Galloway Man At-Large After Allegedly Assaulting Galloway K-9 Officer

James Gallaway

On July 29, 2015, Galloway Township K-9 Sgt. Scott Winneberger initiated a car stop on Wrangleboro Road.  The driver suddenly accelerated from the scene while Sgt. Winneberger was speaking to him, striking the officer with his vehicle.  Winneberger sustained minor injuries.

The vehicle was found crashed a short distance from the scene of the stop and the driver had fled on foot.  Further investigation resulted in the driver being identified as James Gallaway of Galloway Township.  Gallaway could not be located.  Heroin was found in the vehicle.

Warrants for Gallaway have been issued for Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, Assault by Auto, Eluding, Obstruction, Possession of CDS, and numerous motor vehicle violations.

Three Injured in Accident on Great Creek Road; Summons Issued

On Monday, July 27, 2015 at approximately 7:53 PM, the Galloway Township Police Department responded to the intersection of Great Creek Road and Sylvan Avenue in reference to a motor vehicle accident with multiple injuries.  

Upon police arrival both vehicles were significantly damaged and sitting off of the roadway.  All three individuals involved in the accident were outside of their vehicles complaining of injuries they received as a result of the crash.

Casino Patron Files Civil Rights Suit Against Resorts Casino and Hotel

Atlantic City, NJ - Mr. Darrell Miller of Cincinnati, OH has filed a claim against DGMB Casinos, LLC the operator of Resorts Casino and Hotel and Mr. Steve Laning, alleging violations of the New Jersey Civil Rights Act of 2004. 

The suit claims Resorts violated Mr. Miller’s civil rights by “an improper, illegal and perverted use of the…legal process in a way that was neither warranted nor authorized by law and with the ulterior motive of using the criminal justice system to recapture losses that resulted from its own negligence.” Co-defendants in the suit are the State of New Jersey, Deputy Attorney General Yvonne Maher and Detective Sergeant Paul Horsey.

Resorts Casino claimed Mr. Miller and other defendants took advantage of a flaw in the Resorts computer system that failed to recognize a player had been in the casino to redeem the free play offers. This supposedly caused Resorts to send over $10,000 per month in free play to Mr. Miller they claim he was not entitled. In the highly competitive Atlantic City market, casinos regularly send free play to entice patrons to their casino.

Galloway Police Blotter July 12 - July 18, 2015

Galloway Township Police responded to 758 calls for service during July 12, 2015 through July 18, 2015.

Additional statistics include: 0 Burglaries, 17 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 106 Tickets issued, 4 Driving While Intoxicated, 30 Arrests, 6 Domestic Violence, 2 Fire Calls, 17 EMS Calls and 0 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries: 0    

Arrests:                

Jeremy R. Cramer, 39, of Little Egg Harbor was arrested by Ofc. James Mulholland and charged with DWI on July 17.

Mario H. Nuila-Garcia, 33, of Galloway was arrested by Ofc. Justin Butler and charged with DWI on July 17.

Pleasantville Man Found Guilty of Attempted Murder of Atlantic City Woman

MAYS LANDING – An Atlantic County jury returned a guilty verdict against a Pleasantville man yesterday, in connection with the attempted murder of an Atlantic City woman in 2013, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced.

Yesterday, July 21, 2015, concluding a 3-day trial, an Atlantic County jury found Quashawn K. Jones, 39, of the 300 block of Broad Street, Pleasantville, NJ, guilty of attempted murder and 7 additional criminal counts, in connection with the shooting on November 18, 2013 of Andrea Allen, now 30, of Atlantic City.

Vineland Man Arrested and Charged with Vehicular Homicide in the Death of Aisling Cooke

HAMILTON TWP – A Vineland man was charged yesterday with vehicular homicide in connection with the death last year of a 14-year-old female, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced.

Yesterday afternoon, July 20, 2015, Nicholas Garreffi, 40, of the 300 block of Brookfield Street, Vineland, NJ, was arrested at the Hamilton Township Police Department by detectives from Hamilton Township and the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Collision Unit and charged with vehicular homicide—a 2nd degree crime—in connection with the August 30, 2014 death of Aisling Cooke, 14, of Linwood.

Galloway Police Blotter July 5 - July 11, 2015

Galloway Township Police responded to 745 calls for service during July 5, 2015 through July 11, 2015.

Additional statistics include: 3 Burglaries, 14 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 97 Tickets issued, 4 Driving While Intoxicated, 32 Arrests, 12 Domestic Violence, 12 Fire Calls, 41 EMS Calls and 3 Juvenile calls.

BURGLARIES:

500 Block of S Cape May Ave on July 10, 2015

200 Block E Egnor Ave on July 8, 2015

200 Block of Arbutus on July 6, 2015

Galloway Police Blotter June 28 - July 4, 2015

Galloway Township Police responded to 824 calls for service during June 28, 2015 through July 4, 2015.

Additional statistics include: 3 Burglaries, 32 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 92 Tickets issued, 2 Driving While Intoxicated, 25 Arrests, 8 Domestic Violence, 6 Fire Calls, 17 EMS Calls and 0 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries:     

700  Block of E. Great Creek Rd.

500  Block of S. Cape May Ave.

100  Block of Colonial Ct.

Motor Vehicle Accident Stalls Traffic During Rush Hour in Galloway

On Friday, July 17, 2015 at 5:09 PM, Galloway Police responded to the White Horse Pike (Route 30) near the intersection of 6^th Avenue in reference to the report of a motor vehicle accident.  

Upon police arrival they discovered that a 2005 Hyundai Sonata, driven by Kathleen Bloom, crashed into the rear of a Clayton Block Company concrete truck.  

Initial police investigation reveals the truck was stopped for a red light at the intersection of the White Horse Pike and 6^th Avenue when it was struck in the rear by the Hyundai Sonata.  

Egg Harbor Township Man Found Dead on Atlantic City Street

ATLANTIC CITY – An Egg Harbor Township man was found dead this morning in Atlantic City, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced.

Atlantic City Police and emergency medical personnel responded to a 9-1-1 call this morning, July 13, 2015 at 4:59 a.m. for a report of gunshots. Upon arrival, police found Christian Gibbs, 25, of Egg Harbor Township, NJ, lying near the intersection of Baltic and Reverend Dr. Isaac S. Coles Plaza, the apparent victim of a gunshot wound.

Gibbs was pronounced dead at the scene.

Body Found in Atlantic City Alley Identified as Sicklerville Man

ATLANTIC CITY – A Sicklerville man was found dead this morning in an alleyway, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced.

Atlantic City Police responded to a 9-1-1 call this morning, July 12, 2015 at 8:25 a.m. for a report of a man found lying in an alleyway off South Tennessee Avenue. Upon arrival, police found the body of Justin Turay, 23, of Sicklerville, NJ.

Next-of-kin have been notified. An autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow.

Galloway Police Blotter June 21 - 27, 2015

Galloway Township Police responded to 847 calls for service during June 21, 2015 through June 27, 2015.

Additional statistics include: 2 Burglaries, 18 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 69 Tickets issued, 2 Driving While Intoxicated, 31 Arrests, 18 Domestic Violence, 21 Fire Calls, 29 EMS Calls and 0 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries:         

1400 Block of W. Broad St.

 400 Block of S. Xanthus Ave

Two Arrested in Connection with Motor Vehicle Theft out of Absecon

On Wednesday, July 8th 2015, Absecon Police received a report of a stolen vehicle from the Absecon Center shopping complex. The victim stated that his 2009 Toyota Camry was stolen from the rear of his business. Absecon Police checked the area but could not locate the stolen vehicle. 

On Thursday July 9th 2015, a resident of Hamilton Township called police in regards to suspicious activity in a residential development. The caller informed Hamilton Township Police that a subject appeared to be attempting to enter parked, unoccupied vehicles. 

UPDATED - Police Investigating Shooting Death of Pleasantville Man

UPDATED**The victim of yesterday’s shooting on Atlantic Avenue, Pleasantville, has been identified as Ronald Williams, 23, of Atlantic Avenue.

An autopsy performed Friday determined that cause of death was a gunshot wound, the manner of death: homicide.

Next-of-kin has been notified.

PLEASANTVILLE – A Pleasantville man died early this morning, the victim of a shooting, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced.

In answer to a 9-1-1 call on July 10, 2015, at 12:06 a.m., Pleasantville police and emergency medical personnel responded to Atlantic Avenue. Upon arrival, they found a man lying on the ground, the apparent victim of a shooting.

The victim was treated by police and emergency medical personnel at the scene, transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical—City Division, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.

UPDATED: Donna Higbee Named as Galloway's New Chief of Police

Updated: Chief Donna Higbee said, "I would like to thank retired Chief Patrick Moran for his guidance, and a special thank you to retired Chief Thomas Conroy of Stafford Township who I am forever indebted to for his mentoring, support and friendship."

On Wednesday, July 8, 2015, Acting Chief Donna Higbee was sworn in as the new Police Chief of Galloway Township.  Chief Higbee replaces outgoing Police Chief Patrick Moran, who retired June 1, 2015, following 25 years of law enforcement service.

Donna A. Higbee was born and raised in Galloway Township New Jersey and attended Galloway Township Public Schools, graduating from Absegami High School in 1994 and Stockton State College in 1998 with a B.A. in Criminal Justice. She also holds a Master of Arts in Human Resources Training, Development and Management from Seton Hall University, as well as a Master of Arts Certificate in Leadership, Management and Policy. 

Chief Higbee was hired by the Galloway Township Police Department in April of 2002, with previous experience with the City of Wildwood and the Township of Hamilton.   In Hamilton Township, Donna served as a patrol officer for 3 years before returning to her hometown of Galloway Township as a Patrol Officer to follow in her father’s foot-steps. John Higbee retired after 27 years of service to the Township as the most highly decorated officer in GTPD history. 

One Dead After Police Involved Shooting; Body Found in Atlantic City Business

ATLANTIC CITY – A 9-1-1 response by Atlantic City Police this morning resulted in the fatal shooting of an Atlantic City man by police, and the subsequent discovery of the body of a man, found inside an Atlantic City business, the apparent victim of a fatal stabbing, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced.

The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit was immediately notified by the Atlantic City Police Department, and responded to the scene to investigate.

Preliminary investigation has determined the following:

On July 7, 2015, just before 8:30 a.m., Atlantic City police responded to a 9-1-1 call to the Cedar Market at Adriatic and Pennsylvania Avenues. Upon arrival, police encountered a male outside. During the ensuing confrontation, the man was shot by police. He was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center—City Campus for treatment, and pronounced dead at the hospital.

Stockton University Begins Thinning Phase of Forest Management Plan

Galloway Township, NJ – A healthier forest with less chance of catastrophic fire over time is an aspect Stockton researchers will study as the second phase of the Stockton Forest Management Plan begins.

A cut-to-length tree harvester, operated by Colin McLaughlin of Advanced Forestry Solutions based in Pittsgrove, NJ, cut down selected trees in the woods off Vera King Farris Drive on June 30. Trees are being removed from Stockton’s woods over the coming weeks under the university’s Forest Management Plan, which is the state’s first comprehensive stewardship plan on public land within the region.

Egg Harbor City Man Indicted for Murder and Arson in 2014 Killing

MAYS LANDING – An Egg Harbor City man was indicted today for murder and arson in connection with the 2014 killing in Egg Harbor City of the mother and child with whom he cohabited, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced today.

This afternoon, an Atlantic County Grand Jury indicted Joseph F. Palmer 3rd, 39, of 214 Washington Avenue, Egg Harbor City for two counts of murder—crimes of the 1st degree, one count of aggravated arson—a 2nd degree crime, and two 3rd degree counts of possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose (a knife, and a hammer or other blunt force instrument), for the murders of Michelle (Heist) Pabst, 38, and her son Gavin Pabst, age 7, both of whom lived with Palmer.

Investigation Leads to Drug Charges for Galloway Man

Absecon Police Detectives where investigating narcotics activity and conducting surveillance in several areas of the city on Friday night. 

During the investigation a male was observed loitering on private property and acting suspicious. The suspect was identified as Jonathan A Baake, age 30 of Galloway Township. 

As a result of a brief investigation, the suspect was arrested by Detectives Gadd, Levin, and Huenke and charged with possession of a hypodermic syringe, possession of narcotics paraphernalia, as well as loitering in an area with the purpose to obtain a controlled dangerous substance. 

UPDATED Police Investigating Discovery of Woman Found Dead in Home

RELEASE UPDATE (7/3/15 at 8:05 p.m.)

An autopsy of the victim, Lois Collier, performed today by Dr. Gerald Feigin, Medical Examiner, determined the cause of death to be multiple stab wounds, and the manner of death: homicide.

MULLICA TWP – Law enforcement is investigating the discovery of a woman found dead in her Mullica Township home yesterday afternoon, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced.

At approximately 3:30 p.m., July 2, 2015, Mullica Township Police and emergency medical personnel responded to a 9-1-1 report of an unconscious female at a residence on the 200 block of Weymouth Road. Upon arrival, police found Lois Collier, 56, dead inside her home.

The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office and Mullica Township Police Department are investigating.

Pleasantville Man Indicted for Murder and Desecration of Human Remains

MAYS LANDING – A Pleasantville man was indicted today for murder and the desecration of human remains, in connection with the death of a woman whose remains were found by a hunter in a wooded area of Egg Harbor Township in January of 2014, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced.

Today, July 1, 2015, an Atlantic County Grand Jury indicted Steven R. Stallworth, 28, of the 600 block of Noah’s Landing, Pleasantville, for the murder between July 31, 2013 and December 1, 2013, of Tara Rogers Alicea, 30, of Monroeville, NJ—a crime of the 1st degree, and the desecration of her remains—a 2nd degree crime.

Victim in Atlantic City Shooting Identified; Investigation Continues

ATLANTIC CITY – An Atlantic City man died last night, the victim of a shooting, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced.

Last night, June 30, 2015, Atlantic City police officers were called to the 800 block of North Pennsylvania Avenue. Upon arrival, they found a man dead, the apparent victim of a shooting.

The victim has been identified as Marcus Hunt, 30, of Atlantic City.

Next-of-kin have been notified. An autopsy is pending