UPDATED: Galloway Police Seize Cash, Gun and Over 4,000 Bags of Heroin from Galloway House

Keegan V. Thomson

The Galloway Township Police Department concluded a month long investigation inclusive of detectives and patrol officers by arresting a black male subject for CDS and Weapons offenses. 

The Atlantic County Emergency Response Team (ERT) executed a search warrant at a residence on the 700 block of East Ocean Avenue in Galloway Township.

According to police, Keegan V. Thomson, 29, of Galloway Township was charged with possession with intent to distribute 4897 bags of heroin with an approximate street value of $20,000.00. 

Galloway Officer Saves Child by Issuing Pediatric CPR and Rescue Breaths

Officer Matthew Worth

On Friday, March 28, 2014 at 5:45 p.m., Galloway Township Police Officer Matthew Worth was dispatched to an address on Federal Court after a 9-1-1 report of pediatric seizures.  

Upon his arrival, the family took him to a 16 month old child who was unconscious and not breathing.  Officer Worth reacted quickly by providing rescue breaths and pediatric CPR.  

As a result Officer Worth was able to restore the child's breathing.  The child began to cry indicating that he fully regained consciousness.  

The child was transported via Galloway Township Ambulance personnel to the Atlantic Care Regional Medical Center City Division for evaluation. The child has since been released to his parents and is doing well.

Unattended Death of Male Individual on Stockton College Campus Under Investigation

Atlantic County Prosecutors Office has confirmed they are on-scene and assisting Stockton State College Police in Galloway Township with the investigation of a "unattended death" of a male. No further details have been released including if the male was a student at Stockton College. Check back for details as this story is developing.

Risley Square to Host First Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 6

GALLOWAY, N.J., March 31, 2014 – Risley Square will host its very first Easter Egg Hunt on Sunday, April 6, 2014 from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. at 319 East Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway, NJ.

Hop on over to the Square for this free event. Children will enjoy an ultimate Easter Egg Hunt and have the opportunity to meet and take photos with the Easter Bunny. Participants are encouraged to bring their own baskets to collect eggs.

Participating businesses will welcome the children to hunt for Easter eggs filled full with delicious candies. Children will receive their maps of the Square when they check-in at the Risley offices in building #702.

Galloway to Regulate Charitable Clothing Bins; Permit and Fee Required

On March 25, 2014, Galloway Township Council unanimously voted to introduce a new Ordinance that would require owners and operators of clothing bins placed around the town, to obtain a permit. 

Under a New Jersey State Law, Municipalities are permitted to regulate the placement of clothing bins. Such regulation is appropriate in order to protect the public interest. 

The ordinance as introduced will require any clothing donation bin that is owned or sponsored by a charitable organization to obtain a permit, valid for a twelve-month period, from the Township's Zoning Officer. The cost of the yearly permit would be $25.00.