Galloway Police Blotter October 18 - 24, 2015

Galloway Township Police responded to 775 calls for service during October 18, 2015 through October 24, 2015.

Additional statistics include: 15 Burglaries, 24 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 61 Tickets issued, 1 Driving While Intoxicated, 16 Arrests, 6 Domestic Violence, 6 Fire Calls, 14 EMS Calls and 1 Juvenile calls.

BURGLARIES:     

600 Block of S New York Rd on October 18, 2015

300 Block of S New York Rd on October 20, 2015

600 Block of E Moss Mill Rd on October 21, 2015

100 Block of Jimmie Leeds Rd on October 21, 2015

200 Block of S New York Rd on October 21, 2015 

100 Block of Sander Pl on October 22, 2015

100 Block of Everton Pl on October 22, 2015

100 Block of Highbury Ct on October 22, 2015

Galloway Woman Arrested on Drug Charges After Search Warrant

On November 4, 2015, a search warrant was executed by the Galloway Township Police Department and the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Guns, Gangs, and Narcotics Unit on Colonial Court in Galloway Township. 

The search warrant was in regards to a narcotics investigation.  

As a result of the search warrant, Linda Santelli, 54 of Galloway was charged with Distribution of a Controlled Dangerous Substance and Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance. 

Woman's Body Found in Atlantic City Condo Complex; Identity Unknown

ATLANTIC CITY – A woman was found dead early yesterday morning in an Atlantic City boardwalk condominium complex, Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced.

Atlantic City Police responded on Sunday, November 1,, 2015 at 6:59 a.m., to the Atlantic Palace, 1507 block of Atlantic Avenue, Atlantic City, for a 9-1-1 call. Upon arrival, police found a woman’s body inside the hotel.

Four Arrested in Shoplifting Incident at Home Depot

On Saturday, October 31, 2015 at approximately 1:20 p.m. Absecon Police officers were called to The Home Depot, 421 Absecon Blvd., in response to a shoplifting incident in which the accused individuals were assaulting store employees in an attempt to get away. 

When officers arrived it was learned that four people had fled in a black Chevy Tahoe heading east on Route 30 toward Atlantic City. 

Patrol officers located the vehicle stopped in traffic at the base of the Route 30 drawbridge due to the bridge being opened for boat traffic. 

As officers approached the Tahoe they observed a male passenger exit the vehicle and flee on foot into the marsh near the bridge. The Tahoe then drove around the traffic-control gates and through a red traffic signal on the bridge just as the bridge was being closed. 

A short time later Patrolman Jeff Mazer located the Tahoe cutting through several side streets. A motor vehicle stop was conducted and three occupants in the vehicle were arrested; Pornthip "Annie" Charoensook, 35, of Galloway Township, Barry Hardaway, 28, of Atlantic City, and Kelly Whalen, 27, of Atlantic City. 

Atlantic City Police officers assisted with the traffic stop and also located the male subject who fled from the vehicle while stopped at the bridge. This male, Augustine Delvalle, 26, of Galloway Township was arrested. 

Augustine Delvalle was charged with robbery, shoplifting, conspiracy, eluding, and assault. His bail was set at $100,000.00 full and he was lodged in the county jail. 

Pornthip "Annie" Charoensook was charged with conspiracy to commit shoplifting and eluding. Her bail was set at $50,000.00 full and she was lodged in the county jail. 

Barry Hardaway and Kelly Whalen were each charged with conspiracy to commit shoplifting and released on summonses to appear in court. 

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has additional information is asked to contact the Absecon Police Department at 609-641-0667. 

The incident is being investigated by Patrolman Joe Akeret and Det. Rick Huenke.

Good Samaritan's Vehicle Stolen After Stopping to Help Motorist

On November 1, 2015 at approximately 7:00 a.m., a black male operating a Blue Buick traveling West on US Rt 30 struck a motor vehicle and continued on. 

The vehicle then collided with the concrete barrier and became disabled in the lane of travel. A "Good Samaritan" stopped to assist. 

The driver of the Buick then stole the "Good Samaritan's" vehicle by jumping into the driver's seat and fleeing the area.