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Beloved NJ College Rowing Coach Battles Cancer, Needs Heart Transplant: Campaign
A retired Stockton University rowing head coach is battling cancer and looking for a heart transplant, according to a fundraising campaign. John Bancheri was hired in December 2018 as Stockton's first full-time women's rowing coach, the Galloway Township college said. Bancheri is an Atlantic City native with about 40 years of experience as a college rowing coach. A GoFundMe page for Bancheri had raised more than $31,000 from at least 240 donations as of Monday, Mar. 11. "John has always been about coaching and giving to others," the GoFundMe page said. "But coaching is not financially rewa…
Police & Fire
52 Arrested In 'Elaborate' Cockfighting Ring In South Jersey: Police
More than 50 people were arrested after police broke up a large cockfighting ring in Atlantic County, authorities said. Galloway Township police executed a search warrant at a home on the 300 block of South Bremen Avenue on Saturday, Mar. 9, the department said in a news release. When officers arrived, a large group of people were there and many tried to run away before they were detained. Investigators found an "elaborate cockfighting operation" that included a fighting ring, seating for spectators, and several cockfighting kits. About 50 roosters were found in "various degrees of health" …
News
Dead Animal, 25 Dogs Found In Young Man's Home: Galloway Police
A Wildwood Crest man was arrested after more than two dozen dogs and cats were found living in poor conditions in Atlantic County, authorities said. Galloway Township police said 23-year-old Jason Millar was charged with cruelty to animals after officers went to a house on Zurich Avenue on Saturday, Feb. 10, to follow up on an animal complaint. Millar told officers he was the owner of the animals. Investigators found a dead dog, along with about 25 dogs and a cat "with insufficient access to food and water." Animal control officers arrived to provide care for the animals and bring them to …
Police & Fire
Heroin Kingpin Who Ran Fatal Drug Ring From Atlantic County Jail Eligible For Parole In 9 Years
A man who ran a heroin-selling network from the Atlantic County Jail was sentenced, authorities said. Emery Chapman, 44, of Pleasantville, was sentenced to 21 years in state prison, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office announced on Friday, Feb. 2. Chapman will be eligible for parole after nine years and once he's released, he'll have five years of "intensive parole supervision" under the No Early Release Act. Prosecutors said Chapman gave heroin to 62-year-old Brian Whitted of Galloway Township in December 2018. Whitted then sold the heroin to 59-year-old Anthony Tamburelli. Tambur…
News
Popular NJ Wedding Venue Begins Massive Upgrade
The ballroom of a luxury resort that's become a popular wedding venue in New Jersey is about to undergo a massive renovation. Seaview Hotel and Golf Club announced the start of a $250,000 project to upgrade the Bayview Ballroom. The 6,140-square-foot venue has a terrace overlooking the Galloway Township resort's golf course, Reeds Bay, and the Atlantic City skyline. A new carpet with "warm blue and cream undertones" will be added to the Bayview Ballroom. There will also be new sconces and light grey vinyl on the walls. We are thrilled to announce that our beloved Bayview Ballroom …
News
'Fed Up With Being Dumped On:' Landfill Reps Promise Less Gas Emissions For NJ Residents
South Jersey residents turned out in droves to air their frustrations over the stench caused by landfills that's been stinking up their neighborhoods for decades. Local resident Anthony Kucharski told the Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) at the Thursday, Jan. 11 public hearing that the agency's landfill is ruining the quality of life in Absecon and other nearby communities. "Absecon is absolutely fed up with being dumped on," said Kucharski. "This has been a decades-long problem that has only gotten worse. The anger, frustration, and stress have reached a boiling point." Kuc…
Police & Fire
South Jersey Man Indicted In Crash That Killed 8-Year-Old Philly Boy: Prosecutor
A 25-year-old man from South Jersey has been indicted in a crash that killed an 8-year-old boy from Philadelphia last summer, authorities said. Edward W. Johnston, of Galloway Township, was charged with aggravated manslaughter after an investigation found he struck a parked vehicle with the boy in it, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Johnston allegedly was intoxicated and speeding at the time of the crash, the prosecutor said. On July 23, 2023, at 3:25 a.m., Javier Velez was killed on the White Horse Pike in Absecon when the family car that he was sl…
Police & Fire
'Fully Engulfed:' Christmas Eve Fire Destroys South Jersey Home
A Christmas Eve fire ravaged an Atlantic County home. The Great Creek Road home was fully engulfed in flames when police arrived to the scene at 12 a.m., Sunday, Dec. 24, Galloway Township police said. All of the residents as well as pets had safely evacuated as numerous fire departments arrived, police said. The roadway was closed for approximately three hours on Great Creek Road between Sylvan Ave and Pitney Road. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation by Detective Fenil Gandhi. The Oceanville Fire Department, Bayview Fire Department, Pomona Fir…
Police & Fire
IDs Released In Action News NJ Helicopter Crash
Action News has released the names of the pilot and team photographer killed in a helicopter crash Tuesday night, Dec. 19 in New Jersey. Monroe Smith, 67, of Glenside, PA, was the pilot, and Christopher Dougherty, 45, of Oreland, PA, was the photographer, according to the news station. They had departed from the Northeast Philadelphia Airport before 7:30 p.m., in a Eurocopter AS350B2, headed toward Galloway Township, NJ, according to the FAA and 6abc. The helicopter's altitude dropped while heading back to Philadelphia, and crashed in the Wharton State Forest, Action News says. The wrecka…
Police & Fire
South Jersey Men Sentenced For Dealing Fentanyl: Prosecutor
Two men from Galloway Township have been sentenced in connection with selling fentanyl, authorities said. Robert Gunter, 40, of was sentenced on Monday, Dec. 4 to 10 years in New Jersey State Prison with four years of parole ineligibility after pleading guilty to possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Gunter’s codefendant, Ibin Ingrum, now 20, was previously sentenced on charges of possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute and unlawful possession of a gun, the prosecutor said. The Court sentenced Ingrum …
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State Slammer For NJ Man Who Tortured GF's Cat, Cocked Gun At Different Victim
A 30-year-old New Jersey man will be spending several years in state prison for beating a cat so badly the animal had to be euthanized and for holding a gun to a person's head and cocking it when he tried walking away. Michael Ciarla, of Galloway Township, was sentenced by Superior Court Judge Bernard E. DeLury Jr., to one year in state prison without parole for aggravated assault, and a consecutive term of three years for animal cruelty via torture, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. In August, Ciarla pleaded guilty to fourth degree aggravated assault by pointing a fir…
Police & Fire
South Jersey Man Admits Leading Drug Trafficking Ring From Jail: Prosecutor
A 44-year-old man from Atlantic County has admitted to being a kingpin in a drug trafficking ring from jail and causing the death of someone from a heroin overdose, authorities said. Emery Chapman, 44, of Pleasantville, pleaded guilty on Monday, Sept. 25 to charges of first-degree leader of a narcotics trafficking network, first-degree possession of heroin with intent to distribute, and first-degree strict liability for causing a drug-induced death, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. In December 2018, Chapman sold heroin to Brian Whitted, 61, of Galloway Townshi…
Police & Fire
5 Including Barber Indicted On Drug Dealing, Weapons Charges In Atlantic County
An Atlantic County Grand Jury returned a 28-count indictment against Marlow Guerrier, 34, of Somers Point and four co-defendants in connection with their drug dealing activities throughout Atlantic County, authorities said. Guerrier — who works a day job as a barber in Pleasantville — was charged with maintaining a drug production facility, weapons offenses, money laundering, possession of cocaine and 11 other charges, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Holli Carter, 39, of Galloway Township, was charged with maintaining a drug production facility, possession of cocaine…
Police & Fire
Galloway Township Man Sentenced For Dealing Fentanyl, Firearms Offense: Prosecutor
A 19-year-old man from Galloway Township has been sentenced to seven years in New Jersey State Prison on firearms and drug-dealing offenses, authorities said. Ibin Ingrum was sentenced on charges of second-degree possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute and second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Co-defendant Robert Gunter, 40, also of Galloway Township, previously pleaded guilty to second-degree possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute. He is currently incarcerated in the Atlantic County Justi…
Police & Fire
Biz Owner Used Drone To Drop Dye Into Atlantic County Pools: Police
A 45-year-old man from Atlantic County has been arrested in connection with dropping dye from a drone into local pools, authorities said. Patrick Spina 4th, of Absecon, owner of Comfort Solutions Heating and Cooling, is facing multiple counts of criminal mischief, according to Absecon police. On Aug. 13, Absecon Police received a call from a concerned homeowner on Upland Avenue, who reported suspicious activity involving a drone hovering over their pool. "To the homeowner's dismay, a substance was dropped from the drone, turning the pool water an alarming shade of green," police said. …
Police & Fire
South Jersey Pair Admit Fentanyl, Firearms Offenses: Prosecutor
A pair of men from Galloway Township have admitted to weapons and drug dealing offenses, authorities said. Ibin Ingrum, 19, of pleaded guilty to second-degree possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute and second-degree unlawful possession of a community gun, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Robert Gunter, 40, pleaded guilty to second-degree possession of fentanyl with intent to distribute, the prosecutor said. The convictions of Ingrum and Gunter arose from a residential search warrant executed in Galloway Township in July 2022. In an upstairs bed…
Police & Fire
South Jersey Man Sentenced To State Prison For Stabbing During Fight: Prosecutor
A Burlington County man has been sentenced to seven years in New Jersey State Prison for a stabbing in Galloway Township, authorities said. Raul Virella, 30, of Bordentown, was sentenced on Tuesday, July 18, in connection with the aggravated assault, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. The sentence is subject to the No Early Release Act, meaning that Virella must serve nearly six years before he is eligible for parole, the prosecutor said. On Feb. 8, 2022, Officer D. Fabrizio of the Galloway Township Police Department responded to a fight in …
Police & Fire
Police Seize $360K From Home Of Alleged Elderly Scam Artist In South Jersey
Police in South Jersey seized about $360,000 when they searched the home of an alleged elderly scam artist, authorities said. Michelle Mendonca 42, of Galloway Township was charged with fraud, theft by deception and money laundering for scamming elderly out-of-state residents, Galloway police said. She was arrested at her home on South Pitney Road on Friday, July 14 at 10:35 a.m., they said. Officers of the Galloway Township Police Department conducted a warranted search of her home regarding a multi-state elder fraud investigation. Detective Tim Giberson of the Galloway Township Police D…
Police & Fire
South Jersey Man Pleads Guilty To Sexual Assault Of Girl: Prosecutor
A 33-year-old man from South Jersey has admitted to sexually assaulting a girl when she was 14, authorities said. Taron Thomas, of Ocean View, pleaded guilty to one count of first-degree sexual assault on a minor on Tuesday, June 27, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. His plea calls for a sentence of 10 years in New Jersey State Prison, with 85% to be served before parole eligibility. Thomas admitted during his plea that in April 2021, he committed an act of sexual penetration of the 14-year-old girl at a home in Galloway Township, the prosecuto…
Obituaries
South Jersey Soccer Star Shot Dead In Baltimore
There's been an outpouring of support for the family of a South Jersey soccer star gunned down in Baltimore. Kelvin Oliver Siem died in a shooting on June 5, CBS News reported. He died at Johns Hopkins-Bayview Medical Center in Maryland. No arrests have been made. "For those of you who knew Kelvin, he was the most caring and giving individual you would ever meet," his coach wrote on a GoFundMe page. "Kelvin was a beautiful light in our lives. He was one of the strongest, most loving, most caring people I knew." Kelvin was described as a great wrestler at Absegami High School in G…
Police & Fire
South Jersey Woman Charged With 110 Counts Of Animal Cruelty: Prosecutor
A 56-year-old woman from South Jersey has been charged with 110 counts of animals cruelty, authorities said. Diane Haytas of Galloway Township was arrested and charged on Wednesday, May 24, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Detectives from the Galloway Township Police Department and the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office made a warranted search at 833 E. Moss Mill Road in Galloway Township. The search warrant was the culmination of a month-long investigation into animal cruelty and neglect occurring at Haytas' residence, the prosecut…
Police & Fire
Four Children Under 13 Sexually Assaulted By South Jersey Man: Prosecutor
A 20-year-old man from Atlantic County has admitted to sexually assaulting four children between the ages of three and 13 years old, authorities said. Jaquan Dublin, of Egg Harbor City pleaded guilty on Tuesday, May 16 to four counts of first-degree aggravated sexual assault, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Dublin was arrested and charged on Feb. 10, 2021 for sexually assaulting four children all of which occurred in Galloway Township during the summer of 2020, the prosecutor said. Although he was 18 when arrested, Dublin was 17 when the offenses.occurr…
Police & Fire
South Jersey Man Admits Weapons Offense, Trespassing: Prosecutor
A 20-year-old Galloway Township man has pleaded guilty to possessing a handgun and trespassing, authorities said. Jalen Torres is expected to be sentenced to an aggregate term of five years in New Jersey State Prison, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Torres is scheduled to be sentenced on June 5. On July 21, 2022, law enforcement officers planned to execute a search warrant on Torres’ townhome. Prior to the search, officers saw Torres and apprehended him. Torres was found to be in possession of a 9mm Smith & Wesson handgun which was …
Police & Fire
Fugitive Wanted In Shooting, Kidnapping Arrested: Police
A fugitive wanted in a kidnapping, shooting and multiple other crimes has been arrested, authorities said. On Friday, March 31, a multi-agency investigation led to the arrest of Glen Graves, 32, of Atlantic City at a residence in Galloway Township, Atlantic City police said. On Friday, August 5, 2022, at 11:24 p.m, officers responded to the Brigantine Homes section of Atlantic City for a report of shots fired and a ShotSpotter alert. Police dispatch was alerted of two shooting victims arriving at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Division. The ensuing investigation resulted in c…
Schools
Teen Sexually Assaulted Peer At Atlantic City HS: Police
A 16-year-old Atlantic City High School student was arrested for sexually assaulting a peer, authorities said. The victim reported the assault in January 2022, prompting an investigation, Atlantic City police said. Upon return of a forensic analysis of the collected evidence from the investigation, charges were approved by the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office on Jan. 12. 2023. The boy was arrested in Galloway Township the following day on charges of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child. The juvenile was remanded to Harborfields Juvenile Detention Center. Anyone …
Police & Fire
7 Arrested In Cocaine, Heroin Sting In Atlantic City
Seven people were arrested in Atlantic City during a multi-agency sting operation, authorities said. On Wednesday, Jan. 18, members of the Atlantic City Police Special Investigations Section, in conjunction with the DEA Atlantic City Resident Office and the Liberty Mid-Atlantic DEA Atlantic County HIDTA Task Force, conducted surveillance operations in the areas of the 1800 block of Hummock Avenue and the 1300 to 1600 blocks of Atlantic Avenue. Over an ounce of suspected cocaine along with distribution amounts of packaged heroin were recovered during the operation. In addition, over $2,000 b…
Police & Fire
South Jersey Man Learns Sentence For Fleeing Police
A 33-year-old man from Atlantic County was sentenced to five years in New Jersey state prison for fleeing police, authorities said. Charleston Carter, of Clementon, was sentenced in Atlantic County Superior Court on Thursday, Nov. 18 for third-degree eluding police, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. On Nov. 23, 2019, Galloway Township police observed a red Chrysler van in the left turn lane. Police say that both occupants were asleep. Police approached the driver’s side window and the driver, later identified as Carter, opened his eyes. While being …
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HER? 42-Year-Old Woman Goes Missing In South Jersey
A 42-year-old woman from Gloucester Township has gone missing, authorities said. On Wednesday, Sept. 28, Diane Dusichka was reported missing from the Blackwood section of the township. She was last seen at her home on Tuesday, Sept. 27 after saying she was taking a bus, Gloucester Township police said. She is described as being 5'-03" tall and weighing 155 pounds. She has green eyes, brown hair, and a light complexion. She was last seen wearing a rainbow-colored short sleeve shirt, dark blue pants, black shoes, and carrying a pink backpack. She may be in the Galloway Township …
Police & Fire
NJ Sex Assault Suspect Nabbed With Fingerprint DNA Hears His Sentence
A 60-year-old man from South Jersey was sentenced to 17 years in New Jersey State Prison for the 1996 aggravated sexual assault and 2003 endangerment of two Atlantic County children, authorities said. Brian L. Avis, of Egg Harbor Township, pleaded guilty to the offenses in June. "For more than two decades the victims and their families have waited to know who did this. They may never know why Brian Avis chose them, but today, at a minimum, they have a degree of closure and a measure of justice,” said Chief Assistant Prosecutor John Flammer who represented the State. Detectives from the Ci…
Police & Fire
Women Locked Three Crying Kids In Car To Shop At NJ Walmart: Police
Three young children were locked in a hot car while their caretakers shopped at a New Jersey Walmart, authorities said. Cyndie Jourdain and a 17-year-old female, both of Galloway Township, had been inside the Egg Harbor Township store for approximately 45 minutes by the time police rescued the three crying children on Wednesday, June 8, local police said. Temps outside soared to 86 degrees, they said. Police used a lockout kit to rescue the children, ages 3, 1, and 5 months, who were turned over to Egg Harbor Township EMS for treatment. The relationship of the caretakers to the …
Police & Fire
South Jersey Dealer Gets 10 Years For Selling Fatal Mix Of Heroin, Fentanyl: Prosecutor
A 56-year-old man from Galloway Township has been sentenced to 10 years in New Jersey state prison for selling a fatal overdose of heroin laced with fentanyl, authorities said. Brian Whitted was convicted for strict liability for a drug-related death in connection with the 2018 fatal overdose of 59-year-old Anthony Tamburelli, according to Acting Atlantic County Prosecutor Cary Shill. Whitted also pleaded guilty in March to conspiracy to distribute heroin with co-defendant Emery Chapman. On Dec. 17, 2018, Galloway police found Tamburelli, dead in his residence from a drug overdose. A polic…
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