West Wildwood Police Department

06/02/2025

Huge Thank You to Al and Mary Beth from Sunscreen Project on the generous donation today! With the weather getting nicer everyone should stay protected and be aware of the dangers of melanoma! Thank you for all you do to keep us safe!

03/08/2025

Our thoughts and prayers continue for the Newark Police Department after two officers were shot last night. Tragically, one of the officers made the ultimate sacrifice, while the other offficer still remains hospitalized. 💙🙏🏻

03/06/2025

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What: The Cape May Co. Sheriff’s Office will be hosting their annual Tracking & Trailing Seminar.

When: Next Week: Mon. 3/10 - Fri. 3/14

Where: Countywide!! Every municipality in Cape May County will be utilized at some point during the week.

Why: This recertification training is provided by to several agencies from all over the East Coast.

What to expect: Police cars and officers from PA, NY, NJ, CT, MD & DE in your towns / residential neighborhoods running trails with their K9 partners. They are training, so please don’t interrupt them or be alarmed!

Spread the word to your neighbors who may not have social media and thank you all for your help and understanding. This kind of training is what helps us be ready whenever we are called upon to provide K9 services.

03/03/2025

During the afternoon hours of Sunday February 23rd, 2025, West Wildwood patrol officers responded to the area of Glenwood and K Avenues for a report of a motor vehicle accident wherein a vehicle had struck a telephone pole resulting in several homes losing power due to downed power lines. Wildwood Fire Department responded and along with Atlantic City Electric Company, power was successfully restored.

During the course of the crash investigation, officers were able to obtain a description of the accused vehicle, which resulted in locating the vehicle as it was being operated by David Miller of Philadelphia. The ensuing interaction resulted in Miller being taken into custody for Driving While Intoxicated and the vehicle Miller was operating was impounded in accordance with state law.

As a result of the investigation, Miller was issued summonses for Driving While Intoxicated, Reckless Driving and Leaving the Scene of a Motor Vehicle Accident. Miller was provided with a court date and is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

02/17/2025

The police department has been receiving multiple reports of coyote sightings on the island. Residents should be aware of the increasing number of sightings and be cautious;
-Coyotes are opportunistic and eat voles, mice, rabbits, and small mammals. They typically emerge during the dawn/dusk hours. Therefore, residents with small dogs should avoid walking them during the early morning or late afternoon hours.

What should you do if you encounter coyote?
-Stay Calm: Do not run or turn your back on the coyote.
-Make Yourself Big: Stand tall, wave your arms, and make yourself appear larger.
-Use a Firm Voice: Yell at the coyote in a loud, assertive voice.
-Back Away Slowly: If the coyote does not retreat, back away slowly while keeping your eyes on it.

If a coyote is aggressive toward a person, call your local police department immediately and the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife when feasible. If you believe a coyote is a direct threat to human safety, report it to the police department via the non-emergency telephone number.

02/17/2025

Good Monday Morning Everyone! The good news is that although it will still be very windy (most places will see peak gusts between 45 to 50 mph), winds will be slowly diminishing through the day.

The bad news (or good news to those who like the cold!) is that the day time high temperatures today, will be pretty close to what the temperatures were at midnight overnight. With the wind, it will feel even colder, so if you have outdoor plans today - bundle up!

02/11/2025

The West Wildwood Police Department is Now Accepting applications for Full-Time Police Officer!

Staring Salary for 2025 is $40,018.87

The West Wildwood Police Department is hiring for the position of Police Officer! Applications are now being accepted until May 30th, 2025. Although a NJ PTC license is not required, preference will be given to those who already possess a NJ PTC certification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a resident of New Jersey and a citizen of the United States.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Meet the requirements of and be eligible for membership in the Police and Fire Retirement System (PFRS).
Read, write, and speak English.
Be of good moral character and free of conviction of any crime constituting an indictable offense or offense involving moral turpitude.
Must pass a background investigation, oral interview, physical, psychological, medical and drug examinations and meet essential job functions.
Possess a valid New Jersey Driver’s License.

Please direct questions regarding this position to [email protected]

02/11/2025

01/25/2025

On Friday, January 17th, 2025, at approximately 5:15 pm, West Wildwood Police officers responded to a report of a Verbal Dispute in the area of 539 W. Maple Avenue. Upon arrival, officers were able to determine the incident involved a domestic dispute wherein the accused, identified as Jaquan Bartee, had attempted to forcibly enter the victim’s residence.

The subsequent investigation alleged that as the accused attempted to enter the victim’s residence, a physical altercation ensued in which the victim was forced to the ground and held
down by their neck. Given the additional observations of the investigating officers, Bartee was immediately taken into custody and transported to police headquarters. The victim refused
medical treatment on scene.

As a result of this investigation, Bartee was charged with First Degree Burglary, Second Degree Aggravated Assault by Strangulation and Third Degree Domestic Violence Aggravated Assault.

Bartee is currently incarcerated in the Cape May County Correctional Center in accordance with the Attorney General Guidelines, promulgated in connection with the Criminal Justice Bail
Reform Policies and Directives. The defendant was charged after a finding of probable cause and is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

12/25/2024

The members of the West Wildwood Police Department would like to wish everyone a happy, healthy & safe holiday. Merry Christmas to you and your family!

12/13/2024

On Sunday, December 9th, 2024, at approximately 12:39 am, West Wildwood Police officers responded to a trespassing and theft complaint at 600 North Drive, wherein two males were alleged to have entered the garage area of the building and removed bicycles from the property. The accused were later located at the Glenwood Avenue Bridge and identified as Luke Hewitt, 45, of Kissimmee, FL, and Shamus Flynn, 30, of Cape May Court House, NJ, both of whom were in possession of the alleged stolen property at the time of the stop.
The subsequent investigation resulted in officers obtaining surveillance footage which captured the accused entering the premises and removing the bicycles from the property. Additionally, officers on scene discovered Hewitt possessed an outstanding arrest warrant totaling $2,000.00 originating from Lower Township Municipal Court. Search incident to arrest revealed Flynn was in possession of a large knife, concealed in his waistband, a resealable plastic baggie containing a crystal-like substance believed to be a Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS), and multiple items suspected to be CDS paraphernalia. Search incident to arrest of Hewitt revealed hand tools concealed on his person and a large knife within the bag he was carrying.
As a result of this investigation, Flynn was charged with Fourth Degree Unlicensed Entry of a Structure or Dwelling, Fourth Degree Receiving Stolen Property, Fourth Degree Theft, Third Degree Possession of suspected M**h Amphetamine, Fourth Degree Unlawful Possession of Weapons and Possession of CDS Paraphernalia, a Disorderly Persons Offense. Hewitt was charged with Fourth Degree Unlicensed Entry of a Structure or Dwelling, Fourth Degree Receiving Stolen Property, Fourth Degree Theft, Second Degree Certain Persons not to have Weapons and Possession of Burglars Tools, a Disorderly Persons Offense.
Flynn and Hewitt are currently incarcerated in the Cape May County Correctional Center in accordance with the Attorney General Guidelines, promulgated in connection with the Criminal Justice Bail Reform Policies and Directives. The defendants were charged after a finding of probable cause and are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.