Galloway Township News

Galloway Township Police responded to 834 calls for service during July 20, 2014 through July 26, 2014.

Additional statistics include: 4 Burglaries, 13 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 55 Tickets issued, 3 Driving While Intoxicated, 38 Arrests, 11 Domestic Violence, 9 Fire Calls, 77 EMS Calls and 0 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries:

7/20 E. White Horse Pike

7/20 S. New York Rd

7/25 W. White Horse Pike

7/26 Buck Drive

ARRESTS:

Alice H. Lee, 27, of Buena was arrested by Ofc. John Mooney for DWI on July 20.

Alexander D. Collarin, 38, of Blackwood was arrested by Cpl. Jerry Houck on a fugitive warrant from Maine on July 20.

Brijeshku S. Patel, 28, of Galloway was arrested by Ofc.Vincent Ceci for DWI on July 21.

Amanda L. Mayer, 23, of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Dominic Fabrizo for hindering apprehension on July 21.

John J. Thompson III, 23, of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Scott Winneberger and Ofc. Dominic Fabrizo for obstruction and resisting arrest on July 21. He was arrested again for aggravated assault, possession of a weapon, and possession of other weapons on July 22 by Det. Ryan Goehringer.

Nicholas R. Tancredi, 23, of Linwood was arrested by Ofc. Bill Kline for possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana on July 2.

Djuan A. Dobson, 25, of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Scott Winneberger for hindering apprehension on July 22.

Patricia R. Eberle, 47, of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. James Mullholland for driving while suspended with two prior DWI convictions on July 24.

Daniel J. Camp, 21, of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Steve Vernon for eluding police and obstructing the law on July 25.

Daury J. Pena, 25, of Bronx NY was arrested by Ofc. Kerry Baerman for DWI on July 25.

Aaron D. Kizer - Goff, 30, of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Hiram Melendez for shoplifting on July 25 and receiving stolen property on July 26.

Brian K. Rosario, 18, of Egg Harbor Twp. was arrested by Sgt. Joe Picardi for possession of CDS on July 26.

Per Galloway Township Police Department, persons listed here as arrestees are considered innocent until or unless otherwise adjudicated otherwise in court.

Egg Harbor City Police have released their Police Blotter for the week of July 15, 2014 to July 28, 2014. Arrests consist of contempt of court, drug charges, and assault.

Joshua L. Johnson, 27, of Egg Harbor City, was arrested by Ptl. Jennifer Hurley for contempt of court on July 15, 2014.

Misael Matos, 26, of Egg Harbor City, was arrested by Ptl. Brian McKenna for simple assault on July 15, 2014.

Frank J. Soto, 44, of Egg Harbor City, was arrested by Ptl. Thomas Coney for contempt of court on July 17, 2014.

Jose L. Acosta, 46, of Hammonton, was arrested by SLEO Pat Aiken for possession of CDS, distribution of CDS and CDS within a public housing facility on July 18, 2014.

Robert Currey, 69, of Maryland, was arrested by Sgt. Matt Landicini for improper behavior on July 21, 2014.

Rodney M. Gilliard, Jr., 18, of Hammonton, was arrested by Det. Remon Soliman for contempt of court on July 23, 2014.

Mark W. Cohen, 21, of Estell Manor, was arrested by SLEO Joe Akeret for contempt of court on July 23, 2014.

Quimin Perez, 30, of Egg Harbor City, was arrested by Ptl. Marcella Aylwin for contempt of court on July 24, 2014.

Troy S. Helduser, 37, of Egg Harbor Township, was arrested by Ptl. Brian McKenna for contempt of court on July 24, 2014.

Randy L. Markowitz, 41, of Egg Harbor City, was arrested by Ptl. Jennifer Hurley for possession of heroin, possession of certain prescription drugs, CDS within a public housing facility and possession of drug paraphernalia on July 26, 2014.

Charlene D. Abbott, 61, of Egg Harbor City was arrested by Ptl. Chris Hoffman for improper behavior on July 28, 2014.

Persons listed here as arrestees are considered innocent until or unless otherwise adjudicated otherwise in court.

Galloway Township has now been ordered to pay over $16,000 in legal fees in a lawsuit the Township lost in June 2013. The fees are to be paid to Walter Luers, Esq., who is the attorney representing the Plaintiff John Paff.

On Tuesday, June 10, 2014, Superior Court Judge Nelson Johnson issued an order against Galloway Township Clerk TC Kay and the Township and ruled in favor of the Plaintiff John Paff.

The order was the result of the lawsuit filed in Atlantic County Superior Court on August 19, 2013, alleging the Township refused to provide Paff with "copies of emails logs that they are capable of producing and have produced in the past."

In June it was calculated the Township spent over $20,000 in legal fees and costs defending the lawsuit. That amount has since increased well over $20,000.

In what already been an extraordinary case with unusual dialogue between the Township's attorney, Michael Fitzgerald and the Plaintiff's attorney Walter Luers, the Township has decided to appeal the courts decision which in turn will cost the Township more money in legal fees.

According to the order issued by Judge Nelson Johnson, the Township will have to pay the legals fees in the amount of $16,023.13, "at the appropriate time and disposition of this litigation". The Township currently has breathing room as to when the legal fees will be paid since the Township is appealing the decision.

This case is likely estimated to cost taxpayers over $50,000 in legal fees before completed. The Township may simply reduce those fees by conceding to the Judge's ruling and provide the documents the Judge ordered them to provide. According the depositions in the lawsuit, the Township can no longer produce the email logs due to a new system which makes this case almost moot for future OPRA requests.

Therefore, this lawsuit can be perceived as nothing more than a feeding frenzy for the attorney's to bill the taxpayers for legal work while the Governing Body in Galloway Township sits back and allows it to happen.

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Galloway residents who just received their tax bill and further disapprove of the tax increase that has left many paying thousands of dollars more a year, have planned a protest.

The "Concerned Citizens of Galloway Township" are requesting residents to attend the next Council Meeting at the Municipal Complex scheduled on Tuesday, August 19th at 6:30 p.m. to voice their disapproval.

The group has stated in their flyer that the "politicians pay more attention to taxpayers coming to meetings than they do to petitions". The group is requesting local taxpayers to attend the meeting and voice their disapproval and show that they are tired of taxation without representation and the Townships budget cuts.

Mayor Don Purdy did not return our request for comment. Purdy did however comment to the Current by stating, “The problem is due to all of the tax appeals that we had, everyone was not paying equal."

“I am asking the town manager to double check the home values and the numbers because something doesn’t seem right,” Purdy said. “I will bring this up at the Council meeting (Aug. 19) because I want to waive the penalties and interest for homeowners who are late on their taxes.”

According to the Current, Purdy also stated, “People have to understand we pay taxes too and we got crushed too. People need to be involved, especially with our schools now. The school taxes are out of my control.”

The Municipal Building is located at 300 E. Jimmie Leeds Road at the meeting is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m.

Galloway Residents Tax Protest Flyer Rev 08-01-14 by GallowayTwpNews

MAYS LANDING – A Pleasantville man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of a woman whose remains were found by a hunter in a wooded area of Egg Harbor Township seven (7) months ago, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced.

On Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014, at approximately 1:30 p.m., a hunter found human remains in the woods behind the Shore Mall site near Broadway Avenue in Egg Harbor Township. The hunter, who is a municipal police officer in Atlantic County, immediately notified authorities and reported the discovery.

The remains—recovered in an advanced stage of decomposition—were collected by the New Jersey State Medical Examiner’s Office.

The victim, Tara Rogers Alicea, 30, of Monroeville, NJ, was identified within days of her body’s recovery, from photographs of tattoos that were released to the public. Detectives subsequently confirmed the identification based upon fingerprint analysis.

The State Medical Examiner’s Office, in consultation with a State Medical Anthropologist, determined the cause of death to be asphyxiation by strangulation, and ruled her death a homicide.

A joint investigation by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit, the Egg Harbor Township Police Department, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), with the assistance of the Pleasantville Police Department, culminated in the arrest this morning of Steven Stallworth, 27, of the 600 block of Noah’s Landing, Pleasantville.

Detectives arrested Stallworth in Mays Landing at approximately 9:40 a.m.

Stallworth has been charged with Murder—a crime of the 1st degree, and Desecration of Human Remains—a crime of the 2nd degree. Atlantic County Superior Court Judge Bernard E. DeLury set bail at $2,000,000 cash/full.

A conviction for murder carries a potential penalty of incarceration in New Jersey State prison for 30 years to life. The potential penalty for a 2nd degree conviction is 5 to 10 years of imprisonment.

Anyone with information pertaining to this case is asked to call the Atlantic County Major Crimes Unit at 609-909-7666.

This charge is merely an accusation and not proof of guilt. In all criminal cases, a charged defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Anyone with information involving serious crimes is asked to call the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-909-7800 or go to the Prosecutor’s Office Web site at http://www.acpo.org/tips.html and provide information by filling out the form anonymously on the Submit a Tip page. People can also call Crime Stoppers at 609-652-1234 or 1-800-658-8477 (TIPS) or visit the Crime Stoppers Website at http://www.crimestoppersatlantic.com/. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those who commit crimes in Atlantic County.

Galloway Township Police responded to 752 calls for service during July 27, 2014 through August 2, 2014.

Additional statistics include: 7 Burglaries, 15 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 69 Tickets issued, 4 Driving While Intoxicated, 29 Arrests, 15 Domestic Violence, 12 Fire Calls, 95 EMS Calls and 0 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries:

7/28 Holly Brook Drive

7/29 Two separate burglaries on E. Magnolia Ave

7/30 Sussex Place

7/30 S. Liverpool Ave

7/31 Misty Lane

7/31 W. Father Keis Drive

Arrests:

Tiffany S. Small, 31, of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Scott Winneberger for DWI on July 27.

Ryan S. Romanek, 38, of Barnegat was arrested by Ofc. Scott Winneberger for DWI on July 27.

Mikal T. Dublin, 23, of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Dominic Fabrizo for possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana on July 27.

Rex C. Lysinger III, 30, of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. James Mullholand for contempt on July 29.

William A. Miles, 53, of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Ronald Gorneau for DWI on July 30.

Larry Gilliam, Jr., 36, of Hammonton was arrested by Ofc. Christian Magazzu for obstruction of justice on July 31.

Ronald W. Skinner, 60, of Hamilton Twp. was arrested by Ofc. Dominic Fabrizo for DWI on August 1.

Spencer C. Evans, 28, of West Creek and Cassandra R. Macavoy, 25, of Toms River were arrested by Ofc. Scott Winneberger for possession of CDS and possession of hypodermic needles on August 1.

Taliah L. Brown, 36, of Atlantic City was arrested by Ofc. Tom Guercioni for hindering apprehension on August 2.

Per Galloway Township Police Department, persons listed here as arrestees are considered innocent until or unless otherwise adjudicated otherwise in court.

MAYS LANDING – Two New Jersey men were sentenced yesterday to 6 years in prison for racing on the highway in Egg Harbor City in 2011, and causing a crash that killed a 19-year-old woman, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced today.

On October 23, 2011, at approximately 1:30 a.m., authorities from the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, the Egg Harbor City Police Department and the Galloway Township Police Department responded to the scene of a one-car motor vehicle accident on Clarks Landing Road, in Egg Harbor City.

A Jeep Cherokee, driven by Kevin Dilks, 22, of Chatsworth, NJ, had been traveling south on Clarks Landing Road when the driver lost control of the vehicle, which overturned and left the highway, coming to rest against several trees. The female passenger, Ashley Adams, 19, of Southampton, NJ, had been ejected from the vehicle and sustained serious injuries. She was flown to Atlanticare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City. Adams was pronounced dead at the hospital, the cause of death: multiple blunt force traumas.

Dilks suffered minor injury, and was transported by ambulance to the Atlanticare Regional Medical Center.

The subsequent investigation by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office and the Egg Harbor City Police Department led to Kevin Dilks’ arrest three days later for charges of vehicular homicide, driving under the influence, reckless driving, and underage drinking, and the issuance of another warrant upon indictment for Alec Kavanagh, 22, of Browns Mills, NJ, on January 30, 2013.

On January 30, 2013, Kevin Dilks and Alec Kavanagh were both indicted for vehicular homicide and conspiracy. The State alleged that Dilks and Kavanagh were racing on the highway when Dilks lost control of his vehicle and crashed.

Dilks and Kavanagh each pled guilty to vehicular homicide before Atlantic County Superior Court Judge Bernard E. DeLury on April 8, 2014.

Yesterday, both men remain sentenced by Judge DeLury to 6 years incarceration in New Jersey State prison. Pursuant to the No Early Release Act (NERA), each must serve 85% of the prison sentence—or 5 years, 1 month, and 6 days—before becoming eligible for parole.

During sentencing, Judge DeLury spoke to the extreme recklessness of the act, and the importance for general deterrence of public understanding of the seriousness of the offense and its consequences.

Assistant Prosecutor Seth Levy represented the State in the matter.

Anyone with information involving serious crimes is asked to call the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-909-7800 or go to the Prosecutor’s Office Web site at http://www.acpo.org/tips.html and provide information by filling out the form anonymously on the Submit a Tip page. People can also call Crime Stoppers at 609-652- 1234 or 1-800-658-8477 (TIPS) or visit the Crime Stoppers Website at http://www.crimestoppersatlantic.com/. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those who commit crimes in Atlantic County.

On August 10, 2014 at approximately 3:20 PM, the Township of Hamilton Police Department responded to Route 40 in the area of Pittsburg Avenue for a serious motor vehicle crash involving two vehicles.

Preliminary investigation determined that a 2010 Scion XD driven by Liliana Jamieson-Finanger, 79 of Buena, was traveling East on Rt. 40. A Hyundai Accent driven by Barbara Wayda, 67 of Egg Harbor Twp., made a u-turn in front of Finanger’s vehicle causing the two vehicles to collide.

Finanger’s vehicle subsequently overturned. Finanger had to be extricated and was taken to AtlantiCare-City Division for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Wayda was taken to AtlantiCare-Mainland Division for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Assisting at the scene was the Township of Hamilton Rescue Squad, Mays Landing Fire Company, Mizpah Fire Company, and AtlantiCare paramedics.

Traffic was delayed for approximately one hour.

(Galloway) -- Law enforcement officers from the Galloway Township Police Department will be cracking down on drunk drivers as part of the 2014 Labor Day “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign. BeginningAugust 15 and running through September 1, local and state law enforcement officers will conduct sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols, looking for motorists who may be driving while intoxicated.

“Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” is a national campaign designed to raise awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving through high-visibility enforcement and public education tools, including posters, banners and mobile video display signs. Launched across the U.S. in 1999, the program works to combat drunk driving during the busy summer travel season, including the Labor Day holiday period.

“More than 10,000 people are killed in the United States each year in alcohol-impaired driving crashes. Drunk driving is reckless and preventable,” said Gary Poedubicky, Acting Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety. “During this campaign police agencies in New Jersey will be sending a clear message. If drivers are caught driving impaired they will be arrested.”

In 2013 alcohol-impaired fatalities accounted for 22 percent of New Jersey’s motor vehicle fatalities. As part of the initiative, the Division of Highway Traffic Safety provides grants to local law enforcement agencies throughout the state to run the two-week campaign.

Law enforcement agencies participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over 2014 crackdown offer the following advice:

If you plan to drink, designate a driver, someone who will not drink alcohol, before going out.
Take mass transit, a taxi or ask a sober friend to drive you home.
Spend the night where the activity is held.
Report impaired drivers to law enforcement. In New Jersey, drivers may dial #77 to report a drunk or aggressive driver.
Always buckle up, every ride, regardless of your seating position in the vehicle. It’s your best defense against an impaired driver.
If you’re intoxicated and traveling on foot, the safest way to get home is to take a cab or have a sober friend or family member drive you to your doorstep.

TRENTON– Acting Attorney General John J. Hoffman announced that a South Jersey man pleaded guilty today to charges that he molested a teenage girl while she was sleeping and distributed child pornography on the Internet. The charges stemmed from a child pornography investigation by the New Jersey State Police and the Division of Criminal Justice.

Bernard Cahill, 55, of Gloucester Township (formerly of Folsom), pleaded guilty to second-degree charges of sexual assault and distribution of child pornography before Superior Court Judge Albert J. Garofolo in Atlantic County.

Under the plea agreement, the state will recommend that Cahill be sentenced to 14 years in state prison. He faces seven years in prison for each of the two charges, with the sentences to be served consecutively. Cahill will be required to register as a sex offender under Megan’s Law and will be subject to parole supervision for life.

In pleading guilty, Cahill admitted that he penetrated the 16-year-old victim sexually with his fingers while she slept. Deputy Attorney General Naju R. Lathia prosecuted Cahill and took the guilty plea for the Division of Criminal Justice Financial & Computer Crimes Bureau. Judge Garofolo scheduled sentencing for Cahill for Sept. 12.

Cahill initially was arrested in April 2012 in “Operation Watchdog,” a multi-agency investigation led by the New Jersey State Police and the Division of Criminal Justice that targeted offenders who distributed known images and videos of child pornography online. While investigating Cahill’s sharing of child pornography online, investigators discovered sexually explicit images in his computer that he had taken of a 16-year-old girl. Cahill lived in Folsom in Atlantic County at the time of the criminal conduct.

The state’s investigation revealed that, on multiple occasions, Cahill, who had access to the girl’s home, touched and penetrated the 16-year-old victim sexually with his fingers while she slept, and pulled aside her shorts or pulled up her shirt to take photos of her exposed private areas. He also placed her hand on his genitals while she slept. The investigation further revealed that, beginning when the victim was 13, Cahill spied on her and photographed her through her bedroom window while she was alone and naked.

The child pornography charge relates to Cahill’s downloading and sharing of child pornography on the Internet. A forensic review of his computer revealed approximately 1,000 images and 300 videos of child pornography.

“Cahill malevolently used his access to the home of an innocent teenage girl to sexually assault her while she was asleep and utterly vulnerable to his depraved conduct,” said Acting Attorney General Hoffman. “We have ensured that this child predator will face a lengthy term behind bars, where he can’t harm other victims.”

“The defendants we arrest for sharing child pornography on the Internet often include offenders like Cahill who engage in additional predatory acts involving the sexual exploitation of children,” said Director Elie Honig of the Division of Criminal Justice. “When investigating child pornography, we will continue to pursue all leads to identify and protect child victims and to prosecute any crimes committed against them.”

“This young woman was violated by Cahill on multiple fronts, not only when he sexually assaulted her but also when he took explicit photographs of her to share online,” said Colonel Rick Fuentes, Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police.

“This investigation and arrest should send a message that predators like Cahill will not be able to use the anonymity of a computer to hide from law enforcement.”

The investigation was conducted by the New Jersey State Police Digital Technology Investigations Unit and the Division of Criminal Justice Computer Analysis & Technology Unit. Operation Watchdog was conducted in partnership with other members of the New Jersey Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, including the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office and agents from ICE Homeland Security Investigations and the FBI.

Acting Attorney General Hoffman urged anyone who suspects improper contact by unknown persons communicating with children via the Internet or possible exploitation or sexual abuse of children to contact the New Jersey Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Tipline at 888-648-6007.

On Tuesday August 12th 2014 at 4:30 pm, the Absecon Police Department received a call from a resident on North Shore Road who claimed that two subjects were attempting to break into his home.

Upon arrival, police encountered the two males as they were coming from behind the residence. Further investigation revealed that one of the males had property in his possession that had previously been inside the home. The victim was not injured during the incident.

Darren Smilley, 47, of Pleasantville was arrested and charged with burglary, theft and conspiracy to commit burglary.

Leonard White, 41, also of Pleasantville was arrested and charged with conspiracy to commit burglary.

Both men were transported to the Atlantic County Justice Facility on $50,000 and $10,000 bail, respectively.

Annette C. Giaquinto, Ed. D.

On August 13, 2014, Galloway Township Superintendent of Schools Annette C. Giaquinto addressed in an email to members of the School Board and Staff, the upcoming planned protest against the recent tax increases scheduled for August 19, 2014 at the Township Municipal Complex.

Giaquinto stated in an email to the Board and Staff, "For those of you that live in Galloway (and perhaps others), you may be hearing about a group that is going to the Town Council meeting on Tuesday to complain about tax increases. Apparently, statements have been made indicating that the increases are because of the school district."

Giaquinto appears to address the issue after Township Manager Susan Jacobucci sent an email to her on August 12, 2014 stating, "Mayor Purdy and Council have asked to have a school representative at the Tuesday August 19, 2014 (6:30pm) Council meeting to discuss the schools’ role in the taxes."

In the emails Galloway Township News obtained, Giaquinto does not confirm someone from the School District will appear at Galloway's Council Meeting as requested on August 19th. Residents in the community have planned a protest that evening to voice their concerns on the significant increases on this years tax bills.

Giaquinto appears to disagree with the various comments that were made to the media that the school district is responsible for the tax increase. "Tim is working on some data that will show that our district has only minimally contributed to the tax increase in recent years and that the Township is responsible for the largest portion of the increase" Giaquinto said in the email.

"I remind all Board members that by policy the Board President is the spokesperson for the Board, and the Superintendent is spokesperson for the district. If you are questioned by any member of the public, media/press, or Town Council, please direct them to Ernie or me and also suggest they attend our meeting" said Giaquinto. "With Joanna’s assistance, I am monitoring the various print and electronic news sources."

Giaquinto firmly states, "I also communicated with John Keenan, the Greater Egg Superintendent, and Ernie spoke with Carol Houck, Board President. Greater Egg has the same position as us – if you wish to discuss the school district budget, attend a board meeting."

Mayor Don Purdy did not return our request for comment on the tax issue. Purdy did however comment to the Current by stating, “The problem is due to all of the tax appeals that we had, everyone was not paying equal."

The Municipal Building is located at 300 E. Jimmie Leeds Road and the meeting is scheduled to start at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, August 19, 2014.

Egg Harbor City Police have released their Police Blotter for the week of July 29, 2014 to August 11, 2014. Arrests consist of contempt of court, unlawful acts, drug charges, and assault.

Alex S. Williams, 36, of Egg Harbor City was arrested by Det. Remon Soliman for distribution of CDS on July 29, 2014.

Williams S. Borisch, III, 39, of Egg Harbor City was arrested by Det. Remon Soliman for possession of heroin on July 29, 2014.

Erwin Jerome Ashworth, Jr., 43, of Egg Harbor City was arrested by Sgt. Matt Landicini for improper behavior on July 30, 2014.

Mya L. Parker, 47, of Egg Harbor City was arrested by SLEO Joe Akeret for contempt of court on July 30, 2014.

Jose Cabrera, 61, of Pleasantville was arrested by Sgt. Dylan Hutton for unlawful acts on August 1, 2014.

Angel L. Santiago, 57, of Egg Harbor City was arrested by Sgt. Dylan Hutton for unlawful acts on August 1, 2014.

Danielle R. Vargas, 38, of Egg Harbor City was arrested by Sgt. Dylan Hutton for unlawful acts on August 1, 2014.

William S. Borisch, III, 39, of Egg Harbor City was arrested by SLEO Joe Akeret for improper behavior and resisting arrest on August 2, 2014.

Alfred L. Genue, 54, of Hamilton was arrested by SLEO Pat Aiken for a DWI on August 3, 2014.

Frank J. Hoffman, 37, of Egg Harbor City was arrested by Ptl. Brian McKenna for a DWI on August 5, 2014.

Paul L. Jiggets, 56, of Egg Harbor City was arrested by Sgt. Matt Landicini for disorderly conduct on August 5, 2014.

Erwin Jerome Ashworth, Jr., 43, of Egg Harbor City was arrested by Sgt. Matt Landicini for disorderly conduct on August 5, 2014.

Patricia J. Hurden, 51, of Absecon was arrested by Sgt. Matt Landicini for possession of CDS on August 5, 2014.

Tracey M. Ray, 43, of Egg Harbor City was arrested by Sgt. Zach Perna for aggravated assault on August 6, 2014.

Alexsande Morales, 46, of Egg Harbor City was arrested by Sgt. Matt Landicini for possession of CDS on August 6, 2014.

Walter W. Murphy, 32, of Egg Harbor City was arrested by SLEO Joe Akeret for unlawful acts on August 6, 2014.

Edgardo Matos, 37, of Egg Harbor City was arrested by Sgt. Matt Landicini for possession of CDS on August 6, 2014.

Niya T. Martin, 21, of Egg Harbor City was arrested by Ptl. David Aldridge for simple assault and improper behavior on August 8, 2014.

Erwin Jerome Ashworth, Jr., 43, of Egg Harbor City was arrested by SLEO Joe Akeret for unlawful acts on August 8, 2014.

Michael Moore, 51, of Camden was arrested by SLEO Joe Akeret for unlawful acts on August 8, 2014.

Niya T. Martin, 21, of Egg Harbor City was arrested by Ptl. Brian McKenna for simple assault, criminal trespass and improper behavior on August 8, 2014.

Gayla M. Hart, 20, of Egg Harbor City was arrested by Ptl. Brian McKenna for simple assault on August 8, 2014.

Gregory M. Wisniewski, 22, of Egg Harbor City was arrested by SLEO Pat Aiken for contempt of court on August 10, 2014.

David A. Rodriguez, 23, of Wrightstown was arrested by SLEO Pat Aiken for contempt of court and possession of drug paraphernalia on August 10, 2014.

Gabriel A. Tranchetti, 27, of Port Republic was arrested by SLEO Joe Akeret for contempt of court on August 10, 2014.

Persons listed here as arrestees are considered innocent until or unless otherwise adjudicated otherwise in court.

Galloway Township Police responded to 800 calls for service during August 3, 2014 through August 9, 2014.

Additional statistics include: 6 Burglaries, 16 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 85 Tickets issued, 3 Driving While Intoxicated, 35 Arrests, 13 Domestic Violence, 12 Fire Calls, 91 EMS Calls and 0 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries:

8/4 E. Great Creek Rd

8/4 S. 6th Ave.

8/5 Cherokee Drive

8/5 E. Ridgewood Drive

8/6 Pomona Rd.

8/6 E. Upland Ave.

Arrests:

Dawn M. Linsalata, 38, of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Kevin Welsh for possession of hypodermic needles & possession of CDS on August 3.

David A. Curtin, 21, of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Bill Kline for possession of hypodermic needles on August 4.

Louis J. Deinert III, 26, & Stefanie M. Deinert, 29 both of Millville were arrested by Ofc. Bill Kline for endangering the welfare of a child on August 4.

Kimberly E. Cairnes, 48, of Hamilton Twp. and Charlene D. Lee, 50, of Egg Harbor were arrested by Ofc. Carolyn Buckley for possession of drug paraphernalia on August 5.

Sherwood A. Cross, 36, of Galloway was arrested by Det. Bryan Casey for possession of CDS, distributing CDS, and possession of more than 50 grams of marijuana on August 5.

Carnell B. Davis III, 34, of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Kevin Costa for causing serious injury while driving while suspended on August 5.

Kareem A. Harris II, 22, of Pleasantville was arrested by Ofc. Dominic Fabrizo for obstructing the law, possession of drug paraphernalia, resisting arrest by flight, and possession of less 50 grams of marijuana on August 5.

Patrick S. Collins, 27, of Hamilton Twp. was arrested by Ofc. Jacqueline Crocker for contempt on August 6.

Zeeshan Zia, 32, of Brooklyn was arrested by Ofc. Vincent Ceci for assault by auto and DWI on August 7.

Dean P. Trava, 45, of Ridgewood was arrested by Det. Ryan Goehringer for possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana on August 8.

Mack D. Nelson, 52, of Pleasantville was arrested by Ofc. Scott Winneberger for contempt on August 8.

John A. Marmaduke, 21, of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Kerry Baerman for possession of CDS on August 8.

David S. Devane, 41, of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Hiram Melendez for possession of CDS and possession of drug paraphernalia on August 8.

John J. Broomhead III, 28, of Mays Landing was arrested by Ofc. Dominic Fabrizo for DWI, shoplifting, and possession of drug paraphernalia on August 9.

Xi Yun Ye, 39, of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Ronald Gorneau for improper behavior and obstructing justice on August 9.

Per Galloway Township Police Department, persons listed here as arrestees are considered innocent until or unless otherwise adjudicated otherwise in court.

Kline Construction and Purdy Collision are set to host their 3^rd Annual Blood Drive on Tuesday, September 2, 2014 from 6:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Purdy Collision Center.

Aside from providing construction and traffic safety services in New Jersey, Kline Construction’s President Ed Kline enjoys serving his community and has united with the American Red Cross and Galloway’s Mayor and owner of Purdy Collision, Don Purdy, to help increase the blood bank amounts.

According to the American Red Cross, summer is the season when blood bank supplies are the lowest. Currently, only 3 out of every 100 people donate blood. The American Red Cross strongly encourages all to attend.

The Purdy Collision Center is located on 805 3^rd Avenue, Galloway, N.J.

For more information on participating in blood drives call 1-800-RedCross or visit www.redcross.org.

Staff Writer
Amy Landicini

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP – A Philadelphia woman was arrested yesterday evening, charged with death by auto in connection with a one-vehicle crash on the Atlantic City Expressway that killed two people and injured four others in June of this year, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced.

On June 20, 2014 at approximately 7:07 a.m., New Jersey State Police responded to milepost 22.7 of the Atlantic City Expressway in Hamilton Township for a single-vehicle fatal crash. A white 1996 Ford F-250 pickup truck driven by Roselyn D. Kornegay, 45, of the 1600 block of Harrison Street, Philadelphia, PA, was traveling westbound on the Expressway when it left the roadway toward the center median, struck a guardrail and overturned.

Kornegay and her two passengers inside the pickup truck’s cab, and three additional passengers who were riding within the truck-bed, were all ejected from the vehicle to the roadway.

All five passengers were from Philadelphia.

Front seat passenger James Dennis, 35, was pronounced dead at the scene. Kornegay and the other front seat passenger—a 4 year-old boy—were transported by helicopter to Cooper University Hospital, Camden. The child died from his injuries at approximately 3:30 p.m.

The remaining passengers, Dion Kornegay, Brian Gregory, and Shaniqua Abrams were transported by helicopter to AtlantCare Regional Medical Center-City Division, in Atlantic City, and treated for serious injuries.

A joint investigation by the New Jersey State Police Fatal Accident Investigation Unit and the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office resulted in County Prosecutor authorization for the preparation of the following charges against Roselyn Kornegay:

1) 2 counts of Death by Auto, for operating a vehicle and causing death while under the influence of alcohol—a 2nd degree crime,
2) 3 counts of Assault by Auto—a 3rd degree crime, and
3) 1 count of Endangering the Welfare of a Child—a 2nd degree crime.
Kornegay surrendered herself to New Jersey State Police at the NJSP-Belmawr Station yesterday evening at approximately 8:30 p.m., and was subsequently lodged in the Atlantic County Justice Facility in lieu of $100,000 cash/bond bail, set by Atlantic County Superior Court Judge Bernard E. DeLury.
A 2nd degree crime carries a potential sentence of 5 to 10 years of incarceration in New Jersey State prison. A 3rd degree crime carries a potential sentence of 5 years of imprisonment.
These charges are merely an accusation and not proof of guilt. In all criminal cases a charged defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
Anyone with information involving serious crimes is asked to call the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-909-7800 or go to the Prosecutor’s Office Web site at http://www.acpo.org/tips.html and provide information by filling out the form anonymously on the Submit a Tip page. People can also call Crime Stoppers at 609-652- 1234 or 1-800-658-8477 (TIPS) or visit the Crime Stoppers Website at http://www.crimestoppersatlantic.com/. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those who commit crimes in Atlantic County.

On July 7, 2014 Galloway Police Officer Robert A. Bauer was terminated by Township Manager Susan Jacobucci for violations of the Departments Rules and Regulations.

Seven days later, on July 14, 2014, Mark Catanzaro, Esq., of Mount Holly, NJ, who represents Bauer, filed a complaint and notice of appeal in Atlantic County Superior Court, Atlantic City, NJ.

According to the complaint, on July 9, 2014, Bauer received the notice of Disciplinary Action imposed against him after a disciplinary hearing occurred on March 28, 2014. On June 9, 2014, the hearing officer hired by Galloway Township issued a decision regarding eight disciplinary charges the Township filed against Bauer.

On the same day, July 9, 2014, Galloway Police Officer Kevin Jorgensen also received disciplinary action for a violation of department rules and regulations and was charged one 12-hour shift suspension from his comp bank, according to documents released by the Township.

Bauer joined Galloway Township Police Department in 1997 as a Police, Fire, and EMS Dispatcher. Bauer became a full-time Police Officer in 1999, according to the Departments website.

According to payroll records, Bauer has not been listed as working and has not been paid by the Township for a better part of 2013 and 2014.

After the hearing, the hearing officer sustained only two of the eight charges filed against Bauer by the Township. The hearing officer determined Bauer violated department rules and regulations by asserting charges of insubordination and misconduct. The hearing officer sustained the charges based upon the finding that Officer Bauer had been untruthful, the complaint said.

The hearing officer dismissed six other charges the Township issued against Bauer which included Performance of Duty, Obedience of Laws, Release of Information, Department Records, Communication and Charge, and Repeated Violations.

According to the complaint, Township Manager Susan Jacobucci adopted the findings of the hearing officer by sustaining the charges, yet she rejected the dismissed findings and charged Bauer with all eight initial charges leading to his termination.

The complaint asserts that Officer Bauer is not guilty of the charges against him and that the disciplinary proceedings brought against Bauer were prejudicial, arbitrary and capricious.

Bauer is seeking a court decision that will declare the disciplinary actions against him null and void, further reinstating him to his positions as a police officer, and awarding counsel fees and costs, and any other relief to which Bauer may be entitled to.

Bauer Lawsuit by GallowayTwpNews

On August 5, 2014, two individuals produced fraudulent NJ Driver’s Licenses, pay stubs and W2 forms in an attempt to secure a loan for $7000 at a local financial office.

Additional inquiries and applications have been submitted in the victims’ names, leading us to believe additional attempts are being made. If you recognize either individual, please contact Egg Harbor Township Police Detective Patricia DiMarco at 609-926-4063.

As always, tipsters can remain anonymous by providing information through Atlantic County CRIME STOPPERS by calling 1-800-658-8477 and receive a cash reward in the event the tip or information leads to the arrest of this subject.

Galloway Township Police responded to 718 calls for service during August 10, 2014 through August 16, 2014.

Additional statistics include: 3 Burglaries, 22 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 69 Tickets issued, 1 Driving While Intoxicated, 28 Arrests, 7 Domestic Violence, 11 Fire Calls, 9 EMS Calls and 1 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries:

8/10 Odessa Ave.

8/10 Fir Ave

8/13 Oakbourne Ave. /7th Ave

Arrests:

Francis J. Crowley, 21, of Pleasantville was arrested by Ofc. Fenil Gandi for possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia on August 11.

Tariq L. Alexander, 21, of Philadelphia was arrested by Ofc. Vincent Ceci for assault by auto while DWI and improper behavior on August 13.

Grant E. Friedland, 37, of Ocean City was arrested by Ofc. Scott Winneberger for disorderly conduct on August 13.

Joseph W. Putnam, 22, of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Kevin Costa for hindering apprehension on August 13.

Ruben V. Gonzalez, 49, of Atlantic City was arrested by Det. Bryan Casey for burglary, theft, and receiving stolen property on August 13.

Paul L. Benitz, 38, of Somers Point was arrested by Ofc. Dominic Fabrizio for receiving stolen property on August 15.

Juveniles

Juvenile:

Four (4) juveniles, (2) male and (2) females, all age 11, of Galloway were charged by Ofc. Scott Winneberger for violating curfew and one of the boys was charged with possession of an imitation firearm on August 16.

Per Galloway Township Police Department, persons listed here as arrestees are considered innocent until or unless otherwise adjudicated otherwise in court.

MAYS LANDING – An Atlantic City man was sentenced today for his part in the 2012 armed robbery and assault of a pizza delivery driver in Atlantic City, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced.

Jamil Ragsdale, now 19, of the 900 block of Magellan Avenue, Atlantic City, was sentenced to 10 years in New Jersey State prison for an armed robbery committed when he was 17 years old.

After midnight on January 16, 2012, Atlantic City Police responded to the Domino’s Pizza Shop on Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, to investigate the report of an armed robbery. They found delivery driver Muhammed Bilal bleeding from head and face injuries, including a broken nose, and ordered him transported by ambulance to the Atlantic City Medical Center—City Campus.

Bilal reported that he had been dispatched earlier with a pizza order to an address on the 700 block of North Maryland Avenue, where he was confronted upon arrival by a group of men wearing masks, one of them armed with what appeared to be an “M16 type” rifle. Bilal said that the armed man “racked” a round into the chamber, and that another man wearing brass knuckles struck him in the face and head repeatedly.

The men robbed Bilal of $460.00 in cash, his cellphone, and the pizza order.

An investigation by the Atlantic City Police Department led to the arrests, on February 22, 2012, of three juvenile males for the robbery: Jamil Ragsdale, then 17, Donte Ford, also 17, of the 900 block of Magellan Avenue, Atlantic City, and Shakeem Roberts, 16, of the 900 block of Virginia Avenue.

On June 5, 2012, jurisdiction in the matter was waived to Superior Court, Law Division – Criminal Part, where the three defendants would be prosecuted as adults.

Bail was set by Atlantic County Superior Court Judge James L. Jackson at $100,000 cash, and the three were ordered to be lodged in the Atlantic County Justice Facility in default of bail.

According to a negotiated plea agreement, both Donte Ford and Shakeem Roberts pled guilty to 2nd degree robbery earlier this year, and were sentenced on Mar. 21st and April 15th, respectively, to 5 years of incarceration in New Jersey State prison.

Pursuant to the No Early Release Act (NERA), Ford and Roberts must each serve 85% of the sentence, or 4 years and 3 months, before becoming eligible for parole. The sentence includes 3 years of parole supervision after release.

On June 19, 2014, after a three-day trial, an Atlantic County jury found Ragsdale guilty of armed robbery—a 1st degree crime, conspiracy to commit armed robbery—a 2nd degree crime, and aggravated assault—a 2nd degree crime.

The court found that Jamil Ragsdale was the man armed with the rifle.

Today, Atlantic County Superior Court Judge Albert Garofolo sentenced Ragsdale to a 10 year aggregate sentence of incarceration in New Jersey State prison. Pursuant to the No Early Release Act (NERA), he must serve 85% of the sentence—8 1⁄2 years in prison—before becoming eligible for parole.

Chief Assistant Prosecutor Donna Fetzer represented the State in the case.

Galloway Township Police Blotter July 20 - 26, 2014

Egg Harbor City Police Blotter July 15 - 28, 2014

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Galloway Residents Plan Protest on Latest Tax Increase That Has Left Several Stunned

Man Charged with Murder In Connection to Woman Remains Found in Woods

Galloway Township Police Blotter July 27 to August 2, 2014

Two Men Sentenced to Six Years in Prison for Crash that Killed Teenage Girl While Racing

Serious Accident on Route 40 Overturns Vehicle; Drivers Sent to Area Hospitals

Impaired Driving Enforcement Crackdown to be Conducted Locally as Part of National Campaign

South Jersey Man Pleads Guilty to Molesting Teenage Girl and Child Pornography

Two Pleasantville Men Arrested During Residential Burglary In Absecon

Galloway Superintendent of Schools Points Finger Back at Township for Latest Tax Increases

Egg Harbor City Police Blotter July 29, 2014 to August 11, 2014

Galloway Township Police Blotter August 3, 2014 to August 9, 2014

Kline Construction and Purdy Collision Center to Host Blood Drive For Third Consecutive Year

Female Driver Charged with Death by Auto for Fatal Expressway Accident

Galloway Police Officer Suspended, Another Officer Terminated; Lawsuit Filed to Dismiss Disciplinary Charges and Regain Job

Egg Harbor Township Police Seek Help in Identifying Suspects in Fraud Case

Galloway Township Police Blotter August 10-16, 2014

Atlantic City Man Sentenced to 10-years for Armed Robbery of Pizza Delivery Driver