Galloway Police Warn Businesses on Increase of Burglaries

Galloway Township has experienced numerous business burglaries over the past several weeks.  These break-ins have occurred generally along the Route 9 corridor between Absecon City and Smithville as well as the western end of the White Horse Pike in the Township.  

These burglaries have occurred usually between 8pm and 5am.  Local businesses are reminded to set their alarms, to be aware of their surroundings, to be alert for any suspicious persons/vehicles loitering in the area, to make sure interior and exterior lighting is activated and in good working order, to make sure all doors are securely locked after closing and to not leave large amounts of money in the businesses overnight.  

Tip Leads to Capture of Man who Allegedly Assaulted Galloway Officer

James Gallaway

On July 29, 2015, K-9 Sgt. Scott Winneberger initiated a car stop on Wrangleboro Road.  The driver suddenly accelerated from the scene while Sgt. Winneberger was speaking to him, striking the officer with his vehicle.  Winneberger sustained minor injuries.

The vehicle was found crashed a short distance from the scene of the stop and the driver had fled on foot.  Further investigation resulted in the driver being identified as James Gallaway of Galloway Township.  Gallaway could not be immediately located.  Heroin was found in the vehicle.

Warrants for Gallaway were issued for Aggravated Assault on a Law Enforcement Officer, Assault by Auto, Eluding, Obstruction, Possession of CDS, and numerous motor vehicle violations.

Galloway Police Arrest Burglar After K-9 Tracks Him Down

On Thursday, October 15, 2015 at approximately 2:02 am, Officer John Mooney was on patrol in the area of South New York Road and Leeds Point Road when he observed a suspicious male, later identified as Kevin Hayek, 45 of Tuckerton, riding a bicycle and carrying a large bag.  

As Officer Mooney attempted to stop Hayek he fled from the officer and ran in the direction of Leeds Point Road.

Additional patrol units responded to the scene along with K-9 Officer Hiram Melendez and his partner K-9 Chico.  K-9 Officer Melendez and K-9 Chico began a K-9 track where they quickly located Hayek’s bicycle as well as the bag he was carrying which contained numerous amounts of freshly cut copper piping.  

Galloway Police Blotter September 27 - October 3, 2015

Galloway Township Police responded to 622 calls for service during September 27, 2015 through October 3, 2015.

Additional statistics include: 4 Burglaries, 28 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 47 Tickets issued, 2 Driving While Intoxicated, 19 Arrests, 9 Domestic Violence, 6 Fire Calls, 11 EMS Calls and 0 Juvenile calls.

BURGLARIES     

100 Block of Concord Terrace on October 2, 2015

(2) Burglaries occurred in the 200 Block of White Horse Pike on October 2, 2015

300 Block of White Horse Pike on October 2, 2015

Juvenile Charged in Shooting Death of Teenager in Pleasantville

PLEASANVTILLE – A juvenile male from Sicklerville was arrested this morning for the shooting death three months ago of a Pleasantville juvenile, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced.

Pleasantville Police responded on Friday, August 7, 2015, to the 1100 block of Lincoln Avenue in Max Manning Park, for a report of a body found lying in the field. Upon arrival, police found the dead body of 17-year-old Pleasantville male.

An autopsy performed the next morning by Southern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office Dr. Gerald Feigin determined that the cause of death was multiple gunshot wounds, and that the manner of death was homicide.