One Person Shot During Assault Wednesday in Hamilton Township
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Police say the shooter was identified as 32-year-old Thomas Jackson of Mays Landing. Jackson was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and possession of a weapon for unlawful purpose.
Jackson is currently being held at the Atlantic County Justice Facility. The condition of the person who was shot was not released as part of a press release.
Police say there is no threat to area residents and their investigation is still active.
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Hamilton Township Police K-9 Announces His Retirement
They say, K-9 Kota is a 10-year-old German Shepherd Dog from Hungary. He became a single purpose patrol K-9 in 2012 after graduating from the basic K-9 patrol training at the Atlantic County K-9 Academy. He spent his career tracking and locating evidence, numerous suspects who fled from the police, and numerous missing persons. Kota was usually rewarded with ice cream for significant arrests or finds.
Officers were quick to highlight some of Kota s accomplishments:
Recognized twice by the United States Police K-9 Association for the Patrol “Catch of the Quarter.”
Apprehended an armed suspect who fled from police with a loaded handgun in 2012.
Authorities in Hamilton Township say a fire over the weekend at an apartment complex in Mays Landing remains under investigation.
According to a press release, just before 4:00 last Saturday afternoon, the Mays Landing, Laureldale, and Cologne Fire Departments were dispatched to a fire at the Sandpiper Condominium Complex on Route 40.
Upon arrival, cops and firefighters found smoke showing from a first floor unit. Once inside, crews located one person on a couch in the unit. Firefighters were able to rescue the occupant who suffered from severe smoke inhalation.
She was taken to AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center-City Division and then flown to another hospital for more advanced care.