New Jersey Man Indicted for Wire Fraud Conspiracy
ALBANY, NEW YORK – Juller Perez, age 43, of Garfield, New Jersey, was arraigned today on an indictment charging him with engaging in a kickback scheme to defraud a company with operations…
New York For-Hire Vehicle Driver Sentenced to 235 Months in Prison for Sex Crimes
CAMDEN, N.J. – A New York man was sentenced today to 235 months in prison for enticing and transporting a minor across state lines to engage in sexual activity, and for receiving…
Victim Injured During Armed Robbery in Allentown
ALLENTOWN – The Allentown Police Department arrested two people for an armed robbery on Tuesday that resulted in injuries. Chakina Leftwich, 28, of Newark and Shantel Collins, 33, of Allentown were both…
U.S. Attorney Sellinger Announces Launch of Anti-Hate Crime Initiative in New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. – U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today his office’s participation in a first of its kind, anti-hate crime outreach program entitled United Against Hate, which seeks to directly connect…
Medical Sales Representative Found Guilty of Role in Multimillion-Dollar Health Care Fraud, Wire Fraud, Anti-Kickback Statute and Travel Act Conspiracies
CAMDEN, N.J. – A medical sales representative from Gloucester County, New Jersey, was convicted today on 18 counts related to defrauding public health insurance plans out of more than $4.6 million, Attorney…
Cumberland County Man Admits Drug Charge
CAMDEN, N.J. – A Cumberland County, New Jersey man pleaded guilty today to possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Charles Sistrunk Jr., 39, of Millville, New…
Union County Man Admits Committing Wire Fraud and Making False Reports and Statements to and for HUD
NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County, New Jersey, man today admitted committing wire fraud and making false reports and statements to and for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD),…
IN RESPONSE TO THE BROOKLYN SUBWAY SHOOTING, ARTIST CHARLIE HEWITT SHARES A MESSAGE OF HOPE TO NYC STRAPHANGERS WITH “HOPEFUL” BILLBOARDS
And now the message is being spread again…in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, after the horrific shootings that occurred in a subway station in that neighborhood. “After seeing the news of the shooting that…
Car Thefts Up 31% in New Jersey and Here are the Most Stolen Cars
TRENTON, NJ – It’s open season for criminals in New Jersey to steal cars. This year, auto thefts are up 31% and the state’s revolving door of justice and the handcuffing of…
Monmouth County Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Role in Gun Trafficking Conspiracy and Distribution of Cocaine
TRENTON, N.J. – A Monmouth County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 60 months in prison for distributing cocaine in Monmouth County and conspiring to illegally sell firearms, including multiple handguns…
Former Hotel Senior Analyst Admits Role in Embezzlement Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. – A former hotel employee of a nationwide hotel chain today admitted his role in a scheme to embezzle over $300,000 from the company, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.…
Former Postal Employee Admits Fraud in Connection with Unemployment Insurance Benefits
NEWARK, N.J. – A former U.S. Postal Service USPS employee today admitted that he conspired to fraudulently obtain unemployment insurance benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Ross Clayton, 31, of Irvington,…
Colorado Man Charged with Unlawfully Transporting Guns over the Internet
NEWARK, N.J. – A Colorado man was arrested today for conspiring to unlawfully transport firearms via the internet, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. Hunter Weeks, 22, of Colorado Springs, Colorado,…
South Plainfield Man Stole $2.3 Million from His New York Employer
NEWARK, N.J. – The Department of Justice announced a Middlesex County man was charged with embezzling over $2.3 million from a New York-based company where he had been the controller since 2001,…
New Jersey Man Submitted False Tax Returns to Claim Victim’s Benefits
NEWARK, N.J. – The Department of Justice has announced the sentancing of a Bergen County man to 24 months and two days in prison for his role in a scheme to file…
Three Injured in Elizabeth Crash Involving Motorcycle, Pickup
ELIZABETH, NJ – Police in Elizabeth are investigating a serious motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a pick up truck last night. “At approximately 7:30 p.m. Officers responded to the intersection…
Bergen County Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Filing Phony Tax Returns
NEWARK, N.J. – A Bergen County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 24 months and two days in prison for his role in a scheme to file fraudulent tax returns in…
Atlantic County Man Admits Role in Drug Distribution Scheme
CAMDEN, N.J. – An Atlantic County, New Jersey, man today admitted his role in drug distribution scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Ricardo Clavijo, 40, of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey,…
Former Controller Charged with Stealing $2.3 Million From Employer
NEWARK, N.J. – A Middlesex County, New Jersey, man was charged with embezzling over $2.3 million from a New York-based company where he had been the controller since 2001, U.S. Attorney Philip…
16-Year-Old Charged for Christiana Mall Carjacking, Robbery
NEWARK, DE – A 16-year-old male from Bear has been arrested and charged for attempted robbery following an attempted carjacking at the Christiana Mall in late March. According to police, the incident…