Atlantic County Fugitive Arrested in Virginia
Edward Poley, 32, of Atlantic City was arrested last week by U.S. Marshal Service Fugitive Task Force Dectectives. Poley, one of Atlantic County’s most wanted fugitives, was tracked down in a rural area in Virginia. Poley was a fugitive of Atlantic County since April 2008 on charges of aggravated sexual assault, sexual assault, burglary, forgery and bail jumping. Detective Douglas Herbert of the Atlantic County Sheriff’s Office, assigned to the U.S. Marshal Task Force, was the lead detective on the case. The extensive investigation by Detective Herbert and the Marshal Service Task Force took place in several states.
“Detective Herbert has worked tirelessly on this case to assure the arrest of this violent subject,” said Atlantic County Sheriff Frank Balles. “Our office will continue to actively participate in the U.S. Marshal Service Task Force and pool our resources in a concerted effort with all law enforcement to continue to remove as many dangerous fugitives from the streets as possible.” Balles added.
Poley is being held without bail in Virginia awaiting extradition to New Jersey. U.S. Marshal for New Jersey James Plousis stated, “This is a great example of seamless law enforcement cooperation in New Jersey. This arrest shows that we are unified in going after the worst of the worst to make this country a safer place for everyone.”
For More Information, contact Sheriff Frank Balles @ [609] 909-7211 / 609-432-9407 or balles_frank @aclink.org
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