Two Cape May County Men Charged in Guns, Drugs, and Stolen Car Case

Stolen vehicle investigation leads to weapons, ammunition, and drug charges across two locations

Apr. 9, 2026 at 12:20am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a single firearm component, such as a magazine or trigger, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the gritty details of a weapons and drug investigation.A recent wave of weapons and drug charges in Cape May County exposes the growing threat of untraceable 'ghost guns' and the complex web of illegal activity in the region.Wildwood Today

Two men from Cape May County, New Jersey have been arrested and charged in connection with a stolen vehicle, as well as the discovery of weapons, ammunition, and drugs at two separate locations during the investigation.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in dealing with the interrelated issues of stolen vehicles, illegal firearms, and drug crimes in the region. It also raises concerns about the proliferation of 'ghost guns' that can be assembled from parts without serial numbers.

The details

According to prosecutors, the investigation began on December 28th when the North Wildwood Police Department received a report of a stolen vehicle. They identified 42-year-old Brian Henderson of Wildwood as the suspect. The next day, Henderson and the stolen vehicle were located, and a search warrant yielded a cache of weapons and accessories. Authorities then identified 47-year-old Calvin Fabio of Burleigh as an accomplice. A subsequent search of a storage unit rented by Fabio uncovered an AR-15 lower receiver, a 'ghost gun' lower receiver, a drill press used to manufacture firearms, methamphetamine, a high-capacity magazine, and other drug paraphernalia.

  • On December 28, 2025, the North Wildwood Police Department received a report of a stolen vehicle.
  • On December 29, 2025, Henderson and the stolen vehicle were located, and a search warrant was executed.
  • On March 27, 2026, a search warrant was executed at a storage unit rented by Fabio.

The players

Brian Henderson

A 42-year-old man from Wildwood, New Jersey who was charged in connection with the stolen vehicle and weapons found during the investigation.

Calvin Fabio

A 47-year-old man from Burleigh, New Jersey who was charged as an accomplice after authorities searched a storage unit rented by Fabio and found additional weapons and drugs.

North Wildwood Police Department

The law enforcement agency that received the initial report of the stolen vehicle and led the investigation.

Cape May County Prosecutor's Office

The prosecutorial agency that announced the charges against Henderson and Fabio.

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What’s next

The judge will decide on bail for the defendants at a future court hearing.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of addressing the interrelated issues of stolen vehicles, illegal firearms, and drug crimes in the region, as well as the growing problem of 'ghost guns' that can be assembled without serial numbers.