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Skeletal Remains of Man Found in Wooded Area in New Jersey

Galloway Township

A cooperative investigation is ongoing after the discovery of skeletal remains earlier this week in Galloway Township, Atlantic County Prosecutor Damon G. Tyner announced.

According to officials, Monday, June 7, 2021 at approximately 8:38 AM, dispatch from the Galloway Township Police Department contacted the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crimes Unit in reference to human remains that were found by a man in a wooded area at 187 South Pomona Road in Galloway.

The remains have been determined to be that of a male officials said. 

An autopsy has been completed and the results are pending.

The cooperative investigation continues between the ACPO Major Crimes Unit, the Southern Regional Medical Examiner’s Office, and the Galloway Township Police Department.

Anyone with information, regarding serious crimes  is asked to contact the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office at 609-909-7800 or go to the Prosecutor’s Office Web site at https://www.acpo.org/tips.html and provide information by filling out the form anonymously on the Submit a Tip page.

People can also call Crime Stoppers at 609-652-1234or 1-800-658-8477

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