supporters from Rio Grande Boulevard to the outdoor rally point on the beachfront. Videos…
Wildwood Firefighters Salute Trump as Caravan Enters New Jersey Seaside Resort
President Trump visited Wildwood today. Local firefighters and EMS personnel greeted him with full honors. As his caravan entered Wildwood, they lined Rio Grande Boulevard, saluting and waving American flags. An estimated…
Police In Wildwood Crest Arrest Man with Meth and Weapons During Traffic Stop
Wildwood Crest, NJ – On Friday, at 3:29 pm, K9 Officer Tyler Lavender initiated a motor vehicle stop on Sweetbriar Road. An external sniff by K9 Quest indicated the presence of narcotics…
This Wildwood Crest 50s Era Motel Transformed Into Oceanfront Resort
The iconic former Ocean View Motel in Wildwood Crest has completed its transformation from a 50s roadside doo-wop motel into an oceanfront resort. Madison Resorts, along with its founder Dan Alicea, is…
Wildwood Honkytonk Saloon Will Be Open Before Summer
Grand Opening of Wildwood’s Honky Tonk Announced WILDWOOD, NJ – The long-awaited grand opening of Wildwood’s Honky Tonk has been scheduled for Friday, May 10th. The venue, located at Boardwalk Mall, will…
Former Wildwood Mayor Indicted for Misconduct and Tax Evasion
TRENTON – A new indictment has been filed against former Wildwood Mayor Peter J. Byron, accusing him of official misconduct by seeking a job from a city attorney while failing to pay…
Wildwood Crest Police Engage with Youth in “Cops and Hoopers” Event
WILDWOOD CREST, NJ – The Wildwood Crest Police Department proudly participated in the inaugural “Cops and Hoopers” event hosted by No Limits Boxing Academy. This event marks a significant effort to strengthen…
Wildwood Man Charged for Animal Negligence After Dozens of Dogs Found, 1 Dead
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Detectives from the Galloway Township Police Department have arrested 23-year-old Jason Millar of Wildwood Crest on charges of animal cruelty. On Saturday, February 10, 2024, authorities responded to…
Lost Dog Found Near Lake Road and Buttercup Road in Wildwood Crest
Wildwood Crest, NJ – The Wildwood Crest Police Department is seeking assistance to reunite a lost dog with its owner. The dog was found near Lake Road and Buttercup Road. If anyone…
Driver Sentenced to 25 Years for Fatal Crash at Illegal Car Rally in Wildwood
Cape May, NJ – Gerald White, 38, was sentenced to 25 years in New Jersey State Prison for his involvement in a deadly crash during an illegal car rally in Wildwood in…
Police Break Up Wildwood Drug Deal
Wildwood, NJ – On the evening of Saturday, January 27, detectives from the Wildwood Police Department’s Detective Division initiated a stop of a suspicious vehicle near the intersection of Youngs and Pacific…
Wildwood Crest Police Welcomes New Officers, Celebrates Top Graduate
WILDWOOD CREST, NJ – The Wildwood Crest Police Department proudly announced the addition of three new full-time officers to its ranks. Patrol Officers Robert Ferguson, Logan Burke, and Christopher Johnson have successfully…
Wildwood Crest Drug Bust Nets Multiple Arrests
WILDWOOD CREST, NJ – On December 21, 2023, at around 5:23 PM, a coordinated operation involving the Wildwood Crest Police Department, Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office Gangs, Guns, and Narcotics Task Force,…
Why Wildwood Beaches Are So Much Wider than the Rest of New Jersey
When it comes to beaches in New Jersey, Wildwood stands out for one particular reason—its incredible width. While many East Coast beaches are losing their shoreline to erosion, Wildwood’s beaches are expansive…
No Swimming in the Ocean in Wildwood Crest This Weekend Due to Lee
WILDWOOD CREST, NJ – In light of the approaching Hurricane Lee, the Wildwood Crest Police Department advises residents and visitors to refrain from entering the water due to hazardous conditions. The department…
Couple Arrested for DWI and Child Endangerment in Wildwood Crest
WILDWOOD CREST, NJ – Michael Gleba, 37, and Meghan Gleba, 34, were arrested on Wednesday, August 30, at 2:36 p.m. during a motor vehicle stop at Denver Rd. and New Jersey Avenue.…
Philadelphia Woman Charged with Illegal Gun in Wildwood Crest
WILDWOOD CREST, NJ – On Wednesday, August 30, at 10:23 pm, officers from the Wildwood Crest Police Department conducted a motor vehicle stop for an equipment violation. During the stop, a black…
Wildwood Crest Police Will Be On the Lookout For Drunk Drivers
WILDWOOD CREST, NJ – The Wildwood Crest Police Department will be participating in the National Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign from August 18th through September 4th. This initiative, supported by…
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