Connecticut Man Pleads Guilty in $7.8 Million Health Care Fraud Scheme

NEWARK, N.J. — A Connecticut man has admitted his involvement in a multimillion-dollar health care fraud and kickback scheme involving durable medical equipment (DME), U.S. Attorney Vikas Khanna announced. Jesse Foote, 58,…

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Former Army Financial Counselor Sentenced to Over 12 Years for Defrauding Gold Star Families

TRENTON, N.J. — A former U.S. Army financial counselor and U.S. Army Reserve major was sentenced to 151 months in prison on Thursday for defrauding Gold Star families and committing related crimes,…

New Jersey Resident Sentenced to Over a Year in Prison for COVID-19 Fraud

NEWARK, NJ — Two more defendants have been sentenced in connection with a national COVID-19 fraud scheme, bringing the total number of sentenced individuals to 22. Toni A. Smith, 46, of New…

Mercy House Distributes Over 500 Backpacks and School Supplies to Children in Need

NEWARK, N.J. — In preparation for the upcoming school year, the Archdiocese of Newark’s Mercy House successfully distributed more than 500 backpacks filled with essential school supplies to children across multiple locations…

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NJ Transit Bus Driver Arrested for Beating Passenger Who Spit on Him

NEWARK, NJ — A New Jersey Transit bus driver, identified as Mr. Toron Walker, was arrested following a violent confrontation with a passenger on Friday, August 16. The incident, which occurred around…

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Rodrick Skips Birthday Bash for Buckelew, Norcross Insurance Firm’s Political Power Broker

TOMS RIVER, NJ—Political insiders in New Jersey celebrated the 95th birthday party of Toms River power broker Joseph Buckelew, who was attended by his business partner George Norcross. Buckalew, a longtime former…

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Flood Warning Issued for Northeast New Jersey and Southeast New York

Newark, NJ — A Flood Warning has been issued for portions of northeast New Jersey and southeast New York, including the counties of Bergen, Essex, Hudson, Passaic, and Union in New Jersey,…

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Two Brooklyn Men Plead Guilty to Gunpoint Robberies in New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. — Two men from Brooklyn, New York, have admitted to their involvement in a series of gunpoint robberies targeting check cashing locations in New Jersey, as well as conspiring to…

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Mercer County Man Convicted of Tax Evasion and Filing False Tax Returns

TRENTON, N.J. — Gordian A. Ndubizu, a 69-year-old resident of Princeton Junction, New Jersey, has been convicted of evading federal income taxes and filing false tax returns, according to an announcement by…

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New Jersey Transit Is Offering Free Rides – But, No Thanks! I’ll Pass on the Potential Brawls

NEWARK, NJ – Ah, New Jersey Transit. The sometimes reliable, always “eventful” transportation option we’ve all reluctantly embraced at some point. Just when you think your relationship with NJ Transit is at…

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Maplewood Police Report Multiple Arrests and Incidents Over Five-Day Period

MAPLEWOOD, N.J., Aug. 16, 2024 — The Maplewood Police Department reported a series of arrests and incidents that occurred between August 8 and August 13, 2024, including a DUI arrest, motor vehicle…

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New Jersey Court System Discriminated Against Non-English Speaking Defendents

NEWARK, NJ—The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey and the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division announced a settlement with the Monmouth Vicinage Courts (MVC) regarding allegations of discrimination. The…

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Three Inner City Teens Crash Stolen Vehicle on Garden State Parkway During Police Chase

UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ—Three teenagers were charged following an early Tuesday police chase on the Garden State Parkway that resulted in a damaged patrol car, authorities reported. The pursuit began just before…

Toms River Massage Parlor Part of New Jersey and New York Prostitution Ring

NEWARK, NJ – Today, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced charges against four individuals accused of operating illicit massage parlors in New Jersey and New York. The defendants, Zhejun Piao, 37, a…

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Delaware Man Arrested for Multiple Retail Thefts Across New Castle County

NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE — Delaware State Police have apprehended 46-year-old Spenson Sanchez of Wilmington, Delaware, following a series of retail thefts in New Castle County. Over the past few months, Sanchez…

Widespread Layoffs Announced Across New Jersey Corporations

Multiple corporations across New Jersey have announced significant layoffs, impacting a broad range of industries and numerous employees throughout the state. Below is a summary of the key layoffs scheduled: These layoffs…

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Delaware Authorities Arrest Three Suspects in Ulta Beauty Robbery

NEWARK, DE—Delaware State Police have successfully apprehended three individuals connected to a robbery that took place at Ulta Beauty in Newark on March 28. The incident, which escalated from shoplifting to robbery,…

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Bear Man Charged for Bomb Threat at Christiana Mall

NEWARK, DE — Delaware State Police have apprehended 20-year-old Devin Cunningham of Bear, Delaware, on felony charges of terroristic threatening following a false bomb threat at Christiana Mall. The incident occurred on…

Three Dominican Nationals Extradited to New Jersey for “Grandparent Scam” Charges

Newark, NJ – Three residents of Santiago de los Caballeros, Dominican Republic, were extradited to the United States last week and appeared in Newark federal court yesterday on charges related to a…

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New Jersey Education Cuts Leads to Forced Closure of Elementary School

JACKSON, NJ — The Jackson Township School District is facing the harsh reality of having to sell Sylvia Rosenauer Elementary School, a vital educational institution in an underserved community, due to significant…