Ocean County to Increase Security at Area Schools in Wake of Shooting in Texas

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Bilhimer said parents arriving with their children at school this week will notice an increase in police presence in a coordinated security effort. This…

May 25, 2022

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Prolific turtle trapper sentenced to prison

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ATLANTA – Nathan Horton has been sentenced for illegally trapping and exporting thousands of freshwater turtles in Georgia in violation of the Lacey Act. “Horton robbed public lands by using illegal traps…

May 10, 2022

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Vancouver, Washington, resident charged with multiple counts of illegal firearms possession – some firearms are ‘ghost guns’

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Tacoma – A Brazilian National with multiple convictions for domestic violence assault, was arrested Friday on eight counts for illegal possession of firearms, announced U.S. Attorney Nick Brown. Joao Ricardo DeBorba, 46,…

May 9, 2022

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Operator of Ocean County Illegal Drug Production Facility Gets 10 Years in Prison

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LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – Andrew Bradley, 22, of Lacey Township was living the American dream, running a business out of his own home and making money at a very young age. The…

May 8, 2022

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Timber Thieves Indicted for Large-Scale Theft from Government Land

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ROANOKE, Va. – A federal grand jury in Roanoke has indicted a trio of men on conspiracy charges, Lacey Act violations, and other charges related to the alleged illegal removal of walnut…

April 27, 2022

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10 Charged for Illegally Trafficking Corals from the Philippines

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ANCHORAGE – A federal grand jury in Alaska indicted three men on felony charges and seven additional individuals on misdemeanor charges related to violations of the Lacey Act and smuggling protected marine…

April 22, 2022

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Broward Wildlife Dealer and Company Sentenced in Scheme to Harvest and Sell Florida Turtles

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Miami, Florida – A federal district judge in Miami has sentenced Michael Van Nostrand, 55, of Davie, Florida and Strictly Reptiles, Inc., a company also located in Davie, for their roles in…

April 20, 2022

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Man Who Beat 87-Year-Old Woman With Golf Club Pleads Guilty in Court

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Marlton Man, David Steen, 54, who attacked an elderly woman with a golf club in Berkeley Township, pleaded guilty to robbery and aggravated assault in court. According…

April 19, 2022

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Disturbance at Berkeley Township Quick Check Leads to Arrest

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BERKELEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Berkeley Township Police Department announced the arrest of an unruly customer at Quick Check on Route 9. According to police, On March 1, 2022, Patrolman Joseph Chester…

April 13, 2022

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Manchester Man Who Fled Accident That Left Man Just Trying to Give Away Furniture Dead Sentenced to Six Years

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MANCHESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – A 63-year-old Manchester resident, Kevin Noonan, has been sentenced after pleading guilty to fleeing the scene of a crash involving a pedestrian who was killed in the incident.…

April 2, 2022

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Kohl’s Shoplifters Drive Off With $3,200 in Merchandise

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LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Lacey Township Police Department reported a major shoplifting incident where two women drove off with over $3,200 in items from the Kohl’s department store. Chief Michael DiBella…

March 31, 2022

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Two L.A. County Men Charged in Federal Indictment Alleging Six-Week Armed Robbery Spree Using Semi-Automatic Firearm

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LOS ANGELES – A federal grand jury today charged two Los Angeles County men in an eight-count indictment alleging they committed multiple armed robberies of 7-Eleven stores and another business in…

March 16, 2022

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Point Boro man headed to prison for assault and robbery

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TOMS RIVER, NJ – A Point Pleasant Boro man, William McMenamin, 29, is headed to prison for aggravated assault and robbery for an incident that occurred on April 28, 2021, and another…

March 14, 2022

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Eugene Man Pleads Guilty After Illegally Importing and Exporting Live Scorpions

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MEDFORD, Ore.—A Eugene, Oregon man who formerly resided in Southern Oregon pleaded guilty today in federal court to violating the Lacey Act by illegally importing and exporting hundreds of live scorpions. Darren…

March 14, 2022

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Hacker ordered $5,800 from Wayfair customer’s account after gaining access

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LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A possible hacker gained access to a Lacey Township resident’s Wayfair account placing orders for $5,800 in unwanted items. According to Lacey Police Chief Michael DiBella, earlier on…

March 10, 2022

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Scammer defrauded Ocean County gamer out of $3,500 in Discord chat room

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LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A gamer in Ocean County was defrauded out of $3,500 after being told he was banned from an online game due to account delinquency. The gamer didn’t realize…

March 10, 2022

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Motorcyclist gets more bad news after crash when police find open warrants

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LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A motorcyclist who was involved in a single-vehicle crash in Lacey Township got more bad news when police arrived. He had open warrants and was placed under arrest.…

March 10, 2022

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Forked River structure fire accidental, police

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LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – A fire at a home last Thursday on Anchorage Drive in Forked River has been determined to have been sparked by accidental causes. The Lacey Township Police Department…

March 10, 2022

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Chad Brown Gang Leaders Plead Guilty in Racketeering Enterprise

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PROVIDENCE, RI – Four members of the Chad Brown gang in Providence have pleaded guilty in federal court to charges that they participated in a racketeering enterprise responsible for gun violence targeting…

March 1, 2022

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Reptile Dealer Sentenced to Prison for Illegally Trafficking Animals, Gun Charges

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VALDOSTA, Ga. – A Florida reptile dealer caught shipping venomous snakes and turtles from his residence in Valdosta as part of “Operation Middleman,” a multi-agency investigation focusing on the trafficking of reptiles from…

February 24, 2022

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