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Police report: 3,121 calls in July; resident accuses officers during public comment, officials say matter is in litigation

Borough of Wildwood Crest · August 27, 2025
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Captain D'Amico reported 3,121 calls for service in July, along with arrests and traffic summonses. During public comment a resident alleged police misconduct and named officers; borough officials said the matter is in litigation and could not be discussed. Residents also questioned transfer of OPRA custodianship to the police chief effective Sept. 1.

Captain D'Amico delivered the police department’s July report at the Aug. 4 Wildwood Crest Borough Commission meeting, saying the department handled 3,121 calls for service in July, including 1,559 incidents requiring multiple officers, 238 criminal investigations (73 disturbances), 1,350 traffic-related calls, 129 traffic summonses, 643 parking summonses, 25 accident investigations, 511 property checks, 340 training hours and 26 adult arrests (five DWI-related). He also thanked officers, EMS and public works staff for their work responding to Hurricane Aaron and reminded residents to sign up for the borough alert system and to drive…

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