New Jersey Couple Resentenced for Child Abuse
NEWARK, N.J. – A former U.S. Army major and his wife today were sentenced for a third time for their respective roles in abusing their adopted children – who all were less…
California Lottery ticketholder wins $699 million Powerball jackpot
TRENTON, NJ– One California Lottery ticketholder won the $699.8 million Powerball jackpot from the Monday, October 4, drawing. This was the fifth largest Powerball jackpot on record, and the first jackpot won in a…
Essex County Man Sentenced to 21 Months in Prison for His Role in Conspiracy to Defraud Banks of More Than $250,000 Using Stolen Credit Cards and Checks
NEWARK, N.J. – Alexander Varice, 27, of South Orange, New Jersey, was sentenced today to 21 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to defraud two banks out of more…
Essex County Man Admits Conspiring to Fraudulently Obtain More Than $700,000
NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, man today admitted that he conspired to fraudulently obtain more than $700,000, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Jefferson Robert, 31, of Newark,…
25 rescue dogs arrive at airport rescued from dire conditions in the Caribbean
NEWARK, N.J. – U. S. Customs and Border Protection officers and agriculture specialists at Newark Liberty International Airport assisted in the processing of rescue dogs from Antigua. On Oct 4th at Morristown…
Luck runs out for New Jersey man who defrauded IRS by falsifying records to hide gambling winnings
TRENTON, NJ — Luis Crespo, 43, a resident of Sayreville, NJ, pleaded guilty on September 30th to conspiring to submit false claims to the IRS through filing fraudulent tax returns. Sentencing is…
Kansas Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Engaging in $900,000 Foreign Currency Ponzi Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. – A Kansas man who executed an elaborate foreign currency Ponzi scheme that took in more than $900,000 from investors was sentenced today to 36 months in prison, Acting U.S.…
Five Essex County Gas Stations Agree to Pirce Gouging Settlement
NEWARK – Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck today announced that the Division of Consumer Affairs has reached a settlement agreement for more than $138,000 involving five Essex County gas stations…
Camden Man Admits Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl
CAMDEN, N.J. – A Camden man today admitted to possessing with intent to distribute fentanyl, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Desmund M. Walker, 36, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge…
East Orange dad who killed his girlfriend and kidnapped their child indicted
EAST ORANGE, NJ (UCPO NEWS) – A Union County Grand Jury returned a six-count indictment against a man charged with killing his former girlfriend and kidnapping their minor child, Union County Prosecutor…
Executive Office for U.S. Attorneys Recognizes Three Members of the U.S. Attorney’s Office/District of New Jersey for Outstanding Work
NEWARK, N.J. – Three members of the U.S. Attorney’s Office, District of New Jersey, are among those who were honored by the Department of Justice’s 37th Annual Director’s Awards this year, Acting…
Essex County Man Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Defraud Banks of over $250,000 using Credit Cards and Blank Checks
NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for conspiring to defraud two banks of more than $250,000 using stolen credit cards and…
Garden State Parkway Carjacker Arrested
The Paramus Police Department announces the arrest of Curtis L Brinson, 44-year-old, of Newark NJ for his participation in an armed carjacking that occurred at the GS Plaza Shopping Center on September…
Hudson County Man Admits Assaulting U.S. Postal Service Employee
NEWARK, N.J. – A Hudson County, New Jersey, man today admitted assaulting a U.S. Postal Service employee by pointing a handgun at the employee, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Joseph…
Bronx Man Admits Identity Fraud and Laundering over $6.5 Million in Illegal Drug Proceeds
NEWARK, N.J. – A Bronx, New York, man today admitted his role in a large international money laundering conspiracy and using a stolen identity in furtherance of the scheme, Acting U.S. Attorney…
Passaic County Man Admits Role in Illegal Money Transmitting Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. – A Passaic County, New Jersey man today admitted his role in an illegal money transmitting business, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael Honig announced. Willy Cruz-Bonilla, 24, of Paterson, New Jersey,…
PSA: DEA Issues Public Safety Alert on Sharp Increase in Fake Prescription Pills Containing Fentanyl and Meth
Newark, N.J. – Today, the Drug Enforcement Administration issued a Public Safety Alert warning Americans of the alarming increase in the lethality and availability of fake prescription pills containing fentanyl and methamphetamine.…
Brooklyn Man Admits Role In Scheme To Defraud New Jersey Banks By Depositing $1 Million In Stolen Checks
NEWARK, N.J. – A Brooklyn, New York, man today admitted his role in a scheme to defraud banks of more than $1 million using stolen and counterfeited checks and stolen identities, Acting…
Bergen County Woman Pleads Guilty To Embezzling Money From Guided Tour Company And Subscribing To False Tax Returns
NEWARK, N.J. – A Lyndhurst, New Jersey woman admitted to her participation in a multi-year embezzlement scheme and to subscribing to a false personal income tax return, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A.…
Man charged for assault after pointing gun at woman during dispute
Newark Public Safety Director Brian A. O’Hara reports the arrest of Mahdee Carter, 30, and Aljamir Parrish-Williams, 20, both of Newark, in connection with an incident of aggravated assault that occurred yesterday.…