Avalon NJ Police Department

08/13/2026

UPDATE: Reunited with owner!

Please help us find the owner of this beautiful lady! She was found in the area of 42nd St & 4th Ave.

08/08/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Wildwood Police Department, the family, and friends of Officer Shawn Stimmel.

It is with extremely heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Patrolman Shawn Stimmel Badge #365. Shawn began his career here in Wildwood in 2001. He held positions in the Patrol Division, Community Policing/Bike Unit, Field Training Unit, and as a School Resource Officer in the Wildwood School District.

Shawn was always the officer who could bring a smile and/or a heavy laughter to an entire room of police officers. His light-hearted and genuine approach to our demanding profession was a breath of fresh air. He grew up in the Wildwoods with his family owning and operating Bill’s Getty, and he worked as a youth at Schumann’s Restaurant.

We ask that everyone in our community keep Shawn’s children, family, and friends in their thoughts and prayers as they navigate this difficult time. The Wildwood Police Department would like to thank everyone in the law enforcement community and our local community who have reached out in support during this difficult time. The service arrangements will be shared once they have been arranged.

07/31/2026

07/29/2026

07/16/2026

Hey! If you’re out and about tomorrow morning, please stop by!

07/06/2026

Good morning! Please come join us this Saturday!

06/18/2026

See you next Saturday 6/27/26!!

06/13/2026

Come visit us at AHLOA’s Community Connection event at the Community Center!

06/05/2026

Avalon PD members participated in today’s 2026 Law Enforcement Torch Run, joining law enforcement agencies from Cape May County and across New Jersey in support of Special Olympics New Jersey and its amazing athletes.

05/12/2026

Congratulations to the 6th grade class for graduating from LEAD. Law Enforcement Against Drugs, also known as LEAD, is an organization designed to help prevent the youth from participating in dangerous activity such as drug use, drug related crimes, peer to peer/cyber bullying and violence.

Thank you Avalon Elementary staff for giving us the opportunity to teach the class throughout the year.