Lower Township Police Department

10/24/2026

National Weather Service Alerts

Frost Advisory
FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 9 AM EDT SUNDAY
Frost Advisory issued October 24 at 2:04PM EDT until October 25 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 degrees will result in frost
formation.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern New Jersey.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive
outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
http://www.weather.gov

10/24/2026

💊 TODAY IS NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY! 💊

🗓️ TODAY, Saturday, October 24, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

The Lower Township Police Department is partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to help keep our community safe by providing a convenient way to dispose of old, unwanted, or expired medications.

📍 DROP-OFF LOCATION:
Acme Markets – Bayshore Mall
3845 Bayshore Road, North Cape May
Collection will take place outside in front of the store.

✅ Accepted: Tablets, capsules, prescription patches, and other solid forms of prescription medication.

🚫 Not accepted: Syringes, sharps, or illicit drugs. Liquid medications, such as cough syrup, must remain sealed in their original containers with the caps tightly secured.

Disposal is FREE and ANONYMOUS. Take a few minutes today to clean out your medicine cabinet and help prevent medication misuse in our community!

📲 Learn more or find other collection sites at www.DEATakeBack.com.

Let's work together to keep Lower Township safe! 💙

The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health, encouraging the public to remove unneeded medications fro...

10/23/2026

The saying, “It takes a village” takes on a whole different meaning with Kids vs Cops sports.
SRO Bartleson calls on his Police Officer friends from all over Cape May County to come and partake in the fun. Today nearly 80 kids packed the gym to play Caperball. So the police had to call for backup! We split the kids into two teams (and took a few kids for the cops team😉) then we played back-to-back-to-back round robin games. Every face in the place had a smile!
As always, shout out to Ms. Knudsen, for taking these pictures 📸 , and Mrs. Brunner and Mr. Conley for being referees, timekeepers and even DJing with the old-school jams! 🎶
Last week some of SRO Bartleson’s firefighter friends saw the Kids vs Cops post and asked if they could play… “First Responders vs Kids has a nice ring to it!

10/23/2026

💙 A Little Comfort Goes a Long Way! 🧸

The Lower Township Police Department would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Women’s Community Club of Cape May for their generous donation of stuffed animals to help comfort children who may be experiencing stressful or frightening situations.

Club President Marilyn J. Meikle and the club members recognized the importance of providing a little extra comfort to children during difficult moments, and we are grateful for their thoughtfulness and commitment to our community.

Thank you for thinking of our department and for your kind words of support for the officers who work every day to keep Lower Township safe. Your generosity truly makes a difference! 💙

10/19/2026

🚌❤️ NATIONAL SCHOOL BUS SAFETY WEEK | OCTOBER 19–23, 2026 ❤️🚌

Every school day, children step off a school bus and cross the street trusting that drivers will do the right thing. Don't be the one who lets them down.

🚨 Always stop when a school bus stop-arm is extended and red lights are flashing. Stay alert, slow down, and watch for children near bus stops and along our roadways.

A few seconds of patience can make the difference between a safe trip home and a tragedy. Our children's safety is everyone's responsibility. Let's do our part to keep them safe! 💛

10/19/2026

SROs Bartleson and Reilly had a great time decorating The Green Machine for the Lower Township Trunk or Treat event at the Cape May-Lewes Ferry 🚢 Cape May Terminal! The weather was beautiful and the turnout of families and participants was amazing! Happy Halloween Everyone! 🎃👻🪦💀

10/18/2026

One Southbound lane of the Route 109 bridge will be closed temporarily.

10/18/2026

National Weather Service Alerts

Coastal Flood Advisory
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM TO 9 PM EDT TUESDAY
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 18 at 4:31PM EDT until October 20 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.

* WHERE...Ocean, Atlantic, Cape May, Atlantic Coastal Cape May,
Coastal Atlantic, Coastal Ocean and Southeastern Burlington.

* WHEN...From 3 PM to 9 PM EDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most
vulnerable roads in coastal and bayside communities, and along
inland tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are
possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional elevated high tide cycles beyond
Tuesday evening are expected with additional coastal flood
hazards likely being needed.
A Coastal Flood Advisory means that minor tidal flooding is
expected. Minor tidal flooding often results in some road
closures. Usually, the most vulnerable roadways will flood.

Do not leave your vehicle at a location that is prone to tidal
flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flood waters. The
water may be deeper than you think it is. You will be putting
yourself in danger and your vehicle may be damaged, leading to
costly repairs.

Visit the National Water Prediction Service at
https://water.noaa.gov/wfo/phi for additional water level and
flood impact information for your local tide gauge.
http://www.weather.gov

10/18/2026

The Run the Vineyards Down the Shore 5K Run will start at 8:00 am and last until approximately 12:00 pm.
Temporary Road Closure Reminder:
Town Bank Road between Seashore Road and Shunpike Road
Shunpike Road between Town Bank Road and Tabernacle Road

10/16/2026

On “LCMR/RMT Goes Pink to Support Breast Cancer Awareness Day”, SRO Bartleson gave away two brand new pink Triple Eight helmets. Students put their “Tiger Tickets” in a raffle box and the first two tickets were pulled by the amazing Ms. Slaney who called them down to receive their helmets. More helmet raffles and giveaways are coming soon!