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According to Galloway Township Police Department, on Monday, July 1, 2024, the Galloway Township Police Department Humane Law Enforcement Officers executed a search warrant on the 300 block of Cresson Avenue. The search warrant stemmed from an ongoing investigation after police received reports of numerous animals living in inhumane conditions.
Upon execution of the search warrant, police rescued 7 dogs and 29 cats. Police also located 2 deceased adult dogs, 1 deceased adult cat, and 4 deceased kittens. The deceased cat and dogs were located inside a freezer at the residence.
“The Galloway Township Police Department remains committed to investigating any report of animal cruelty in our community”, said Chief Richard D. Barber. “To honor this commitment, we recently trained two additional officers to serve in our HLEO Unit.”
The resident, Nancy Santos 57 of Galloway, was placed in custody and charged with 43 counts of animal neglect. Santos was lodged in the Atlantic County Justice Facility pending a future court date.
Anyone wishing to report a crime tip regarding animal neglect can do so by contacting the Galloway Township Police Department at
609-652-3705. You can also contact Crime Stoppers of Atlantic County www.crimestoppersatlantic.com at
609-652-1234 or anonymously text your tip to 274637(CRIMES).
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Galloway Township Police Department would like to thank Kimmy’s Safe Haven Rescue, The Atlantic County Animal Shelter, and A-Academy Animal Control for their assistance with relocating the rescued animals.
