Crime & Safety

Galloway Man Charged With Narcotics Possession Following Search of Home

Police searched Eric Vaugahan's home in relation to a narcotics investigation on Wednesday.

A Galloway man has been charged with multiple narcotics charges following the execution of a search warrant on Wednesday.

Eric Vaughan, 41, was charged with distribution of a controlled dangerous substance (crack cocaine), possession of a controlled dangerous substance (two counts) and possession of marijuana under 50 grams.

The charges were issued following the execution of a search warrant in regard to a narcotics investigation at his Mattix Crossing Complex home on Colonial Court, Galloway Police said Wednesday afternoon.

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Vaughan was lodged in the Atlantic County Jail in lieu of $50,000 bail.

The Atlantic County SWAT team assisted in the investigation.

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