Two police officers were promoted to the rank of Sergeant this week. William Barcas and Anthony Greto were both promoted during a Council meeting. They have a combined 26 years of experience with the Department.
Lower Township Police issued an alert for a missing 12 year old boy Monday night. Police say Douglass Heagerty Jr. was last seen on Orchard Drive in North Cape May wearing a black sweatshirt. He stands 4’10”, with blue eyes and brown hair, and weighs about 80 pounds. If you know his whereabouts, contact Lower…
Swearings in ceremonies will be held at Wednesday’s Council meeting in Lower Township for two new police sergeants. William Barcas and Anthony Greto will take their oaths of office. Council will also take action on an ordinance that will help facilitate additional volunteers for the Township fire companies.
The two bodies found inside a home in Lower Township this week are allegedly victims of a murder-suicide. Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland announced today that it appears that 45 year old Rick Ryan fatally shot his wife, 39 year old Kristin Ryan, before turning the gun on himself. The event took place inside…
Work continues in January on the Middle Thorofare Bridge in Lower Township. The County-operated bridge will remain with one lane of traffic. Over the next few weeks, new bridge railings will be set in place, and the one way traffic pattern will switch to the opposite lane. Overnight closures of the bridge begin this week…
Lower Township Police and the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office are continuing their investigation into the deaths of two individuals inside a home located on Cardinal Avenue in the Villas. Police responded to the house Monday morning and found the two individuals deceased inside. If you have any information regarding these deaths, you are asked…
The Lower Township Council will reorganize Monday evening at Lower Cape May Regional High School. Swearing in ceremonies of Mayor Frank Sippel, Deputy Mayor David Perry, and Councilman Kevin Coombs will all take place. William Priole will also be sworn in as the new police chief.
Lower Township Police are reporting some vehicle burglaries in North Cape May in recent days. Police say items that have been stolen include sunglasses and headphones. Police say the thefts have taken place largely between the hours of 7:00pm and 5:00am. Residents are urged to lock their vehicles.
William Priole will be the new chief of the Lower Township Police Department as of Friday. Priole replaces William Mastriana who is retiring after a long career with the Department. Priole is a previous Officer of the Year with the Lower Township Police Department, and has 29 years of service. Mastriana has served as chief…
The Lower Township Council meets Monday meeting and may appoint a new Chief of Police following a closed session. A resolution appears on the public agenda that would appoint a new Chief as of January 1st, 2021. Current Chief William Mastriana is expected to retire at the end of the month.