Cape May Authorities Shut Down Deadly Drug Operation

Issue #429

August 19, 2025

In This Cape May Local Scoop Issue…

 📆 Cape May Events

☀️ Cape May Local Weather

‍👮🏻‍♂️ Cape May Authorities Shut Down Deadly Drug Operation

 🚀 Wildwoods Collectibles Show Returns with Cards, Comics, and Toys Galore

 🦅 Creative Conservation in Cape May Leads to Shorebird Boom

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👇 Here’s what’s going on in the Cape May Local Area👇  

 August 19

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Cape May Authorities Shut Down Deadly Drug Operation  

 

A Cape May County drug investigation ended with the arrest of Harold Perez and the seizure of 3,300 baggies of Carfentanil, a powerful synthetic opioid misrepresented as heroin. Carfentanil is considered 100 times more potent than fentanyl and up to 5,000 times stronger than heroin, making it one of the most dangerous substances in existence. Law enforcement officials noted that even minimal exposure to the drug can cause death, emphasizing the danger it poses not only to users but also to first responders and lab technicians. The case is now closed pending prosecution.

Wildwoods Collectibles Show Returns with Cards, Comics, and Toys Galore

 

 The Sports Card, Toys, Comics, and Collectibles Show will be held August 22–24 at the Wildwoods Convention Center. Organized by RK Sports Promotions, the event is a family-friendly gathering that continues to grow in popularity each year. More than 200 vendor tables will fill the convention floor, showcasing everything from vintage and modern sports cards to toys, comic books, Pokémon cards, and Funko Pops. The wide-ranging inventory also includes non-sports trading cards, card sets, supplies, Yu-Gi-Oh, Magic: The Gathering, Beanie Babies, Legos, coins, T-shirts, posters, antiques, and even collectible sports jerseys and videos. Admission is free, making it an accessible weekend outing for families, collectors, and fans alike. Show hours are from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. For more information or a complete list of vendors and event details, visit www.RKSportsPromotions.com or call 732-690-2476

Creative Conservation in Cape May Leads to Shorebird Boom 

 Cape May’s South Cape May Meadows Preserve has become a haven for vulnerable beach-nesting birds thanks to innovative strategies led by The Nature Conservancy. At the preserve, wildlife managers have been working to create a safe haven for vulnerable shorebird species like least terns, American oystercatchers, and black skimmers. While the preserve already limits beach access and engages in restoration, one major threat persisted: predation. Native species such as red foxes, raccoons, and even unleashed dogs were decimating nests, eating eggs and chicks before they could fledge. Predator-proof fencing, bird decoys, call boxes, and even crow effigies are helping protect species like least terns from predators. To address flooding, elevated sand islands were built to keep nests dry. These combined efforts have led to record numbers of fledglings, making the site a model for shorebird conservation across the coast. 

Answer to the August 18th Trivia Question

What was the original name of Cape May when it was first incorporated in 1848?

A) Cape Island Borough
B) Cape Peninsula
C) Cape Harbor City
D) Cape Point

Answer: A) Cape Island Borough

Cape May was originally incorporated as Cape Island Borough on March 8, 1848, before being reincorporated and renamed several times, eventually becoming Cape May City in 1869​.

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