Van Drew: Weak-on-crime Dems laid the groundwork for deadly Wildwood car event

A weekend of pop up street racing rallies across Cape May County – the epicenter of which was the legendary Jersey Shore resort of Wildwood – left two dead, others injured, and created a nightmare for residents and first responders alike.

Congressman Jeff Van Drew (R, NJ-02) sees a common thread between the lawlessness on his home county’s roads and the goings on in Washington, D.C.

“Across the country we are watching leaders implement weak-on-crime policies and continually disrespect our police and first responders,” said Van Drew in a statement released Monday. “For years now, far-left Democrats have ridiculed our police and sought to strip police funding and to no surprise, crime has skyrocketed. When leaders diminish and demean our police officers, this translates to individuals believing this type of behavior is acceptable and will go unpunished. And now we are seeing it right here at home in South Jersey. President Biden and the Democrat majority in Congress must stop allowing career criminals to walk the streets, we must detain individuals for heinous crimes up until trial, and prosecutors must follow the rule of law when issuing sentences.

“It is far past time that our lawmakers make it known that those who commit crimes and threaten law-abiding Americans is absolutely unacceptable and that punishments will be severe,” added Van Drew. “Our police officers need to be supported and funded to ensure that Americans are safe and protected. I will ensure this support is provided and make clear that these types of crimes have no room in South Jersey.

A Pittsburgh man has been charged with the deaths of two pedestrians, and local officials believe more charges could be forthcoming against the unsanctioned event’s organizers.

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