Full Notification

     On Tuesday, March 2, 2021, the Wildwood Police Department Uniform Patrol Division, was contacted by the Division of Child Protection and Permanency (D.C.P. &P.) requesting assistance, regarding the check the wellbeing of several small children.  Accordingly, members of the Wildwood Police Department Patrol Division, responded to the 200 East Block of Glenwood Avenue, located in the City Wildwood. 
     During the developing investigation, it was determined that Lisa Jane Griner, a 28-year-old W/F, the mother of three children ages eight, seven, & one was experiencing the effects of a narcotics overdose. Griner was unconscious / unresponsive and displayed the apparent signs consistent with opioid overdose.  During the contact, on-scene patrol officers administered a quantity of Naloxone, which resulted in a positive reaction form Griner.  Shortly thereafter, Wildwood Fire / Rescue arrived on scene and provided the necessary / appropriate medical care.
     During the succeeding investigation, Griner was transported to police headquarters and charged with the following criminal offenses; Endangering the Welfare of a Child, three counts (crimes of the second degree), Possession of Heroin (a crime of the third degree), Possession of Narcotics Paraphernalia (a disorderly persons offense), Possession a Hypodermic Syringe (a disorderly persons offense).  Griner was lodged in the Cape May County Correctional Center in accordance with New Jersey Justice Reform Guidelines / Policies.
     Moreover, the Division of Child Protection & Permanency, assumed temporary custody of the three small children identified during the preliminary contact.  The D.C.P.&P. will be conducting an inquiry specific to the event, following their standard operating procedures. 
     Those who are struggling with substance abuse are reminded that Cape May County has several resources to help with recovery and treatment: Hope One of Cape May County 609-522-4375 (24/7) & Cape Assist 609-522-5960.