Drug Bust in Ocean County Leads to Five Arrests; Drugs and Fictitious Passports Seized

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced today the arrest of five individuals as a result of a two-month cooperative multi-agency investigation into drug storage and distribution facilities allegedly operating in Lakewood, NJ.

The Prosecutor’s Special Operations Group, Northern Enforcement Unit, along with members of the Lakewood Township Police Department and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) successfully developed significant evidence of the operation of the facilities, which led to court-authorized search warrants being issued for three residences and a thrift store within Lakewood. Detectives also identified two vehicles, specifically a silver 2004 Kia and a red 2008 Nissan Altima, as being utilized to facilitate the drug distribution network.

Atlantic County Prosecutors Office Seeks Qualified Applicants for County Investigator

Atlantic County Prosecutors Office is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of County Investigator. 

According to the County's website the last day to file an application would be December 5, 2013.  

The following information was posted on the ACPO website for employment. 

DEFINITION: Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 2A:157-10, County Investigators are members of the Prosecutor's Office assigned to the Detective Division in the unclassified service of the civil service. They are appointed by the Prosecutor. County Investigators assist in the detection, apprehension, arrest and conviction of offenders against the law.

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

(Absecon) — Law enforcement officials from City of Absecon will be cracking down on drunk drivers as part of the annual holiday season “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” statewide campaign. Beginning December 6, 2013 and running through January 2, 2014, local and state law enforcement officials will conduct saturation patrols and sobriety checkpoints looking for motorists who may be driving while intoxicated.

A concentrated national effort, the campaign helps to raise awareness about the dangers of drinking and driving through high-visibility enforcement and public education tools. “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," said (local official). “This initiative brings attention to the serious consequences of drunk driving and the grave danger those who choose to drink and drive pose to all who share the road with them.” 

Enrollment for Galloway Township's CodeRED Emergency Notification System Begins; Test to be Conducted

Galloway Township, NJ – November 26, 2013 - The Township of Galloway has contracted with Emergency Communications Network to license its CodeRED high-speed notification solution. The CodeRED system provides Galloway Township officials the ability to quickly deliver messages to targeted areas or the entire township.   

On Wednesday, December 11^th at 1:30pm, Galloway Township officials will conduct a performance test of the CodeRED emergency notification system to determine how quickly notifications can be delivered to the entire community in case of an actual emergency. 

Galloway Township Police Blotter November 10 through 16 , 2013

BURGLARIES      5       

MVA                    22      

EMS                                82

TICKETS                  34      

DWI                       1

ARRESTS                 13
DV                          9
CFS                     724
FIRE                   12

BURGLARIES: 

November 11 at Ebony Tree Ave.
November 13 at E. Waveland Ave.
November 13 at E. Village Drive
November 15 at Spencer Lane
November 15 at E. Belmar Ave.