Wildwood NJ News

A theft investigation near the Wildwood Boardwalk led to the arrest of a 16-year-old New Jersey resident. Police say they recovered the victim's stolen belongings along with a stolen loaded 9mm handgun during the arrest.

Wildwood Police say a 19-year-old Pennsylvania man promoted a Fourth of July boardwalk takeover on social media, prompting a major police response before officers tracked him down and arrested him.

A routine traffic stop in Wildwood quickly escalated into a drug investigation after officers spotted drug paraphernalia in plain view.

A small fire in the kitchen of Duffinetti's Restaurant and Lounge in Wildwood prompted an emergency response early Monday morning and a temporary closure.

Wildwood officials are reminding visitors to swim only at guarded beaches as a search continues for a 14-year-old Philadelphia boy who disappeared in the ocean during a school trip on Monday afternoon.

A 21-year-old Pennsylvania man is facing gun charges after Wildwood Police investigated a large disturbance at a motel parking lot at the end of the long Memorial Day weekend.

Authorities say two Cape May County men are facing numerous charges after a stolen vehicle investigation led to the discovery of weapons, ammunition, and drugs in Wildwood and a Burleigh storage unit.

A Wildwood man was sentenced to 18 years for shooting a 20-year-old international student working for Morey’s Piers in 2024. The victim survived and was not his intended target.

The full 2026 Barefoot Country Music Fest lineup and schedule has been released for the beach in Wildwood, featuring Miranda Lambert, Post Malone, Eric Church, and more over four big days.

A Wildwood Crest man was arrested after over $175,000 in metal parts from Morey’s Piers Giant Wheel were stolen. Authorities say the theft won’t delay this summer’s reopening.