New Jersey postal worker pleads guilty to stealing credit cards
NEWARK, NJ – An Essex County man, Parrish Brookins, who was employed as a letter carrier with the US Postal Service, has pleaded guilty today to stealing credit cards and checks from…
Former Picatinny Arsenal officer, wife to be resentenced in juvenile welfare case
NEWARK, NJ – The US Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit has ruled today that a former US Army major and his wife must be resentenced before a different district court…
Do you know him? Police asking public to help identify robbery suspect
NEWARK, NJ – Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is urgently requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an armed robbery that occurred on Saturday, March 25, 2023. At…
Essex County Woman Admits Role in $25 Million Cryptocurrency Fraud
Newark, NJ – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced on Wednesday that Edith Pardo, 70, of Bloomfield, pleaded guilty to her involvement in fraudulently inducing victims to invest over $25 million in…
Lawsuit Filed Against Local 1456 to Ensure Fair Union Officer Election
NEWARK, N.J. – On Thursday, the U.S. Attorney’s Office filed a lawsuit against Port Police and Security Guards Union, Local 1456, to compel a fair election under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure…
New Jersey broker facing 20 years for securities fraud
NEWARK, NJ – Christopher Matthaei, a former partner at a New Jersey broker-dealer firm, was arrested yesterday and charged with securities fraud conspiracy and securities fraud for engaging in an insider trading…
Connecticut Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Murder-for-Hire Plot
NEWARK, N.J. – George Bratsenis, a 74-year-old Connecticut man, was sentenced on Wednesday to 192 months in prison for his involvement in a murder-for-hire scheme. Bratsenis, along with accomplices Sean Caddle and…
Maplewood police report on recent incidents
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – In the past week, the Maplewood Police Department responded to several incidents, including two cases of Driving While Intoxicated, a Motor Vehicle Theft, and a Larceny/Theft. In separate incidents,…
New Jersey Man Sentenced to 21 Months for Preparing False Tax Returns
NEWARK, N.J. – Terrence LeGall, 69, of Linden, New Jersey, was sentenced today to 21 months in prison, one year of supervised release, and fined $12,000 for preparing false tax returns. LeGall…
US Attorney’s Office Files Lawsuit Against Union for Unfair Election Practices
NEWARK, N.J. – The U.S. Attorney’s Office today has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey against the Port Police and Security Guards Union, Local 1456,…
Former Broker-Dealer Partner Arrested for Insider Trading Scheme
NEWARK, NJ – Christopher Matthaei, a 44-year-old former partner at a New Jersey broker-dealer firm, was arrested today and charged with securities fraud conspiracy and securities fraud for his involvement in an…
Maryland Man Admits to Illegally Obtaining Over $2 Million in COVID-19 Relief Funds
NEWARK, N.J. – Mohamed Kamara, a 42-year-old man from Greenbelt, Maryland, has pleaded guilty yesterday to wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. He admitted to illegally obtaining more than $2…
Police Investigate Strong-Arm Robbery of Woman at Mental Health Center
NEWARK, DE – The Delaware State Police are investigating a strong-arm robbery that occurred at A Center For Mental Wellness on South Old Baltimore Pike in Newark on Monday. At approximately 7:21…
This New Jersey city has the highest average credit score in America
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – If you’re good with your money and finances and you’re looking for a place to settle down with like-minded people, you might want to consider New Brunswick. According…
Delaware police issue Gold Alert for missing woman
NEWARK, DE – Police are searching for a woman reported missing out of Newark, Delaware. Delaware State Police Troop 6 is issuing a Gold Alert for 40-year-old, Lisa Flade. Flade was last seen…
Five New Jersey foods that feed the Garden State and beyond
When you think about food in the Garden State, you might think of pork roll, egg and cheese, the old-fashioned diner, boardwalk food, and the local pizzeria. But five foods are inherently…
Morris County Woman Charged with Health Care Fraud Conspiracy
NEWARK, NJ – U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger announced today that Aysha Khan, a 33-year-old woman from Kinnelon, Morris County, has been charged for her role in a health care fraud conspiracy. Khan…
German national traveled to New Jersey to have encounter with minor
NEWARK, NJ – A German national was arrested in New Jersey after he traveled to the United States to engage with a minor. At least, that’s what he thought. U.S. Attorney Philip…
Feds track New Jersey man who raped teen to Puerto Rico
NEWARK, NJ – A man wanted for the rape of a young girl in Kearny has been found in Puerto Rico and arrested by federal agents this week. On Wednesday, U.S. Marshals…