Lebanon County Man Charged With Trafficking Counterfeit Drugs

by Breaking Local News Report August 10, 2020

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LEBANON, PA-The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Stefan Knoche, age 55, of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, was charged by Criminal Information with trafficking in counterfeit drugs.

According to United States Attorney David J. Freed, the information alleges that Knoche intentionally trafficked drugs knowing them to contain counterfeit marks of pharmaceutical manufacturers Pfizer Pharmaceuticals, Bayer AG, Eli Lilly and Company, and Roche Holding AG between May 23, 2017 and April 12, 2018. The information alleges Knoche knowingly trafficked counterfeit Viagra, Aurogra, Xanax, Levitra, Cialis, and Valium, all using counterfeit trademarks of their respective pharmaceutical companies.

The case was investigated by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service; U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Office of Criminal Investigations; and U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations. Assistant U.S. Attorney James T. Clancy is prosecuting the case.

Indictments and Criminal Informations are only allegations. All persons charged are presumed to be innocent unless and until found guilty in court.

A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.

The maximum penalty under federal law for this offense is 10 years of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the Judge is also required to consider and weigh a number of factors, including the nature, circumstances and seriousness of the offense; the history and characteristics of the defendant; and the need to punish the defendant, protect the public and provide for the defendant’s educational, vocational and medical needs. For these reasons, the statutory maximum penalty for the offense is not an accurate indicator of the potential sentence for a specific defendant.

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Founder of Plastics Company Indicted in $61 Million Tax Evasion Scheme

by Breaking Local News Report August 10, 2020

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NEWARK, N.J. – A federal grand jury today indicted a Florida man for evading over $61 million in income taxes from 2016 through 2018, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Alfred Teo, 74, of Boca Raton, Florida, is charged with three counts of tax evasion and six counts of making and subscribing false personal and corporate tax returns in tax years 2016, 2017, and 2018. The indictment follows a June 17, 2020, complaint charging tax evasion, for which U.S. Magistrate Judge Edward S. Kiel set bond at $20 million. Teo will be arraigned at a date to be determined.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court:

Teo was the majority shareholder of multibillion-dollar plastics manufacturing holding company Alpha Industries Management (Alpha). During the tax years 2016, 2017, and 2018, Alpha transferred funds directly into trading accounts for Teo’s benefit. Instead of reporting the funds Alpha sent for Teo’s benefit as income on his personal tax returns, a significant portion of Teo’s income from Alpha was recorded as 1099 Income to AAST Holding Corp. (AAST), another Teo-owned entity that was unrelated to his plastics business. Through AAST, Teo engaged in numerous acts to conceal and attempt to conceal the income he received from Alpha in order to evade income taxes.

According to AAST’s corporate tax returns, AAST received 1099 income from Alpha of approximately $27 million, $53 million, and $89 million in 2016, 2017, and 2018, respectively, for a total of approximately $169 million.

However, Alpha did not transfer these amounts to bank accounts controlled by AAST. The money Alpha recorded as 1099 income to AAST was instead money provided for the benefit of Teo and included money that Alpha sent directly to Teo’s brokerage accounts. Instead of reporting the $169 million of income from Alpha on Teo’s personal tax returns in 2016, 2017, and 2018, and paying taxes on that income, the income was reported on AAST’s corporate tax returns. Teo then provided false deduction information to his tax preparer in the form of fictitious “cost of goods sold” to artificially reduce his income and evade the income taxes owed.

AAST was organized as a holding company, and, in reality, AAST did not have cost of goods sold of these amounts for these years.

In 2016, 2017, and 2018, Teo’s tax preparer provided draft AAST corporate tax forms for Teo’s review. Teo then returned the corporate tax forms with handwritten notes that indicated AAST had tens of millions of dollars of cost of goods sold. Teo’s tax preparer used the information that Teo provided to report AAST’s cost of goods sold on AAST’s corporate tax returns in the amounts of approximately $26 million, $51 million, and $87 million for 2016, 2017, and 2018, respectively.

By submitting fraudulent cost of goods sold expenses to his tax preparer for inclusion on AAST’s corporate tax returns, Teo used AAST to avoid paying tens of millions of dollars of income taxes. He reduced AAST’s net business income by approximately $165 million for tax years 2016, 2017, and 2018 combined.

Teo’s personal IRS Forms 1040 for 2016, 2017, and 2018 included AAST’s net business income – as reduced by the approximately $165 million in AAST’s false cost of goods sold – as income to Teo. As a result, Teo understated his personal income for those years by approximately $165 million.

Because Teo’s personal tax returns for 2016, 2017, and 2018 included AAST’s net business income, Teo’s fraudulent reduction of AAST’s net business income with purported cost of goods sold expenses resulted in a tax loss of approximately $10 million, $20 million, and $31 million in 2016, 2017 and 2018, respectively, for a total tax loss of approximately $61 million.

The tax evasion charges in Counts 1 through 3 of the indictment each carry a maximum potential penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The six false tax return charges in Counts 4 through 9 each carry a maximum potential penalty of three years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

U.S. Attorney Carpenito credited special agents of IRS-Criminal Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Michael Montanez in Newark, with the investigation leading to today’s charges.

The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Ari B. Fontecchio and Vijay Dewan of the Economic Crimes Unit in Newark.

The charges and allegations contained in the indictment are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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Member of Jersey City Gang Charged with Gun Possession and Distribution of PCP

by Breaking Local News Report August 10, 2020

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JERSEY CITY, NJ– A high-ranking member of a violent street gang operating in Jersey City, New Jersey, made his initial court appearance today on charges he possessed a weapon as a convicted felon, possessed Phencyclidine (more commonly known as PCP) with intent to distribute, and possessed a firearm in furtherance of his PCP distribution, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Jalil Burns, a/k/a “Big Ben,” 33, of Jersey City, was charged by complaint on Aug. 4, 2020, with one count of unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon, one count of possession with intent to distribute PCP, and one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. Burns appeared today by videoconference before U.S. Magistrate Judge Edward S. Kiel and was detained.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court:

On Aug. 3, 2020, Burns was found in possession of a .40 caliber handgun, which was loaded with six rounds of ammunition, and a jar of Phencyclidine. In 2009, Burns was convicted in federal court of unlawfully possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.

The charge of unlawfully possessing a firearm as a convicted felon carries a maximum potential penalty of 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. The charge of possessing with intent to distribute Phencyclidine carries a maximum potential penalty of 20 years in prison, and a $1 million fine. The charge of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime carries a mandatory minimum penalty of five years in prison, a maximum of life imprisonment, and a $250,000 fine.

U.S. Attorney Carpenito credited the Jersey City Police Department, under the direction of Public Safety Director James Shea; the Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office, under the direction of Prosecutor Esther Suarez; special agents of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Charlie J. Patterson, Newark Field Division; and special agents of the FBI, under the direction of Acting Special Agent in Charge Joe Denahan in Newark, with the investigation leading to the charges and arrest.

The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Desiree Grace Latzer of the U.S. Attorney’s Office Organized Crime and Gangs Unit in Newark.

The charges and allegations in the complaint are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

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Two Philadelphia Men Indicted for Brazen Armed Robbery of Armored Truck and Shootout in University City

by Breaking Local News Report August 10, 2020

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PHILADELPHIA, PA – United States Attorney William M. McSwain announced that Jerry Collins, 40, and Tyree Lamont Holmes, 28, both of Philadelphia, PA, were indicted for armed robbery of a Garda armored truck on the 3500 block of Market Street in the University City section of West Philadelphia just over one year ago.

According to the indictment, on August 1, 2019, at approximately 10:00 a.m., Holmes and a second unidentified suspect, both wearing masks and gloves, one armed with a loaded Glock 17 semi-automatic handgun and the other with a loaded assault rifle with an attached drum-style magazine, exited a Chevy Trailblazer that was parked behind a Garda armored truck. As one of the guards removed three black bags containing a total of $434,000 cash, Holmes and his accomplice approached the guard, pointed their firearms at him and announced a robbery while Collins waited in the driver’s seat of the getaway vehicle, the Trailblazer. Holmes allegedly grabbed the bags of money and attempted to get back into the vehicle when two guards drew their firearms and began shooting at the fleeing robbers, who fired back. During the shootout, Holmes dropped the bags of money on the ground and fled on foot while the second robber got into the Trailblazer with Collins and fled the scene.

Collins was arrested by the FBI on August 7, 2020; Holmes was arrested by the Philadelphia Police Department on February 18, 2020. Both defendants were indicted for conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery, robbery which interfered with interstate commerce, and using, carrying and brandishing a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence. Holmes is detained pending trial; the Government has moved to detain Collins, as well, who will appear in federal court for his detention hearing tomorrow, August 11, 2020.

“Robbing any type of business – especially a brazen armed robbery of an armored vehicle in broad daylight – is a serious federal offense that can carry stiff penalties,” said U.S. Attorney McSwain. “And here, the alleged robbery precipitated a shootout on a busy city block that endangered many innocent bystanders. It is remarkable that nobody was struck and killed. This type of criminal behavior is completely unacceptable and my Office is focused on rooting it out.”

“This was a risky armed robbery carried out on a dense and active block in University City,” said Michael J. Driscoll, Special Agent in Charge of the FBI’s Philadelphia Division. “The robbery crew showed up armed to the teeth to accost Garda personnel, prompting a barrage of gunfire. Holmes, Collins, and their accomplices put countless innocent people in danger by allegedly planning and carrying out this daylight gunpoint heist. It’s imperative all involved are held accountable, both to keep them off the street and send a message to anyone else who may contemplate such a dangerous assault on our community.”

Each defendant faces a maximum term of life imprisonment with a mandatory minimum term of seven years’ imprisonment without the possibility of parole, up to five years of supervised release, and a $750,000 fine. Committing a violent crime in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania carries a tremendous risk of a long prison sentence, which is the message of the Office’s new anti-violence public awareness campaign. You can learn more about this campaign on the District website.

The case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Philadelphia Police Department, and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney José Arteaga.

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Union County Men Indicted for Violent Robbery Spree

by Breaking Local News Report August 10, 2020

By: Breaking Local News Report

ELIZABETH, N.J. – A federal grand jury today indicted two Union County, New Jersey, men for allegedly committing multiple armed robberies from August 2018 through February 2019, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito announced.

Jaime Fontanez, 43, and Vincent Chan-Guillen, 30, both of Elizabeth, New Jersey, are charged in a 13-count indictment with conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery, multiple counts of Hobbs Act robbery, as well as brandishing and discharging a firearm during the commission of a crime of violence. Fontanez and Chan-Guillen will be arraigned at a date to be determined. Both men were previously arrested on a criminal complaint for this conduct on Feb. 21, 2019.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court:

From August 2018 through February 2019, Fontanez and Chan-Guillen conspired with each other, and others, to commit robberies in Bronx and New York counties in New York and Union, Middlesex, and Essex counties in New Jersey. The conspirators targeted convenience and liquor stores. After entering the business, one of the conspirators pointed a firearm at the store clerk while another conspirator went behind the counter to steal money from the cash register. On one occasion, Chan-Guillen discharged a firearm into the liquor store. That firearm was subsequently discovered in Chan-Guillen’s possession.

The Hobbs Act charges each carry a maximum potential penalty of 20 years in prison. The brandishing of a firearm during a crime of violence carries a maximum potential penalty of life in prison and a mandatory minimum sentence of seven years in prison, which must run consecutively to any other prison term. The discharging of a firearm during a crime of violence carries a maximum potential penalty of life in prison and a mandatory minimum sentence of 10 years in prison, which must run consecutively to any other prison term. Each count also carries a potential $250,000 fine, or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense.

U.S. Attorney Carpenito credited special agents of the FBI, under the direction of Acting Special Agent in Charge Joe Denahan in Newark, with the investigation leading to the charges. He also thanked the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, under Acting U.S. Attorney Audrey Strauss, for their assistance with this case and the Elizabeth Police Department, under the direction of Chief Giacomo Sacca; the Rahway Police Department, under the direction of Chief John Rodger; the Woodbridge Police Department, under the direction of Director Robert Hubner; the Bloomfield Police Department, under the direction of Public Safety Director Samuel A. DeMaio; the Linden Police Department, under the direction of Chief David Hart; the Kenilworth Police Department, under the direction of Chief John Zimmerman; the Township of Union Police Department, under the direction of Director Dan Zieser; the N.J. State Police, under the direction of Col. Patrick J. Callahan; and the New York City Police Department, under the direction of Commissioner Dermot Shea for their work on this case.

The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Tracey Agnew and Shawn Barnes of the U.S. Attorney’s Office Criminal Division in Newark.

The charges and allegations contained in the indictment ar

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Federal Jury Convicts Suburban Man of Threatening Law Enforcement Officer

by Breaking Local News Report August 10, 2020

By: Breaking Local News Report

CHICAGO, IL — A federal jury in Chicago has convicted a suburban man of threatening a law enforcement officer and posting similarly threatening messages on social media.

ROBERT ANTHONY HAAS in 2019 sent harassing and threatening text messages and voicemails to a federal task force officer. In one of the text messages, Haas stated, “I’m not afraid to walk out my door in the morning. You should be however considering you support Jewish terrorism and your anti-American [expletive] is going to get you killed.” The officer had come into contact with Haas when he interviewed him after the FBI received a complaint about disturbing messages Haas posted to a social media website.

In addition to the threats against the federal officer, evidence at trial revealed that Haas posted similarly disturbing messages at the social media website. In one of those postings, Haas stated, “I don’t care if it’s a cop, prosecutor, judge, politician or elite. You try to stop me from telling the truth I will cut every throat in your home. Try me!”

After a four-day trial, a federal jury in Chicago on Thursday convicted Haas, 40, of Ottawa, Ill., on all 13 counts against him, including five counts of threatening to assault or murder a federal official and eight counts of knowingly transmitting in interstate commerce a communication containing a threat to injure another. Each count of threatening a federal official is punishable by up to ten years in federal prison, while the maximum sentence for each of the other threat counts is five years. U.S. District Judge Edmond E. Chang set sentencing for Nov. 3, 2020.

The conviction was announced by John R. Lausch, Jr., United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois; Emmerson Buie, Jr., Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Field Office of the FBI; and Patrick S. Mills, Special Agent-in-Charge of the U.S. Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service (DSS), Chicago Field Office. Assistance was provided by the Illinois State Police and the Ottawa, Ill., Police Department. The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Erin Kelly and Barry Jonas.

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Rockford Man Sentenced to More Than 17 Years in Prison for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Offenses

by Breaking Local News Report August 10, 2020

By: Breaking Local News Report

ROCKFORD, IL — A Rockford man was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Philip G. Reinhard on federal charges of drug trafficking and possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking.

ANTWAN D. MANLEY, 27, was sentenced to 154 months in prison on the drug trafficking charge and 60 months on the firearm charge, to be served consecutively, for a total sentence of 17 years and ten months in federal prison.

Manley pleaded guilty on Nov. 27, 2019, to one count of possessing with intent to distribute heroin, cocaine base, and marijuana, and one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense. In the written plea agreement, Manley admitted that on Jan. 11, 2018, he possessed in a vehicle approximately 21 baggies of heroin, 24 baggies of marijuana, and a bag of cocaine base in the form of crack cocaine. Manley admitted that he also possessed in the same vehicle a loaded, black Beretta 9mm pistol that previously had been stolen, as well as approximately $6,950 in drug trafficking proceeds, four cell phones, a digital scale, and a box of latex gloves. Manley admitted that he intended to distribute the heroin, crack cocaine, and marijuana to street-level users, and that he possessed the loaded pistol to protect himself, his drug inventory, and his drug trafficking proceeds from individuals who may attempt to rob him of the drugs or money, including customers and rival drug dealers. Manley also admitted that he had distributed heroin to an individual cooperating with law enforcement on two occasions in November and December 2017.

The sentencing was announced by John R. Lausch, Jr., United States Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois; Emmerson Buie, Jr., Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Field Office of the FBI; Kristen De Tineo, Special Agent-in-Charge of the Chicago Field Division of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms & Explosives; and Dan O’Shea, Chief of the Rockford Police Department. The federal investigation was conducted by the FBI-led Rockford Area Violent Gang Task Force, which includes the above agencies as well as the Loves Park and Freeport Police Departments. The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office also assisted in the investigation. The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Talia Bucci.

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Ajo Border Patrol Agent Arrested and Charged with Drug Trafficking

by Breaking Local News Report August 10, 2020

By: Breaking Local News Report

TUCSON, Ariz. – Yesterday, Carlos Victor Passapera Pinott, 53, of Buckeye, Arizona, was arrested on multiple counts of conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances. Passapera was charged by complaint, and had his initial appearance today before United States Magistrate Judge Leslie A. Bowman of the District of Arizona.

According to the complaint:

Passapera is a Border Patrol Agent assigned to the Tucson Sector Ajo Border Patrol Station. On August 9, 2020, at approximately 3:15 AM, Passapera left his residence and drove south to a remote area of the border west of the Lukeville Port of Entry. Passapera then drove to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, where he loaded two duffel bags into another vehicle. Law enforcement agents stopped the driver of that vehicle after it left the airport, and searched the duffel bags. The bags contained multiple packages of substances that field tested positive for the characteristics of cocaine (21 kilograms), heroin (1 kilogram), and fentanyl (1 kilogram). The bags also contained approximately 350,000 pills. A sample from the pills field tested positive for the characteristics of fentanyl.

Law enforcement agents took Passapera into custody later that day while executing a search warrant at his residence. During the search, agents found approximately $329,000 in U.S. currency in Passapera’s residence, and an additional $40,000 in the vehicle Passapera used to transport the illegal narcotics.

Convictions for conspiracy and possession with intent to distribute controlled substances carry a maximum penalty of life in prison, a mandatory minimum penalty of ten years, and up to a $10,000,000 fine.

A criminal complaint is simply the method by which a person is charged with criminal activity and raises no inference of guilt. An individual is presumed innocent until competent evidence is presented to a jury that establishes guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

The charges resulted from an investigation led by the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Southern Arizona Corruption Task Force, the Homeland Security Investigations, NATIVE Task Force in Sells, and the Drug Enforcement Administration. The Public Integrity Section of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Tucson is handling the prosecution.

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Wegmans Valencia Oranges Sold In NJ Recalled for Listeria, Could be Fatal to Young Children

by Breaking Local News Report August 10, 2020

By: Breaking Local News Report

FREEHOLD, NJ – Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is recalling its four-pound bag of Valencia Oranges, two-pound bag of lemons, bulk lemons, and a variety of in-store produced seafood and restaurant foods items that contain fresh lemon because they have the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeriaem> infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

The affected products were sold in Wegmans stores in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, Maryland, and Brooklyn and Harrison, NY.

Affected produce items, sold between July 31 and August 7, 2020, include:
Wegmans 4lb Bag Valencia Oranges – UPC: 7789052363
Wegmans 2lb Bag Lemons – UPC: 7789015917
Wegmans bulk lemons – UPC: 4033

The lemons and oranges were supplied to Wegmans by Freshouse Produce LLC of Salisbury, NC, which issued a voluntary recall after the company’s internal testing identified Listeria monocytogenes on a piece of equipment in one of its packing facilities. No illnesses associated with this recall have been reported to Wegmans or its supplier.

Wegmans has placed automated phone calls to alert customers who purchased these products using Shoppers Club.

Customers should return these products to the service desk for a full refund. Those with questions may contact Wegmans Food Markets 1-855-934-3663 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. or Saturday and Sunday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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Political Insiders: Mayor Mo Hill Asking Township Council Members Not to Vote on His PO Box Land Sale

by Breaking Local News Report August 10, 2020

By: Breaking Local News Report

TOMS RIVER, NJ – After Mayor Maurice Hill’s extremely sketchy public land auction was exposed by Shore News Network and Toms River Councilman Daniel Rodrick, insiders in Toms River Town hall tonight are saying Hill has asked the council not to approve the sale.

Hill, according to sources within the Toms River Republican Party, for which Hill is not a member, said an email from Hill was sent to members of the council advising them not to vote for the sale of the Hinds Road commercial property, a deal Hill brokered with a real estate auction house.

We are unsure at this point what Hill’s intentions were, but we’re confident that if it wasn’t for our investigation, this sale would have gone without notice and would have been approved by a council vote of 6-1 during Tuesday’s meeting. For now, the land on Hinds Road and the plot of land near Money Island are safe from being sold to land developers.

The Hill team now is reportedly scrambling for other revenue sources to balance the budget which brought a huge tax increase to residents of the community.

We’ll have more on this tomorrow as the latest scandal in Toms River unfolds.

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Jersey Shore Star Snookie Polizzi Moving to Toms River?

by Breaking Local News Report August 10, 2020

By: Breaking Local News Report

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Anonymous property developers aren’t the only ones buying up real estate in Toms River this week. Jersey Shore star Nicole “Snookie” Polizzi just purchased an $850,000 five bedroom waterfront home in Silverton. She’s now one of us. Far removed from her bar hopping party days of Jersey Shore, Polizzi, now “LaValle” has three children and is a mom. You may be seeing her at a future PTO meeting at Silver Bay Elementary School!

Snooki’s new home is currently appraised by the Township of Toms River for $600,900.00. She paid $850,000. Welcome to Toms River Nicole, your house assessment is probably going to get jacked up next year by Mayor Hill.

Unlike Polizzi who paid $250,000 more than her property’s assessed value, the town recently sold a nearby tract of land for $500,000 under the assessed value. Maybe we’ll even see Snooki at a future town hall meeting fighting the corruption of Mayor Mo Hill?

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Car Burglaries on the Rise in Toms River

by Breaking Local News Report August 10, 2020

By: Breaking Local News Report

TOMS RIVER, NJ – It’s not just the politicians in Toms River robbing residents these days. The Toms River Police Department today reported a sharp increase in car burglaries in the township.

“We have seen an uptick in criminals looking for unlocked vehicles to burglarize. This is a friendly reminder to lock your car doors. Most car burglaries are either unlocked car doors, or people leaving purses or valuables in plain view and having their windows broken,” the police department said. “Please lock your doors and hide valuables even if you are just leaving your car for a few minutes.”

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Bridge Department Failures: Mantoloking Bridge Stuck in the Open Position

by Breaking Local News Report August 10, 2020

By: Breaking Local News Report

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Mantoloking Bridge is stuck in the open position and won’t close, according to police in Brick Township.

“The Mantoloking Bridge is having mechanical issues. Expect traffic delays. The bridge will be out of service for at least 20 to 30 minutes,” the department said. “If you can plan an alternate route, please do so.”

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More Businesses are Dying of COVID-19 Than People in New Jersey

by Breaking Local News Report August 10, 2020

By: Breaking Local News Report

BARNEGAT, NJ – Each day on television, Governor Phil Murphy mourns the loss of lives during COVID-19. Most of those he continues to memorialize died during the height of the pandemic, but these days, few are dying of the disease in New Jersey. Instead, the more fatal disease has become the politics of Governor Phil Murphy and his decision to keep several industries shut down despite the diminishing impact of the virus itself.

Restaurants, gyms and other businesses not able to operate at full capacity are closing, including the latest victim right here in Ocean County.

Delights Artisan Cafe opened to the public in November of 2019. It was a great business idea in a community that needed such a business.

“To actually achieve the goal of having our own café/coffee house was truly a blessing,” the owners of the cafe said. “Over the past 10 months we have grown so much and met some amazing people who shared our love for Delights. At the start of the year we saw this little dream of ours starting to grow beyond our expectations. Every new business goes through some growing pains, but by February we were confident that the future was going to be very bright.”

Then came COVID-19.

“However, as you know the world changed in March. COVID-19 and the restrictions it brought caused an entire business model, that was built on indoor dining in our dining room/tea room, to come crashing down. The prospect of take-out and delivery was an easy transition for us. The addition of outdoor seating gave us more opportunities. Unfortunately, this was still not enough to win back the required profit margins to allow us to stay current on our bills.” they said. “We were able to obtain a few small grants from the CARES act, but it was still not enough. As we now look at nearly $40k in debt, a decision had to be made. So it is with a heavy heart that we tell you that this chapter in the story of Delights has ended. Our last day of business will be 8/14. We would like to thank our friends, family, dedicated employees, and everyone that made Delights a part of their daily routine. We will never forget the friendships and relationships we’ve made over the past 10 months. This is not the final chapter for us, only a small intermission. Perhaps we’ll be back in the spring of 2021.”

Today, the company said there may be hope after all.

“We might be able to stay open a little bit longer than initially expected. Stay tuned,” they posted on Facebook.

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Yearbook Picture of Police Flag is Racist, Claims New Jersey High School Principal

by Breaking Local News Report August 10, 2020

By: Breaking Local News Report

MILLBURN, NJ – Dr. William Miron, the principal of Millburn High School in Millburn, New Jersey is now saying a picture of the high school football team carrying a “thin blue line” valor flag in support of police is racist and offensive. The photo made it into the school’s yearbook and Miron sprung into action after being woke by snowflakes. Essentially, he catered to the cancel culture mob.

“We were notified this afternoon of a Yearbook picture that is understandably appalling. We understand the disappointment. That photo was taken in October on a community outreach day where our Athletic Program honored our recreation teams and D.A.R.E program,” he said. “The administration thought of the flag as a symbol of support for our town’s police force. School leaders did not realize at the time that the flag was a statement promoting racism or any microaggressions. Certainly, we cannot hide behind our ignorance. … The need for growth is apparent.”

Miron said had he known of the evil, hate and disgusting nature of the flag back in October, before it became a thing to be anti-police, he would not have allowed it to happen.

“I wish we had realized in October any of the negative associations with the picture. We should have known. I personally can only apologize that I did not,” he said. “Unfortunately, we cannot change the past but we can change the direction we must head. We must use this as an opportunity to recommit to social justice and racial equity. We can and will continue to do better. I thank everyone for bringing this matter to our attention.”

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Preparing For New Jersey’s Primary Enforcement Vehicle Overhaul

by Breaking Local News Report August 10, 2020

By: Breaking Local News Report

A recent road safety report made stark reading for NJ drivers and regulators. Expert analysis conducted by road safety organizations concluded with a recommendation that seatbelt usage be enforceable by law, according to NJ1015, along with a raft of other measures. As legislation changes, this will necessitate a change in behavior by drivers to stay safe – both physically and from legal issues.

The car changes

Currently, it is against the law to not wear a seatbelt in New Jersey – as pointed out by USA Today, it has been for three decades. The problem arises in the way the law is pursued; currently, you will only be written up for not wearing a seatbelt if there was a prior violation. Police cannot stop you simply for this act. As this changes, motorists will need to be more strict with the vehicle they use and its safety features. It will be important to look at expert car reviews to gain an understanding of vehicles, their features, and safety measures to ensure compliance.

Staying safe

Car upgrades is one thing; planning ahead to avoid dangerous roads where people skirt the rules is another. More work is ongoing in NJ in this regard. According to My Central Jersey, Somerset County are widening a review of their most dangerous roads to what will hopefully be a state-wide effort. This will bring two factors into play: one, more surveillance and policing on these roads. Two, an improvement in standards via public safety campaigns.

Legal preparations

When law changes, it can be a challenge to navigate the new legislative environment. Road laws can be improperly applied, and there can be confusion between driver and traffic officer, even in routine stops. As a result, it’s a good idea to get covered for any legal issues, especially if you have an older vehicle. Assume that there may be a degree of confusion in any road stops, and aim to have a good attorney retained to ensure that issues are smoothed out.

New Jersey has safe roads, but more can be done – and now, changes are coming. Focused around making the roads safer, they could create legal confusion. Moving to protect yourself and your vehicle today is the best way to address this and ensure that you are not left out of pocket, or unsafe, once the relevant measures come in to place.

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Ocean County News

Run Walk Ride LBI for #ArcOcean

by Your News August 10, 2020

By: Your News

The Arc, Ocean County Chapter Announces Virtual Fundraiser
“Run Walk Ride LBI for #ArcOcean”

The Arc, Ocean County Chapter is challenging the community to run, walk or ride the 18 mile coastline of Long Beach Island from anywhere in the world.

Kicking off Friday, September 18th, each registered participant will have 21 days to run, walk, or ride their bike a total of 18 miles to virtually complete the challenge. Registration is $25 at https://runsignup.com/Race/NJ/LBI/ArcOcean18Miles. Promote your participation on social media with the hashtag #ArcOcean18Miles.

All registered participants will receive a race bib via email and a completion ribbon. The top participants, fundraising $100 or more, will receive an orange visor with The Arc Ocean County Chapter logo.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for local businesses to support the cause and advertise their services. This year’s Platinum Sponsor is Gallagher offering insurance, risk management and consulting services.

Event proceeds will benefit The Arc, Ocean County Chapter COVID-19 relief campaign to install touchless sinks at each of their vocational day programs serving individuals with disabilities in Ocean County, NJ.

For more information please contact [email protected] or visit www.arcocean.org.

About The Arc, Ocean County Chapter
The Arc, Ocean County Chapter, Inc. was established in 1955 with the mission to advocate, provide opportunities and supports necessary for all individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to be accepted and valued as citizens of the communities in which they choose to live, learn, work and play. Today, the chapter serves more than 1,500 individuals and families through housing programs, job training and employment opportunities, family support and recreation activities.

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Ocean County YMCA to Offer Full Day Child Care PR

by Your News August 10, 2020

By: Your News

THE OCEAN COUNTY YMCA WILL OFFER FULL DAY CHILD CARE AND REMOTE LEARNING SUPPORT FOR THE UPCOMING SCHOOL YEAR
The Y will remain closed to members as it transitions to support schools, children and families as parents return to work.
[TOMS RIVER, July 28] — The Ocean County YMCA has announced its membership facility and programs will remain closed throughout the remainder of 2020 as the YMCA transitions to provide on-site child care and remote learning support for the upcoming school year. The Ocean County YMCA closed its facility on March 16th due to the Governor’s Executive Order surrounding the COVID-19 crisis. The Y’s Aquatic Center, which reopened for limited use on July 8th, will remain open for appointment-only lap swim, swim team practices, and other programs that can be operated under the Governor’s Executive Orders and Directives pending any new state or local mandates.

“The Ocean County YMCA has served the county for 50 years, during which we have made it through many challenging times together, none perhaps as impactful for our community and our Y as COVID-19,” said Peter T. Rosario, President and CEO of the Ocean County YMCA. “While we had hoped to reopen the Y to our community this summer, the ongoing concerns around COVID-19 and the pressing need for children to have a safe space to learn and grow during the upcoming school year, have required us to shift our focus and keep our facility closed for the remainder of the year.”

With the announcement by several local school districts that schools will be run on a hybrid schedule of virtual and in-person learning this fall, the Y, which typically offers before- and after-school care to children in schools, will now be opening its facility during school hours to provide children space where they can attend virtual classes while supervised by Y staff. The Y will also be working closely with the local health department and following all CDC recommendations for social distancing and cleaning protocols.

“As an organization dedicated to youth development, we know how important it is that our children have a safe and enriching environment for learning. With schools remaining partially closed this fall, we are restructuring our facility to provide that environment to children, while also providing essential child care to those parents who need to return to work,” said Rosario. “As always, we will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that we remain sensitive of the health and well-being of all populations that the Y serves.”

Monthly memberships fees at the Ocean County YMCA, which have not been collected since March, will remain on hold. Annual members will be able to use the remaining balance to purchase lap swim appointments. Annual members also have the ability to donate their remaining membership fees or receive a credit or pro-rated refund. Members can contact Barb Serpi at (732) 847-2071 or [email protected] to manage their memberships.

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About the Ocean County YMCA
At the Y, we take immense pride in our work to strengthen communities and help all of us be our best selves. We provide a place to play, to learn, to be healthy, and to give back. We believe that everyone, no matter who they are or where they are from, deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. Everything the Y does is in service of making sure people and communities thrive. The Ocean County YMCA in Toms River features the following onsite amenities: 6,800 sq. ft. functional wellness arena, cardiovascular center, 12 lane competitive size pool with access to adult and family locker rooms, and child watch room. To learn more, visit ocymca.org.

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New Jersey News

‘Keep Jersey Arts Alive’ Campaign Urges Support for the Arts as Pandemic Forces Continued Closures

by Your News August 10, 2020

By: Your News

The ArtPride New Jersey Foundation, the largest arts service organization in the state, has partnered with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts on “Keep Jersey Arts Alive,” a digital campaign to build support for keeping the state’s arts institutions afloat. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, theaters, museums, galleries, performing arts centers, dance studios and other groups have already lost over $30 million in revenue. New Jersey residents are urged to voice their ongoing support for the arts at KeepJerseyArtsAlive.org.

The campaign website offers state- and county-wide arts impact data to illustrate how the arts affect every corner of the state – including generating $662 million for New Jersey’s economy. According to the site, New Jersey’s nonprofit arts sector brings 8.3 million people to its downtowns and fuels 22,000 jobs. The arts are also a critical component to education, providing essential skills to 1.1 million students statewide. Campaign organizers aim to heighten public awareness around the industry’s importance as New Jersey faces continued economic hardship.

“Arts workers and organizations are valued members of the New Jersey family, and their recovery from the impact of COVID-19 is essential to our shared future in the Garden State,” said New Jersey Secretary of State Tahesha Way, Esq. “New Jersey’s arts sector and artists enrich our lives and communities, and I’m thrilled that the Keep Jersey Arts Alive initiative will celebrate our arts industry.”

Two rounds of federal CARES Act funding, which reached arts and humanities organizations throughout the state in May and July 2020, totaled $900,000 to cover personnel and facilities costs. ArtPride has also created an active COVID-19 resources page for artists and arts organizations, which includes various grant opportunities.

The state routinely supports the arts through competitive grants awarded by the State Arts Council (nearly $16 million in 2019), funded via a portion of New Jersey’s hotel/motel occupancy fee.

The campaign’s latest video discusses how New Jersey’s creative community is working to improve health and well-being during the coronavirus pandemic by creating activities for children, making protective wear for frontline workers, and collaborating with partners to address food security.

“A comprehensive recovery is one that positions the arts industry to endure this crisis and continue to provide opportunities for safe and meaningful connection for New Jersey communities, families and individuals,” said Allison Tratner, executive director of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts. “From economic revitalization and jobs, to fostering dialogue and unity in the face of issues of social injustice, the arts are a critical tool for action and change as our state works to rebuild.”

Adam Perle, president and CEO of the ArtPride New Jersey Foundation, added: “The arts contribute greatly to our communities, and, while most physical doors are still closed, cultural groups continue to find creative ways to keep our minds and bodies strong. We look forward to when we can all gather safely, but, until then, we must work together to keep Jersey arts alive.”

For more information and to remind legislators about the economic importance of the arts, visit KeepJerseyArtsAlive.org.

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New York News

Cooking Star Rachael Ray’s Home Suffers Major Damage in Fire

by Breaking Local News Report August 10, 2020

By: Breaking Local News Report

LAKE LUZERNE, NY – A upstate New York home owned by television cooking star Rachael Ray was damaged in a fire according to the Warren County Sheriff’s Department. The fire damaged most of the upper level of Ray’s home while she and her family were inside. All escaped without injury.

“Rachael, her husband and their dog Bella are safe,” said spokesperson Charlie Dougiello. “The house is unfortunately damaged and we don’t yet know to what extent.”

Ray herself later posted on Twitter to let her fans know she is ok.

“Thank you to our local first responders for being kind and gracious and saving what they could of our home. Grateful that my mom, my husband, my dog… we’re all okay. These are the days we all have to be grateful for what we have, not what we’ve lost,” Ray said after the fire.

Throughout the pandemic, Ray has been broadcasting very popular “#stayathome” recipes and cooking shows.

Fire engulfs celebrity chef Rachael Ray's home near Albany, NY https://t.co/SjjxQcs1mt pic.twitter.com/TuCAQ12dto

— Cara Sabin (@DerbyCityTVEP) August 10, 2020

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Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s Dr. Aikman Recognized as a Quality Improvement Leader

by Your News August 10, 2020

By: Your News

United Hospital Fund (UHF) honored Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s Residency Program Director for Obstetrics & Gynecology Noelle M. Aikman, M.D., FACOG, of Brick, NJ, as a quality improvement leader during its second annual Tribute to Excellence in Health Care event in July. The tribute recognized 63 extraordinary leaders at 57 hospital systems, long-term care facilities, home care organizations, and independent practice associations across the metropolitan region, recognizing their personal efforts to champion quality of care, patient safety, and the patient experience.

Dr. Aikman was specifically recognized for her work to reduce surgical cesarean (C-section) births at the academic medical center. Compared to natural births, C-section births carry an increased risk of infection, blood clots, longer recovery, and difficulty with future pregnancies for moms. The Leapfrog Group, a national nonprofit organization and advocate of data transparency in health care, recommends no more than 23.9 percent of first-time mothers deliver via C-section.

Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s rate of C-sections stood at 30.7 percent in 2017. The medical center’s leadership team committed to reducing that rate. Through Dr. Aikman’s leadership, the medical center’s primary C-section rate (rate for first-time mothers) declined to 23.4 percent in 2019. “Change of this magnitude requires a team effort, and Dr. Aikman was instrumental in establishing a culture less reliant on surgical births,” said Scott W. Smilen, M.D., FACOG, chair of obstetrics and gynecology, Jersey Shore University Medical Center. “She led a multifaceted plan that included team education, data transparency, thorough review of patient cases, engaging our providers and reinforcing key guidelines.”

Each of the honorees received the Excellence in Health Care Award at a virtual online event, held in lieu of the traditional luncheon due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. Over 400 health care professionals, community leaders, and supporters registered to view the event.

“I’m pleased Dr. Aikman received this award acknowledging her outstanding efforts, and happy our obstetrics and gynecology team continues to provide the most advanced maternal care and women’s health services in the region,” said Vito Buccellato, MPA, LNHA, chief hospital executive, Jersey Shore University Medical Center.

“During this unique and challenging time, these quality leaders and their vital efforts to make our health care system more patient-centered, safe, and effective are more important than ever,” said UHF president Anthony Shih, M.D. “Today’s honorees are extraordinary individuals who have distinguished themselves for their tireless work drive improvements across the full continuum of patient care.”

The Tribute is supported by TD Bank, and funds donated through the TD Charitable Foundation for this Tribute will support UHF’s Quality Institute, which works to improve the quality, patient experience, and efficiency of health care delivery Cary Kravet, a member of UHF’s board and a trustee of Northwell Health is the event chair.

Jersey Shore University Medical Center was named to Newsweek’s 2020 list of Best Maternity Care Hospitals in July 2020. The distinction recognizes facilities that have excelled in providing care to mothers, newborns, and their families, as verified by the 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Survey. The medical center has received five consecutive ‘A’ hospital safety grades from The Leapfrog Group. For more information, visit www.jerseyshoreuniversitymedicalcenter.com/services/maternity.

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Maryland News

Three homes destroyed in Baltimore Explosion

by Breaking Local News Report August 10, 2020

By: Breaking Local News Report

BALTIMORE, MD – An explosion rocked a neighborhood in Baltimore, destroying three homes and leaving at least one person dead.

DEVELOPING: Multiple injuries and entrapments reported following explosion that leveled 3 homes in Baltimore, Maryland. pic.twitter.com/AF4iVz8dBt

— UA News (@UrgentAlertNews) August 10, 2020

A massive explosion in Baltimore just now has left 1 dead and several people injured. People are reportedly trapped in the rubble pic.twitter.com/tDqXclDU5O

— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) August 10, 2020

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New Jersey News

Atlantic City Arrests 95 People for Rioting and Looting the City in May

by Breaking Local News Report August 10, 2020

By: Breaking Local News Report

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Atlantic City Police Department announces 95 individuals have been charged as a result of an exhaustive investigation conducted by members of this department following rioting and looting that occurred in May.

The investigation stemmed from rioting and looting that took place throughout Atlantic City’s business district following a protest on May 31 and the days following. Towards the conclusion of the protest, individuals within the crowd marched down Atlantic Avenue and began to smash windows of businesses, steal merchandise and damage property. Individuals began to arrive to damaged stores in cars, run inside, and steal items. Officers arrested 17 people during the hours-long event.

Atlantic City protest takes a bad turn – protesters are breaking store fronts on Atlantic Avenue pic.twitter.com/gmRPbg6JpR

— Amy S. Rosenberg (@amysrosenberg) May 31, 2020

Chief Henry White immediately convened a group of officers to create a task force to investigate and charge those responsible for their criminal actions.

Investigators initially reviewed thousands of hours of video recorded coverage from public and private cameras and social media. Through the videos, investigators were able to locate individuals involved in criminal activity. Photographs were provided to law enforcement personnel who identified suspects.

On June 30, the police department, seeking the assistance of the public, released photographs of more than 200 people that needed to be identified who were involved in criminal acts. Within minutes, tips were being provided by the community identifying individual photographs. Several individuals who saw their photograph turned themselves in.

Investigators followed up on each received tip, conducted interviews, and dealt directly with the 57 stores that sustained damaged property and/or stolen merchandise. A final estimate is not known, but the loss to the businesses affected by this incident is several million dollars.

In the days after the initial criminal activity, stores that had been burglarized continued to sustain damage and thefts as individuals pulled plywood off the doors and stole merchandise. These incidents were also investigated.

“The Atlantic City Police Department has remained steadfast in our support of those who exercise their First Amendment rights, including the right to peacefully protest, however, we will not idly standby as individuals commit crimes against our City,” said Chief Henry White. “Those that think they can come to Atlantic City and commit crimes that directly impact our businesses and residents will be held accountable. Although we are announcing these charges today, this investigation will remain open until we can identify every person on our list. We greatly appreciate the support of the community in providing tips that greatly assisted this investigation.”

“I congratulate the Atlantic City Police Department for their tireless work in investigating the criminal activity that occurred in the City in May,” said Mayor Marty Small Sr. “I want all residents and businesses in Atlantic City, as well as all visitors to our community, to know that Atlantic City will never accept or tolerate the kind of lawlessness that occurred at that time, and that everyone who was involved in the destruction of property and other illegal activity will be prosecuted vigorously and to the fullest extent of the law. We are very proud of the businesses in our City and we will continue to afford them every possible protection from any conduct of this kind.”

Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Atlantic City Police Department at 609-343-3771 or email [email protected]. Information can be text to tip411 (847411). Begin the text with ACPD. All texts are anonymous.

Individuals Charged in Investigation into Rioting/Looting

CHARGED: Marcus Adderly, 23, of Pleasantville, NJ.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Mecca Bailey, 25, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Two counts each of burglary and theft, disorderly conduct, and violation of an emergency
order.
CHARGED: Tanisha Bailey, 42, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Theft, disorderly conduct, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Troy Barber, 33, of Pleasantville, NJ.
CHARGES: Burglary
CHARGED: Holly Bernard, 36, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Adrian Bethea, 22, of Sicklerville, NJ.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, disorderly conduct, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Mykel Black, 29, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Aggravated assault on a police officer.
CHARGED: Maurice Blakely, 26, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, riot, criminal trespassing, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Kaleem Boone, 30, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, disorderly conduct, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: James Bostic, 39, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Burglary and theft.
CHARGED: Alexis Brown, 24, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Two counts each of burglary and theft, disorderly conduct, and violation of an emergency
order.
CHARGED: Jaequan Brown, 18, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Criminal trespass and two counts of possession of a controlled dangerous substance.
CHARGED: Gailonda Burris, 27, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Robin Butcher, 40, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Receiving stolen property, disorderly conduct, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Miyan Campbell, 24, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Four counts each of burglary and theft, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, and violation of
an emergency order.
CHARGED: Qashira Cooper, 21, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Riot, burglary, theft, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Jamell Crouch, 26, of Pleasantville, NJ.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: James Darby, 42, of Margate, NJ.
CHARGES: Criminal trespass.
CHARGED: Daniella Desalvo, 28, of Linwood, NJ.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Monique Dixson, 43, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Three counts of burglary, two counts of theft, single count of disorderly conduct, and
violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Demetrius Douglas, 25, of Pleasantville, NJ.
CHARGES: Two counts each of burglary and theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Khalisha Dully, 20, of Pleasantville, NJ.
CHARGES: Terroristic threats.
CHARGED: Nyhyell Durham, 25, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Two counts each of burglary and theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Malik Edwards, 29, of Atlantic City, NJ.
CHARGES: Five counts of burglary and theft, riot, criminal mischief, unlawful possession of a weapon,
and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Nahbirrah Ellerbee, 26, of Pleasantville, NJ.
CHARGES: Terroristic threats.
CHARGED: Nah’Jajuan Ellis, 19, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Four counts each of burglary and theft, riot, and violation of emergency order.
CHARGED: Nicholas Fisher, 39, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Receiving stolen property.
CHARGED: Dominic Francis, 26, of Mays Landing, NJ.
CHARGES: Four counts each of burglary and theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Emely Gaviria, 21, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Three counts each of burglary and theft, riot and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Alisha Gelsleicher, 22, of Ventnor, NJ.
CHARGES: Burglar, theft, disorderly conduct, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Shawn Gentry, 50, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Criminal trespass.
CHARGED: Elliot Handy, 23, of Absecon, NJ.
CHARGES: Two counts each of burglary and theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Monay Hassan, 20, of Egg Harbor Township, NJ.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Jaminaya Hayes, 18, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Two counts each of burglary and theft, riot, criminal trespass, and violation of an emergency
order.
CHARGED: Julio Hernandez, 58, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Two counts of theft, single count of disorderly conduct, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Maya Jones, 30, of Mt. Holly, NJ.
CHARGES: Two counts each of burglary and theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Nadia Junne, 24, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Two counts each of burglary and theft, riot and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Tniyah Kitt, 21, of Harleysville, PA.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Timothy Koons, 44, of Brigantine, NJ.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Bariah Lane, 19, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Two counts each of burglary and theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Ishmil Letson, 28, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Three counts each of burglary and theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Jared Levitt, 22, of Margate, NJ.
CHARGES: Two counts each of burglary and theft, disorderly conduct, and violation of an emergency
order.
CHARGED: Imani Long, 21, of Egg Harbor Township, NJ.
CHARGES: Five counts each of burglary and theft, two counts of criminal mischief, and single counts of
riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Christopher Maile, 20, of Landsdale, PA.
CHARGES: Two counts each of burglary and theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Brandon Maldonado, 19, of Mays Landing, NJ.
CHARGES: Two counts of theft, single counts of burglary, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Eddie Maldonado, 24, of Mays Landing, NJ.
CHARGES: Two counts of theft, single counts of burglary, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Kenny Marlow, 19, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Three counts each of burglary and theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Makai Martin, 22, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Burglary.
CHARGED: Kaleef McClary, 22, of Pleasantville, NJ.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Synquan McNair, 29, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Two counts each of burglary and theft, riot and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Hector Medina, 68, of Vineland, NJ.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: David Morales-Perez, 44, of Pleasantville, NJ.
CHARGES: Two counts each of burglary and theft, riot, criminal mischief, and violation of an emergency
order.
CHARGES: Rashad Newsome, 22, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Three counts each of burglary and theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Victor Pagan, 46, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Three counts of burglary, two counts of theft, single count of disorderly conduct, and
violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: John Pannell, 35, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Three counts each of burglary, theft, and criminal mischief, and single counts of riot and
violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Nasim Ravenell, 31, of Pleasantville, NJ.
CHARGES: Two counts of burglary and single counts of theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Leonard Reber, 25, of Mays Landing, NJ.
CHARGES: Two counts of receiving stolen property and single count of riot and violation of an
emergency order.
CHARGED: Qahshawn Reynolds, 22, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, riot, criminal trespass, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Jeffery Robinson, 29, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Receiving stolen property, disorderly conduct, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Jerron Robinson, 35, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Juan Sanchez, 22, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Burglary and theft.
CHARGED: James Sanders, 30, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Burglary and theft.
CHARGED: Jose Santiago, 47, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, riot, and violation of emergency order.
CHARGED: Mark Schiff, 26, of Margate, NJ.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, disorderly conduct, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Dana Schultheis, 21, of Galloway, NJ.
CHARGES: Riot, receiving stolen property, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Meesha Scott, 41, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Burglary, disorderly conduct, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Ashley Sheats, 24, of Ventnor, NJ.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, disorderly conduct, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Blake Sizer, 29, of Atlantic City, NJ.
CHARGES: Six counts of criminal mischief, five counts each of burglary and theft, riot, and violation of an
emergency order.
CHARGED: Asmar Smiley, 24, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Three counts each of burglary and theft, two counts of criminal mischief, and single counts of
riot and violation of an emergency ordca
CHARGED: Daniel Smith Jr., 20, of Egg Harbor Township, NJ.
CHARGES: Five counts of burglary, three counts of theft, single counts of riot, criminal mischief,
possession of burglary tools, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Jared Stewart, 29, of Egg Harbor Township, NJ.
CHARGES: Unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and
criminal mischief.
CHARGED: Ramee Tally, 24, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, disorderly conduct, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Braheem Thomas, 25, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Dyonne Thompson, 29, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Four counts each of burglary and theft, riot, and violation of emergency order.
CHARGED: Veneshia Thompson-Manago, 32, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Four counts each of burglary and theft, riot, and violation of emergency order.
CHARGED: April Tobias, 29, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: David Todd Sr., 37, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Shane Tutis Jr., 24, of Pleasantville, NJ.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, disorderly conduct, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Joseph Vapore, 32, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Burglary and theft.
CHARGED: Kareem Watson, 19, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Sharon Watson, 18, of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Two counts each of burglary and theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: Rashaun Williams, 35 of Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: A 14-year-old female from Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: A 15-year-old female from Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Two counts of burglary, and single counts of theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: A 15-year-old female from Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, disorderly conduct, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: A 16-year-old male from Egg Harbor Township, NJ.
CHARGES: Three counts each of burglary and theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: A 16-year-old male from Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, receiving stolen property, disorderly conduct, and violation of an emergency
order.
CHARGED: A 16-year-old male from Somers Point, NJ.
CHARGES: Three counts each of burglary and theft, riot, obstruction of justice, and violation of an
emergency order.
CHARGED: A 17-year-old male from Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Two counts each of burglary and theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: A 17-year-old male from Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Two counts each of burglary and theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: A 17-year-old female from Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, riot, criminal mischief, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: A 17-year-old male from Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: A 17-year-old female from Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Three counts each of burglary and theft, disorderly conduct, and violation of an emergency
order.
CHARGED: A 17-year-old male from Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.
CHARGED: A 17-year-old male from Atlantic City.
CHARGES: Burglary, theft, riot, and violation of an emergency order.

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Another Huge House Party Broken Up by Police, Homeowner Arrested

by Breaking Local News Report August 10, 2020

By: Breaking Local News Report

HOWELL TOWNSHIP, NJ – The host of a 300-plus person house party in Howell has been arrested and the police were able to safely shut the party down without major incidents. On Sunday, Howell Police has requested mutual aid from Wall, Brick, Jackson, Freehold, Monmouth, and Ocean County Sheriff’s departments and State Police in response to the dispersal of approximately 300 people in attendance at a “pop-up” party.

According to police, most of the attendees were compliant, but others were hesitant and are directing their anger towards the host who charged admission. Roadways leading to Wilson Drive were blocked by police to prevent the steady flow of vehicles attempting to attend. Only residents were allowed to enter.

Several patrol units remained in the area to prevent others from arriving and returning to the party as police continued to monitor surrounding streets after reports of stragglers urinating on people’s property and vehicles.

Chief Andrew Kudrick said a majority of those who attended are not local.

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