Gwen Stefani Thinks 21-Year-Old NJ Singer Who Won 'The Voice' Battle Has Star Quality Gwen Stefani Thinks 21-Year-Old NJ Singer Who Won 'The Voice' Battle Has Star Quality
Gwen Stefani Thinks 21-Year-Old NJ Singer Who Won 'The Voice' Battle Has Star Quality A 21-year-old New Jersey native is impressing judges on NBC's "The Voice." Mara Justine, who hails from Galloway, won a singing battle as she harmonized with Claudia B., 25, in their rendition of "Son of a Preacher Man" on the Tuesday, Oct. 31 episode. Reba McEntire was the only judge who preferred Claudia's performance, but was impressed by both singers' talent given their ages. Niall Horan, Gwen Stefani, and John Legend — who coaches both women — all agreed the Mara ultimately won that battle. Niall and Gwen both called it "flawless," and Gwen noted Mara's star quality. Justine nailed h…
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…
16-Year-Old Girl Assaulted Egg Harbor Officers At High School Football Game: Police 16-Year-Old Girl Assaulted Egg Harbor Officers At High School Football Game: Police
16-Year-Old Girl Assaulted Egg Harbor Officers At High School Football Game: Police A 16-year-old Pleasantville girl was arrested on charges she assaulted a police officer and school security officer during a fight at an Egg Harbor Township High School football game, authorities said. The girl, whose name had not been released, was involved in a dispute with four others after the football game, Egg Harbor Township police said.  The officers were hurt when police tried to break up the fight between teenagers and young adults on Thursday night, Seot. 14, they said. None of those involved in the fight were students from either school playing in the game. Egg Harbor…
Atlantic City Man Admits Selling Cocaine: Prosecutor Atlantic City Man Admits Selling Cocaine: Prosecutor
Atlantic City Man Admits Selling Cocaine: Prosecutor A 34-year-old man from Atlantic City has admitted to possessing and selling cocaine, authorities said. Eric Malcom pleaded guilty on Friday, Sept. 8, to second-degree possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute over one-half ounce, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. The plea agreement recommends a seven-year New Jersey State Prison sentence. On Feb. 17, 2022, Malcom was arrested in Galloway after police made a motor vehicle stop of his car. A police canine on scene alerted handlers that there was narcotics in the car. A subsequent search of th…
3 Teens Arrested After Wild Chase In Stolen Car That Catches Fire In South Jersey: Police 3 Teens Arrested After Wild Chase In Stolen Car That Catches Fire In South Jersey: Police
3 Teens Arrested After Wild Chase In Stolen Car That Catches Fire In South Jersey: Police Three teenagers were arrested after fleeing police in a stolen car that later crashed and caught fire, authorities said. A Galloway police officer rescued the unconscious driver of the car that landed in an Absecon marsh during the chase, Galloway Township police said. The boy was hospitalized. A gun was recovered from the car, police said. Two passengers were arrested and turned over to their parents. The trio included a 16-year-old boy from Hammonton, a 16-year-old boy from Atlantic City and a 15-year-old boy from Pleasantville, police said. Multiple criminal and motor vehicl…
NJ Man Who Hired Hitman To Kill Kid Gets 6 Years, No Parole NJ Man Who Hired Hitman To Kill Kid Gets 6 Years, No Parole
NJ Man Who Hired Hitman To Kill Kid Gets 6 Years, No Parole UPDATE: A South Jersey man who paid $20,000 in bitcoin to have a 13-year-boy killed after they exchanged sexually explicit images was sentenced to six years in a federal penitentiary. John Michael Musbach, 34, of Haddonfield, must serve out just about all of the plea-bargained term because there's no parole in the federal prison system. Musbach began communicating with the child in 2015 and soon after exchanged videos and photos that were discovered by the kid's parents, federal authorities said. Musbach was living in Galloway when members of the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office raided …
South Jersey Guardian Admits Starving Child, Beating Her With Metal Spatula: Prosecutor South Jersey Guardian Admits Starving Child, Beating Her With Metal Spatula: Prosecutor
South Jersey Guardian Admits Starving Child, Beating Her With Metal Spatula: Prosecutor A 58-year-old woman from Galloway has admitted to starving a 9-year-old girl and beating her, authorities said. Stephanie Gregory pleaded guilty on Tuesday, May 23, to two counts of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Gregory was the legal guardian of three siblings,  The prosecutor previously said she used a metal spatula in the beatings. The beat the child in front of another 6-year-old sibling, officials have said. The beatings led to open wounds and welts on the child’s body, they said. When the girl was r…
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…