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Residents warned to avoid area during heavy police presence in Galloway Township

GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A large police presence prompted warnings for residents to avoid part of a Galloway Township neighborhood Wednesday as officers conducted an active investigation alongside the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office.

Authorities focused their response on the 200 block of Arbutus Avenue, where police said the scene had been contained and there was no immediate threat to the public.

The Galloway Township Police Department initially urged residents and drivers to avoid the area while investigators worked the scene.

Officials later announced the situation had been resolved.

Police did not immediately release details about what triggered the investigation or whether any arrests were made.

Authorities said additional information would be released as it becomes available.

Key Points
• Police activity drew a large law enforcement response in Galloway Township
• Authorities told residents there was no immediate threat to the public
• Officials later announced the situation had been resolved

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