Local FBI Employee Arrested for Child Pornography; Possession and Distribution

On January 13, 2015, Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato announced the arrest of Michael J. Peluso, 44, of Toms River, NJ, for the Possession and Distribution of images of children under the age of 18 engaged in prohibited sexual acts.

According to documents released, Peluso has been identified as an employee of the US Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation. Peluso is listed as a Civilian Analyst - MST; an undercover unit in the FBI under the Critical Incident Response Group. 

The Ocean County High Tech Crime Unit, with assistance from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations, Toms River Police Department and the New Jersey State Police, executed a search warrant at 2149 South Street, Toms River, NJ.  

Galloway Township Police Dept. Blotter January 11-18, 2015

Galloway Township Police responded to 1051 calls for service during January 11, 2015 through January 18, 2015.

Additional statistics include: 3 Burglaries, 16 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 121 Tickets issued, 0 Driving While Intoxicated, 20 Arrests,10 Domestic Violence, 16 Fire Calls, 91 EMS Calls and 0 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries:
500 Block of East Brook Lane
100 Block of Leeds Point Road
Jersey Woods Road

Galloway Police Arrest Two in Robbery of Teenager

On Monday, January 26, 2015 at 2:55 p.m., Galloway Township Police responded to the area of Liberty Court in reference to the report of a strong arm robbery.  

Upon arrival police met with the 16-year old male victim who stated while walking home from school he was approached by two males on Liberty Court.  The 17-year old suspect grabbed the victim from behind in a bear hug pinning down the victim’s arms.  

Two Juveniles Robbed at Gunpoint in Galloway for Sneakers and Cell Phone

On Saturday, January 24, 2015, at approximately 10:00 p.m., two juveniles were robbed at gun point on the 400 block of Ebony Tree Lane, Galloway Township.  

Three pairs of Nike sneakers and a cell phone were taken during the robbery. Two suspects, one armed with a small black or silver handgun described as tall thin Hispanic male 17-20 years held the victim at gunpoint while taking the sneakers.  

Ventnor Man Convicted of Murder for Fatal Shooting Eight Years Ago

MAYS LANDING – A Ventnor man was convicted of murder in Atlantic County Superior Court for the fatal shooting eight (8) years ago of an Atlantic City man, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced.

Today, an Atlantic County jury found Laquay Williams, 36, of Ventnor, NJ, guilty of murder and three weapons possession charges for the 2006 shooting death of Atlantic City resident Jerrod Moss, 20, whose body was found in an Atlantic City parking lot.

On December 29, 2006, after 4:00 a.m., Atlantic City Police and the Atlantic County Major Crimes Unit responded to a New York Avenue parking lot for the report of a shooting. Jerrod Moss was found lying in a parking lot, the victim of a gunshot wound to the head. Moss was pronounced dead at the scene.