Four Arrested On Cocaine, Heroin, Weapons Charges In Atlantic City: Police Four Arrested On Cocaine, Heroin, Weapons Charges In Atlantic City: Police
Four Arrested On Cocaine, Heroin, Weapons Charges In Atlantic City: Police Four men were charged with dealing cocaine or heroin in Atlantic City, authorities said. On Friday, May 19, Detectives Christopher Dodson, Eric Evans, Alberto Valles, and Kevin Perez under the supervision of Sgt. Garry Stowe were assigned to patrol specific areas of the city. Dodson received detailed information in reference to a group of men allegedly selling drugs in the 2400 block of Arctic Avenue, Atlantic City police said. Also, one of the men, Khalil Watts, reportedly was in possession of a firearm, police said. After observing the group for a period of time, the detectives along wi…
Man Wounded In Shooting, Pair Arrested In Atlantic City Man Wounded In Shooting, Pair Arrested In Atlantic City
Man Wounded In Shooting, Pair Arrested In Atlantic City A man was shot, a suspect is sought and a pair was arrested on separate weapons charges, authorities said.  On Saturday, April 8, at 8:42 p.m., Atlantic City police responded to the 800 block of Indiana Avenue for a ShotSpotter alert.  As officers were responding, an SUV was observed fleeing the area at a high rate of speed. Police stopped the vehicle at Ohio and Atlantic Avenues. The driver, 32, of Galloway, had sustained a gunshot wound and the vehicle showed evidence of gunfire, police said. The officers carried the victim into AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center, City Divisi…
South Jersey Man Admits To Stabbing During Fight In Atlantic County South Jersey Man Admits To Stabbing During Fight In Atlantic County
South Jersey Man Admits To Stabbing During Fight In Atlantic County A 30-year-old man from Burlington County admitted to stabbing another man in Atlantic County, authorities said. Raul Virella, of Bordentown, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, March 28, to aggravated assault, in exchange for a seven-year term in New Jersey State Prison, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. He must serve nearly six years of that sentence before he is eligible for parole. On Feb. 8, 2022,  Galloway police responded to a fight at Federal Court in Galloway. Police found a victim suffering from severe stab wounds. The victim was taken …
Marine From NJ Saves Teen Snowboarder During Accident In Japan Marine From NJ Saves Teen Snowboarder During Accident In Japan
Marine From NJ Saves Teen Snowboarder During Accident In Japan A U.S. Marine from South Jersey is credited with helping to rescue a Japanese teen severely hurt while snowboarding, authorities said. Sgt. Tyler Rallo of Galloway was taking a break from military training with Sergeants Ryan Cartwright and Scott Dike when the accident occurred, according to the Marine Corps. The mishap unfolded in Nagano, Japan, last month. Reichi Sekiguchi, a teenager from Kyoto Prefecture, was enjoying mountain adventures with his family and friends when he experienced a sudden accident, severely cutting the top of his head. Reichi’s father, Toshiya Sekiguchi, said: “T…
Authorities Seek Public's Help ID'ing Human Remains Authorities Seek Public's Help ID'ing Human Remains
Authorities Seek Public's Help ID'ing Human Remains Authorities are intensifying their hunt for clues in the death of a man in Galloway. The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office seeks the public's help and offered up a few clues like a stud earring and ring. Human remains were recovered in Galloway Township on June 7, 2021, the prosecutor said. The man was between 40 and 60 years old. His height was between 5-foot-5 inches and 5-foot-11 inches. The decedent was found with a metallic ring and single stud earring, silver in color (see images) Stud earringAtlantic County Prosecutor's Office The decedent was found with multiple layers of c…
South Jersey Woman Fled Fatal Pedestrian Crash: Prosecutor South Jersey Woman Fled Fatal Pedestrian Crash: Prosecutor
South Jersey Woman Fled Fatal Pedestrian Crash: Prosecutor A 53-year-old woman from Galloway has been indicted for fleeing the scene of a fatal crash, authorities said. Carmen Ruiz was charged with vehicular homicide in a 2020 crash that killed Dustin Miller of Galloway, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. On Sept. 25, 2020, at 4:25 a.m., Miller, 25, was killed on the White Horse Pike in Atlantic City when he was struck by a Hyundai Santa Fe, driven by Ruiz, authorities said. Subsequent investigation revealed her use of numerous medications caused a state of intoxication and impaired her ability to operate a motor …
NJ Man Admits Hiring Hitman To Kill Teen He Shared Sexual Photos With Online: Feds NJ Man Admits Hiring Hitman To Kill Teen He Shared Sexual Photos With Online: Feds
NJ Man Admits Hiring Hitman To Kill Teen He Shared Sexual Photos With Online: Feds A Camden County man who shared sexually explicit photos with a 14-year-old child online admitted to paying $20,000 in bitcoin to have the child killed, authorities said. John Michael Musbach, 31, of Haddonfield, pleaded guilt to an indictment charging him with knowingly and intentionally using and causing another to use a facility of interstate and foreign commerce, that is the internet, with the intent that a murder be committed, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said. In the summer of 2015, Musbach reportedly exchanged sexually explicit photographs and videos with the victim, a …
South Jersey Woman Charged In Crash That Killed 25-Year-Old Pedestrian: Prosecutor South Jersey Woman Charged In Crash That Killed 25-Year-Old Pedestrian: Prosecutor
South Jersey Woman Charged In Crash That Killed 25-Year-Old Pedestrian: Prosecutor A woman from South Jersey has been charged with vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of a fatal accident involving a pedestrian, authorities said. Carmen Ruiz, 53, of Brigantine, is charged with recklessly operating a motor vehicle causing the death of Dustin Miller, they said. On Sept. 25, 2020, at 4:25 a.m., Miller, 25, of Galloway was killed on the White Horse Pike in Atlantic City when he was struck by a Hyundai Santa Fe, driven by Ruiz, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Subsequent investigation revealed her use of numerous medications caused a st…
Atlantic County Man Sentenced For Selling Fatal Dose Of Heroin/Fentanyl Atlantic County Man Sentenced For Selling Fatal Dose Of Heroin/Fentanyl
Atlantic County Man Sentenced For Selling Fatal Dose Of Heroin/Fentanyl A 22-year-old man from Galloway was sentenced to seven years in New Jersey State Prison for selling a fatal mix of heroin and fentanyl, authorities said. Shemar Jackson was sentenced Friday, Dec. 2 on the charge of strict liability drug induced death, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. On Dec. 5, 2019, Officers from the Toms River Township Police Department responded to a residence for a report of a 24 year-old unresponsive man. Police found the man was already dead from an apparent drug overdose, Billhimer said. A subsequent investigation by the Ocean Cou…
16 Arrested, 39K Folds Of Heroin/Fentanyl Seized In Major Atlantic City Drug Sting: Police 16 Arrested, 39K Folds Of Heroin/Fentanyl Seized In Major Atlantic City Drug Sting: Police
16 Arrested, 39K Folds Of Heroin/Fentanyl Seized In Major Atlantic City Drug Sting: Police A months-long investigation into the sale of drugs resulted in the arrest of 16 people and the recovery of multiple handguns and a huge quantity of heroin/fentanyl, authorities said. On Nov. 14, the Atlantic City Police Department, with assistance from the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office, DEA Atlantic City Resident Office, and the Liberty Mid-Atlantic DEA Atlantic County HIDTA Task Force, completed an investigation into a drug distribution network operating in the area of Florida Avenue, the Ducktown section of Atlantic City, and surrounding areas. The network, allegedly led by brothers…
18 Families Displaced By South Jersey Apartment Fire 18 Families Displaced By South Jersey Apartment Fire
18 Families Displaced By South Jersey Apartment Fire At least 18 families were displaced by an apartment house fire in Galloway, authorities said. The fire broke out at 5:07 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29 at Apache Court, Galloway police said. Upon arrival, police officers observed a fully engulfed building containing dozens of apartments. All surrounding fire departments were notified and responded to the scene.  Once several fire departments arrived, they were able to gain control of the large fire and extinguish it.  The cause of the fire is still under investigation.  Galloway Township EMS treated numerous victims for smoke i…
Teacher Charged With Endangerment, Sexual Contact With Students In Atlantic County Teacher Charged With Endangerment, Sexual Contact With Students In Atlantic County
Teacher Charged With Endangerment, Sexual Contact With Students In Atlantic County A technology school teacher from Atlantic County has been charged in connection with inappropriate relationships with students, authorities said. Peter Thompson, 51, of Galloway, is a former teacher at the Atlantic County Institute of Technology (ACIT), according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Earlier this year, ACIT officials notified law enforcement that a student disclosed several instances of inappropriate sexual behavior by Thompson, the prosecutor said. Subsequently, the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit, along with the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Of…