Wildwood

The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office is investigating the use of force by Wildwood Police during an early morning incident on Sunday, July 12th in the 3700 block of Pacific Avenue.  The object of the investigation is to determine whether the actions of the arresting officer or officers potentially violated …

The name Beach Ball Boulevard has bounced into the sunset, never to be seen again.  Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron announced that city officials have done a 180 and will not name a section of Rio Grande Avenue in Wildwood “Beach Ball Boulevard”.  Byron says he’s received plenty of negative feedback …

Wildwood Police have charged two Millville men with speeding away from a traffic stop.  Police say they also found a handgun in the vehicle when it was eventually found.  Arrested and charged were 21 year old Sage Jones and 20 year old Angel Marrero.  Both were charged with weapons and …

Forget about fireworks displays in Wildwood on Friday nights for the time being.  Mayor Pete Byron announced today that all fireworks shows on Friday nights are off until further notice.  Bryon says in order for Wildwood to do fireworks, it has to do it right.

A male wearing a “Virginity Rocks” tshirt is the subject of a search by Wildwood Police.  Police say early Sunday morning the individual made a theft on the Wildwood boardwalk, accompanied by another male who was wearing a Kobe Bryant Lakers jersey.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Wildwood …

A six year old boy from Philadelphia drowned in a Wildwood motel swimming pool Friday evening.  City police say the incident occurred at 6:29pm at the Beachside Resort located on Atlantic Avenue.  The boy was taken to Cape Regional Medical center where he was pronounced dead.  Emergency responders and citizens …

Wildwood Police have issued an advisory for July 4th weekend.  Police say they are saying the new relaxed open display ordinance means people can consume alcoholic beverages immediately adjacent to buildings, but not walking away from the establishments.  Many towns have implemented outdoor dining and outdoor drinking regulations to help …

Beach Ball Boulevard is the new name of Rio Grande Avenue in Wildwood.  State, county, and local officials were on hand Wednesday to officially welcome the new gateway project in Wildwood that includes a new sign, plenty of beach balls, and improved drainage.  The name change to the roadway was …

Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron is pleading with Governor Phil Murphy to allow limited indoor dining in the Garden State.  Byron says the Governor’s move cripples the recovery efforts of restaurants and will likely be a knockout blow to smaller restaurants.  There’s high criticism against select bars along the Jersey coastline …

Wednesday is dedication day for the new gateway into Wildwood.  The project cost $13.7 million and included funding from state and federal sources.  The project includes new turning lates and improved flooding conditions in that area.