Porch Pirates Make Off with Nike Air Force Ones
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé is calling for the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a package theft that occurred on Friday, August 4. The…
Essex County Man Arraigned on Sex Trafficking and Prostitution-Related Charges
U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today the arraignment of Amin Sharif, a 48-year-old man from Essex County, New Jersey, on charges of sex trafficking and prostitution-related offenses.Sharif, of Newark, was charged…
Vauxhall Man Going to Prison After Targeting Asian Americans
NEWARK, N.J. – Randi Barr, a 42-year-old resident of Vauxhall, New Jersey, was sentenced to 50 months in prison on Tuesday. The sentence comes due to his involvement in a conspiracy targeting…
California Man Pleads Guilty to Online Firearms and Drug Sales In N.J.
NEWARK, N.J. – Angelo Chavez, a 23-year-old resident of Manteca, California, admitted to conspiring to unlawfully sell firearms and methamphetamine over the internet. The announcement was done by U.S. Attorney Philip R.…
Paterson Man Heading to Prison for Soliciting Minors Online
NEWARK, N.J. – Jose Minaya, a 27-year-old resident of Paterson, New Jersey, was sentenced to 186 months in prison for his involvement in producing images of child sexual abuse and luring a…
New Jersey Contractor Hid Millions of Dollars from IRS
NEWARK, N.J. – Joel Konopka, 45, a contractor from Elizabeth, New Jersey, was apprehended today on charges of tax evasion, as reported by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Konopka faces indictment on…
Brooklyn Man Arrested for $1 Million COVID-19 Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. – On Friday, a Brooklyn man was arrested for allegedly fraudulently obtaining over $1 million in relation to a COVID-19 scheme. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger made the announcement regarding…
Pair Scammed Jersey City Condo Complex Owner Out of $470k
NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced the charging of two New Jersey men, and the prior guilty plea of another, in a fraud scheme against a Jersey City condo…
New Jersey to Hold State Funeral for Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver
NEWARK, NJ – New Jersey will honor the late Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver with an official state funeral on Saturday. The ceremony will be held at the Cathedral Basilica of the…
New Jersey Woman, Son Paid Americans to Marry Illegals in Immigration Scam
NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, woman, Andrea Torres, 56, and her son, Philip Torres, 27, both of Newark, have pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit marriage fraud, according to…
CBP expands public-private partnerships with new Reimbursable Services Program selections
WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced today 39 tentative selections to continue the expansion of its public-private partnership for expanded services from incoming commercial and cargo traffic, as well as…
Maplewood Police Blotter: Graffiti and Theft Cases Being Looked Into
MAPLEWOOD, NJ – The Maplewood Police Department is investigating a series of incidents reported in recent days. On Monday, July 27, officers responded to The Equipment Manufacturing Group at 71 Newark Way…
Police Continue Search for Fugitive Shooted Still on the Loose
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé has requested the public’s help in identifying a male suspect associated with a shooting that occurred on Saturday, July 29. Police were…
Stolen Credit Card Sheds Light on Car Thief
NEWARK, NJ – On July 27, unidentified individuals reportedly stole a credit card from an unlocked vehicle and used it for multiple purchases. The Newark Public Safety Department is requesting the public’s…
Elizabeth Man Gets Prison for Drug Trafficking Conviction
NEWARK, N.J. – The U.S. District Court Judge in Newark sentenced William Murphy, a 45-year-old resident of Elizabeth, New Jersey, sentenced to 61 months in prison. The sentence was announced by U.S.…
11-Year-Old Reported Missing in Newawrk
Newark, NJ – August 2, 2023 — Newark Public Safety Director, Fritz G. Fragé, has called on the public to help locate Brayden Killings, a young resident of Newark, who was reported…
Police Search For Burglary Suspect Caught On Camera
NEWARK, NJ – The Public Safety Director Fritz Fragé requests the public’s help in identifying a burglary suspect who was caught on surveillance camera. The suspect allegedly removed several items from Newton…
New Jersey Tax Preparer Arrested For $125 Million IRS Scam
NEW YORK CITY, NY – A tax preparer from New Jersey was arrested for attempting to fraudulently claim more than $124 million from the IRS. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger and Acting…
Armed Robber Pointed Gun at Victim’s Head, Caught With Gun, Crack
NEWARK, NJ – Newark Public Safety Director Fritz G. Fragé announced the arrest of Gian Dominiguez, 21, from Newark, in connection with an armed robbery that occurred last Friday, on July 21.…
Electric Car Fires Pose Serious Risk To Shipping Industry, NYC Ports and Workers
NEWARK, NJ – This year, Port Newark became fully aware of the dangers of shipping cars with lithium-ion batteries when a container ship caught fire and killed two firefighters. In June of…