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Navy Sailor Left Grieving Dog Sees Community Support After NJ Hit-Run Navy Sailor Left Grieving Dog Sees Community Support After NJ Hit-Run
Navy Sailor Left Grieving Dog Sees Community Support After NJ Hit-Run Support is on the rise for a 25-year-old Atlantic County man and former US Navy sailor who was left with critical injuries in a hit-and-run crash, which also killed his dog. Syed Hoque and his dog, Duca, were struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday, Nov. 30, in Absecon, authorities said. The crash occurred shortly after midnight at Highland Boulevard and Marlborough Avenue, where Duca was tragically killed. Syed was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center with serious injuries requiring extensive medical treatment and surgeries, police said. The driver, id…
Dog Killed, 25-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured By Hit-Run Driver In Atlantic County: Police Dog Killed, 25-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured By Hit-Run Driver In Atlantic County: Police
Dog Killed, 25-Year-Old Man Seriously Injured By Hit-Run Driver In Atlantic County: Police A man and his dog were struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash early Saturday, Nov. 30, in Atlantic County, authorities said. The crash occurred shortly after midnight at the intersection of Highland Boulevard and Marlborough Avenue in Absecon, where the dog was killed. The man, identified as a 25-year-old Absecon resident, was transported to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center with life-threatening injuries, police said. The driver, identified as 52-year-old Byron A. Jones of Mays Landing, fled the scene but was later apprehended after officers located a vehicle matching the description…
Former Jersey Shore Gymnastics Coach Sexually Assaulted Girl, Police Say Former Jersey Shore Gymnastics Coach Sexually Assaulted Girl, Police Say
Former Jersey Shore Gymnastics Coach Sexually Assaulted Girl, Police Say A former Galloway Township gymnastics coach was accused of sexually assaulting a girl under 16 years old, authorities said. The Galloway Township Police Department announced the arrest of 51-year-old Matthew Shriver in a news release on Tuesday, Nov. 19. The Brigantine man was a co-owner of Everest Gymnastics and Tumbling Center in Galloway Township. The investigation began after officers received a report regarding the abuse accusations. Police said they obtained cell phone evidence that corroborated the victim’s statements.  This evidence led to search warrants for Shriver’s phone, perso…
South Jersey Woman Who Paid $20K For Service Dog Scammed By WV Breeder, Police Say South Jersey Woman Who Paid $20K For Service Dog Scammed By WV Breeder, Police Say
South Jersey Woman Who Paid $20K For Service Dog Scammed By WV Breeder, Police Say A West Virginia woman was accused of stealing thousands of dollars from a Galloway Township woman who ordered a service dog but never received one, authorities said. Catherine Causey, 52, of Kearneysville, WV, was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 20, the Galloway Township Police Department said in a news release. She was charged with theft by deception and money laundering. Galloway police received a report on Tuesday, June 18 of an ongoing theft of about $20,000. A woman said she never received a service dog from Causey Labradors and Training despite making full payments and having cont…
Four Atlantic City Boys Took Stolen SUV On Joyride In South Jersey, Police Say Four Atlantic City Boys Took Stolen SUV On Joyride In South Jersey, Police Say
Four Atlantic City Boys Took Stolen SUV On Joyride In South Jersey, Police Say Four Atlantic City boys were accused of stealing an SUV and driving it across Atlantic County, authorities said. A 14-year-old, a 13-year-old, and two 12-year-old boys were given several charges, the Galloway Township Police Department said in a news release on Monday, Aug. 12. Absecon police received a report of several people trying to break into vehicles in the city at around 1:45 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 11. The suspects were reportedly driving a Dodge Journey towards Galloway Township. Galloway police found the Dodge and stopped it near the intersection of Route 30 and Eighth Avenue.…
South Jersey Cockfighting Ringleader Pleads Guilty To Animal Cruelty Charges, Prosecutors Say South Jersey Cockfighting Ringleader Pleads Guilty To Animal Cruelty Charges, Prosecutors Say
South Jersey Cockfighting Ringleader Pleads Guilty To Animal Cruelty Charges, Prosecutors Say An Egg Harbor City man admitted to running an elaborate cockfighting ring at his home, authorities said. Jose Madera, 33, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, Aug. 6 to several animal cruelty charges and other offenses, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. A judge had ordered him to remain in jail to await a trial on Tuesday, Mar. 19. Prosecutors said Madera's plea deal calls for him to spend 364 days in county jail and receive up to five years of probation. He would also be banned from owning animals or living with them. Galloway Township police uncovered t…
K9 Officer Helps Find Cocaine, MDMA, Xanax In South Jersey Drug Bust: Police K9 Officer Helps Find Cocaine, MDMA, Xanax In South Jersey Drug Bust: Police
K9 Officer Helps Find Cocaine, MDMA, Xanax In South Jersey Drug Bust: Police A Camden man was accused of having several drugs in his vehicle in Atlantic County, including cocaine, MDMA, and Xanax, authorities said. Manuel Rosa, 41, was arrested on Friday, July 5, the Galloway Township Police Department said in a news release on Monday, July 8.  Officers stopped Rosa while he was driving a 2006 Mercedes Benz on White Horse Pike near the intersection with Quince Avenue at around 10:19 p.m. A K9 officer named Narco sniffed the vehicle and smelled the presence of drugs.  Police found about 52 grams of cocaine, 44 doses of suspected MDMA, 95 ind…
Dead Pets Found In Freezer, 36 Neglected Animals Rescued From South Jersey Woman, Police Say Dead Pets Found In Freezer, 36 Neglected Animals Rescued From South Jersey Woman, Police Say
Dead Pets Found In Freezer, 36 Neglected Animals Rescued From South Jersey Woman, Police Say A Galloway Township woman was accused of neglecting 36 pets and having several dead animals in a freezer, authorities said. Nancy Santos, 57, was charged with 43 counts of animal neglect, the Galloway Township Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday, July 2. Breaking AC's Lynda Cohen published the above photo during a court appearance from the Atlantic County Jail. Officers executed a search warrant at a home on the 300 block of Cresson Avenue on Monday, July 1. Police had received reports of several animals living in inhumane conditions. Police rescued 29 cats and s…
Police ID Motorcyclist, 59, Killed In Atlantic County Crash Police ID Motorcyclist, 59, Killed In Atlantic County Crash
Police ID Motorcyclist, 59, Killed In Atlantic County Crash Police have identified the motorcyclist killed in an Atlantic County crash this weekend as a 59-year-old man. Joseph Stetser, of Absecon, was ejected from his 2006 Harley Davidson after hitting a guardrail on East Moss Mill Road near Sander Place around 12:15 a.m. Sunday, June 23 in Galloway, local police said. Stetser had been traveling westbound on East Moss Mill Road when he struck the guardrail just west of the intersection of Sander Place. He was pronounced dead at the scene. There were no witnesses to the crash, and the accident remains under investigation by officers of the Galloway…
Two South Jersey Men Stole From Businesses In NY, NJ, PA: Police Two South Jersey Men Stole From Businesses In NY, NJ, PA: Police
Two South Jersey Men Stole From Businesses In NY, NJ, PA: Police Two South Jersey men were accused of stealing from businesses in three states, authorities said. Devin Arnold, 22, of Galloway Township, and 20-year-old Laqua Tucker of Pleasantville were arrested on Friday, June 14, the Galloway Township Police Department said in a news release. They were taken into custody after an investigation into commercial burglaries in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania. Arnold tried to run away from police before his arrest, while Tucker surrendered at his home. "Today’s operation is a prime example how multi-agency efforts and cooperation can lead to successf…
South Jersey Teen Dies When Hit By SUV, Thrown Off E-Scooter: Police South Jersey Teen Dies When Hit By SUV, Thrown Off E-Scooter: Police
South Jersey Teen Dies When Hit By SUV, Thrown Off E-Scooter: Police A Galloway Township teen was killed when he was hit by an SUV and thrown off his electric scooter, authorities said. Stephen Johnson III, 19, died in the crash on West White Horse Pike on Friday, June 7, the Galloway Township Police Department said in a news release. Officers found Johnson dead in the road near the intersection of West Jimmie Leeds Road at around 1:30 a.m. Investigators said a Galloway man was driving a Toyota RAV4 west on West White Horse Pike when he hit Johnson on his e-scooter in the travel lane.  Johnson was thrown into the road and struck by …
Two South Jersey Officers Injured, Man Charged With Attempted Murder Two South Jersey Officers Injured, Man Charged With Attempted Murder
Two South Jersey Officers Injured, Man Charged With Attempted Murder Two police officers in Atlantic County were injured, including one who was stabbed, while responding to a call, authorities said. Keith Kiminsky, 30, of Galloway, was arrested on Sunday, Apr. 7, the Galloway Township Police Department said in a news release. He was given several charges, including attempted murder, aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and resisting arrest. Galloway police responded to a home on the 300 block of Cresson Avenue after several 911 hang-up calls. Body camera video released by the police department showed Kiminsky's mother answ…
South Jersey Teen Charged In Shopping Plaza Double Shooting South Jersey Teen Charged In Shopping Plaza Double Shooting
South Jersey Teen Charged In Shopping Plaza Double Shooting An Atlantic County teen was charged in a double shooting in the parking lot of a Galloway shopping plaza on Easter, authorities said. Evan Hayes, 18, of Mays Landing, was arrested on Friday, Apr. 5, the Galloway Township Police Department said in a news release. He was given several charges, including aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose. Two Pleasantville teens, ages 17 and 16, were injured in a shooting near the Hoon King Chinese Restaurant at around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 31. The restaurant is in The Shoppes at Galloway on East Collins Road. The …
Wanted Man Stole Equipment From South Jersey Tattoo Parlor: Police Wanted Man Stole Equipment From South Jersey Tattoo Parlor: Police
Wanted Man Stole Equipment From South Jersey Tattoo Parlor: Police A wanted man from Atlantic County was accused of stealing equipment from a tattoo parlor, authorities said. Vito Anderson, 38, of Pleasantville, was arrested on Tuesday, Mar. 26, the Galloway Township Police Department said in a Facebook post. He was given several charges stemming from the burglary at Gold Leaf Tattoo on West White Horse Pike. Galloway police received the burglary report on Monday, Mar. 25. Officers discovered that the suspect forcefully entered the parlor and took several pieces of tattoo equipment. Gold Leaf Tattoo employees went to the police department the next day wit…
Accused South Jersey Cockfighting Ringleader Ordered To Stay In Jail: Prosecutors Accused South Jersey Cockfighting Ringleader Ordered To Stay In Jail: Prosecutors
Accused South Jersey Cockfighting Ringleader Ordered To Stay In Jail: Prosecutors A South Jersey man accused of running an elaborate cockfighting ring at his home will stay in jail until his trial. A judge ordered 33-year-old Jose Madera of Egg Harbor City to remain detained pending trial on Tuesday, Mar. 19, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. Madera was charged with several animal cruelty offenses, possession of a controlled dangerous substance, destruction of evidence, and resisting arrest. Galloway Township police uncovered the cockfighting operation at a home on the 300 block of South Bremen Avenue on Saturday, Mar. 9. Madera and 51 …
52 Arrested In 'Elaborate' Cockfighting Ring In South Jersey: Police 52 Arrested In 'Elaborate' Cockfighting Ring In South Jersey: Police
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" …
Men Wanted For Putting ATM Skimmers In South Jersey Wawa Men Wanted For Putting ATM Skimmers In South Jersey Wawa
Men Wanted For Putting ATM Skimmers In South Jersey Wawa Police in an Atlantic County township have released pictures of suspects wanted for adding skimming devices to ATMs in a gas station's convenience store. Galloway police said two men entered the Wawa on West White Horse Pike in the Pomona section of the township at around 7:39 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 27. They were in the store for a "short period of time" and installed the skimmers on two ATMs, according to the Friday, Mar. 1 Facebook post. The devices were found by an ATM mechanic while performing routine maintenance. Police received a report about the skimmers on Thursday, Feb. 29. …
'Be Diligent': ATM Skimmers Found In Wawa On Jersey Shore 'Be Diligent': ATM Skimmers Found In Wawa On Jersey Shore
'Be Diligent': ATM Skimmers Found In Wawa On Jersey Shore Police in an Atlantic County township are looking out for skimming devices after two were found on ATMs in a gas station's convenience store, authorities said. Galloway police received a report of skimmers on two ATMs at the Wawa on West White Horse Pike in the Pomona section of the township, the department said in a Facebook post on Thursday, Feb. 29. The devices were found by an ATM mechanic while performing routine maintenance. Investigators said it wasn't clear how long the skimmers were on the ATMs. "Thank you to the Pomona Wawa for quickly reporting this incident to law enforcement, …
Dogs Up For Adoption After Escaping Hoarding Situation In Atlantic County Dogs Up For Adoption After Escaping Hoarding Situation In Atlantic County
Dogs Up For Adoption After Escaping Hoarding Situation In Atlantic County Several dogs rescued from an Atlantic County hoarding situation are ready to find their forever homes. Some of the 25 dogs saved from a Galloway home are now up for adoption, the township's police department said on Thursday, Feb. 15. The dogs and one cat were found in poor conditions at a Zurich Avenue home on Saturday, Feb. 10. Officers also discovered a dead dog on the property. The animals' owner, 23-year-old Jason Millar of Wildwood Crest, was charged with cruelty to animals and he was released on a summons. Galloway police said a black-and-white Newfoundland dog named "Moo"…
Four Arrested In Narcotics Crackdown In Atlantic County Town Four Arrested In Narcotics Crackdown In Atlantic County Town
Four Arrested In Narcotics Crackdown In Atlantic County Town Police in one Atlantic County town make four arrests after receiving complaints about drug dealing, authorities said. Galloway Township police arrested Sahmad Greene, 28, of Galloway, on Monday, Feb. 12, the department said. The arrest came after officers searched a home on Liberty Court and found narcotics, a gun with a high-capacity magazine, cash, and a vehicle with more narcotics inside of it. Greene was charged with distribution of a controlled dangerous substance, unlawful possession of a weapon, committing a drug offense while in possession of a weapon, unlawful possession of a …
Dead Animal, 25 Dogs Found In Young Man's Home: Galloway Police Dead Animal, 25 Dogs Found In Young Man's Home: Galloway Police
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 …
No Apparent Charges For 18-Year-Old Driver Who Fatally Struck Pedestrian In Atlantic County No Apparent Charges For 18-Year-Old Driver Who Fatally Struck Pedestrian In Atlantic County
No Apparent Charges For 18-Year-Old Driver Who Fatally Struck Pedestrian In Atlantic County No apparent charges have been filed against an 18-year-old driver who fatally struck a man crossing the street in Galloway Sunday, Nov. 19, police said. Myoung-Chun Jang was crossing West Moss Mill Road around 6:35 p.m. near Breman Avenue when he was struck by the driver in a 2004 Toyota Tundra, Galloway police said. Myoung-Chun was taken to Atlanticare Regional Medical Center Mainland Division where he was pronounced dead West Moss Mill Road, between Bremen Avenue and Frankfurt Avenue, was closed for approximately two hours while the crash was investigated. The accident remains under…
State Slammer For NJ Man Who Tortured GF's Cat, Cocked Gun At Different Victim State Slammer For NJ Man Who Tortured GF's Cat, Cocked Gun At Different Victim
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…
Galloway Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty To Dog, 21 Cats Galloway Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty To Dog, 21 Cats
Galloway Woman Charged With Animal Cruelty To Dog, 21 Cats A 34-year-old woman from South Jersey was indicted on 22 counts of animal cruelty, authorities said. Lourdes Martinez, of Galloway, was indicted by an Atlantic County grand jury on Tuesday, Oct. 10, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Martinez was arrested on July 22 when Galloway Township Police made a warranted search of her home after numerous complaints from neighbors about animals living in unsanitary conditions. Once inside Martinez’s residence, police located 21 cats that were all in need of medical attention. All of the cats were later evaluated by a veterin…
South Jersey Man Sentenced To State Prison For Stabbing During Fight: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Sentenced To State Prison For Stabbing During Fight: Prosecutor
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 Seize $360K From Home Of Alleged Elderly Scam Artist In South Jersey Police Seize $360K From Home Of Alleged Elderly Scam Artist In South Jersey
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…
South Jersey Man Pleads Guilty To Sexual Assault Of Girl: Prosecutor South Jersey Man Pleads Guilty To Sexual Assault Of Girl: Prosecutor
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…
South Jersey Woman Charged With 110 Counts Of Animal Cruelty: Prosecutor South Jersey Woman Charged With 110 Counts Of Animal Cruelty: Prosecutor
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…
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…
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…
South Jersey Pair Bilked Victim Out Of $600K, Laundered Money: Prosecutor South Jersey Pair Bilked Victim Out Of $600K, Laundered Money: Prosecutor
South Jersey Pair Bilked Victim Out Of $600K, Laundered Money: Prosecutor A pair of South Jersey residents has been indicted on money laundering and theft charges, authorities said. Wei Song, 59, and Botao Liu, 52, both of Egg Harbor Township were indicted on Thursday, Nov. 17 for charges stemming from a multi-year social engineering scheme that resulted in financial losses of over $600,000 from one victim, millions of dollars in bad checks, and identity theft damages, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Song was indicted for money laundering – a first-degree offense; theft by deception – a second-degree offense; identity the…