Water Company Shuts Off Service at Ocean County Social Services Building
Ocean County says a mistaken water shutoff—not a plumbing failure—forced the temporary closure of its Senior Services building in Toms River.…
Lakewood Man Jailed for Burning Down Home on Delaware Trail
A 48-year-old Lakewood man has been charged with aggravated arson after investigators linked him to an Aug. 25 structure fire on Delaware Trail.…
Brick Dad’s School Drop-Off Ends in Police Chase at 73 MPH, Near Miss With Crossing Guards
BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Morning school traffic turned dangerous Tuesday when a Brick Township man fled from a police officer during a school zone enforcement operation, reaching speeds of 73 mph and…
Toms River has to pay $17.3 million to Ciba Geigy after another court loss
TOMS RIVER, NJ – Mayor Maurice “Mo” Hill and the township of Toms River are on the hook for $13,000,000 after the township legal department, headed by New Jersey Assemblyman Gregory P.…
Toms River officials pass two-acre zoning ordinance for houses of worship
TOMS RIVER, NJ – When Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill was candidate Maurice Hill, he promised the residents of Toms River that he would fight the Department of Justice to the end…
The left flips out over latest Florida governor merch drop aimed at Fauci
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has liberals spinning their heads today after he dropped his latest merch that mocks Doctor Anthony Fauci. DeSantis released two beer koozies. One says “Don’t Fauci my Florida”…
Man Pleads Guilty to Assault With a Dangerous Weapon
A man pleaded guilty today in federal court for assaulting a woman with a piece of door trim that had a nail protruding from it, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. Robert…
Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Distribute
A man who was a fugitive and fled with his girlfriend when Tulsa police officers tried to arrest him pleaded guilty to drug charges today, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. Jose…
Milwaukee Man Sentenced for his Role in COVID-19 Relief Fraud Scheme
Acting U.S. Attorney Richard G. Frohling of the Eastern District of Wisconsin joined Acting Assistant Attorney General Nicholas L. McQuaid of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division and other federal officials in announcing…
Former Chicago Public Schools Principal Charged in Scheme To Fraudulently Obtain Overtime Pay
CHICAGO — A federal grand jury has indicted a former Chicago Public Schools principal on fraud charges for allegedly scheming to fraudulently obtain overtime pay. A ten-count indictment returned Tuesday in U.S.…
Tulsa Man Pleads Guilty for Causing an Infant’s Head injury
A man who caused an infant’s head injury during a domestic violence incident pleaded guilty today in U.S. District Court, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson. Chadwick Andre Young, 34, of Tulsa,…
Defendant Sentenced to 10 Years Imprisonment for Driving While Intoxicated on Fort Sam Houston
SAN ANTONIO – A federal judge sentenced 52-year-old Tremont Druval Williams to 10 years of imprisonment for driving while intoxicated (DWI) on Joint Base San Antonio – Fort Sam Houston (JBSA –…
Mexican National Sentenced for Illegal Re-Entry of a Deported Alien Previously Convicted of a Felony
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Local Entrepreneur Faces Federal Charges for Covid-Relief Fraud
PORTLAND, Ore.—An indictment was unsealed in federal court today charging a Portland entrepreneur with fraudulently applying for and converting to his personal use loans intended to help small businesses during the COVID-19…
Duluth Man Pleads Guilty To COVID-Relief Fraud Scheme
MINNEAPOLIS – A Duluth man pleaded guilty today to mail fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft in connection to a COVID-19 relief fraud scheme, announced Acting U.S. Attorney W. Anders Folk.…
Atlantic County Men Charged in Heroin Conspiracy
CAMDEN, N.J. – Two Atlantic County men have been charged with conspiring to distribute heroin, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Ricardo Clavijo, 39, of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, and…
Leader of Cross-Country Methamphetamine Conspiracy Convicted
NORFOLK, Va. – A Chesapeake man was convicted today on methamphetamine and money laundering charges after a three-day bench trial. According to court records and evidence presented at trial, Xavier Howell, 35,…
Brockton Man Sentenced for Fentanyl Trafficking
BOSTON – A Brockton man was sentenced today for his role in distributing fentanyl throughout southeastern Massachusetts. Eric Marques, 29, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Patti B. Saris to five…
Madison Felon Sentenced to 30 Months for Possessing Firearm
MADISON, WIS. – Timothy M. O’Shea, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Xavier Arthur, 24, Madison, Wisconsin, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge William Conley…
Odessa Attorney Sentenced to Federal Prison for Being a Drug User in Possession of a Firearm
MIDLAND – Yesterday in Midland, a federal judge sentenced 52-year-old Adrian Antonio Chavez, an attorney practicing in Odessa, to 24 months imprisonment for being a drug user in possession of a firearm.…
Worden man sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for trafficking methamphetamine
BILLINGS – A Worden man who admitted to trafficking methamphetamine after investigators found 10 pounds of the drug in his vehicle was sentenced today to 15 years and eight months in prison…
Manager of Water System in Red River Parish Pleads Guilty to Fraud Charge
SHREVEPORT, La. – Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that Donald Messick, 50, of Coushatta, Louisiana, appeared before Chief United States District Judge S. Maurice Hicks, Jr. today and…
California Man Convicted for Large-Scale Fentanyl Analogue Pill Mill Operation
TRENTON, N.J. – A California man was convicted today of conspiracy and manufacturing, distributing, and possessing with intent to manufacture and distribute a fentanyl analogue, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced.…