Wildwood Crest Police Department

11/04/2026

November nights come early, but you still need to stay alert. More than 11,800 drowsy-driving crashes were reported in NJ from 2021–2025: slow down, stay awake, and look out for pedestrians and bicyclists.

11/03/2026

FINANCIAL CRIMES, FRAUD & SCAM AWARENESS

As financial scams continue to evolve, staying informed is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your personal information.

The Wildwood Crest Police Department's Community Outreach Program, in partnership with the Cape May County Prosecutor's Office, invites residents to attend a FREE Financial Crimes, Fraud & Scam Awareness presentation on Thursday, November 12.

This informative session will cover common scams and fraudulent activities, how criminals use evolving technology to target victims, warning signs to watch for, and steps you can take to protect your personal and financial information. Attendees will also learn how to recognize and report suspected fraud.

Event Details:

📅 Thursday, November 12, 2026

🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

📍 Crest Pier, 5800 Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest

Scams can affect anyone, regardless of age or background. We encourage residents to take advantage of this opportunity to become better informed and help protect themselves, their families, and their community.

Recognize. Prevent. Protect.

11/02/2026

The competition is HEATING UP at Alumni Grill, and we’re calling on CREST NATION to show up HUNGRY! 💙🌊

🌯 Team Wildwood Crest is bringing the heat with a crispy chicken wrap loaded with avocado, bacon, jalapeños, cheese, and a little sweet-and-spicy magic! 🌶️🔥

We protect and serve… but this time, we need YOU to serve up the VOTES! 😂👮‍♂️

💙 Let’s prove that the CREST isn’t just the best at the beach… we’re the best on the MENU! 🏆

Stop by Alumni Grill, grab our special, and help us bring home the bragging rights!

This week’s contest features our local police departments.

10/30/2026

🎃HAPPY HALLOWEEN FROM THE WILDWOOD CREST POLICE DEPARTMENT! 👻

Halloween is almost here, and the Wildwood Crest Police Department would like to remind our residents and visitors to keep safety in mind while enjoying an evening of trick-or-treating!

🍬 **Trick-or-Treat Hours: Saturday, October 31st, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM.**

Before heading out for Halloween festivities, please take a moment to review these important safety tips:

🔦 Be Seen: Carry a flashlight or glow stick, wear reflective materials, and choose costumes that allow you to see and walk safely.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Stay Together: Young children should always be accompanied by a responsible adult. Visit well-lit homes and never enter a stranger's home or vehicle.

🚸 Cross Safely: Use sidewalks and designated crosswalks whenever possible. Look left, right, and left again before crossing, and make sure approaching vehicles have stopped.

🍬Check Your Treats: Parents and guardians should inspect all candy before allowing children to eat it. Discard any opened or unwrapped treats and check ingredients for potential food allergies.

🚗 Drivers, Use Extra Caution: Slow down, remain alert, and watch for children crossing streets or walking near roadways.

If a child becomes separated from their group, they should remain in a safe, well-lit area and seek assistance from a police officer or trusted adult. In an emergency, call 911.

🚔 Our officers will be out on patrol throughout the evening, keeping a watchful eye on our neighborhoods and helping ensure a safe and enjoyable Halloween for everyone. Please don't hesitate to approach an officer if you need assistance.

We wish everyone a fun, safe, and SPOOKTACULAR Halloween!

10/29/2026

Join us today for Walk with a Cop, 5pm at Centennial Park!

🚶‍♂️👮 Introducing “Walk with a Cop” — Connecting with Our Community, One Step at a Time!

The Wildwood Crest Police Department is excited to introduce Walk with a Cop, a new community outreach initiative designed to bring residents, visitors, and local officials together for open conversation in a relaxed, informal setting.

Join the Commissioner of Public Safety and a Wildwood Crest Police Officer for a casual walk and an opportunity to discuss what’s on your mind. Whether you have questions, concerns, suggestions, or simply want to get to know the people serving your community, we encourage you to come out and join us!

📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Centennial Park - Fern Road and Ocean Avenue

No speeches, no agendas — just an opportunity to connect, share ideas, and strengthen the relationship between our police department and the community we proudly serve.

10/29/2026

The Wildwood Crest Police Department is proud to have joined the law enforcement community in supporting Patrolman Austin Kapurelos and his family during this difficult time. We wish Austin continued progress in his recovery and all the best as he begins the next chapter of his rehabilitation.

10/28/2026

Join us tomorrow at 5pm!

🚶‍♂️👮 Introducing “Walk with a Cop” — Connecting with Our Community, One Step at a Time!

The Wildwood Crest Police Department is excited to introduce Walk with a Cop, a new community outreach initiative designed to bring residents, visitors, and local officials together for open conversation in a relaxed, informal setting.

Join the Commissioner of Public Safety and a Wildwood Crest Police Officer for a casual walk and an opportunity to discuss what’s on your mind. Whether you have questions, concerns, suggestions, or simply want to get to know the people serving your community, we encourage you to come out and join us!

📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Centennial Park - Fern Road and Ocean Avenue

No speeches, no agendas — just an opportunity to connect, share ideas, and strengthen the relationship between our police department and the community we proudly serve.

10/28/2026

Halloween brings more children into neighborhoods, often after dark and wearing costumes that can make them harder to see. Slow down, stay alert, and never drive impaired. Help everyone get home safely.

10/23/2026

The Wildwood Crest Police Department had a great time celebrating Halloween with the students at Crest Memorial School this morning!

As part of our department's ongoing community outreach efforts, we were proud to coordinate with Crest Memorial School to organize this year's Trunk or Treat event. The event brought together the Borough of Wildwood Crest and employees from all Borough departments for a morning filled with costumes, candy, and Halloween fun!

This event was a great opportunity to strengthen the connection between our students, local government, and the many Borough employees who serve our community every day.

A special thank you to the administration and staff at Crest Memorial School, along with all participating Borough departments and employees, for helping make this event such a success!