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Monday, June 10, 2013
Galloway Township Men Produced Heroin, Crack Cocaine in Galloway Home; NJ.com
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Gloucester County Man Sentenced to Two Life Sentences for Double Homicide of Hammonton Mother & Son in 2011
MAYS LANDING A Gloucester County man was sentenced to two life sentences for the double homicide of a Hammonton mother and son in 2011, Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Jim McClain announced today.
This morning, Patrick Latko, 34, of Wenonah, received two life sentences in New Jersey State Prison for the murders of Diana Patterson, 64, and her son Ryan Patterson, 29, who were found fatally stabbed multiple times in their Madison Avenue home on November 3, 2011.
In the early morning hours of November 3, Latko entered the Patterson residence armed with a knife and stabbed both victims multiple times.
The Atlantic County Prosecutffice Major Crimes Unit and the Hammonton Police Department conducted a thorough homicide investigation which resulted in the charging and arresting of Latko less than one month later.
On May 1, following a two-week-long trial, a jury convicted Latko of all counts against him after less than two and a half hours of deliberation.
Latko was found guilty of two counts of murder, one count of hindering apprehension, three counts of tampering with physical evidence and weapons offenses.
Today, Latko received a life sentence for each murder, to be served consecutively and subject to the No Early Release Act (NERA).
Anyone with information involving serious crimes is asked to call the Atlantic County Prosecuto 609-909- http://www.acpo.org/tips.html and provide information by filling out the form anonymously on the Submit a Tip page. People can also call Crime Stoppers at 609-652-1234 or 1-800-658-8477 (TIPS) or visit the Crime Stoppers Website at http://www.crimestoppersatlantic.com/. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those who commit crimes in Atlantic County.
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Democratic Council Candidates Receive Political Contributions; No Reports Filed for Republicans
Republican candidates Mayor Don Purdy, Frank Gargione, Robert Maldonado and Timothy Meadows Sr., according to NJ ELEC Website have not filed any political contribution reports. According to NJ ELEC, each Council candidate must file their reports according to the NJ ELEC guidelines, 29 days and 11 days before the election and 20 days after the Election. Each candidate can also file a 48-hour contribution notice within 48 hours prior to Election day.
According to the Republicans "One Galloway" Facebook page, all four candidates held a Reception at Smithville Inn on May 23, 2013 at 6:00pm. According to their Facebook page photos, the event occurred and the donation amounts were $50/pp or $25/pp for GTRL Members. Co-hosts: $150/pp Host Committee: $300/pp.
Approximately 50 people RSVP'd to attend. Indicating some sort of contribution towards their campaign.
Republicans:
Mayor Don Purdy:
According to NJ ELEC Purdy shows a campaign balance of $1,043.96 as of December 14, 2009. Purdy has not reported any contributions for 2013.Treasurer: Michelle Purdy
Frank Gargione:
According to NJ ELEC, Gargione has not reported any campaign contributions as no reports prior to the deadline have been filed.Treasurer: Andrea Westcoat
Timothy Meadows Sr.:
According to NJ ELEC, Meadows Sr. has not received any campaign contributions as no reports prior to deadline have been filed.Treasurer: Traci Meadows
Robert Maldonado:
According to NJ ELEC, Maldonado has not received any campaign contributions as no reports prior to deadline have been filed.Chairperson: Steve Moliver
Treasurer: Alexandra Maldonado
Democrats:
Jim McElwee:
According to NJ ELEC, McElwee has received one contribution.
May 9, 2013 - $300.00 from John Hess, CME Assoc.
Chairperson: Jim McElwee
Treasurer: Kerry Moeller
Cliff Sudler:
According to NJ ELEC, Sudler filed a campaign contribution report with no activity.
Sudler serves as his own Chairperson and Treasurer.
Mike Suleiman:
According to NJ ELEC, Suleiman has received four contributions.
Suleiman serves as his own Treasurer.
February 10, 2013 - $50.00 from Judy & Lou Schairer
February 10, 2013 - $30.00 from Pete Elco
February 10, 2013 - $25.00 from Dave Evans
February 10, 2013 - $40.00 from Bill Montag
Bill Montag:
According to NJ ELEC, Montag has received seven contributions:
Treasurer: Nancy Mooney
April 4, 2013 - $50.00 from Ed Fronczkiowitz
April 4, 2013 - $50.00 from Howard Johnson
April 4, 2013 - $50.00 from Brett Noll
April 4, 2013 - $50.00 from William Montag
April 4, 2013 - $50.00 from Kelly Most
April 4, 2013 - $50.00 from Brian Zeck
April 4, 2013 - $50.00 from Mike Tantum
The New Jersey Election Law Enforcement Commission (ELEC) has announced the following disclosure dates:
Filing Period | Due Date | Disclosure Date |
11-day pre-election - 2013 May Municipal Election | May 3, 2013 | May 9, 2013 |
29-day pre-election - 2013 Primary Election | May 6, 2013 | May 13, 2013 |
11-day pre-election - 2013 Primary Election | May 24, 2013 | May 31, 2013 |
20-day post-election - 2013 May Municipal Election | June 3, 2013 | June 6, 2013 |
11-day pre-election - 2013 June Runoff Election | May 31, 2013 | June 5, 2013 |
20-day post-election - 2013 Primary Election | June 24, 2013 | July 2, 2013 |
20-day post-election - 2013 June Runoff Election | July 1, 2013 | July 8, 2013 |
Publishers Opinion: Developers Should Not Be Penalized on Township's Proposed Cash Money Down Plan
Galloway Township is set to discuss at the next Council Meeting of June 11, 2013, an ordinance previously introduced and then tabled, that would require a cash deposit of Ten Percent (10%) for a developer's bond.
A developer when constructing a project is required to post a Performance Bond when they begin construction or a Maintenance Bond when they complete construction. According to the Township's introduced ordinance, the Developer would be required to post cash for a portion of those bonds.
With the recently downed economy, some developers have found themselves in a position not being able to afford the completion of a project. Depending on the stage of the project, the Township may be forced to call the developers creditor in order to obtain money to complete the improvements left vacated by the developer.
The Township recently called upon several developer's bonds in order to complete improvements on roadways as well as other improvements. The developer would post a Bond which is insured by a creditor or a Letter of Credit which is insured by a bank.
The Township now is looking to require part of that amount to be posted up front in cash. A normal estimate for a project could range in the $100,000 range, leaving the already strapped developer to be required to post at least $10,000 in cash with the Township. Although the Township would be required to put that cash in a interest bearing account, the interest is minimal.
Some bonds on bigger commercial projects, including those that require roadway and sewer improvements, could be in the $500,000 range. The math is pretty basic to see the Township could strap a developer for cash which in our opinion, could inhibit the developers ability to construct.
The developer is also required to post an inspection escrow, which is purely cash. That money pays for the professionals, mostly the Engineer, to perform site inspections on the project. Sometimes developers have a hard time posting the full cash amount on that and post the cash in quarter payments.
Although Council in our opinion wants to bank money in case of a rainy day on a developer that may go south on a project, they need to take into consideration all of the other developers that complete their projects from start to finish, with no issues.
This is a sensitive political issue for many. Some developers contribute to political campaigns.
Publishers Opinion:
The Township should remain open for business and welcoming developers into the Town. The White Horse Pike is just waiting to be developed. The amount of improvements in the White Horse Pike area, including the Township's new proposed ordinance of cash posting, will surely drive commercial developers into other towns, including Egg Harbor Township and Hamilton Township.
Sometimes its not where to develop, its how they can afford to develop. Galloway Township needs to remain affordable for those developers.
The Township a couple years ago thought about a (10%) cash down policy, however, because of the political repercussions, they abandoned the idea. Now the Township is back on the same idea in an election year.
Galloway Township can not afford to lose developers to other's towns just because of politics. The Township needs to figure a way to keep the developers here while protecting the integrity of the Township.
By doing so, if the Township has to require cash down, then we suggest, based on our own own background that the Township either reduce the amount of the cash down required to a more realistic number or embrace a previous idea originally presented to them a couple years ago and create a credit rating for developers.
The Township normally deals with the same developers. Most developers never have issues, while others fluctuate with the economy. The Municipal Land Use Law sets the rules for the total percentage that has to be posted, but the municipality can control how that is posted. This just may be the one way Galloway Township can operate like a business to protect the taxpayers and not like a political government.
Galloway Township's needs the ratable in order to offset the already diminishing incoming taxes in order for the Township to operate. New Commercial ratables, including homes, reduces everyone else's taxes, if the Township doesn't significantly increase their spending.
Section 233-65.A.
(3) Ten percent (10%) of the total performance guaranty shall be in cash deposited with the Township Clerk and the remaining 110% of the total performance or maintenance guaranty shall be either in the form of cash deposited with the Township Clerk of Galloway Township, interest pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40:55D-53.1, or shall be in the form of a performance or maintenance bond, letter of credit or escrow agreement in a form acceptable to the Municipal Attorney and finally approved by the Municipal Council or its designee.
Friday, June 7, 2013
Galloway Man Plead Guilty to Fatal Hit-and-Run Accident of Daniel Tavarez
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| Leo Strazzeri - MugShots.com |
On Tuesday, June 4, Leo Strazzeri, 42, pleaded guilty to second degree leaving the scene of a fatal accident in connection with a hit-and-run that left 45-year-old Daniel Tavarez dead.
On the evening of July 9, 2012, a vehicle driven by Strazzeri struck and killed Tavarez, who was crossing the crosswalk at the intersection of Route 30 and Pennsylvania Avenue in a motorized wheelchair. After striking the victim, Strazzeri fled the scene of the accident.
The Atlantic City Police Department and the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Collisions Unit responded to the scene. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. An autopsy later certified the cause of death as multiple traumatic injuries.
Police subsequently located the vehicle Strazzeri was driving unoccupied in Atlantic City.
Strazzeri was issued multiple Title 39 summons (motor vehicle violations) including; leaving the scene of an accident, failure to report an accident, careless driving, failure to exhibit a driver’s license, failure to exhibit registration, uninsured motorist and reckless driving.
Following an investigation conducted by the Prosecutor’s Office Fatal Collisions Unit and the Atlantic City Police Department Accident Bureau, acting Prosecutor McClain authorized criminally charging Strazzeri.
On July 19, 2012, Strazzeri was taken into custody and lodged at the Atlantic County Justice Facility. He was later released on $50,000 bail.
On February 19, 2013, an Atlantic County Grand Jury indicted Strazzeri. This week, Strazzeri entered an open plea agreement. In accordance with the plea agreement, he will receive a state prison sentence of between five to 10 years at the discretion of the Court. Strazzeri will be sentenced on August 2.
Anyone with information involving serious crimes is asked to call the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-909-7800 or go to the Prosecutor’s Office Web site at http://www.acpo.org/tips.html and provide information by filling out the form anonymously on the Submit a Tip page. People can also call Crime Stoppers at 609-652-1234 or 1-800-658-8477 (TIPS) or visit the Crime Stoppers Website at http://www.crimestoppersatlantic.com/. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those who commit crimes in Atlantic County.
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