TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Most people looking to get into politics hold off on stealing until after they’re elected. In the case of one council candidate, his alleged five-finger past has become a campaign problem just days ahead of the June 10th primary election. Days after police reports regarding Bianchini’s charges began circulating on social media, his opponent, incumbent Republican Justin Lamb, issued a statement regarding the trove of police reports and allegations. A copy of that police report is attached here: Robert A. Bianchini, a former Democratic candidate for Toms River Township Council and Ocean County Commissioner, was charged … Continue reading Toms River Council Candidate’s ShopRite Shoplifting Charge Draws Red Flag in Election Campaign