Galloway Township News

On September 12, 2017, Galloway Township Mayor Don Purdy stated the Township was actively pursing a business development deal with Amazon through a headhunting broker for approximately a year.

"I decided to announce that the Township was already working with a real estate broker whose client happened to be Amazon because Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson announced that the County was interested in going after Amazon" Purdy stated. "Galloway has the perfect site with rail access and immediate access to the airport and enough acreage to accommodate what Amazon is looking for. The Township wanted to be part of the package with Atlantic County"

Mayor Purdy recently come under fire by the opposing political party for not being transparent about the secret conversations with Amazon, even further stating "the Township never had private talks with Amazon about bringing a headquarters to Galloway Township" said Gorman, Crawford, Abdrabouh and Santo in news release titled "Democrats call out Purdy Team for Misleading Galloway on Amazon Headquarters."

According to the news release, the opposing political party called the Mayor "disingenuous" after they submitted a records request to the Township seeking correspondence between the Township, Amazon and the owner of the proposed site. The Township did not have any documents before the news broke in September 2017 based on the wording of their request.

Galloway Township News contacted Mayor Don Purdy after learning of this information to question if the information released by the opposing political party was in fact accurate.

"It is disappointing that such a great potential commercial project like Amazon is being used as a political tool in an attempt to defame or discredit anyone. Their comments could hurt the efforts Galloway already put forward for this development" Purdy stated. "I specifically said we had conversations with a broker that identifies properties for Amazon, not Amazon directly. Their request was for specific correspondence with Amazon, again the Township never had direct conversations with Amazon."

Upon request, Galloway Township News obtained emails dating back to September 2016 that showed conversations the "broker" had in attempts to obtain information on the parcel of land Galloway Township had to offer that would accommodate all the needs Amazon was seeking. Emails from December 2016 further show conversations regarding the rail line accessibility, site visits and specifications for cargo service with the airport. Conversations continued through 2017 including in one specifically stating that Amazon was "very interested."***

"Galloway has been working hard for the past several years to bring in commercial development. The residents have been asking for it and we are achieving that goal" Purdy said.

The Township has adopted redevelopment zones in specific areas in order to attract businesses, big or small. Wawa, Burger King , Dunkin Donuts and CVS are just a couple of the big box names that have brought new sites into Galloway and more is on the way.

Barrette Outdoor Living now occupies the old Lenox China site on Tilton Road which brought over 500 jobs to the area. The parcel of land marketed for Amazon is located in the same area of Tilton, Pomona Road and Aloe Street.

"Economic Incentives are an asset when the Township is talking to potential commercial developers. Galloway wants Amazon and it would be a huge asset to the taxpayers if they come here" Purdy stated. "We have an Economic Committee charged with the responsibility to go out and bring these developers to town. We are doing that with Amazon. It is not easy but everyone on Council has been trying their hardest to bring to Galloway what the resident's not only want, but need."

***At the request of the broker, Galloway Township News is not releasing the specific emails as the emails would not be considered "government records" and are confidential in nature.

Galloway Township Police responded to 813 calls for service during October 15, 2017 through October 21, 2017.

Additional statistics include: 4 Burglaries, 5 Vehicle Burglaries, 30 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 92 Tickets issued, 6 Driving While Intoxicated, 32 Arrests, 17 Domestic Violence, 6 Fire Calls, 18 EMS Calls and 2 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries:

300 Block of E. White Horse Pike

Service Ln.

500 Block of Robin Ln.

100 Block of Pheasant Meadow Dr.

Vehicle Burglaries:

Greenwich Dr

Flint Pond Pl.

Fair Haven Hill Ct. (multiple)

White Pond Ct.

Sussex Pl. (multiple)

ARRESTS:

Michael J. Jiampetti IV, 23 of Egg Harbor City, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Fenil Gandhi and charged with Possession of CDS & DWI on Oct. 21

Sosithia D. So, 31of Galloway was arrested by SLEO II Kaitlyn Reyes and charged with Possession of CDS on Oct. 20

Ryan M. Sullivan, 20 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Fenil Gandhi and charged with Underage Possession of Alcohol on Oct. 19

Christoph E. Zellers, 41 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Kevin Costa and charged with DWI on Oct. 19

Christopher J. Merlino, 26 of Egg Harbor Twp., NJ was arrested by Ofc. Richard Arroyo Jr. and charged with Possession of CDS on Oct. 18

Robert J. Ferry, 36 of Margate, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Richard Arroyo and charged with Possession of CDS on Oct. 18

Matthew J. Apt, 18 of Williamstown, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Timothy Giberson and charged with Possession of CDS on Oct. 18

Tiffany S. Slick, 43 of Del Haven, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Kevin Costa and charged with DWI on Oct. 18

Omar S. Butcher, 25 of Atlantic City, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Dominic Fabrizio and charged with Hindering on Oct. 16

Anthony A. Longo, 32 of Toms River, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Sajansharan Patel and charged with DWI on Oct. 16

Carmen J. Rocco, 58 of Galloway was arrested by K9 Sgt. Scott Winneberger and charged with DWI on Oct. 15

Joseph Curro, 50 of Egg Harbor Twp., NJ was arrested by Ofc. Fenil Gandhi and charged with Possession of CDS & Hindering on Oct. 15

Jose R. Salazar, 34 of Pleasantville, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Matthew Ryba and charged with DWI on Oct. 15

Juvenile:

A 15 Year Old Male from Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Kevin Jorgensen and charged with False Public Alarm & Disorderly Conduct on Oct. 19

A 16 Year Old Male from Galloway was arrested by Det. Matthew Worth and charged with Theft of Movable Property & Criminal Mischief on Oct. 17

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.

Galloway Township Police responded to 738 calls for service during October 22, 2017 through October 28, 2017.

Additional statistics include: 0 Burglaries, 2 Vehicle Burglaries, 30 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 72 Tickets issued, 4 Driving While Intoxicated, 19 Arrests, 7 Domestic Violence, 8 Fire Calls, 19 EMS Calls and 0 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries:

None

Vehicle Burglaries:

Two locations on Mattix Run

ARRESTS:

Christina H. Bicki, 40 of West Creek, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Nicholas Stewart and charged with Possession of CDS and Possession of Paraphernalia on October 24.

Francis Cloud, 31 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Brent Lopez and charged with Possession of CDS on October 24.

Angel Soto, 48 of Galloway was arrested by Sgt. Vincent Ceci and charged with DWI on October 25.

Zachary R. Kulikowski, 23 of Sicklerville, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Keith Smith and charged with DWI on October 25.

John N. Murphy, 51 of Sicklerville, NJ was arrested by Ofc. David LaSassa and charged with DWI on October 26.

Gary T. Lord, 45 of Galloway was arrested by Sgt. Vincent Ceci and charged with DWI on October 27.

MAYS LANDING – A Galloway man and woman are charged with multiple drug and weapons charges after the execution of a search warrant at their Galloway residence, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner announced.

On Thursday, October 26, 2017, members of the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office Gangs, Guns and Narcotics Unit along with members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Atlantic City RA, New Jersey State Police and Galloway Township Police Department, with assistance from Atlantic County SWAT, executed a court authorized search warrant at the residence of Louis Hilton, 50, and Julie Naia, 49.

As a result, detectives and agents recovered over 5 ounces of Crystal Methamphetamine, a fully loaded .357 Magnum revolver, ammunition, drug paraphernalia, evidence of Outlaw Motorcycle Gang affiliation and a large sum of money.

Both Hilton and Naia were charged with the following offenses:

First degree Possession of Crystal Methamphetamine with the Intent to Distribute, a crime of the 1st degree
Second degree Possession of a Weapon (Firearm) while in the course of committing a drug offense
Third degree Possession of Crystal Methamphetamine
Second degree Conspiracy

Hilton also was charged with second degree Certain Persons Not to Have Weapons (Firearm). This charge is due to Hilton's past criminal convictions that specifically prohibit him from possessing a weapon.

On Friday, November 03, 2017, a detention hearing was held for both subjects with Chief Assistant Prosecutor Anne Crater appearing for the State. Hilton will remain detained at the Atlantic County Justice Facility and Naia was released on a bracelet and required to report to the Court’s Pre-Trial Services Unit.

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 whocommit crimes in Atlantic County.

On November 5, 2017 at 5:17 p.m., Galloway Township Police responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Pitney and Jimmie Leeds Road.

According to Police, officers from The Galloway Township Police Department were investigating a minor motor vehicle accident in the parking lot of Shoprite, when they heard several loud bangs coming from the intersection of Pitney Road and E. Jim Leeds Road.

Upon their response to the intersection of Pitney Road and East Jim Leeds Road, they discovered a motor vehicle accident involving two vehicles.

Patrol’s investigation reveals that Brooke Rollman, 36 years old of Galloway Township, was operating a 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee and traveling southbound on Pitney Road. As Brooke Rollman approached the intersection with East Jim Leeds Road, she struck the rear of a 2006 Mercedes Benz 350 operated by Beverly Fineran, 55 years old of Galloway Township.

At the time of the collision, Beverly Fineran was stopped for a red traffic signal on Pitney Road with the intersection with E. Jim Leeds Road. As Beverly’s vehicle was struck it traveled across the intersection and came to rest off the south side of the roadway and onto the sidewalk. After striking the Mercedes, Brooke Rollman’s vehicle deflected into a traffic signal knocking it to the ground.

As a result of the accident, both vehicles were towed from the scene. Beverly Fineran received several injuries and was transported to The Atlanticare Regional Medical Center City Division for treatment by The Galloway Township Ambulance Squad. Traffic in the area was delayed for approximately one hour while the accident was investigated.

Brooke Rollman was arrested at the scene for driving while intoxicated, assault by auto, and numerous motor vehicle violations. Rollman was processed and released on her charges pending a future court date.

This case is currently being investigated by Officer Jeremy Feliciano and Officer Patrick Neal of The Galloway Township Police Department Traffic Safety Unit.

Galloway Township Police responded to 747 calls for service during October 29, 2017 through November 4, 2017.

Additional statistics include: 3 Burglaries, 1 Vehicle Burglaries, 32 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 76 Tickets issued, 1 Driving While Intoxicated, 26 Arrests, 11 Domestic Violence, 7 Fire Calls, 14 EMS Calls and 1 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries:

300 Block of E. Waveland Ave.

700 Block of Whalers Cove Pl.

130 Block of Main St.

Vehicle Burglaries:

100 Block of Driftwood Ct.

ARRESTS:

Mary B. Dale, 24 of Linwood, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Mateusz Ryba and charged with Possession of CDS on Oct. 29

Anthony F. Buchel, 29 of Brigantine, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Brent Lopez and charged with Possession of CDS on Oct. 30

Christopher R. Howard, 24 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Alexander Bennett and charged with Resisting Arrest and Obstructing Administration on Nov. 1

Freedom M. Young, 29 of Galloway was arrested by Det. Bryan Casey and charged with Possession of CDS on Nov. 2

Eliseo Banos, 25 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Mateusz Ryba and charged with Possession of CDS and Possession of Paraphernalia on Nov. 2

Thomas I. Girone, 29 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Brent Lopez and charged with DWI, Resisting Arrest, and Obstructing Administration of Law on Nov. 2

Alexa L. Jick, 27 of Galloway was arrested by Keith Smith and charged with Hindering and Possession of Hypodermic Needle on Nov. 3

Kelvin Castaneyra –Cortes, 21 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Richard Boyle and charged with Resisting Arrest and Obstructing Administration of Law on Nov. 3

Juvenile Arrest:

A 15 year old male from Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Jeremy Feliciano and charged with Harassment on Oct. 30

On Monday November 13, 2017 at 8:57 p.m., officers from the Galloway Township Police Department responded to the Delta Gas Station (734 W. White Horse Pike) in reference to the report of an armed robbery.

Upon arrival, police located the gas attendant, Mirza Baig, 58 of Galloway, who advised that while inside of the gas station booth, he was approached by a male brandishing a baseball bat. The suspect proceeded to strike Baig with the bat several times before rummaging Baig’s pockets and stealing an undisclosed amount of cash.

The suspect is described as a white male between the ages of 35 and 40 with a long, dark colored beard.

As a result of the attack, Baig was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center Mainland Division for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the investigating officer, Detective William Schroer, at 609-652-3705 extension 387.

Tips can also be sent in anonymously via Atlantic County Crime Stoppers hotline at (609) 652-1234.

On Saturday, November 18, 2017 at approximately 11:21PM, K-9 Officer Lopez of The Galloway Township Police Department conducted a motor vehicle stop on a 1995 Dodge Ram 1500, in the area of the 200 block of East White Horse Pike.

During the investigation of the motor vehicle violations, both occupants of the vehicle, Thomas VonKessel, 31 of Clementon NJ, and Alissa Kolodi, 24 of Levittown, PA began to exhibit numerous indicators that they were involved in criminal activity.

As a result, K-9 Officer Lopez deployed his K-9 partner Colt to conduct a narcotic sniff of the vehicle. K-9 Colt provided a positive indication for the presence of the odor of narcotics, and as a result a roadside search of the vehicle was conducted.

That search led to the recovery of 107 Xanax pills and approximately 30 grams of crystal methamphetamine.

VonKessel and Kolodi were both placed in custody and transported to The Galloway Township Police Department for processing. VonKessel was charged with numerous drug offenses including possession of CDS with intent to distribute and possession of CDS. Kolodi was charged with possession of CDS.

Both subjects were released on a summons pending a future court date.

MAYS LANDING – A former employee in the Galloway Township Recreation Department has pleaded guilty to a charge of third degree Theft, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner announced.

Jennifer Diluzio pled guilty to an accusation of third degree Theft before Judge John R. Rauh on Thursday morning. Diluzio received probation, payment of restitution $6,957 and Forfeiture of Public Employment as a condition of the plea agreement.

DiLuzio was an employee for the Galloway Township Recreation Department and from March 2017 to June 2017, one of her duties was to process applications and collect fees for residents that were sending their children to the 2017 Township Summer Camp. During that time, DiLuzio stole nearly $7000 of those camper fees rather than deposit them into the proper fund as required by her duties.

This was a joint investigation by the Galloway Township Police Department and the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Official Corruption Unit.

Diluzio will be sentenced on January 5, 2018. Chief Assistant Prosecutor John Flammer represented the State in the matter.

Galloway Township Police responded to 845 calls for service during November 5, 2017 through November 11, 2017.

Additional statistics include: 1 Burglaries, 1 Vehicle Burglaries, 20 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 84 Tickets issued, 3 Driving While Intoxicated, 37 Arrests, 18 Domestic Violence, 6 Fire Calls, 26 EMS Calls and 2 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries:

700 Block of E. Cornell Ave.

Vehicle Burglary:

100 Block of S. Genoa Ave.

ARRESTS:

John A. Marmaduke, 24 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Fenil Gandhi and charged with Shoplifting on Nov. 11

Salvatore A. Montalbano, 31 of E. Brunswick, NJ was arrested by Ofc. William Warrell and charged with DWI on Nov. 10

Theodore Bonner, 56 of Atlantic City, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Ronald Gorneau Jr. and charged with Hindering on Nov. 10

Darius M. Whittaker, 60 of Mullica Twp, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Ronald Gorneau Jr. and charged with Hindering on Nov. 10

Khamal J. Macon, 30 of Atlantic City, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Gregory Gillespie and charged with Contempt on Nov. 10

Jeffrey D. Mielchen, 30 of Pleasantville, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Dominic Fabrizio and charged with Possession of Hypodermic Needles on Nov. 9

Erix D. Vincente, 36 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Dominic Fabrizio and charged with Possession of Hypodermic Needles & Possession of CDS on Nov. 9

Kory D. Dunn, 23 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Keith Smith and charged with Shoplifting on Nov. 8

Richard T. Myers, 21 of River Edge, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Jacob Thomas and charged with DWI on Nov. 7

Daniel R. Conover Jr., 33 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Jeremy Feliciano and charged with Harassment, Obstruction & Improper Behavior on Nov. 5

Brooke E. Rollman, 36 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Jeremy Feliciano and charged with Assault by Auto & DWI on Nov. 5

Juvenile

A 16 year old male from Galloway was arrested by Sgt. Mark D’Esposito and charged with Simple Assault on Nov. 8

A 16 year old male from Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Richard Arroyo Jr. and charged with Possession of CDS, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia & Receiving Stolen Property on Nov. 7

Galloway Township Police responded to 781 calls for service during November 12, 2017 through November 18, 2017.

Additional statistics include: 1 Burglaries, 0 Vehicle Burglaries, 27 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 79 Tickets issued, 0 Driving While Intoxicated, 26 Arrests, 8 Domestic Violence, 3 Fire Calls, 22 EMS Calls and 0 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries:

100 Block of Crestview Ave.

ARRESTS:

Tivayne P. Cottrell, 28 of Galloway was arrested by K9 Sgt. Scott Winneberger and charged with Aggravated Assault, Resisting Arrest, Obstruction, and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia on November 18.

Henry R. Butler, 22 of Galloway was arrested by K9 Sgt. Winneberger and charged with Possession of 50 grams or less of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia on November 16.

Rose M. Lohman, 24 of Bellmar, N.J. was arrested by Officer Fenil Gandhi and charged with Hindering on November 14.

Michael Brookins, 50 of Philadelphia Pa. was arrested by Detective Jason Kiamos and charged with Forgery, Theft by Deception and Conspiracy on November 14.

Dean Ortiz, 61 of Philadelphia Pa. was arrested by Detective Jason Kiamos and charged with Forgery, Theft by Deception and Conspiracy on November 14.

Joshua Hardemon, 19 of Pleasantville N.J. was arrested by Officer Dominic Fabrizio and charged with Possession of 50 grams or less of Marijuana on November 13.

Darrin Cobb, 42 of Atlantic City, N.J. was arrested by K9 Officer Brent Lopez and charged with Possession of CDS and 50 grams or less of Marijuana and Possession of Hypodermic Needles on November 12.

Galloway Township Police responded to 855 calls for service during November 19, 2017 through November 25, 2017.

Additional statistics include: 1 Burglaries, 0 Vehicle Burglaries, 25 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 106 Tickets issued, 1 Driving While Intoxicated, 25 Arrests, 15 Domestic Violence, 11 Fire Calls, 17 EMS Calls and 0 Juvenile calls.

Burglary:

White Pond Ct.

ARRESTS:

Gilberto Perez Jr., 29 of Trenton, NJ was arrested by Sgt. Scott Winneberger and charged with Aggravated Assault, Resisting Arrest, Obstructing Administration, Disorderly Conduct and Criminal Mischief on November 19.

Julia L. Cochran, 48 of Galloway was arrested by Sgt. Scott Winneberger and charged with DWI on November 21.

Michael J. McMonagle, 54 of EHT, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Ronald Gorneau and charged with Possession of CDS on November 21.

Thomas J. Rochford, 23 of Brooklyn, NY was arrested by Ofc. David LaSassa and charged with Possession of CDS on November 23.

Nicholas J. Hall, 30 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Ronald Gorneau and charged with Hindering on November 25.

On Sunday, December 3, 2017 at 4:22 p.m., the Galloway Township Police Department responded to the 100 block of Oxford Court in reference to the report of a missing person. While police were responding to the scene, they received more information indicating that an 85 year old male suffering from dementia walked away from his residence. The male was wearing pajamas and was missing for approximately 45 minutes.

Numerous resources were called to the scene to assist with the search including members of The Galloway Township Fire Department, Galloway Township EMS, K-9 Units, and neighboring police agencies.

Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish assisted the responding agencies by allowing their parking area to be utilized as a command post. As the search commenced, the 85 year old male was located by Officer Jeremy Feliciano approximately one mile from his home.

The Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office currently offers a program titled “Project Lifesaver” to aid victims and families suffering from Alzheimer ’s disease or disorders such as Dementia, Down’s Syndrome or Autism.

The Project Lifesaver program provides people who are part of the program with a personalized ID bracelet that emits a tracking signal. When caregivers notify their local Project Lifesaver agency that a person is missing, a search and rescue team responds to the area and starts searching utilizing a mobile locater tracking system.

The bracelet is a one-ounce battery-operated radio transmitter that emits an automatic tracking signal every second, 24 hours a day. The signal can be tracked on the ground or in the area over several miles.

Each bracelet has a unique radio frequency that allows the search team to positively locate and identify the person who as wandered away from their home or care facility.

Any of our local residents who have a family member that may benefit from this program are asked to contact The Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office.

Galloway Township Police responded to 979 calls for service during November 26, 2017 through December 2, 2017.

Additional statistics include: 2 Burglaries, 3 Vehicle Burglaries, 23 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 87 Tickets issued, 0 Driving While Intoxicated, 21 Arrests, 15 Domestic Violence, 4 Fire Calls, 21 EMS Calls and 1 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries:

Schooner Landing Rd.

Mattix Run

Vehicle Burglaries:

600 Block of S. New York Rd.

500 Block of S. Philadelphia Ave.

300 Block of Arbutus Ave. (Multiple)

ARRESTS:

Navail L. Washington, 20 of Galloway was arrested by SFC Ryan Goehringer and charged with Possession of CDS on December 1.

David G. Leeds III, 29 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Nicholas Stewart and charged with Possession of CDS & Hindering on November 30.

Dontay M. Brooks, 24 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Ronald Gorneau and charged with Possession of CDS, Distributing CDS and CDS near or on School Property on November 30.

Jorden I. Grasty, 18 of Galloway was arrested by K9 Scott Winneberger and charged with Possession of CDS on November 29.

Joquan A. Bettis, 21 of Atlantic City, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Mark Kienzle and charged with Possession of CDS on November 29.

Azaiah H. Muhammad, 19 of Atlantic City, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Mark Kienzle and charged with Hindering on November 29.

Michelle D. Long, 49 of Magnolia, NJ was arrested by Mateusz Ryba and charged with Hindering on November 26

Juvenile:

A 17 year old male from Galloway was arrested by K9 Sgt. Scott Winneberger and charged with Shoplifting & Possession/Consumption of Alcohol by Minor on November 30

Galloway Township Police responded to 938 calls for service during December 3, 2017 through December 9, 2017.

Additional statistics include: 2 Burglaries, 1 Vehicle Burglaries, 31 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 155 Tickets issued, 3 Driving While Intoxicated, 33 Arrests, 9 Domestic Violence, 9 Fire Calls, 20 EMS Calls and 0 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries:

800 Block of E. Fisher Creek Road.

100 Block of Mattix Run.

Vehicle Burglaries:

100 Block of S. New York Road.

ARRESTS:

Donna M. Tash, 50 of Hamilton Twp., NJ was arrested by Ofc. David LaSassa and charged with Possession of CDS, Possession of Paraphernalia and Hindering on December 3.

Christina H. Disalvo, 40 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Ronald Gorneau and charged with Endangering Welfare of Children, Resisting Arrest, and DWI on December 5.

Diana C. Suarez, 40 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Brent Grunow and charged with DWI on December 5.

Brianna P. Nee, 20 of Belford, NJ was arrested by Ofc. James Mulholland and charged with Possession of False ID and Possession of Alcoholic Beverage by Person under Legal Age on December 7.

Christian M. Campbell, 21 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Ronald Gorneau and charged with Possession of CDS on December 7.

Daniel T. Fisher, 28 of Little Egg Harbor, NJ was arrested by Det. Kerry Baerman and charged with Fictitious Reports on December 8.

Matthew T. Graham, 21 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Kevin Costa and charged with Possession of CDS and Possession of Paraphernalia on December 8.

Brian M. Scherer, 40 of Pleasantville, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Mateusz Ryba and charged with Possession of CDS on December 8.

Arianna J. Torres, 18 of Estell Manor, NJ was arrested by Ofc. David LaSassa and charged with Distributing CDS and Possession of CDS on December 8.

Jake E. Speer, 19 of Estell Manor, NJ was arrested by Ofc. David LaSassa and charged with Distributing CDS and Possession of CDS on December 8.

Gregory J. Bell, 49 of Toms River, NJ was arrested by K-9 Sgt. Scott Winneberger and charged with DWI on December 9.

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On Thursday, December 14, 2017, at 10:47am, three suspects entered the Galloway Township Municipal Building lobby and stole a large amount of children’s toys from the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation donation bin. According to the foundation’s website the objectives of Toys for Tots are to help less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas; to play an active role in the development of one of our nation’s most valuable resources – our children; to unite all members of local communities in a common cause for three months each year during the annual toy collection and distribution campaign; and to contribute to better communities in the future.

Prior to the theft, the donation bin was overflowing with toys, due to the generosity of others in the community. The suspects stole every single toy that was in and around the bin. The approximate value of the toys was in excess of $300.00.

All three Grinches who tried to steal Christmas have been identified. Two females from Pleasantville, NJ, identified as Yessica Portorreal (22) and Yanilka Facenda-Almanzar (24), were arrested by the Galloway Township Police Department Thursday evening and all the stolen toys were recovered. The third suspect, identified as Kenneth W. Gray (29) of Pleasantville, NJ, is wanted in connection to the theft, as well, but has yet to be located.

The case was investigated by Detective Kerry Baerman, Officer Nicholas Stewart, and Officer Kaitlyn Reyes. Anyone with additional information pertaining to this case can contact Detective Kerry Baerman at (609)652-3705 ext. 320 or Atlantic County Crime Stoppers at (609)652-1234.

On December 18, 2017 at 5:46 p.m., Galloway Township Police responded to pedestrian motor-vehicle accident on Aloe Street.

According to Police, a 2008 Chevrolet Impala, being operated by Lynn M. Stadtmueller, 33 of Egg Harbor City, was traveling eastbound on Aloe Street, in the area of New Orleans Avenue. Elizabeth Thompson, 27 of Egg Harbor City, and another white female were walking in the area of Aloe St. and New Orleans Avenue.

For an unknown reason, the unidentified female fell in the roadway. Stradtmueller’s vehicle struck both Thompson and the unidentified female in the roadway. Stradtmueller was wearing her seatbelt at the time of the accident. Thompson was transported to Atlantic Regional Medical Center, City Division, for serious but non-life threatening injuries.

The unidentified female was pronounced deceased on scene. The female’s identity is not being released at this time until proper notification to next of kin is made.

Galloway Twp Police Department, Egg Harbor City Police Department, Galloway Twp Ambulance Squad and AtlantiCare Paramedics assisted in the accident.

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.

Galloway Township Police responded to 938 calls for service during December 10, 2017 through December 16, 2017.

Additional statistics include: 1 Burglaries, 1 Vehicle Burglaries, 40 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 115 Tickets issued, 1 Driving While Intoxicated, 28 Arrests, 12 Domestic Violence, 16 Fire Calls, 16 EMS Calls and 1 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries:

200 Block of Wrangleboro Road.

Vehicle Burglaries:

200 Block of W. White Horse Pike.

ARRESTS:

Michael C. McCaffrey, 18 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Kyle Kuhar and charged with Defiant Trespass on December 16.

Justin P. Caruso, 30 of Mullica Twp., NJ was arrested by Ofc. Mateusz Ryba and charged with Possession of CDS on December 14.

Hamirah A. Austin, 19 of Hamilton Twp., NJ was arrested by Ofc. William Warrell and charged with Possession of CDS on December 14.

Christian B. Shestko, 39 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Steven Garrison and charged with DWI on December 10.

Stanton M. Callender, 65 of Atlantic City, NJ was arrested by Ofc. William Warrell and charged with Aggravated Assault & Resisting Arrest on December 10.

Juvenile:

A 16 year old Male from Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Kyle Kuhar and charged with Defiant Trespass on December 16.

Galloway Township Police responded to 894 calls for service during December 17, 2017 through December 23, 2017.

Additional statistics include: 3 Burglaries, 0 Vehicle Burglaries, 26 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 124 Tickets issued, 4 Driving While Intoxicated, 26 Arrests, 14 Domestic Violence, 7 Fire Calls, 13 EMS Calls and 2 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries:

900 Block of W. White Horse Pike

S. New York Rd.

700 Block of W. White Horse Pike

ARRESTS:

John A. Marmaduke, 24 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. William Warrell and charged with Shoplifting & Defiant Trespass on December 22.

Elijah A. Watkins, 24 of Atlantic City, NJ was arrested by Ofc. David LaSassa and charged with Possession of CDS, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia & DWI December 21.

Joseph S. Brown, 40 of Mullica Twp., NJ was arrested by Det. Bryan Casey and charged with Possession of CDS on December 21.

Frank J. Vilardi Jr., 39 of Staten Island, NY was arrested by K9 Ofc. Brent Lopez and charged with Possession of CDS on December 20.

Tracy A. Flath, 46 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Fenil Gandhi and charged with DWI on December 20.

Cailyn E. Garfinkel, 19 of Hamilton Twp., NJ was arrested by Ofc. Fenil Gandhi and charged with Hindering on December 19.

Tyesha A. German, 37 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Sajansharan Patel and charged with Obstructing & Hindering on December 19.

Dominick J. Degasperi, 27 of Somers Point, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Fenil Gandhi and charged with Hindering on December 19.

Shawn C. McCann, 41 of Egg Harbor City, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Ronald Gorneau Jr. and charged with Hindering on December 18.

Steven J. Perona Jr., 22 of Mullica Twp., NJ was arrested by Ofc. Christian Magazzu and charged with DWI on December 18.

Staci D. Fenwick, 40 of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. David LaSassa and charged with DWI on December 17.

William J. Barrett, 27 of Hammonton, NJ was arrested by Ofc. David LaSassa and charged with Possession of CDS on December 17.

Anthony L. McQueen, 55 of Pleasantville, NJ was arrested by Ofc. Keith Smith and charged with Hindering His Own Detention on December 17.

Juvenile:

A 15 year old Male from Galloway was arrested by Det. Kerry Baerman and charged with Criminal Mischief, Theft & Burglary on December 21.

A 16 year old Female from Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Dominic Fabrizio and charged with Disorderly Conduct on December 20.

On Friday, December 29, 2017, at approximately 12:05 p.m., Galloway Township Police Department officers responded to the 200 block of E. White Horse Pike (Route 30) for a report of a suspicious individual possibly in possession of a firearm.

Upon patrol checking the area, they located Thomas J. Turner Jr., 42 of Galloway, who was wearing a black tactical vest and carrying a backpack.

While officers were speaking with Turner, they discovered that he was carrying an assault firearm (a .45 caliber Encom MP-45 assault pistol) along with a 30-round extended magazine loaded with 17 bullets. Mr. Turner was also found to be in possession of 15 grams of methamphetamine (a quantity consistent with distribution), drug paraphernalia and other suspicious items.

During the investigation, a search warrant was obtained for a storage container that was leased by Thomas Turner Jr. Upon execution of the search warrant, police located additional drugs (heroin), various weapons, a variety of ammunition and two additional extended magazines.

Turner was lodged in ACJF on a warrant and was charged with the following offenses:

Possession of an Assault Firearm;
Possession of an Assault Firearm While in the Course of Committing a CDS Offense;
Unlawful Possession of an Extended Ammunition Magazine (x3)
Possession of Schedule I Drugs (Methamphetamine and Heroin)
Possession with Intent to Distribute CDS

This case is currently being investigated by Patrolman Jeremy Feliciano. The Richard Stockton University Police Department, Atlantic City Police Department and Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office assisted with the investigation.

Anyone witnessing any type of suspicious activity is encouraged to contact their local law enforcement agency.

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