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Due to the weather, the Memorial Day Parade is cancelled. The ceremony has been moved to the MacKinnon Middle School gymnasium at the Wharton Public School and will begin at 10:30am. The doors will open at 10am. Parking will be in the rear lot off of Lafayette Street.

The Wharton Police Department Proudly Supports the Police Unity Tour.

Today, Chief David Young began his journey as part of the Police Unity Tour, an incredible organization dedicated to honoring law enforcement officers who have died in the line of duty and ensuring that their sacrifice is never forgotten.

The Police Unity Tour is far more than a bicycle ride—it is a mission of remembrance, respect, and solidarity. Each mile ridden represents the unwavering commitment of the law enforcement community to those who made the ultimate sacrifice and to the families they left behind.

Lt. Arroyo, Officer Zullo, Detective Norton and Officer Mendez were proud to stand with Chief Young as he set out on this meaningful journey to the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington.

Please join us in wishing Chief Young a safe ride as he represents the Borough of Wharton and pays tribute to our fallen heroes.

We ride for those who died.

5/3/26: Reminder to purchase your pre-sale wristbands for the Wharton Alliance Carnival and save $10. We are still looking for some volunteers to assist with the games and some tables. Please sign up if you can assist for a couple hours. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080E4FADAD2CA4F85-63804928-wharton

Get your $10 savings on the Wharton Alliance Carnival presale wristbands through May 6th. Don't miss out on this savings!

4/16/26 8pm: The Wharton PD phone number is currently out of service. To reach us, please call 973-285-2900 until further notice. All emergencies should still call 9-1-1. Thank you.

Good Morning, Please be advised that today starting at 8am, the Department of Public Works will be working on repairing a water main on Hance Street near the intersection at South Main Street. A portion of Hance Street will be closed in order to complete the repair as quickly as possible. Detour signs will be in place in order to avoid the area.

Although unlikely, there is a possibility for temporary water disruptions in the area. Any water related issues should be resolved quickly.

In April we wear blue badges in honor of Autism Awareness Month.

In honor of Autism Awareness Month, we proudly display our blue badges to show support, understanding, and acceptance for individuals and families impacted by autism. As law enforcement officers, we serve everyone in our communities. Awareness leads to understanding. Understanding leads to better service. And better service builds stronger communities. Together, we stand for compassion, patience, and inclusion. Pictured above is Officer Mendez, Detective Norton and Officer Zullo wearing their blue badges today. #AutismAwareness #BlueBadges#AutismAcceptance #LawEnforcement #CommunityFirst #PoliceSupport #ServeWithCompassion

The Wharton Police Department FOP Flag Football Team proudly competed in the annual Snow Bowl, a law enforcement charity tournament supporting the Special Olympics. Departments from across the State of New Jersey come together each year for a day of competition, camaraderie, and giving back to a great cause.

The Wharton team was led by Lieutenant Michael Arroyo and Detective Robert Norton Jr., and had an outstanding showing—finishing undefeated within our county.

While the competition on the field is always intense, the mission of the Snow Bowl remains the same: supporting the athletes of the Special Olympics and strengthening the brotherhood and sisterhood within the law enforcement community.

Team Members

Top Row (L–R):
Officer Matthew Acevedo
Officer Ryan Smith
Sergeant Dean Schmidt
Officer Nicholas Zullo
Morris County Sheriff’s Officer Charles Wilfong
Officer Brett Rossi
Special Law Enforcement Officer II Dominic Kranz

Bottom Row (L–R):
Lieutenant Michael Arroyo
Officer Michael Mendez
Officer Nicholas Suarez
Officer Evan Costello
Officer Joshua Martinez
Detective Robert Norton Jr.

We are proud to represent the Wharton Police Department, support the Special Olympics, and continue a tradition of teamwork, competition, and service.

Snow is expected today. Please remove vehicles from the roadways. Thank you!

The Police Records office will open at 10:30am tomorrow, February 24th.