Galloway Police Blotter September 20 - 26, 2015

Galloway Township Police responded to 698 calls for service during September 20, 2015 through September 26, 2015.

Additional statistics include: 1 Burglaries, 21 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 57 Tickets issued, 0 Driving While Intoxicated, 20 Arrests, 11 Domestic Violence, 3 Fire Calls, 15 EMS Calls and 0 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries:

60 Block of Mattix Run

Galloway Township Helps Promote Annual “Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day”

Galloway --   Motorists in New Jersey and throughout the nation are asked to join a day-long effort on October 10, 2015, designed to increase awareness about safe driving behaviors and keep the State’s roadways fatality free for one-day. 

Known as Put the Brakes on Fatalities Day, the national initiative was designed to unite the country in moving toward zero fatalities for one full day by encouraging motorists to obey all traffic laws, including buckling up, every ride; driving the posted speed limit; avoiding distractions while driving; and always being safe and sober behind the wheel. Our goal is to experience a day when all roadway users are extra vigilant and there are no fatalities on our roadways. 

Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting in Egg Harbor City

EGG HARBOR CITY – The Prosecutor’s Office and Egg Harbor City Police Department are investigating the shooting of an Egg Harbor City man early this morning, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced.

In response to a 9-1-1 call, Egg Harbor City Police and emergency medical personnel responded this morning, October 7, 2015 at 12:10 a.m., to the 300 block of 8th Terrace, in Egg Harbor City, for a report that a person had been shot. Upon arrival, police found John Daniels, 31, of Egg Harbor City, inside a residence, the victim of gunshot wounds.

Drug Arrest After Search Warrant Executed on Galloway Motel

On October 2, 2015 the Atlantic County Prosecutors Office Intelligence Unit and the Galloway Township Police Department Detective Bureau executed a search warrant at the Travel Lodge Motel on the White Horse Pike in Galloway Township. 

Robert Bailey (28 year-old male) of Pleasantville NJ was arrested and charged with possession of heroin, possession of cocaine, 3^rd degree possession  with intent to distribute heroin and 2^nd degree possession with intent to distribute cocaine.  

Juvenile Driver Leads Galloway Police on Chase; Weapons and Drug Charges Issued

On October 3, 2015 at 4:55 p.m., a caller reported a minor MVA in which her vehicle was struck and the other vehicle fled. The suspect vehicle was observed by Ptl. Snuffer on Great Creek Rd and he attempted a MV stop. 

The vehicle failed to stop and a pursuit ensued. The vehicle continued west on Great Creek Road and turned north on Wrangleboro Road. After a short distance the driver lost control and left the roadway striking an embankment and then a tree.