Galloway Man Charged With Assaulting Police Officer During Burglary Investigation

A Galloway Township man was arrested after assaulting a police officer while police were investigating a burglary at his home on Wednesday, police announced on Thursday morning.

Police also discovered numerous amounts of marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy, oxycodone pills and amphetamines in the home belonging to Joseph Brandenberger, 28.

Brandenberger was charged with numerous possession and distribution of CDS charges as well as assaulting a police officer and obstruction of justice.

Police responded to his home on Federal Court Wednesday night at 9:03 p.m. in response to an activated burglar alarm. They saw the front door had been forced open, and Brandenberger confirmed several items were missing, including a laptop computer.

During the investigation, Brandenberger assaulted a police officer. Police didn’t provide a reason for the assault in the release.

Police also discovered narcotics in the home and obtained a search warrant. Police officers searched the residence with the assistance of K-9 officers, and additional narcotics were discovered.

Brandenberger was lodged in The Atlantic County Justice Facility on $100,000 bail.