Details of Blogger Arrest Unfold

Delaware State Police report that Art Gallagher, 53, of Highlands, defrauded a Delaware bus company and forged documents through his company, Gallco Enterprises, according to the Asbury Park Press.

Gallagher was by Highlands police. According Highlands Police Department arrest records, Gallagher will be extradited to Delaware based on fraud charges.

Currently, Gallagher is in Monmouth County Jail with a bail of $250,000.

The Asbury Park Press also reported that Gallagher is accused of forging signatures on two bank letters to acquire the buses' titles.

Gallagher is the moderator of political blog More Monmouth Musings, and a council candidate for Highlands.

On Oct. 17, Gallagher addressed his arrest in a post on his blog:

As I am sure all my readers are now aware I was arrested late Friday evening on a warrant issued out of the State of Delaware.  On the advice of my attorney I can not discuss the charges against me at this time other then to say that they are vigorously contested and that I did not commit theft.  Right now I am concentrating on securing my release from jail so that I can properly address these charges through my attorneys.

When I am released I intend to write about my experiences of the last few days.

I thank all of you who have expressed concern for me and my family and I assure you that we are doing fine given these difficult circumstances.