Galloway Police Blotter September 17 - 23, 2017

Galloway Township Police responded to 847 calls for service during September 17, 2017 through September 23, 2017.

Additional statistics include: 3 Burglaries, 3 Vehicle Burglaries, 30 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 81 Tickets issued, 6 Driving While Intoxicated, 29 Arrests, 7 Domestic Violence, 3 Fire Calls, 19 EMS Calls and 3 Juvenile calls.

Burglaries:   

800 Block of Smith Bowen Rd.

500 Block of Highland Ave    X 2

100 Block of Sylvan Ave.

Vehicle Burglaries:     

Mohave Dr.

Club Place   X 3

100 Block of Club Pl.

AJ's Cafe' Shut Down; "Exotic" Birds and Cat Located in Kitchen Area

On Friday September 29, 2017 at 12:08 p.m., the Galloway Township Police Department responded to AJ’s Café on the Lake, for an unrelated incident when they observed numerous animals loose inside the restaurant, specifically the kitchen and food preparatory area. 

The restaurant was found to be operating without a Township approved mercantile license and was immediately shut down and the County Board of Health was contacted to respond. 

Numerous animals to include three (3) exotic birds and a cat were gathered and turned over to a friend for safe keeping and care-taking while the restaurant was closed up and posted by both Township Code Officials and the County Health Department. 

Suspect Caught in String of Burglaries in Galloway Township

On September 19, 2017, the Galloway Township Police Department took a report of a residential burglary on Sylvan Avenue.  Further investigation by Det. Bryan Casey resulted in the arrest of Daniel Cruse, 30, of Egg Harbor Township.  Cruse was charged with burglary and theft.

On September 21, 2017, a residential burglary in progress was reported on Highlands Avenue.  Galloway Township Police officers immediately responded to the area and a search was conducted with the assistance of an Egg Harbor Township Police K-9 Unit and a New Jersey State Police helicopter.  The suspect was not located at that time.  

An additional residential burglary was also reported on Highlands Avenue on the same date.

Absegami Student Arrested After Bringing Fake Gun To School; High School Forced to Shelter-in-Place

On Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 9:05 a.m., the Galloway Township Police Department responded to Absegami High School for the report of a student that brandished a handgun to another student. 

Staff immediately placed the school into a shelter in place and upon arrival, Officers were able to quickly apprehend the suspect, J.E. a 16 year-old male student without incident. 

The weapon in question was located in the student’s book bag and determined to be an imitation firearm. No injuries resulted from this incident and the shelter in place was lifted accordingly for school to resume. 

Galloway Police Blotter September 10 - 16, 2017

Galloway Township Police responded to 937 calls for service during September 10, 2017 through September 16, 2017.

Additional statistics include: 1 Burglaries, 0 Vehicle Burglaries, 22 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 156 Tickets issued, 3 Driving While Intoxicated, 42 Arrests, 20 Domestic Violence, 4 Fire Calls, 16 EMS Calls and 0 Juvenile calls.

Burglary:     
200 Block of E. White Horse Pike.