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Saturday, December 27, 2014

Five Atlantic City Men Pled Guilty to a 2011 Murder

MAYS LANDING – Five Atlantic City men pled guilty today for their involvement in the murder of an Atlantic City man in 2011, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced.
This morning, Monday, Dec. 22, 2014, five (5) Atlantic City men pled guilty before Atlantic County Superior Court Judge Michael A. Donio to Conspiracy to Commit Murder—a 1st degree crime—for their part in the death in November 2011 of Corleone Hayes, found fatally shot in an Atlantic City residence. The defendants are:

Thursday, December 25, 2014

Absecon Man Identified as Victim in Deadly Shooting

ATLANTIC CITY – A 22-year-old Absecon man was shot and killed in Atlantic City last night, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced.
Last night, Dec. 22, 2014, at 7:47 p.m., Atlantic City Police responded to the 1200 block of Adriatic Avenue in response for a report of shots fired.
Upon arrival police found a man dead, the apparent victim of a shooting. The victim was identified as Kenneth Sandoz, 22, of the 300 block of Falcon Drive, Absecon.

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Egg Harbor City Police Blotter November 30 to December 20, 2014

Egg Harbor City Police have released their Police Blotter for the week of November 30, 2014 to December 20, 2014.  Arrests consist of DWI, contempt of court, and unlawful acts.

Craig B. Levie, 47, of Sicklerville was arrested by SLEO Joe Akeret for driving while intoxicated on November 30, 2014.

Darnel M. Depalma, 42, of Egg Harbor City was arrested by Det. Remon Soliman for possession of heroin on December 4, 2014.

Jose L. Echevarria, 27, of Hammonton was arrested by Det. Remon Soliman for defiant trespass on December 5, 2014.

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Atlantic City Man Indicted for Murder after Fatal Shooting in 2011

MAYS LANDING – An Atlantic City man was indicted for murder today for the fatal shooting of a man found dead inside his Atlantic City home in 2011, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced.
Okese J. Smith, 21, of the 1300 block of Magellan Ave., Atlantic City, was indicted today on five criminal counts:

  1. Murder, a 1st degree crime, 
  2. Felony Murder, a 1st degree crime, 
  3. Robbery, a 1st degree crime, 
  4. Possession of a firearm for an Unlawful Purpose, a 2nd degree crime, and 
  5. Unlawful Possession of a handgun, a 2nd degree crime. 

Friday, December 19, 2014

Galloway Man Injured after Crashing into Median and Overturning Car on the White Horse Pike

On December 18, 2014 at approximately 8:43 p.m., a single car motor vehicle accident occurred on Route 30 (White Horse Pike), east bound near Delilah Road. 

The vehicle, a 2004 nissan altima, operated by Russel Bergeron Jr., 36, of Galloway Township, struck the concrete median at the intersection just prior to Delilah Road. 

The vehicle then struck a light standard and traveled down the median, where it finally came to rest upside down in the east bound lanes.

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Former Hammonton School Band Director Pled Guilty to Sexual Assault of Teenager

MAYS LANDING – A Hammonton man employed as the high school’s marching band director pled guilty today to the sexual assault of a 16 year-old student, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced.
Jason Koenig, 27, of the 600 block of Wilbur Avenue, Hammonton, pled guilty today, before Atlantic County Superior Court Judge Michael A. Donio, to Sexual Assault and Official Misconduct—both 2nd degree crimes.
On May 1, 2014, after a week-long investigation by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit and the Town of Hammonton Police Department, a warrant was issued for Koenig’s arrest, on charges of Official Misconduct, Sexual Assault, Criminal Sexual Contact, and Endangering the Welfare of Children.

Sunday, December 14, 2014

Pennsylvania Man Sentenced 8-Years in Prison for Abuse of Teen Boys

MAYS LANDING – A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to 8 years in prison today for the abuse of two child victims in 2010, including the sexual assault of a 17-year-old boy, and sexual acts performed in the presence of a 12-year-old boy that constitute child abuse and endangering the welfare of a child, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced.
In late September of 2010, Hamilton Township Police began a three-month investigation into allegations that John S. Poston, 47, of the 2000 block of Slocum Road, Mountain Top, PA, had transported each victim on separate dates to his residence of the time on the 500 block of Sherwood Road, Mays Landing, provided each alcohol, committed sexual assault on the 17-year-old, and performed indecent and unlawful sexual acts in the presence of the 12-year-old.

Saturday, December 13, 2014

Galloway Police Arrest Bridgeton Man on Weapon Charges following Traffic Stop

On December 13, 2014 at approximately 4:30 a.m., Galloway Police arrested a passenger during a motor vehicle stop. 

Rasson McGriff, age 27, of Bridgeton was found to be in possession of a Colt Python .357 Magnum handgun following a motor vehicle stop in which he was the passenger.  

The motor vehicle stop and arrest occurred on the White Horse Pike at Pomona Road.  

Law Enforcement Agencies Shut Down Local Drug Trafficking Organization

ATLANTIC CITY – A 5-month joint investigation by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, the U. S. Attorney’s Office in Camden, and local, State, and Federal law enforcement agencies, culminated yesterday in the arrests of members of a significant illegal drug trafficking organization operating in the Atlantic City area, and disrupting a supply chain extending to a drug cartel in Mexico, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced today.
Early yesterday morning, Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014, Detectives of the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, the Atlantic City Police Department, the FBI, the DEA—armed with State and Federal arrest warrants—arrested 16 individuals in Atlantic City, Hamilton Township, Somers Point, Pennsylvania, and California. Additional arrests are pending.

Friday, December 12, 2014

Galloway Man Identified as being Shot and Killed in Pleasantville

PLEASANTVILLE – A 21-year-old Galloway man was shot and killed in Pleasantville last night, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced.
The Pleasantville Police Department responded to the 100 block of Ridgewood Avenue after receiving 9-1-1 call at 8:29 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2014.
Upon arrival, police found Bilal Salaam, 21, of the 100 block of Sunrise Bay, Galloway Twp. the apparent victim of a shooting.

Galloway Twp. Police Blotter Nov. 30 - Dec. 6, 2014

Galloway Township Police responded to 861 calls for service during November 30, 2014 through December 6, 2014.


Additional statistics include: 2 Burglaries, 26 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 68 Tickets issued, 1 Driving While Intoxicated, 27 Arrests, 8 Domestic Violence, 8 Fire Calls, 86 EMS Calls and 0 Juvenile calls.

BURGLARIES:               
11/20 Fir Ave.       
12/1 Sylvan Ave.

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Hamilton Twp. Man Sentenced 6-Years for Coercing Teen Girls to Perform Sexual Acts

MAYS LANDING – A Hamilton Township man was sentenced last month for endangering the welfare of children and other charges related to his coercing two Colorado sisters, ages 14 and 10, to perform sexual acts on video transmitted live to his home computer via the internet, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced.
On Friday, November 21, 2014, Paul Montalbo, 20, of the 6300 block of Allegheny Avenue, Mays Landing, was sentenced by Atlantic County Superior Judge Kyran Connor to 6 years of incarceration in New Jersey State prison on two counts of Endangering the Welfare of Children, both counts related to causing a child to engage in a sexual act and causing the creation of internet video of the act.

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Egg Harbor City Police Investigate Alleged Child Abduction from Local School

On December 1st, 2014, the Egg Harbor City Police Department responded to the Egg Harbor City Community School for an alleged abduction of a 13 year-old juvenile.  


Officers from the Egg Harbor City Police Department, along with Atlantic County Sheriff’s Officers and Egg Harbor City School Administration launched an immediate and thorough investigation into allegations that a tall, white male dragged the 13 year old victim into a wooded area near the Egg Harbor City Community School shortly after dismissal on December 1st, 2014.  

Galloway Mother Charged with Child Endangerment After Police Stop Vehicle; DWI and Drug Charges Filed

On December 8, 2014, at 9:14 PM, the Galloway Township Police Department received a 9-1-1 call regarding an erratic driver in the area of Route 30 and Cologne Avenue.  

Ofc. Kyle Kuhar was in the area and observed the vehicle traveling westbound on Route 30.  He initiated a car stop and made contact with the driver, Verna Watkins, 48, of Galloway.

Further investigation resulted in Watkins being found in possession of cocaine and heroin while a small child was a passenger in the vehicle.  

Saturday, December 6, 2014

Galloway Police Escort Deer From Home; No Trespassing Charges Filed

Suspect Deer
On December 6, 2014 at 3:29 p.m., Galloway Police received a call from a resident on Northampton Road who reported that while she was putting her sweet potatoes in the oven a deer burst through the front door and ran into her house.  

The caller stated she followed the deer into the rear of the house and was able to lock it in her master bathroom before calling police.

Pleasantville Man Sentenced 30-Years in Jail for 2010 Murder

MAYS LANDING – A Pleasantville man was sentenced this morning to 20 years in prison for the fatal shooting of a Pleasantville man in 2010, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced.
On May 10, 2010 at 9:18 p.m., Pleasantville police responded to 29 West Park Avenue for a report of a man shot outside a convenience store. Upon arrival, Scott Godfrey, 21, of Pleasantville, was found dead from apparent gunshot wounds.
Godfrey was pronounced dead at 9:35 p.m. via telemetry by Dr. Eric Wolk, of the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, and a subsequent autopsy determined that the victim died of gunshot wounds to the chest, back, and leg.

Friday, December 5, 2014

Drunk Driving Enforcement Crackdown to be Conducted Locally as Part of Statewide Year End Campaign

(GALLOWAY) — Law enforcement officials from Galloway Township will be cracking down on drunk drivers as part of the annual holiday season “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” statewide campaign.  Beginning December 5, 2014 and continuing through January 2, 2015, local and state law enforcement officials will conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints looking for motorists who may be driving while intoxicated.

The national “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” effort endeavors to raise awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving through a combination of high-visibility enforcement and public education. 

Thursday, December 4, 2014

Egg Harbor City Police Blotter November 22 - 29, 2014

Egg Harbor City Police have released their Police Blotter for the week of November 22, 2014 to November 29, 2014.  Arrests consist of DWI, contempt of court, and unlawful acts.

Joseph W. Putnam, 22, of Egg Harbor City was arrested by SLEO Joe Akeret for contempt of court, driving while suspended and careless driving on November 22.

Walter Black, Jr., 62, of Egg Harbor City was arrested by Ptl. Brian McKenna for contempt of court on November 22.

Wednesday, December 3, 2014

Court Rules Atlantic County Violated Pay-to-Play Ordinance; Auditing Firm Banned for 4-Years

Freeholder Colin Bell
Today, a Superior Court judge ruled that Atlantic County violated its own Pay-to-Play Ordinance when it awarded an $88,000.00 no-bid contract to Ford-Scott & Associates to perform auditing work despite the fact that it had made large political contributions to campaign accounts controlled by Atlantic County Sheriff Frank Balles.  

The Ordinance prohibits the award of a contract to a business that makes a donation of more than $300 to "the current holder of any elective County office."  Freeholder Colin Bell (D-At Large) pointed out the pay-to-play violation before the Freeholder Board approved it and was the only Freeholder to vote against the illegal contract.  
 
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