Galloway Township News

On July 21, 2017 at 12:01 p.m., Galloway Township Police responded to multi-vehicle collision on US Route 30 (White Horse Pike) in the area of 7th Avenue.

According to Police, a 2010 Cadillac DTS, being operated by Joseph F. Crotty Jr., 91 of Toms River, was traveling eastbound on Route 30, just east of 6^th Ave, when it collided with the rear of a 2005 Chrysler Town and Country, being operated by Bernice Campfield, 51 of Atlantic City, which had just pulled onto Route 30 from 7^th Ave.

The Cadillac then proceeded east on Route 30 until it struck the rear of a Chevrolet Cobalt, being operated by Ruben Rodriguez, 29 of Galloway which was stopped on the eastbound shoulder of Route 30.

The Chevrolet Cobalt was then forced into a telephone pole in front of the Crystal Inn and Suites. The Cadillac then swerved back into the roadway and overturned. As the Cadillac overturned, it struck the rear of a GMC Terrain, being operated by MaryJane Steele, 73 of Egg Harbor City.

The Cadillac came to rest on its roof on Route 30. Rodriguez was extricated from his vehicle by Bayview Fire Department. Rodriguez and his passenger, Paula T. Sardano, were transported to the Atlantic Regional Medical Center for serious but non-life threatening injuries.

Joseph F. Crotty Jr. was transported to Atlantic Regional Medical Center for serious but non-life threatening injuries. All drivers and passengers of the vehicles involved were wearing their seat belts.

The accident is being investigated by Patrolman Ron Gorneau of the Galloway Township Traffic Safety Unit.

Anyone with information regarding this accident is encouraged to contact Patrolman Gorneau at 609-652-3705 Ext. 5095.

The Galloway Township Police Department would like to thank the employees of the Crystal Inn and Suites and USA Gas for their assistance with providing water for emergency personnel on scene of this collision.

On July 21, 2017 at 4:05 p.m., Galloway Township Police were dispatched to a residence in the 300 block of Magnolia Avenue. The resident called 911 reporting a male was kicking the door to the residence in an attempt to gain entry.

The male fled the scene when he observed the caller. Officers checked the area locating Joseph Stansberry, 31 of Galloway, who fled on foot from responding officers into a wooded area near the White Horse Pike and 4^th Avenue.

K9 Sgt. Winneberger and K-9 Rocky responded to the area and located Stansberry, taking him into custody.

Stansberry was charged with attempted burglary, assault on a law enforcement officer, two counts of resisting arrest, obstruction, disorderly conduct, possession of CDS and possession of drug paraphernalia. Stanberry was lodged in the Atlantic County Justice Facility.

Anyone with any additional information, contact Detective Kiamos at 609-652-3705 ext 325.

MAYS LANDING—An Atco man has pleaded guilty to Endangering the Welfare of a Child by Sexual Conduct, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner announced.

Euno Roque-Guerrero, 27, pleaded guilty to third degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child by Sexual Conduct before Judge Michael Blee.

The guilty plea calls for a 5 year sentence in a New Jersey state prison and Guerrero will be subject to Megans Law registration, subject to a sex offender evaluation and parole supervision for life. As a condition of the plea agreement Guerrero will also forfeit a pharmacy technician registration.

He is subject to deportation at the conclusion of his sentence. Guerrero is scheduled for sentencing on Sept. 29.

On Feb. 20, 2017, at 11:54 p.m., Hammonton Township Police responded to a suspicious vehicle in the rear parking lot of a shopping plaza at 85 South Whitehorse Pike. Police approached the vehicle and saw Guerrero and an 11 year-old female inside the car.

Police asked Guerrero if the juvenile female was related to him and he said yes. Police asked if the defendant was dating the girl and he said yes. Guerrero said they were in the car at the parking lot because they couldn’t go to their homes because their age difference.

Further investigation by Hammonton Township Police and ACPO Special Victims Unit Det. Dan Choe determined that Guerrero was in a dating relationship with the juvenilefemale. Guerrero admitted having kissed and touched the buttocks of the juvenile female

Guerrero has been detained on these charges since his arrest on Feb. 20, 2017. The case is being prosecuted by Chief Prosecutor John Flammer.

These charges are 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.

MAYS LANDING- A Minneapolis man and former musician with the band Owl City pleaded guilty before Judge Michael J. Blee on July 10, to fourth degree Lewdness with a Child, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner announced.

Daniel Jorgensen admitted that he exposed himself in Atlantic City in August of 2013, to K.G., a child under 13 years of age and he being at least four years older than K.G. Blee sentenced Jorgensen to two years of probation to be served in his hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and ordered Jorgensen submit fingerprints and a DNA sample.

Jorgensen, now 32, was originally indicted on August 4, 2015, for charges relating to attempting to lure a child and engaging in criminal sexual contact with K.G. on an Atlantic City Beach, while touring with Owl City approximately four years ago.

During sentencing, the victim addressed the Court explaining the impact the offense has had on her, and how it significantly inhibited her ability to lead a normal teenage life. The Court recognized the traumatic impact the offense had on the victim, and found that there was a significant need to deter the defendant’ behavior, recognizing the defendant had no prior criminal history.

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 954 calls for service during July 9, 2017 through July 15, 2017.

Additional statistics include: 3 Burglaries, 3 Vehicle Burglaries, 25 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 109 Tickets issued, 4 Driving While Intoxicated, 29 Arrests, 17 Domestic Violence, 2 Fire Calls, 21 EMS Calls and 0 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries:

Club Pl.

100 Block of S. New York Rd.

900 Block of W. White Horse Pike

Vehicle Burglaries:

W. Jimmie Leeds Rd.

100 Block Meadow Ridge Rd.

700 Block of E. Village Dr.

ARRESTS:

Candis S. Dozier, 26 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Ronald Gorneau Jr. and charged with DWI on July 15.

Joseph J. Amoroso III, 53 of Egg Harbor Twp, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Steven Garrison and charged with DWI on July 15.

James C. Hinson, 54 of Hamilton Twp, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Kerry Baerman and charged with Theft of Movable Property on July 14.

Minna J. Luostarinen, 29 of Hammonton, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Alexander Bennett and charged with DWI on July 14.

Balil Y. Burton, 27 of Pleasantville, NJ was arrested by Det. Bryan Casey and charged with Possession of CDS & Manufacturing/Distributing on July 14.

Kyle C. Adams, 27 of Egg Harbor City, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Fenil Gandhi and charged with Possession of CDS, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, Resisting Arrest & Obstruction on July 13.

Lavon G. Davis, 28 of Pleasantville, NJ was arrested by K9-Sgt. Scott Winneberger and charged with Obstruction & Hindering on July 13.

Han H. Nhan, 23 of Atlantic City, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Mateusz Ryba and charged with Possession of CDS on July 12.

Warren C. Priestley III, 36 of Absecon, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Kevin Costa and charged with DWI, Assault by Auto & Possession of CDS on July 9.

Per Galloway Township Police Department, persons listed here as arrestees are considered innocent until or unless otherwise adjudicated otherwise in court. Be advised, arrests and names of individuals not listed in a Police Blotter are those arrests related to deaths when a next-of-kin has not been notified, any arrests in relation to a domestic violence case, and names of juveniles.

MAYS LANDING— An Egg Harbor Township man was sentenced to a New Jersey state prison for electricity theft, drug distribution charges which included a marijuana grow operation, and weapons charges Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner announced.

Daemen Reese, 40, was sentenced before Judge John R. Rauh on July 21, 2017, to 7 years in a New Jersey state prison for Second Degree Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, 3 years for Third Degree Theft of Services (Stealing Electricity), and 5 years for Certain Persons Not to Have Weapons.

Reese must serve concurrently 3 1⁄2 years of the 7 year sentence for the count of Second Degree Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, 3 years flat on the count of Third Degree Theft of Services (Stealing Electricity), and must serve 5 years for Certain Persons Not to Have Weapons.

Authorities learned that Reese was stealing electricity from Atlantic City Electric after an investigator with the utility notified the Egg Harbor Township Police Department. Further investigation determined that Reese was not only stealing electricity, but also conducting a marijuana grow operation in the basement of 309 Glenn Avenue in Egg Harbor Township.

In April, during an execution of a search warrant approved by ACPO, police recovered a defaced Sig Sauer pistol, as well as, 19.87 pounds of marijuana.

On June 14, 2017, the Defendant pleaded guilty to Second Degree Possession with Intent to Distribute Marijuana, Third Degree Theft of Services (Stealing Electricity), and Second Degree, Certain Persons Not to Have Weapons.

The case was handled by Atlantic County Assistant Prosecutors Jensen E. Vizzard and Matthew R. Davidson.

Galloway Township Police responded to 719 calls for service during July 16, 2017 through July 22, 2017.

Additional statistics include: 5 Burglaries, 1 Vehicle Burglaries, 19 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 107 Tickets issued, 8 Driving While Intoxicated, 35 Arrests, 13 Domestic Violence, 2 Fire Calls, 11 EMS Calls and 1 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries:

300 Block of E. Magnolia Ave

200 Block of E. Magnolia Ave.

200 Block of Ivy Stone Ct.

700 Block of S. 4^th Ave.

700 Block of S. 2^nd Ave.

Vehicle Burglaries:

100 Block of Patriots Ct.

ARRESTS:

Taleya E. Smith, 18 of Egg Harbor Twp., NJ was arrested by Ofc. Christopher Pittman and charged with Possession of CDS on July 22.

Michael M. McDonel, 30 of Northfield, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Mateusz Ryba and charged with Possession of CDS, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia & Possession/Distribution Hypodermic Needle on July 22.

Kyle E. Cramer, 21 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. William Kline and charged with Possession of CDS & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia on July 22.

Kenneth B. Merlock Jr., 21 of Mays Landing, NJ was arrested by K9-Sgt. Scott Winneberger and charged with DWI on July 22.

Ralph T. Strider III, 44 of Pleasantville, NJ was arrested by K9-Ofc. Brent Lopez and charged with Possession of CDS & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia on July 21.

David J. Milano, 60 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Timothy Giberson and charged with Possession of CDS, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia & DWI on July 21.

Joseph J. Stansberry, 31 of Galloway was arrested by K9-Sgt. Scott Winneberger and charged with Burglary, Criminal Attempt, Aggravated Assault, Resisting Arrest & Use of Physical Force Against Law Enforcement on July 21.

Joseph A. Uzzolino Jr., 46 of Toms River, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Kevin Costa and charged with DWI on July 21.

Desiree A. Delpiano, 19 of Hammonton, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Cody Trout and charged with DWI, Aggravated Assault & Possession of CDS on July 20.

Joaquin D. Martin, 20 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Cody Trout and charged with Possession of CDS & Resisting Arrest on July 20.

Justine M. Chambers, 31 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Kyle Kuhar and charged with DWI & Endangering Welfare of Children on July 19.

Desiree A. Delpiano, 19 of Hammonton, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Nicholas Stewart and charged with DWI on July 18.

Candis S. Dozier, 26 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Ronald Gorneau Jr. and charged with DWI on July 18.

Alan M. Hill, 29 of Forked River, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Timothy Giberson and charged with Hindering on July 18.

Samuel J. Holland, 23 of Egg Harbor City, NJ was arrested by K9-Sgt. Scott Winnenberger and charged with Possession of CDS & Possession of Drug Paraphernalia on July 17.

James J. McCausland, 55 of Cape May, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Gregory Gillespie and charged with Obtaining CDS by Fraud on July 17.

Robert W. Connolly, 31 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Nicholas Stewart and charged with Possession of CDS on July 17.

Jannette P. Lumley, 45 of Egg Harbor City, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Ronald Gorneau Jr. and charged with DWI on July 16.

Juvenile:

A 17 year old Male from Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Kevin Costa and charged with Hindering on July 22.

MAYS LANDING- A narcotics investigation dubbed Operation Crystal Ball resulted in the arrests of three individuals, and the recovery of drugs, cash and a handgun during the course of the investigation in Hammonton, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner announced.

Operation Crystal Ball was a narcotics investigation into the distribution of Cocaine and Methamphetamine in Hammonton.

The Atlantic County Regional SWAT Team executed search warrants on Thursday, at the Columbia Fruit Farm and at another location at 455 Walnut Avenue in Hammonton.

The following individuals were charged:
Juvenal Duran-Almanza, 29, employed by Columbia Fruit Farm, is charged with:

First degree Distribution of Cocaine
Third degree Possession of Cocaine
Two counts of second degree Conspiracy to Distribute Cocaine
Two counts of second degree Distribution of Crystal Methamphetamine
Third degree Possession of Crystal Methamphetamine
Second degree Possession of a Firearm Without a Permit to Carry
Second degree Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Controlled Dangerous Substance Offense Specifically by Being in Possession of Cocaine with Intent to Distribute.
Third degree Possession of an Amount of US Currency Under $75,000 Derived from the Distribution of Controlled Dangerous Substances.

Moises Duran-Almanza, 38, employed by Columbia Fruit Farm, is charged with:

Two counts of second degree Possession with Intent to Distribute Crystal Methamphetamine
Two counts of second degree Possession with Intent to Distribute Cocaine
Third degree Possession of Crystal Methamphetamine
Second degree Possession of Cocaine
Second degree Possession of a Firearm without a Permit
Second degree possession of a Firearm without a Permit while in the Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance
Third degree Possession of an Amount of US Currency Under $75,000 Derived from the Distribution of Controlled Dangerous Substances
Second degree Conspiracy to Distribute Crystal Methamphetamine and Cocaine

Vincent Lopez-Hernandez, 24, employed by Columbia Fruit Farm, is charged with:

First degree Attempt to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance
Third degree Possession of Cocaine

All three defendants were lodged at the Atlantic County Justice Facility pending their detention hearings. HSI-ICE issued immigration detainers on Moises Duran-Almanza and Vincent Lopez-Hernandez due to their alleged illegal immigration status.

The following items were recovered as a result of the investigation:

11 oz of Methamphetamine with a street value of approx. $17,600
20 oz of Cocaine with a street value of approx. $28,000
1 Handgun
2 Vehicles
Approx. $25,000 cash

The investigation was a cooperative effort between the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations, FBI, DEA, town of Hammonton Police Department, Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office, Cumberland County Prosecutor’s Office and the Stockton University Police Department.

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

Galloway Township Police responded to 872 calls for service during July 23, 2017 through July 29, 2017.

Additional statistics include: 2 Burglaries, 0 Vehicle Burglaries, 24 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 90 Tickets issued, 4 Driving While Intoxicated, 36 Arrests, 15 Domestic Violence, 2 Fire Calls, 9 EMS Calls and 0 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries:

White Pond Ct.

N. New York Rd.

ARRESTS:

Stephen W. Ferrara, 27 of Columbus, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Gregory Gillespie and charged with Possession of CDS and DWI on July 29.

Michele E. Baker, 34 of Toms River, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Dominic Fabrizio and charged with Hindering on July 29.

Jamal D. Roberts, 26 of Pleasantville, NJ was arrested by Sgt. Scott Winneberger and charged with Possession of CDS and Possession of Paraphernalia on July 28.

Aaron E. Emerle, 23 of Hamilton Twp., NJ was arrested by Sgt. Scott Winneberger and charged with DWI on July 27.

Maurice H. Richards, 58 of Bronx, NY was arrested by Ofc. Christopher Pittman and charged with Harassment on July 27.

Harry D. Tennant, 37 of Egg Harbor, NJ was arrested by Sgt, Scott Winneberger and charged with Distributing CDS, Possession of CDS and Possession of Paraphernalia on July 26.

Tammy Y Valazquez , 57 of Egg Harbor Twp., NJ was arrested by Ofc. Kevin Costa and charged with DWI on July 26.

Cathy V. Dilks, 54 of Chatsworth, NJ was arrested by Ofc. William Kline and charged with Theft on July 26.

Malcolm M. Bowens, 27 of Hamilton Twp., NJ was arrested by Ofc. Brent Lopez and charged with Hindering and Obstructing Administration of Law on July 25.

Michael T. Guggenheim, 33 of Galloway, NJ was arrested by Ofc. John Mooney and charged with DWI on July 23.

MAYS LANDING – Two men were convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Murder in the shooting death of a Vineland man in 2014, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner announced.

Today, after a five day trial, Hykeem Martin, 25, of Buena Vista Township and his cousin Dominique Washington, 27, were convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Murder and acquitted of Murder in the shooting death of Vincent Williams.

On July 3, 2014, troopers from Buena Vista Station responded to 9th Street in Buena Vista Township for the report of a man lying in the roadway with suspected gunshot wounds. Vincent Williams was pronounced deceased at the scene and transported to Shore Memorial Hospital pending a post mortem examination. The medical examiner determined the death to be a homicide.

Through various investigative means, detectives were able to identify Martin as the prime suspect. He was arrested without incident on Friday, January 30, 2015 at his residence in Newtonville, N.J. He was charged with murder and conspiracy to commit murder and lodged in the Atlantic County Jail in default of $1,000,000 bail. Washington was extradited from Pennsylvania in Sept 2016 after being charged.

Conspiracy to Commit Murder is a first degree crime punishable by 10-20 years in a New Jersey state prison and subject to the No Early Release Act and 85% of the sentence must be served before parole.

Sentencing will be September 29 before Presiding Judge Bernard DeLury.

The State is represented by Assistant Prosecutor Assistant Prosecutor Dave Ruffenach in the matter.

Galloway Township Police responded to 883 calls for service during July 30, 2017 through August 5, 2017.

Additional statistics include: 2 Burglaries, 0 Vehicle Burglaries, 13 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 75 Tickets issued, 3 Driving While Intoxicated, 48 Arrests, 20 Domestic Violence, 2 Fire Calls, 10 EMS Calls and 0 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries:

1400 Block of Bally Bunion Dr.

200 Block of Waveland Ave.

Vehicle Burglaries:

Irish Lane

ARRESTS:

Josheed W. Crawford, 32 of New York, NY was arrested by Ofc. Gregory Gillespie and charged with Possession of CDS on August 5.

Noelle K. Halvorson, 36 of Mullica Twp, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Ronald Gorneau Jr. and charged with DWI, Possession of CDS & Endangering Welfare of Children on August 5.

Sunny P. Joshi, 19 of Galloway was arrested by K9-Sgt. Scott Winneberger and charged with Possession of CDS, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia & Consumption/Possession of Alcohol by Minor on August 5.

April L. Thavisack, 36 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Gregory Gillespie and charged with Burglary & Simple Assault on August 5.

Amanda L. Winsor, 34 of Egg Harbor Twp, NJ was arrested by K9-Sgt. Scott Winneberger and charged with Forgery & Theft of Movable Property on August 4.

Matthew L. Labozzetta, 36 of Bethel, CT was arrested by Ofc. Kenneth Snuffer and charged with Fugitive from Justice, Possession of CDS, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia & Hindering on August 4.

Christopher L. Young, 34 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Sajansharan Patel and charged with Fugitive from Justice on August 3.

David A. Curtin, 24 of Galloway was arrested by K9-Ofc. Brent Lopez and charged with Possession of CDS & Possession of Hypodermic Needles on August 3.

Eliezer Morales Jr., 28 of Lakeland, FL was arrested by Det. Kerry Baerman and charged with Burglary & Theft of Movable Property on August 2.

Nicholas M. Brown, 19 of Galloway was arrested by Sgt. Daniel Weigle and charged with Possession of CDS on August 2.

Arturo Valdes-Zamora, 22 of Egg Harbor City, NJ was arrested by Ofc. William Warrell and charged with Obstruction on August 1.

Tevin M. Darby, 25 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ was arrested by Det. Matthew Worth and charged with Theft of Movable Property on August 1.

Christopher R. Howard, 24 of Egg Harbor City, NJ was arrested by Ofc. William Warrell and charged with Burglary on August 1.

John A. Amatulli, 56 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Mateusz Ryba charged with DWI on July 31.

Vincent J. Moseley, 53 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Ronald Gorneau Jr. and charged with DWI on July 31.

Willis Austin

On Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 7:19 a.m., Galloway Township Police Department responded to the intersection of West White Horse Pike and Pomona Road in reference to the report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries.

Upon patrol’s arrival they located the victim, Rachel Thatcher, 27 of Galloway Township, with injuries to her arm and head.

Prior to being transported to Atlanticare Regional Medical Center City Division, Thatcher reported that she was traveling eastbound on West White Horse Pike in her 2004 Infiniti G35. As she traveled through the intersection with Pomona Road a 2014 Nissan Altima driven by the suspect, Willis Austin, 34 of Galloway, ran the red light and struck her vehicle.

According to Police, the investigation determined that Austin was driving northbound on Pomona Road and traveled through the red light located at West White Horse Pike striking Thatcher’s vehicle. Austin then fled the scene of the accident on foot towards the direction of Pomona Plaza.

During the investigation of the motor vehicle accident police received a 911 call from an individual at The Pomona Laundromat advising that his 2010 black Chevrolet Camaro was just stolen from outside the business and was now eastbound on West White Horse Pike.

Patrol immediately began checking the area and located Willis Austin near the intersection of East White Horse Pike and 3^rd Avenue where he was taken into custody. The Chevrolet Camaro which was stolen by Austin was also recovered in the rear of W.L. Goodfellows Restaurant.

Austin was charged with numerous crimes including: Motor Vehicle Theft, Assault by Automobile, Leaving the Scene of an Accident with Serious Bodily Injury, and Driving While Intoxicated.

He was released on multiple summonses pending a future court date.

Anyone with additional information on this case is asked to contact Officer Cody Trout at 609-652-3705 extension 5117.

(Galloway Township)– Police agencies from around New Jersey are gearing up for the state’s largest annual drunk driving crackdown. The 2017 “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” Statewide Labor Day CrackdownbeginsAugust 18 and concludes on September 4. During the campaign, local and state law enforcement officers will conduct sobriety checkpoints and roving patrols targeting motorists who may be driving while impaired by alcohol or drugs.

“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 backed up by educational activities including national radio and television advertisements, posters, banners and mobile video display signs. The campaign looks to curtail impaired driving during the busy summer travel season, including the Labor Day holiday period.

“Despite years of enforcement and public awareness efforts, too many people still make the unfortunate decision to get behind the wheel while impaired. Nearly 30% of all motor vehicle fatalities in New Jersey are alcohol related,” said Gary Poedubicky, Acting Director of the NJ Division of Highway Traffic Safety. “This is a zero tolerance campaign. If drivers are caught operating their vehicle while impaired they will be arrested,” he added.

As part of the initiative, the Division of Highway Traffic Safety provides grants to local police agencies throughout the state to run the two-week campaign. During last year’s crackdown, participating agencies made 1,649 DWI arrests.

Law enforcement agencies participating in the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over 2017 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.
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.

MAYS LANDING –An Egg Harbor Township man was charged with first degree Strict Liability Drug Induced Death and first degree Leader of a Narcotics Trafficking Network during the execution of a search warrant on Tuesday morning at the Bayview Inn & Suites on Albany Avenue in Atlantic City, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner announced.

Jamal Campos, 25, was arrested Tuesday morning and charged with first degree Strict Liability Homicide Drug Induced Death, first degree Leader of a Narcotics Trafficking Network, third degree Possession with Intent to Distribute 100 Wax Folds of Heroin and third degree Possession of Heroin.

Investigators were led to Campos following an investigation into the overdose death of Adam O’Gara on April 22, 2016 in Egg Harbor Township. That investigation led to charges of third- degree possession of heroin, third-degree distribution of heroin, and first-degree Strict Liability Homicide for the Drug Induced Death of Adam O’Gara

Early Tuesday morning, Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office detectives along with law enforcement officers from multiple agencies searched 80 rooms at the Bayview Inn & Suites that was heavily damaged during Hurricane Sandy in 2012. Cash, narcotics and air soft guns were recovered during the execution of a search warrant.

A total of 33 people who were living at the property were removed, including men, women and children.

Seven dogs were recovered from the property and one pit bull dog was fatally shot by an Atlantic City Police Officer when the animal made an aggressive move towards the officers as they attempted to enter a room. Police located a 3-foot alligator in the pool and Animal Controlof South Jersey was notified. The alligator was safely removed and transported to the Cape May County Zoo.

These individuals were also arrested on unrelated warrants during the execution of the search warrant on Tuesday morning:

Tariq Heard, 27, of Atlantic City Chinaisy Rodriguez, 25, of Atlantic City Gazelle Williams, 40, of Atlantic City Jonathon Frith, 25
Ravil Magianov, 59, of Brooklyn, NY Bashaun Whitted, 25, of Atlantic City

The investigation was a cooperative effort between the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, Atlantic County SWAT, Atlantic City Police Department and SWAT, Atlantic County Sherriff’s Office, Egg Harbor Township Police Department, Hamilton Township Police Department, Galloway Township Police Department, Stockton University Police Department, Cape May County SWAT, New Jersey State Police-Atlantic City Expressway, Atlantic City Department of Licensing & Inspections, South Jersey Turnpike Authority, Atlantic County Office of Emergency Management, Atlantic City Board of Education, the Salvation Army, Animal Control of South Jersey-Egg Harbor Township, AtlantiCare and Exceptional EMS.

Sally Wando

On August 15, 2017, Galloway Township Police took a report from a senior citizen resident of Waretown, NJ, who believed he was being scammed by a psychic. The gentleman had been visiting a psychic he knew as “Kim” who operates Village Psychic in the Smithville section of Galloway Township.

As he met with Kim, she offered him treatments to cleanse his soul and allow him to live in peace. The first visit required a payment of $5,000. After additional visits, Kim recommended a 14 step Chakra program for him to complete which would cost $10,500 per step.

Kim advised him that he had eight evil spirits that only she could eradicate via the 14 steps. Investigation revealed that Kim exploited information she learned about the gentleman’s unpleasant childhood in order to make him believe she could bring him relief.

She also predicted further torment in this life and the afterlife if he did not complete the 14 steps. The gentleman ultimately agreed to the steps and was provided specific instructions to transfer $147,700 from his checking account to her son Frank Marco’s car business, Frank’s Classic Carz in Ventnor.

It was further explained by Kim that he should tell no one of the arrangement or more evil spirits would need to be cleansed. He was directed to tell the bank tellers that he was buying a car.

During interviews, both Kim and Frank claimed that the transferred money was for the purchase of a vehicle at Franks Classic Carz and not for soul cleansing or a Chakra program.

After further investigation these statements were unsubstantiated.

Frank Marco

Sally “Kim” Wando, age 49 of Galloway and Frank T. Marco, age 24 of Ventnor, were arrested by Detective Jason Kiamos on August 25, 2017, and charged with second degree Theft by Deception and Conspiracy to Commit Theft, a crime of the third degree.

Both were released on summonses pending their court date.

Anyone with additional information regarding this incident or related incidents involving these individuals is asked to contact Detective Kiamos at (609) 652-3705 ext 325 or contact Galloway PD via anonymous confidential tip through their Facebook page and/or their Twitter account at @gallowaypd.

As always they also receive tips from Atlantic County Crime Stoppers @ (609) 652-1234 or 1-800-658-TIPS.

Galloway Township Police responded to 917 calls for service during August 13, 2017 through August 19, 2017.

Additional statistics include: 2 Burglaries, 1 Vehicle Burglaries, 30 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 66 Tickets issued, 2 Driving While Intoxicated, 28 Arrests, 17 Domestic Violence, 4 Fire Calls, 23 EMS Calls and 0 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries:

100 Block of Driftwood Ct.

600 Block of E. Moss Mill Rd.

Vehicle Burglary:

100 Block of Johnson Ave.

ARRESTS:

Kramer L. Jones III, 22 of Bensalem, PA was arrested by Ofc. Mateusz Ryba and charged with Possession of CDS and Possession of Paraphernalia on Aug 19.

Torae L Bostic, 30 of Galloway was arrested by Det. Bryan Casey and charged with Possession of CDS and Distributing CDS on Aug 18.

Camille M. Ingram, 29 of Galloway was arrested by Det. Bryan Casey and charged with Possession of CDS, Distributing CDS and Obstructing Administration of Law on Aug 18.

Nancy R. Anderson, 46 of Pleasantville, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Richard Boyle and charged with DWI on Aug 17.

Joseph J. Stansberry, 31 of Galloway was arrested by Det. Jason Kiamos and charged with 4 counts of Burglary, 4 counts of Theft and 2 counts of Criminal Mischief on Aug 17.

John C. Mack, 30 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. John Mooney and charged with DWI on 8/15/17.

Chris Z. Leslie, 21 of Atlantic City, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Gregory Gillespie and charged with Possession of CDS on Aug 14.

Joshua C. Shank, 39 of New York, NY was arrested by Det. Bryan Casey and charged with Shoplifting on Aug 14.

The AtlantiCare Foundation contributed $10,000 towards Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner’s directive for every patrol officer to be equipped with the lifesaving drug Naloxone. The funding will be used to cover the cost of replenishing the drug when it is depleted.

“We are grateful to AtlantiCare for their contribution to this very necessary initiative to save the lives of those who experience opiate overdose. By working with AtlantiCare, our police officers will be equipped with this opiate antidote and have the ability to save lives in Atlantic County,” Prosecutor Tyner said.

“We are in the middle of a public health crisis as it pertains to opioid addiction and drug related deaths. I have stated repeatedly that we cannot arrest our way out of this situation,” he said. “The important part now is trying to save some lives, and give people an opportunity to get the appropriate treatment.”

AtlantiCare said they look forward to working together to reduce the number of lives lost in Atlantic County due to opioids.

There are 20 municipal and county law enforcement agencies in Atlantic County and ACPO Chief of Detectives Daren Dooley said within the next month there will be enough Naloxone to equip every officer on the street. The initial supply of naloxone will be paid for with forfeiture funding, Chief Dooley said.

Police officers in Atlantic City, Pleasantville, Ventnor, Galloway Township, Linwood, Hammonton, and Stockton University are already carrying naloxone. Pleasantville Police Department pays for the drug with their forfeiture funds.

Prosecutor Tyner said he wants the number of naloxone administrations to decrease across the county and the directive for county police departments to be equipped with the antidote is to make sure every municipality is prepared.

“Partnerships like this one are vital to complete the mission of saving lives. This is an epidemic afflicting every community, and it does not discriminate. We cannot sit by idly and watch as lives and families are destroyed,” Prosecutor Tyner said.

Galloway Township Police responded to 921 calls for service during August 20, 2017 through August 26, 2017.

Additional statistics include: 3 Burglaries, 0 Vehicle Burglaries, 15 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 108 Tickets issued, 2 Driving While Intoxicated, 31 Arrests, 10 Domestic Violence, 1 Fire Calls, 15 EMS Calls and 0 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries:

Federal Ct.

100 Block of S. New York Rd.

200 Block of W. White Horse Pike

ARRESTS:

Robert J. Owens, 21 of Philadelphia, PA was arrested by Ofc. Fenil Gandhi and charged with Hindering on Aug 26.

George A. Jones, 41 of Somers Point, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Dominic Fabrizio and charged with Hindering on Aug 26.

Brian G. Nichols, 43 of Galloway was arrested by K9-Sgt. Scott Winneberger and charged with DWI on Aug 26.

David A. Curtin, 25 of Galloway was arrested by Sgt. Gerald Houck and charged with Possession of CDS on Aug 25.

Sally Wando, 49 of Galloway was arrested by Det. Jason Kiamos and charged with Theft by Deception & Conspiracy on Aug 25.

Frank T. Marco, 24 of Ventnor, NJ was arrested by Det. Jason Kiamos and charged with Theft by Deception & Conspiracy on Aug 25.

Vanessa Gonzalez, 25 of Hamilton Twp, NJ was arrested by Special Ofc. Jacob Thomas and charged with Theft of Movable Property on Aug 24.

Antonio M. Baang, 26 of Galloway was arrested by Lt. Joseph Picardi and charged with Endangering the Welfare of a Child on Aug 24.

Christoph J. Barnett, 55 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Fenil Gandhi and charged with DWI on Aug 21.

Caitlin M. Camacho, 22 of Egg Harbor Twp., NJ was arrested by K9-Ofc. Brent Lopez and charged with Possession of CDS on Aug 21.

Kyle J. Urbanski, 27 of Holbrook, NY was arrested by K9-Ofc. Brent Lopez and charged with Possession of CDS on Aug 21.

Jennifer A. Marshall, 55 of Pleasantville, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Dominic Fabrizio and charged with Fugitive from Justice on Aug 21.

John M. Caldwell, 28 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Sajansharan Patel and charged with Possession of a Handgun on Aug 20.

On September 7, 2017 at 7:23 a.m., Galloway Township Police responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a juvenile on a bicycle.

According to Police, Lisa Keiner, 60 of Galloway, was traveling westbound on Great Creek Road in a 2017 Toyota Prius and came into contact with a 16-year-old juvenile on a bicycle who was also in the westbound lane of travel.

The juvenile suffered a head injury in the accident. According to Police the juvenile was not wearing a helmet.

The accident is being investigated by Ptl. Kevin Costa. No summons have been issued, pending the investigation.

MAYS LANDING- Following a month and a half long investigation by detectives from the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office and the Galloway Township Police Department, a township couple was arrested Friday and charged in connection to the aggravated assault and endangering the welfare of their toddler daughter.

Friday morning detectives from the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and the Galloway Township Police Department arrested Yolanda Torres, 33 and Jose Velez, 52.

Torres was charged with second degree Aggravated Assault and two counts of second degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Velez was charged with two counts of second degree Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Upon his arrest, Velez was found to be in possession of Xanax pills and was also charged with Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance and possession with the Intent to Distribute a Controlled Dangerous Substance.

The State alleges Torres committed an aggravated assault on her two-year-old daughter on July 10. No medical attention was sought for the child until she had a series of seizures.

Later that night, the child was flown to Cooper University Hospital with life threatening injuries. Subsequent medical evaluation showed the child’s injuries included multiple bone fractures, a brain bleed and deep burns to her hand and foot. Torres attributed the injuries to a series of “accidents.”

Further investigation showed that while in the couple’s custody the child lost weight and some of her hair and otherwise displayed a failure to thrive. The conclusion of the medical doctor was that the “combined physical traumas and psychological traumas raise the girl’s diagnosis to “the level of torture.”

The child has been out of Torres and Velez’ custody since the time of the incident.

Chief Assistant Prosecutor John Flammer is prosecuting the case.

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

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Galloway Police Blotter July 30 - August 5, 2017

Galloway Man Arrested, Charged and Released After Allegedly Causing Accident, Stealing Car and DWI

"Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" Crackdown Begins Statewide

EHT Man Charged in Drug and Death Investigation; Others Arrested

Galloway Psychic Missed Prediction of Theft Charges; Son Charged in Scam

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AtlantiCare Foundation Contributes $10,000 Towards Opiate Antidote Initiative

Galloway Police Blotter August 20 - 27, 2017

Juvenile on Bicycle Injured in Collision with Motor Vehicle

Galloway Couple Charged with Assault on Toddler Daughter; Endangering and Drug Charges