Galloway Police Blotter December 18 - 24, 2016

Galloway Township Police responded to 764 calls for service during December 18, 2016 through December 24, 2016.

Additional statistics include: 3 Burglaries, 2 Car Burglaries, 33 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 93 Tickets issued, 1 Driving While Intoxicated, 22 Arrests, 16 Domestic Violence, 2 Fire Calls, 25 EMS Calls and 0 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries: 

100 Block of Sylvan Ave.

200 Block of E. White Horse Pike

200 Block of Beanfield Place                                                                                           

Vehicle Burglaries: 

100 Block of Cara Mia Lane (Multiple)

100 Block of E. Mourning Dove Way

Bellmawr Man Charged with Sexual Assault of 7-year-old Child

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BELLMAWR, NJ – A Bellmawr man was arrested yesterday, charged with the sexual assault of a 7-year-old child in 2014, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Diane Ruberton announced.

After a 2 year investigation of Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit detectives, James R. Ward, 30, of East Browning Road, Bellmawr, NJ, was arrested in Bellmawr, NJ, yesterday, Friday, December 30, 2016 at approximately 11:30 a.m.by Special Victim’s Unit detectives. Ward was charged with:

Galloway Woman Injured in Motor Vehicle Collision

On December 30, 2016 at 12:16 p.m., Galloway Township Police responded to a motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Upland and Second Avenue.

According to Police, a Jeep, driven by Peggy Cooper, 63 of Columbia SC, was traveling west on Upland Avenue when she ran a stop sign and struck a Chrysler driven by Lauren Frye, 33 of Galloway as she was traveling south on Second Avenue.

Police stated the impact of the collision pushed the Chrysler into a utility pole coming to a rest on the west side of Second Ave. Frye had to be extricated from her vehicle by Bayview Fire Company. 

Piscataway Man Arrested in Galloway Motel Robbery

On December 12, 2016, Galloway Twp. Police were dispatched to the Highlander Motel, located at 304 E. White Horse Pike, for the report of an armed robbery. 

Initial investigation revealed that the victim had been bound with Duct Tape and held at gunpoint in a motel room. The male suspect robbed the victim of $250.00 prior to fleeing eastbound on the White Horse Pike. 

During the course of the investigation the suspect was identified as Joshua Holmes, 23 of Piscataway. With the assistance of Piscataway Police, Joshua Holmes was taken into custody on December 29, 2016, while in possession of a firearm. 

Galloway Police Blotter December 11 - 17, 2016

Galloway Township Police responded to 913 calls for service during December 11, 2016 through December 17, 2016.

Additional statistics include: 3 Burglaries, 0 Car Burglaries, 27 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 97 Tickets issued, 0 Driving While Intoxicated, 16 Arrests, 9 Domestic Violence, 3 Fire Calls, 18 EMS Calls and 0 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries:

100 Block of E. Jimmie Leeds Rd.

100 Block of E. Crestview Ave

200 Block of Beanfield Pl.    

Atlantic City Man Charged with Murder in Shooting Death of AC Woman

ATLANTIC CITY – An Atlantic City man was charged with murder last Thursday, in connection with the shooting death of an Atlantic City woman on the Tuesday before, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Diane Ruberton announced.

An intensive 2-day investigation by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit and the Atlantic City Police Department led to the issuance of a warrant complaint for murder and weapons possession charges against Joseph McCoy, 43, of 326 North Tennessee Avenue, Apartment 3, Atlantic City, NJ.

Atlantic City Police responded on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at 4:22 a.m., to 326 North Tennessee Avenue, Apartment 3, Atlantic City, NJ, for a report that a woman had been found dead inside the home.

Atlantic City EMS, AtlanticCare paramedics, and detectives of the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit also responded.

Lumberton Woman Sentenced to Jail in 2013 Collision After Texting and Driving

MAYS LANDING – A Lumberton woman was sentenced to jail last Friday for recklessly causing a two-car collision in 2013 that resulted in serious bodily injury to the other driver, and for leaving the scene of the collision, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Diane Ruberton announced.

On August 24, 2013, at 12:28 p.m., Hammonton Police responded to the intersection of 2nd Road and 14th Street, Hammonton, for a reported motor vehicle collision.

Investigation determined that Christina N. Marino, then 20-years-old and a Hammonton resident, was operating a motor vehicle—a Ford Focus—northbound on 14th Street at a stop sign while texting on her cellphone, when she failed to yield to oncoming traffic, entered the intersection, and struck a vehicle traveling eastbound on 2nd Road, driven by James Badagliacco, 36, of Hammonton. Marino left the scene of the accident.

Galloway Police Catch Masked Robbers of Local Motel; Seize Semi-Automatic Rifle

On December 18^th, 2016, at 7:56 am, Galloway Police Officers responded to Tri-Way Motel (248 E. White Horse Pike) for the report of an armed robbery in progress.  Upon arrival, patrol learned that two males had entered the lobby wearing white plastic face masks.  

One held a tire iron and the other brandished a rifle. The suspects assaulted the owner/manager and stole items prior to fleeing. A short time later Patrol located a suspicious vehicle, approximately one block away, in the area of E. White Horse Pike and 6^th Avenue which was occupied by a male and a female.  

A second male was observed re-entering the vehicle as the officer approached.  The vehicle displayed a fictitious license plate and all exterior factory markings were covered with duct tape.  

Judge Rules Margate Firefighter to Forfeit Public Employment After Shoplifting Conviction

MAYS LANDING — An Atlantic County Superior Court judge denied an ex-Margate City firefighter’s appeal to overturn the forfeiture of his public employment after his conviction for shoplifting last year, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Diane Ruberton announced.

On September 10, 2015, Ashton G. Funk, 34, of Rick Lane in Northfield, NJ, was charged and arrested on a summons complaint for shoplifting from the Wawa Store in Margate, NJ. The State alleged that, on August 17, 2015, Funk carried away several items from the Wawa Store without paying. The value of the merchandise was $7.98.

Funk was not on-duty but was employed as a Margate City firefighter or a beach patrol employee at the time of the offense.

Two Arrested After Fleeing from ShopRite Management and Ran into Absecon Patrol

On Friday, December 16, 2016 at 10:20am two male subjects, Lenny and Kenny Stewart, allegedly stole numerous packages of bar soap from the front entrance display shelf of Shoprite. 

The brothers ran from the store and from management without paying. The accused males ran directly towards an Absecon Patrol unit that was in the parking lot at the time regarding a separate incident. 

Lenny was taken into custody by Ptl. Cavileer without incident. Kenny continued to run, but ran directly to Ptl. Williams who was patrolling in the Rite Aid parking lot. After briefly attempting to flee from Ptl. Williams, Kenny was taken into custody. 

School Bus, Two Vehicles Involved in Galloway Collision; One Injured

On December 12, 2016 at 2:53 p.m., the Galloway Township Police Department responded to a motor vehicle collision involving a school bus and two other vehicles. 

According to Police, a Dodge Ram driven by a 17-year-old male juvenile was traveling East on Jimmie Leeds Road when it rear ended a Honda Accord driven by Kristina Southavong. The Accord was stopped in traffic on Jimmie Leeds Road and after the collision was then pushed into the rear of an Integrity School Bus driven by Alonzo Tennant, also stopped in traffic.

Galloway Resident Charged with Possession of Stolen Vehicle

On Saturday, December 10, 2016 at 10:50am the Absecon Police Department received information that a stolen 1997 Nissan Maxima could possibly be coming into Absecon. The vehicle had been reported stolen the night before in Pleasantville. 

Patrol units observed the accused vehicle traveling east on Rt. 30 in the area of Shore Rd. A motor vehicle stop was conducted on the vehicle and both occupants were taken into custody. 

The driver, Marcel Johnson Jr. of Pleasantville, was charged with being in possession of a stolen vehicle. He was lodged into Atlantic County Jail on $10,000.00 bail. 

Galloway Police Blotter November 27 - December 3, 2016

Galloway Township Police responded to 813 calls for service during November 27, 2016 through December 3, 2016.

Additional statistics include: 4 Burglaries, 2 Car Burglaries, 26 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 89 Tickets issued, 1 Driving While Intoxicated, 22 Arrests, 12 Domestic Violence, 4 Fire Calls, 21 EMS Calls and 2 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries:               

200 Mannheim Ave.

200 E. White Horse Pike

Sussex Place

200 Oakbourne Ave.

Vehicle Burglaries: 

100 Kensington Dr. (Multiple)

Leeds Point Rd.

Ventnor Woman Guilty in Daughters Death; Eight-Year Sentence in Prison

MAYS LANDING – A 32-year-old Ventnor woman pled guilty today to Aggravated Manslaughter for the death in January of her 7-month-old daughter, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Diane Ruberton announced.

In response to a 9-1-1 call, officers of the Ventnor City Police Department and emergency medical personnel responded in the early morning of Friday, January 3, 2016 to a residence on the 5700 block of Monmouth Avenue, Ventnor, NJ, for a report of an unresponsive infant. Upon arrival, CPR was performed and the baby was transported to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center—City Division, then transferred to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.

The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victim’s Unit also responded to the scene.

Galloway Police Participate in Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over Campaign

(GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP) — Law enforcement officials from Galloway Township will be cracking down on drivers impaired by alcohol or drugs as part of the annual end of year “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” statewide campaign.  Beginning December 9, 2016 and continuing through January 1, 2017, 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 impaired driving through a combination of high-visibility enforcement and public education. “During the last five years New Jersey has experienced approximately 41,000 alcohol involved crashes resulting in more than 800 fatalities," said Lt. Rich Barber.  “This is a critical law enforcement program that can save lives during a time of the year when impaired driving traditionally increases by nearly 10 percent.”

Galloway Police Blotter November 20 - 26, 2016

Galloway Township Police responded to 664 calls for service during November 20, 2016 through November 26, 2016.

Additional statistics include: 1 Burglaries, 4 Car Burglaries, 29 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 121 Tickets issued, 3 Driving While Intoxicated, 18 Arrests, 10 Domestic Violence, 6 Fire Calls, 13 EMS Calls and 1 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries: 

300 Block of Cos Cob Dr                                                               

Vehicle Burglaries: 

100 Block of Leeds Point Rd.

400 Ebony Tree Ave.

400 Nectar Ave.

Donegal Ln. 

Police Investigate Man Shot and Killed at Woodlands Condos in Hamilton Township

HAMILTON TWP – A man was shot and killed early this evening in the Woodlands Condominiums in Mays Landing, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Diane Ruberton announced.

In response to a 9-1-1 call, Hamilton Township Police responded this day, Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at 6:33 p.m. to Ivy Bush Court in Hamilton Township for a report of a shooting.

Township of Hamilton Rescue Squad personnel, AtlantiCare paramedics, and Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit detectives also responded to the scene.

Galloway Man Sentenced 12-years in Fatal Pedestrian Motor Vehicle Crash

MAYS LANDING – A Galloway Township man received a 12-year prison sentence on November 29, 2016 for an Aggravated Manslaughter charge stemming from a February 6, 2015 fatal pedestrian motor vehicle crash, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Diane M. Ruberton announced today.

Richard Doherty, 37, of the 1000 block of Bally Bunion Drive, Galloway Township, NJ was sentenced by Atlantic County Superior Court Judge Patricia Wild to 12 years of incarceration in New Jersey State Prison.

On February 20, 2015, members of the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office arrested Doherty pursuant to a warrant for Aggravated Manslaughter and Doherty was lodged in the Atlantic County Justice Facility on $200,000 bail/bond set by Superior Court Judge Sandson.

Galloway Police Blotter November 13 - 19, 2016

Galloway Township Police responded to 595 calls for service during November 13, 2016 through November 19, 2016.

Additional statistics include: 2 Burglaries, 4 Car Burglaries, 36 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 46 Tickets issued, 3 Driving While Intoxicated, 14 Arrests, 12 Domestic Violence, 6 Fire Calls, 13 EMS Calls and 1 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries: 

500 Block of S. Buffalo Ave.

W. Jimmie Leeds Rd.                                                          

Vehicle Burglaries: 

600 Block of W. White Horse Pike.

400 Block of Vine Ave.

200 Block of Arbutus Ave.

100 Block of Hastings Dr.

Galloway Police Blotter November 6 - 12, 2016

Galloway Township Police responded to 587 calls for service during November 6, 2016 through November 12, 2016.

Additional statistics include: 4 Burglaries, 0 Car Burglaries, 37 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 44 Tickets issued, 0 Driving While Intoxicated, 15 Arrests, 15 Domestic Violence, 9 Fire Calls, 21 EMS Calls and 3 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries:              

200 Block of E. White Horse Pike

300 Block of E. White Horse Pike

400 Block of S. New York Rd.

300 Block of Huntington Ct.

Galloway Police Blotter October 23 - 29, 2016

Galloway Township Police responded to 644 calls for service during October 23, 2016 through October 29, 2016.

Additional statistics include: 2 Burglaries, 1 Car Burglaries, 32 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 115 Tickets issued, 1 Driving While Intoxicated, 22 Arrests, 15 Domestic Violence, 6 Fire Calls, 9 EMS Calls and 0 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries:               

600 Block of E. Brown Ave

Cherokee Dr.

Vehicle Burglaries:          

300 Block of Pomona Rd.

Pleasantville Man Charged in Connection to Shooting Death of Egg Harbor City Man

PLEASANTVILLE – A Pleasantville man was charged last week with being an accomplice to murder and to conspiracy to commit murder, in connection with the shooting death of an Egg Harbor City man in Pleasantville on September 10, 2016, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Diane Ruberton announced.

Pleasantville Police responded on Saturday, September 10, 2016, at 5:12 p.m. to the intersection of Linden Avenue and Merion Avenue, Pleasantville, for a 9-1-1 call reporting gunshots. EMS and AtlantiCare paramedics also responded to the scene.

Upon arrival, police found Rasheed O. Hines, 29, of Cincinnati Avenue, Egg Harbor City, the apparent victim of a shooting. Hines was transported by emergency medical responders to the AtlantiCare Medical Center—City Campus, where he was pronounced dead by Dr. Thompson at 5:47 p.m. Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit detectives also responded to the scene and to the hospital.

Contract Talks Break Down Between GEHR School Staff and Board; Ongoing Bargaining Crisis Continues

In an attempt to reach a settlement in the ongoing labor dispute between the Greater Egg Harbor Regional Education Association (GEHREA), which represents 435 teachers and educational support professionals and the Greater Egg Harbor Regional Board of Education, the negotiations committees from both sides met on Monday, November 7th  in an attempt to again resolve the issues that have resulted in the teachers and staff working without a contract since June 30, 2015. After close to 3 hours, the talks broke off. 

According to Stephanie Tarr, President of the Association, the main stumbling blocks holding up a contract still remain to be salaries and the numerous proposals presented by the Board which would basically “gut” the current contract.  

“The Board has continued to maintain its salary offer, which while it has increased very, very slightly, still does not allow for the current salary guide to be maintained.” Tarr said. “We have asked the Board to show us a salary guide and explain how their salary offer would be implemented but to date they have refused to do so. 

Galloway Police Blotter October 30 - November 5, 2016

Galloway Township Police responded to 668 calls for service during October 30, 2016 through November 5, 2016.

Additional statistics include: 3 Burglaries, 2 Car Burglaries, 33 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 79 Tickets issued, 1 Driving While Intoxicated, 27 Arrests, 13 Domestic Violence, 5 Fire Calls, 15 EMS Calls and 2 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries:

600 Block of  Brown Ave

400 6^th Ave.

Leeds Point Rd.                             

Vehicle Burglaries:                  

400 Block of Coventry Way

Arapaho Pl. (Multiple)

Pedestrian Struck and Killed While Crossing Jimmie Leeds & Pitney Road in Galloway

On November 14, 2016 at 5:03 p.m., Galloway Township Police responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian at the intersection of Jimmie Leeds Road and Pitney Road.

According to the driver Edgar Pelaez-Ruiz, 21 of Pleasantville and witnesses, Ayalew Beyene, 70 of Galloway was trying to walk across Jimmie Leeds Road from the south side when he was struck by Edgar Pelaez-Ruiz who was driving a 2001 Ford F150, who was attempting to travel west on Jimmie Leeds Road.  

Police Search for Male Suspect in Hit-and-Run Accident on Route 40 that Killed Atlantic City Woman

MAYS LANDING — Police continue the investigation of a woman who was struck and killed by a motor vehicle on Route 40 near the Bayview Motel in Atlantic City, NJ on November 3, 2016 at 6:52 pm, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Diane Ruberton announced today.

The victim has been identified as Amy Smith, age 37 of Atlantic City, NJ. Next of kin has been notified.

An autopsy, performed on 11/04/16 at the New Jersey State Southern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office, determined the cause of death as multiple blunt force injuries and the manner of death: accident (pedestrian struck by vehicle.)

An arrest warrant has been issued for the suspect, who was operating the vehicle that struck and killed the victim prior to leaving the scene, and police are seeking the public’s help in locating the suspect. 

Pleasantville Man Arrested During Residential Burglary in Absecon

On Wednesday November 5th 2016, the Absecon Police Department received a call in reference to a burglary in progress on Ohio Avenue. The homeowner reported that upon returning home, they encountered two males inside their residence. 

The males retreated from the home and the homeowner gave chase. The homeowner, along with other family members, were able to capture and detain one of the subjects. The second subject fled the area. 

Jean K Octavius, 29, of Pleasantville, was arrested and charged with burglary, criminal mischief and terroristic threats. He was transported to the Atlantic County Justice Facility on $50,000 bail. The second subject was not located. There were no reported injuries during this incident. 

Absegami Marching Braves Win First Place at USBands Mid-Atlantic Championships in Maryland

Photo Credit: Terry Reed

The Absegami High School Marching Braves, under the direction of Jon Porco, competed at the University of Maryland, USBands Mid-Atlantic Championships on Saturday, November 5^th.  Scoring 93.025, the Braves won first place in their group!  They also received caption awards for Best Color Guard, Best Music, Best Visual Effect, and Best Overall Effect.

Competing in a Tournament Form, the Marching Braves performed again against all 26 bands to receive the award for Best Overall Color Guard.

UPDATED: Pedestrian Struck and Killed Crossing White Horse Pike in Galloway

UPDATED: The victim has been identified as Fredrick Sclafford, a  58 year old man from Pleasantville, NJ.

On November 5, 2016 at 10:50 p.m., Galloway Township Police responded to a motor-vehicle accident involving a pedestrian at Jimmie Leeds Road and the White Horse Pike. 

A NJ Transit Bus driven by Adalbert Fabian was traveling east on US 30 in the area of Jimmie Leeds Road when it struck a 59 year old male as he crossed the highway.

The driver and passengers sustained no injuries however the pedestrian suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased on scene. His identity cannot be disclosed until next of kin is located and advised. 

Atlantic City Woman Killed After Being Struck By Vehicle; Police Search for Driver

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Police are investigating the death of an Atlantic City woman who was struck and killed last night in Atlantic City by a motor vehicle that left the scene, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Diane Ruberton announced.

On Thursday, November 4, 2016, at 6:52 p.m., Atlantic City Police, Atlantic City EMS, and AtlantiCare paramedics responded to Route 40, near the Bayview Motel at 1600 North Albany Avenue, Atlantic City, for a report of a pedestrian motor-vehicle accident.

Upon arrival, police found an adult female Atlantic City resident, who had been struck by a motor vehicle. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Crash Investigations Unit also responded. The driver of the motor vehicle had left the scene of the accident.

Greater Egg Harbor Teachers Inform District They Are Exercising Their Right to Not Work on Election Day

Teaching staff members at Oakcrest, Absegami, and Cedar Creek high schools have informed Superintendent John Keenan that they are exercising their individual right to not work on Tuesday, Nov. 8 - Election Day, which is a legal holiday. 

The statute, N.J.S.A. 18A:25-3, permits teaching staff to elect not to work on a legal holiday with no loss of pay or disciplinary action. Election Day is a legal holiday as defined by N.J.A.C. 36:1-1.

Police Investigate Shooting Death of Male Teenager in Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY – Law enforcement is investigating the shooting death early yesterday morning of an Atlantic City teenager, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Diane Ruberton announced.

Atlantic City Police responded on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at 12:49 a.m., to the 1400 block of Magellan Avenue, Atlantic City, in response to several 9-1-1 calls, reporting that a male had been shot. Atlantic City EMS, AtlanticCare paramedics, and detectives of the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit also responded.

Upon arrival, police found a 17-year-old male with a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center—City Campus, where he was later pronounced dead by Dr. Reece Alkire at 1:21 a.m.

Galloway Police Blotter October 16 - 22, 2016

Galloway Township Police responded to 611 calls for service during October 16, 2016 through October 22, 2016.

Additional statistics include: 4 Burglaries, 1 Car Burglaries, 32 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 85 Tickets issued, 0 Driving While Intoxicated, 26 Arrests, 14 Domestic Violence, 7 Fire Calls, 24 EMS Calls and 0 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries             

100 Block of Fair Haven Hill Ct.

200 Block W White Horse Pike.

100 Block of E. Glory Rd.

Federal Ct

Vehicle Burglary      

500 E. Revere Way

Greater Egg School Board Meeting Turns Confrontational with "Vote of No Confidence" in Superintendent John Keenan

Photo Credit: Current

The labor strife existing between school employees and the administration and Board of the Greater Egg Harbor School District inched up another notch Monday evening and continues to escalate while morale continues to goes down for the over 400 members of the Greater Egg Harbor Regional Education Association who have been working without a contract since June 30. 

The Association represents the teachers and support staffs in Absegami High School, Oakcrest High School and Cedar Creek High School. 

At what began as a normal and calm regular Board meeting Monday evening, quickly deteriorated to a loud and raucous back and forth between the Board members and the staff members. 

At the open session to the public, Myron Plotkin, NJEA Representative and negotiator for the Association made the first statement to the Board. He first addressed the procrastination by the Board in setting a date for face to face negotiations prior to the super-conciliation session scheduled for Nov. 21. 

Galloway Police Blotter October 9 - 15, 2016

Galloway Township Police responded to 652 calls for service during October 9, 2016 through October 15, 2016.

Additional statistics include: 1 Burglaries, 0 Car Burglaries, 26 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 118 Tickets issued, 4 Driving While Intoxicated, 29 Arrests, 14 Domestic Violence, 6 Fire Calls, 23 EMS Calls and 0 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries: 

 400 Block of S. Fir Ave.

Mullica Couple Charged with Endangering the Welfare of Child

MULLICA TOWNSHIP – A man and woman from Mullica Township were arrested this week for endangering the welfare of a child for whom they had a legal duty to provide care, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Diane Ruberton announced.

A six-month investigation by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victim’s Unit and the New Jersey Division of Child Protection and Permanency (DCP&P) resulted Thursday, October 13, 2016, in a direct presentment of the case to an Atlantic County Grand Jury. The Grand Jury indicted:

• William Hilbert, a 36-year-old male, and 
• Brenda VanLeer, a 31-year-old female, who reside together on the 5200 block of the White Horse Pike in Mullica Twp, NJ, for: 

1. Endangering the Welfare of a Child by Abuse or Neglect—a crime of the 2nd degree, and 
2. Aggravated Assault of the 4-year-old female child—a 3rd degree crime. 

Somerdale Man Identified as Victim in Fatal Shooting in Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY – A Somerdale, NJ, man was shot and killed late last night in Atlantic City, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Diane Ruberton announced.

In response to a 9-1-1 call, Atlantic City Police responded last night, Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at 9:19 p.m. to the area of South Carolina and Baltic Avenue, Atlantic City. Emergency medical responders were also dispatched to the scene.

Upon arrival, police found Kevin Ortiz, 20, of Somerdale, NJ, the apparent victim of a fatal shooting. Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit detectives responded to the scene.

Absegami Marching Braves to Host 35th Annual Indian Summer Band Competition

The Absegami High School Marching Braves, under the direction of Jon Porco, will host their 35^th Annual Indian Summer Band Competition on Saturday, October 29, 2016. 

This US BANDS competition includes high school marching bands from Delran, Audubon, Hammonton, Lenape, Sterling, Williamstown, and Manchester High Schools. The competition will begin at 5 pm at the Absegami Stadium, Wrangleboro Road, in Galloway, NJ.  

Tickets are $12 for Adults, and $8 for Students and Seniors.  Step-off is at 5 pm and the gates open at 4:30 pm. 

Galloway Police Blotter October 2 - 8, 2016

Galloway Township Police responded to 575 calls for service during October 2, 2016 through October 8, 2016.

Additional statistics include: 3 Burglaries, 1 Car Burglaries, 24 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 95 Tickets issued, 2 Driving While Intoxicated, 30 Arrests, 13 Domestic Violence, 3 Fire Calls, 18 EMS Calls and 2 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries: 

300 Block of Jimmie Leeds Rd.

200 Block of Jimmie Leeds Rd.

400 Xanthus Avenue

Vehicle Burglaries:

Cherokee Dr.    

Mays Landing Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting a Galloway Woman

MAYS LANDING – A 27-year-old Newark man was convicted yesterday of Aggravated Sexual Assault While Armed With a Weapon for the 2015 sexual assault of a Galloway Township woman, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Diane Ruberton announced.

On Thursday afternoon, October 13, 2016, at the conclusion of a 3-day trial, an Atlantic County Jury found Patric D. Reed-Price, 27, of 12th Street, Newark, NJ, guilty of six criminal counts, in connection with the July 10, 2015 sexual assault of a 31-year-old woman inside her Galloway Township home. Reed-Price was convicted of:

•   Aggravated Sexual Assault While Armed With and Threatening to Use a Weapon—a crime of the 1st degree, 
•   Terroristic Threats—a 3rd degree crime, 
•   Criminal Trespass, for entering the dwelling of the victim—4th degree, 
•   Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (Knife)—4th degree, 
•   Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose—3rd degree, and 
•   Witness Tampering—a 3rd degree crime. 

On July 10, 2015 at 9:54 p.m., police officers of the Galloway Township Police Department responded to a home on South New York Road, Galloway Township, for a reported disturbance. Upon arrival, police heard a female screaming from inside the home, and located the female victim and Reed-Price inside the residence. 

Mullica Twp. Man Indicted for Murder in Shooting Death of Wife

MULLICA TWP – A Mullica Township man was indicted for murder, in connection with the shooting death of his wife at their home in 2014, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Diane Ruberton announced.

On May 26, 2014, at 9:24 a.m., the Mullica Township Police responded to 4901 Pleasant Mills Road for a 9-1-1 report of the shooting death of Lynn DeRosa, 57, of that address. The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit also responded.

An autopsy performed on May 27, 2014 by Dr. Marianne Hamel, of the Southern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office, determined the cause of death to be a shotgun wound to the head, and the manner of death: homicide.