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Galloway woman sentenced to 5 years in prison for drugs, weapons possession

Authorities arrested 28-year-old, Medina Hayes, in May after a search of two local apartments and vehicle uncovered fentanyl, heroin and crack cocaine.

Lauren Pena

Apr 24, 2026, 12:09 PM

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A Galloway woman was sentenced to five years in prison on Thursday for unlawfully possessing a firearm and attempting to deal drugs, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutors Office.

Authorities arrested 28-year-old, Medina Hayes, in May after a search of two local apartments and vehicle uncovered fentanyl, heroin and crack cocaine.

Investigators also found a semi-automatic handgun, a digital scale containing white residue and thousands of dollars in cash.

Hayes pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a handgun and possession with the intent to distribute a controlled dangerous substance.

Officials say she will be subject to a one-year period of parole ineligibility with a forfeiture of $10,003.

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