Cape May County Prosecutor's Office

08/26/2026

The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office extends our deepest condolences to the families, friends, and loved ones of NJSP Captain David E. Blaker, Ret. and Chief Andrew Vaden, Ret., who both recently passed away.

Both had dedicated their lives to public service and made a lasting impact throughout their distinguished law enforcement careers. Following his career with the New Jersey State Police, Captain Blaker served as Acting Cape May County Prosecutor and was a valued member of the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office. Chief Vaden was also a valued member of our office and will be remembered for his leadership.

Their dedication to law enforcement and the communities they served leaves behind a lasting legacy.

Please keep their families, friends, former colleagues, and loved ones in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

08/25/2026

The Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office was proud to be part of Unity in the Community last night at the Cape May County Park & Zoo!

It was a great evening filled with community connections, family fun, free backpacks and school supplies, games, resources, and so many amazing community partners coming together to support the families of Cape May County.

Events like this are a great reminder of what can happen when our community comes together. We are grateful to everyone who attended, volunteered, donated, and helped make the evening such a success.

A special thank you to all of our community partners and organizations who continue to work alongside us to make Cape May County a safer, stronger, and more connected community. Thank you to The Soar Church and Cape May County Coalition For A Safe Community for putting together a great event!

Thank you to everyone who stopped by to see us—we hope you had as much fun as we did!

08/22/2026

💜SAVE A LIFE DAY — YOU’RE INVITED! 💜

Join the Cape Assist Wellness Center and Hope One of Cape May County on September 24, 2026, from 4–7 PM at Clem Mulligan Field, 240 Caroline Ave., Villas for a FREE, family-friendly Save a Life Day event!

Come out and enjoy:
🎶 Music
🎉 Games
🍔 Food
🏆 Prizes
💜 FREE Narcan kits
💜FREE Narcan training
🤝 Connections to local recovery & wellness resources

This event is about bringing our community together, increasing access to lifesaving resources, breaking stigma, and helping save lives.

Are you a community organization, agency, or local resource provider? We would love for you to be part of the event! Use the QR code on the flyer to register your table and participate in Save a Life Day.

📅 September 24, 2026
⏰ 4–7 PM
📍 Clem Mulligan Field — Villas

👉 Community organizations: Scan the QR code on the flyer to register your table!

We hope to see you there! 💜

Please share this post to help us spread the word!

08/21/2026

DRIVE SOBER. DRIVE RESPONSIBLY.
BECAUSE SOMEONE IS ALWAYS WATCHING.

08/21/2026

On Wednesday, August 19, 2026, the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office proudly held a swearing-in ceremony honoring the promotions of Deputy Chief Ashlee Marriner, Lieutenant Michael Jefferson, Sergeant John Caccia, and Sergeant Eugene Taylor III.

We congratulate each of you on this well-deserved achievement and recognize your dedication, leadership, and commitment to serving the people of Cape May County.

Wishing you continued success as you take on your new responsibilities and lead with excellence.

08/20/2026

Join the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office and our community partners on Monday, August 24, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., at the Cape May County Zoo for an evening of fun, connection, and community support!

🎒 Free bookbags & school supplies
🎮 Fun games and activities
🤝 Community partners & resources
❤️ Family-friendly community fun

Stop by, say hello to our team, and enjoy an evening with your family!

Help us spread the word! Please share this post with your friends, family, and neighbors so we can reach as many Cape May County families as possible.

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

08/20/2026

For Immediate Release – August 20, 2026

Cape May County SHIELD Task Force Conducts Fourth Traffic Safety Detail

Cape May Court House, NJ - Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland announced the completion of the fourth enforcement operation conducted under the Cape May County SHIELD Task Force (Safety on Highways through Intensive Enforcement & Law Enforcement Deployment).

SHIELD was enacted by Prosecutor Sutherland in his capacity as the Chief Law Enforcement Officer for Cape May County. Through a formal Law Enforcement Directive, participating officers are authorized, while engaged in SHIELD operations, to enforce New Jersey Title 39 motor vehicle laws outside their normal municipal jurisdictions throughout Cape May County.

On August 19, 2026, officers representing 10 law enforcement agencies conducted a coordinated enforcement detail along Route 47 South from the George Redding Bridge to Route 9; Route 47 North from Hand Avenue to Goshen-Swainton Road; Route 657 (Court House-Dennisville Road); and Route 147 (North Wildwood Boulevard).

Officers conducted 48 motor vehicle stops, resulting in the issuance of 17 summonses. The operation also resulted in the Officers making two arrests. These arrests included a driver for an outstanding traffic warrant and a driver for Possession of CDS (co***ne) and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.

“SHIELD allows us to strategically deploy law enforcement resources across jurisdictional boundaries to address dangerous driving and improve roadway safety,” said Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland. “Our goal is to deter dangerous behavior, identify criminal activity, and ultimately prevent crashes and save lives.”

Wildwood Crest Chief of Police Robert Lloyd said, “The SHIELD Task Force reflects the commitment of County law enforcement to ensure that both residents and visitors can travel our roadways safely. This coordinated initiative is made possible through the strong relationships and partnerships among our local, county, and state agencies. Together, we remain dedicated to reducing injuries and fatalities resulting from dangerous driving behaviors.”

The Cape May County Prosecutor's Office thanks all participating agencies and officers for their continued partnership and commitment to roadway safety.

08/20/2026

Today, Members of the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office were proud to participate in the Wildwood Back to School Bash, helping local students get ready for a successful school year!

Our team had the opportunity to hand out backpacks and school supplies while connecting with families and community members.

A special thank you to the Cape May County Coalition For A Safe Community and The Soar Church for hosting this wonderful event, along with the City of Wildwood Police Department
and all of the incredible community partners who came together to support the event.

08/18/2026

Two great events! Join us, Hope One of Cape May County, and other community partners tomorrow in Wildwood and August 24 at the Cape May Zoo.

SOAR Nation!

It’s that time of year again! It’s time for our back to school fun! Join us August 19th in Wildwood at the Sandman towers and August 24th at the Cape May County Zoo! Both dates start at 4pm!

There will be school supply giveaways, food, music, fun for the kids and more! Spread the word!