Burglar Apprehended and Charged with Theft After Fleeing from Home on Arbutus Avenue

Galloway Township Police responded on September 3, 2013 at 2:12pm, to the 700 Block of S. 7^th Avenue for the report of a Burglary in Progress. A female dialed 9-1-1 after a white male attempted to gain access to her residence through an unlocked rear window. 

The male fled on foot and was later apprehended by Patrol units while fleeing from a 2^nd residence he burglarized on the 300 block of E. Arbutus. Kurt F. Moyer was charged with Burglary, Theft, Criminal Attempt @ Burglary and Resisting Arrest. 

Moyer was lodged in the Atlantic County Jail Facility in lieu of $65,000.00 cash bail. All property stolen by Moyer from the 300 block of E. Arbutus was recovered by the responding officers and returned to the homeowner.

Officer James Mulholland and Captain Christopher Doyle were the arresting Officers.

Galloway Township Going Live September 3rd with New Website

After months of pulling together information and design ideas, the Galloway Township Official Website (www.gtnj.org) will go live on September 3, 2013.

The Township entered into a contract with City Connections, of Barnegat, NJ, earlier this summer to redesign and update the website, making information easier for the public to review and retrieve. It will also allow the public quicker access to documents, forms and services.

The committee of Council Members Jim McElwee, Whitney Ullman and Brian Tyrrell oversaw the research and design of the new website. Councilperson Ullman stated, “It's been a long time coming, but finally Galloway residents and businesses will have an easy to navigate website full of the latest news, resources, and information the township has to offer"

“It is still a work in progress, but we wanted to get it up and online sooner than later,” stated Township Manager Arch Liston.

Residents are encouraged to call with any ideas and/or things they would like to see included on the site. They may contact the Township at 609-652-3700 ext 229.

Press Release provided by Councilwoman Whitney Ullman

New Website by GallowayTwpNews

Police Identify Driver Involved in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident at Absecon Blvd & Delilah Road

The driver in a single motor vehicle on September 2, 2013 located at Absecon Boulevard and Delilah Rd has been identified as Isaac L. Baggs Jr., a 25 years old male from Absecon. Baggs was pronounced dead at 4:18pm at the AtlantiCare Hospital in Atlantic City after he was transported to the hospital. The accident occurred at 3:36 pm. 

Baggs, who was the only occupant in the vehicle, was operating a 1996 Ford Ranger pick-up truck traveling eastbound on Rt.30 when he lost control of his vehicle and struck a utility pole near Delilah Road for an unknown reason.

Rt.30 was closed for approximately one hour while police investigated the accident scene. The deceased name was withheld until the next of kin could be notified.

The accident is still under investigation. Anyone who witnessed the accident is asked to contact Officer Kevin Craig of the Absecon Police Department at 609-641-0667 x842.

Press Release by Chief David K. Risley

UPDATED: Township Hires Class II Police Officers in Latest Round of Employee Hirings, Raises and Dismissals Released

Updated: September 4, 2014. 
Class II Officers Henchy III and Mehlar, according to the original paperwork released by the Township were hired at $14.00 per hour, as stated in the original employment advertisement. 

However, additional Personnel Action forms were released on Henchy III and Mehlar showed an increase to $20.00 per hour. We raised the issue of the discrepancy with Chief of Police Patrick Moran. In response to our request for clarification, Moran stated, "The advertisement was correct.  However, because of their experience, the Officers were hired at a different rate reflective of such.  The original personnel action forms were incorrect and I missed the mistake."

Original Story:
GallowayTwpNews.com has obtained Personnel Actions forms for the Township's latest employee hirings, raises, resignations and dismissals. The Township throughout the summer has hired Temporary Summer help for Camp and Public Works Department. 

The Township also hired part-time SLEO / Class II Police Officers for the Police Department. Each of the Class II Officers are set to earn $14.00 per hour. 

Crossing Guards were also hired for the upcoming 2013 - 2014 School Year.

The Township also dismissed one Mechanic for unsatisfactory probation period. 

GallowayTwpNews.com has released the Personnel Action Forms as provided by the Township, below. We have also listed the names and positions of the employees hired, including salaries. 

May 2, 2013 to June 5, 2013

Jack H. Keenan, III - Intern in Tax Assessment Department, hired as Part Time on May 21, 2013 at $10.00 per hour. 

Kelli Danieli - Deputy Township Clerk, received salary increase of $1,000 on May 20, 2013 for successfully passing the Municipal Finance Class for Registered Municipal Clerk Certification. 

Robert Henchy IV - Summer Help in Public Works, hired as seasonal temporary summer employee on May 22, 2013 for $9.00 per hour. 

Matthew Cassel - Mechanic, was dismissed with a unsatisfactory probationary period on May 30, 2013. 

Kimberly Albrecht - Summer Camp Director / Camp Support, hired as a Temporary Seasonal Position for June 10, 2013 to June 10, 2014 for $12.50 per hour. 

Kristen Polisano - Summer Camp Head Counselor, hired as Temporary Seasonal Full Time position for June 10, 2013 to June 10, 2014 for $11.25 per hour.

Shayna L. Weber - Summer Camp Counselor, hired as Temporary Seasonal Full Time position for June 10, 2013 to August 30, 2013 for $9.25 per hour.

Zach Shannon - Summer Camp Life Guard, hired as Temporary Seasonal Full Time position for June 10, 2013 to August 30, 2013 for $9.50 per hour.

Courtney L. Deissler - Summer Camp Jr. Counselor, hired as Temporary Seasonal Full Time position for June 10, 2013 to August 30, 2013 for $8.00 per hour. 

Courtney Daniels - Summer Camp Jr. Counselor, hired as Temporary Seasonal Full Time position for June 10, 2013 to August 30, 2013 for $7.50 per hour.

Amanda M. Bruffy - Summer Camp Counselor, hired as Temporary Seasonal Full Time position for June 10, 2013 to August 30, 2013 for $9.00 per hour.

Alexa Sepulveda - Summer Camp Jr. Counselor, hired as Temporary Seasonal Full Time position for June 10, 2013 to August 30, 2013 for $7.50 per hour.

John T. White - Summer Camp Substitute Counselor, hired as Temporary Seasonal Full Time position for June 10, 2013 to August 30, 2013 for $11.00 per hour.

Nicole Polisano - Summer Camp Substitute Counselor, hired as Temporary Seasonal Full Time position for June 10, 2013 to August 30, 2013 for $10.00 per hour. 

Ashley McMahon - Summer Camp Substitute Counselor / Life Guard, hired as Temporary Seasonal Full Time position for June 10, 2013 to August 30, 2013 for $9.25 per hour.

Jessica Rae - Summer Camp Substitute Counselor, hired as Temporary Seasonal Full Time position for June 10, 2013 to June 10, 2014 for $11.00 per hour.

Cheryl Prakash - Executive Assistant, hired on May 20, 2013 for a salary of $31,000 a year. 

June 6, 2013 to June 21, 2013

Shawn Chase - Temporary Summer Help, hired on June 19, 2013, hired as Temporary Seasonal in the Public Works Department for $9.00 per hour.

Kristen Manning - Accountant, resignation on June 7, 2013.

Zachary Lahr - Temporary Summer Help, hired on June 19, 2013, hired as Temporary Seasonal in the Public Works Department for $9.00 per hour.

David Munford - Mechanic, hired on June 19, 2013 for 25-hours a week, hired as part-time Mechanic for $10.00 per hour.

Miche Desrosiers - Temporary Summer Help, hired on June 24, 2013, hired as Temporary Seasonal in the Utilities Department for $9.00 per hour.

James J. Mulholland - SLEO, hired on June 24, 2013. Part-Time Class II Police Officer for the GTPD for $14.00 per hour.

June 22, 2013 to July 25, 2013 

Robert L. Henchy III - SLEO, hired on July 12, 2013. Part-Time Class II Police Officer for the GTPD for $14.00 per hour.

Kyle D. Kuhar - SLEO, hired on July 12, 2013. Part-Time Class II Police Officer for the GTPD for $14.00 per hour.

Michael K. Mehler - SLEO, hired on July 12, 2013. Part-Time Class II Police Officer for the GTPD for $14.00 per hour. 

July 26, 2013 to August 12, 2013

Crossing Guards:

• Susan Rando for $12.11 per hour
• Hiwot Tibebu for $11.11 per hour
• Patricia Angielo for $11.67 per hour
• Carolyn Bowers for $11.11 per hour
• Mary Emma Cherry for $11.00 per hour
• Leonard Hirschberger for $11.00 per hour
• Richard Jakubowski for $11.11 per hour
• Joseph Paolella for $11.11 per hour

Lt Pafs May 2-June 5, 2013-1 by GallowayTwpNews

Lt Pafs June 6-21, 2013 by GallowayTwpNews

LT Personnel Action Forms-1 by GallowayTwpNews

Lt Pafs July 25-Aug 12, 2013 by GallowayTwpNews

Single Motor Vehicle Accident in Absecon Leaves Driver in Serious Condition

The Absecon Police Department is investigating a one car Motor Vehicle Accident which occurred at 3:36 pm on September 2, 2013.  

Upon Police arrival it was discovered that a 1996 Ford Ranger Pickup, being operated by a twenty-five (25) year old male from Absecon. The driver was traveling east on the White Horse Pike just east of the Delilah Road off ramp when the driver lost control and left the roadway, Absecon Police said.

After leaving the roadway the vehicle struck a telephone poll on the south side of the Highway.  

The lone occupant was transported to the Atlanticare Regional Medical Center in Atlantic City in serious condition. It does not appear any other vehicles were involved.  

The White Horse Pike eastbound was shut down to one lane for approximately one hour with assistance from both the Atlantic City and Pleasantville Police Departments while Absecon Police Department investigated the accident. 

The Absecon Ambulance squad and the Absecon Fire Departement responded to the scene to assist.

If anyone has any information please contact the Absecon Police Department at (609) 641-0667.