Wildwood Officials Warn Against Unauthorized ‘Pop-Up’ Party Dubbed ‘Project X’
Authorities in Cape May County and Wildwood are on high alert following reports of a potential unsanctioned ‘Pop-Up’ party being planned for the upcoming season.
Wildwood Officials Warn Against Unauthorized ‘Pop-Up’ Party Dubbed ‘Project X’
The event, dubbed ‘Project X’ in a circulating social media post, has prompted law enforcement to issue a stern warning against illegal gatherings that could disrupt public safety and order.
Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland and Wildwood Police Chief Joseph Murphy released a joint statement confirming that an investigation is underway to identify those promoting the event.
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“We are fully aware of the risks that these unsanctioned ‘Pop-Up’ parties pose to public safety, including crowd control issues, the potential for violence, and the strain they place on our law enforcement resources,” said Prosecutor Sutherland. “We are actively working to identify the individuals behind the promotion of this event and will pursue every legal avenue to prevent it from taking place.”
Chief Murphy echoed these concerns, emphasizing the dangers these gatherings pose to residents, visitors, and law enforcement officers.
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“We will not tolerate any illegal gatherings that disrupt the safety and well-being of the residents of Cape May County,” Murphy stated. “Wildwood has a 10:00 PM curfew for all juveniles, which is strictly enforced. Additionally, we now have the authority to pursue charges against legal guardians who allow their children to be out past curfew without supervision.”
Authorities are urging the public to report any information regarding the event or its organizers. Anonymous tips can be submitted to the Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office or the Wildwood Police Department.
Contact Information:
- Cape May County Prosecutor’s Office: 609-465-1135
- Wildwood Police Department Detective Division: 609-522-0222
- Anonymous tips: cmcpo.tips
As summer approaches, officials remain committed to ensuring that all public events in Wildwood are properly planned, permitted, and safe for attendees.
This latest warning comes as part of an ongoing effort to prevent the disruptive and sometimes dangerous consequences that have been seen in other New Jersey shore towns due to unauthorized gatherings.
Stay tuned for updates as this investigation continues.