Passaic County Man Admits Illegal Firearm Possession

NEWARK, N.J. – A Passaic County, New Jersey, man today admitted possessing a firearm and ammunition after previously having been convicted of a felony, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Harold…

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Phil Murphy extends lead over Ciattarelli as ballot counting continues in urban centers

NEWARK, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has overtaken his challenger, Republican Jack Ciattarelli as ballot-counting continues across Democrat-controlled counties. Murphy has increased his lead to 15,000 votes as counting continues…

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Colombian Man Admits Conspiring to Import Kilograms of Cocaine into the United States

NEWARK, N.J. – A Colombian citizen today admitted conspiring to import hundreds of kilograms of cocaine into the United States from places including Venezuela, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic, Acting U.S. Attorney…

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Union County Man Admits Illegal Possession of Ammunition

NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County, New Jersey, man today admitted illegally possessing ammunition, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Kevin Cordeiro, 34, of Elizabeth, New Jersey, pleaded guilty today to…

Former Cory Booker congressional staffer accused of masquerading white supremacist at Youngkin Virginia rally

NEWARK, NJ – A former staffer of New Jersey U.S. Senator Cory Booker has been potentially identified and accused as one of the actors in a disgusting display of racism and white…

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Bergen County Investment Advisor Arrested for Stealing Millions from Clients

NEWARK, N.J. – A former broker and investment advisor from Bergen County, New Jersey, was arrested today for allegedly stealing more than $2.86 million from five clients in order to pay for…

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New Jersey cracking down on fraudulent cryptocurrency investment schemes

NEWARK – Acting Attorney Andrew J. Bruck today announced that the Bureau of Securities has issued five orders to companies touting fraudulent investment opportunities relating to cryptocurrencies, directing them to stop operating…

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Passaic County Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Participating in Drug Conspiracy

NEWARK, N.J. – A Passaic County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 60 months in prison for conspiring to distribute 100 grams or more of heroin, 40 grams or more of…

Phil Murphy could be leading Jack Ciattarelli nearly 2 to 1 as early voting begins in New Jersey

NEWARK, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy has taken a commanding lead out of the gates as the 2021 gubernatorial election kicked off with ten days of early voting. Those votes…

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Small crowd greets Barack Obama in New Jersey for Phil Murphy rally

NEWARK, NJ – New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy hosted former U.S. President Barack Obama and for what seemed like it would have attracted huge crowds in a hero’s return, the crowd at…

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Star-Ledger editorial board calling for vaccine passports in New Jersey

NEWARK, NJ – The Star-Ledger, New Jersey’s largest newspaper today is calling for vaccine passports for the Garden State and slamming progressive Governor Phil Murphy for not pulling the trigger on it…

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Middlesex County Man Gets 24 Months in Prison for Setting Fire to Cop Car During George Floyd Riot

TRENTON, N.J. – A Middlesex County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 24 months in prison for attempting to interfere with law enforcement officers during a civil disorder when he attempted…

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Barack Obama heading to New Jersey to stump for Phil Murphy as early voting begins

NEWARK, NJ – On Saturday, October 23, Governor Phil Murphy and President Barack Obama will host an early vote rally in Newark. For the first time in state history, early in-person voting…

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New York Man Sentenced to 78 Months in Prison for Trafficking Methamphetamine

NEWARK, N.J. – A New York man was sentenced today to 78 months in prison for possessing more than 500 grams of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael…

Military Supplier to Pay $850,000 to Settle Breach of Contract and False Claims Act Allegations

NEWARK, N.J. – A supplier of vehicle parts to the military has agreed to pay $850,000 to resolve allegations that it breached contracts with the United States and violated the False Claims…

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Driver involved in crashed charged for illegal gun possession

Newark, Delaware – The Delaware State Police have arrested a Newark man with illegally possessing a gun after he was involved in a crash. The incident began around 8:00 p.m., Saturday October 16,…

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Former Executive Sentenced to 75 Months in Prison for Embezzling more than $48 Million

NEWARK, N.J. – A former executive at a New Jersey publication company was sentenced today to 75 months in prison for embezzling tens of millions of dollars for his own benefit, Acting…

Kingston Man Charged With Firearms Offense

SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that on October 15, 2021, Ahmyr Younger, age 19, of Kingston, Pennsylvania, was charged by felony information with…

A bad day for the Pagans as 11 members of outlaw motorcycle club arrested in New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. – Two high-ranking members of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club were arrested today for assault in aid of racketeering, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Luis Arocho, aka “LuRoc,” 43,…