Avalon NJ Police Department

10/19/2026

💙💛 PLEASE KEEP PATROLMAN AUSTIN KAPURELOS AND HIS FAMILY IN YOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS 💛💙
The Avalon Police Department along with all Cape May County Law Enforcement Departments and the members of the Cape May County Police Chiefs Association stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters at the Middle Township Police Department as Patrolman Austin Kapurelos continues his fight to recover from the serious injuries he sustained in the line of duty.
On Friday evening, October 16, 2026, Ptl. Kapurelos was seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle while conducting a motor vehicle stop on Route 47 in Middle Township. He remains in critical but stable condition.
During this difficult time, we ask our community to come together to support Austin and his family. The attached flyer provides information on how you can make a donation to help them through this challenging time. Every contribution, no matter the amount, is a meaningful way to show your support and remind Austin and his loved ones that they are not alone.
💙 HOW YOU CAN HELP:
🔹 Venmo: Scan the QR code on the attached flyer and please include “Austin” in the comments.
🔹 Checks: Make checks payable directly to Austin Kapurelos or PBA Local 59.
🔹 Mail Donations:
706 New Jersey Avenue
North Wildwood, NJ 08260
Please be sure to write “Austin” in the memo section so your donation reaches the intended recipient.
Our law enforcement family is strong, and when one of our own is hurting, we stand together. Let’s surround Austin and his family with the love, prayers, and support they need during his recovery.
🙏 Please continue to keep Ptl. Kapurelos, his family, and the entire Middle Township Police Department in your thoughts and prayers.
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09/26/2026

AVALON OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT: DO NOT DRIVE IN AVALON UNTIL FLOOD WATERS RECEDE

The Avalon Office of Emergency Management is directing individuals not to drive in Avalon due to temporary, dangerous conditions caused by tidal flooding. Dozens of calls for service have come to our volunteer fire department from vehicles stranded in salt water. Do not enter Avalon as portions of Ocean and Dune drives are under salt water. Flooding will disappear in time, be patient and do not put yourself and our first responders at risk.

09/13/2026

Members of the Avalon Police Department participated with officers from neighboring agencies in the Run to Remember 5k honoring all of the first responders who lost their lives as a result of September 11, 2021.

Our officers had a strong representation finishing first place in the First Responders Division! We want to recognize Capt. McNair, Sgt. Ardelean, Sgt. Savini, Det. Hill and Ptlm. Murphy for their efforts! Great work to all involved!

08/13/2026

UPDATE: Reunited with owner!

Please help us find the owner of this beautiful lady! She was found in the area of 42nd St & 4th Ave.

08/08/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wildwood Police Department, the family, and friends of Officer Shawn Stimmel.

It is with extremely heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Patrolman Shawn Stimmel Badge #365. Shawn began his career here in Wildwood in 2001. He held positions in the Patrol Division, Community Policing/Bike Unit, Field Training Unit, and as a School Resource Officer in the Wildwood School District.

Shawn was always the officer who could bring a smile and/or a heavy laughter to an entire room of police officers. His light-hearted and genuine approach to our demanding profession was a breath of fresh air. He grew up in the Wildwoods with his family owning and operating Bill’s Getty, and he worked as a youth at Schumann’s Restaurant.

We ask that everyone in our community keep Shawn’s children, family, and friends in their thoughts and prayers as they navigate this difficult time. The Wildwood Police Department would like to thank everyone in the law enforcement community and our local community who have reached out in support during this difficult time. The service arrangements will be shared once they have been arranged.

07/31/2026

07/29/2026

07/16/2026

Hey! If you’re out and about tomorrow morning, please stop by!

07/06/2026

Good morning! Please come join us this Saturday!

06/18/2026

See you next Saturday 6/27/26!!