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…

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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…

Rev. Al Sharpton to Deliver Eulogy for New Jersey Lt. Governor Shelia Oliver

NEWARK, NJ – The Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark will be the setting for a solemn ceremony on Saturday, August 12th, at 10 a.m., as Rev. Al Sharpton, President…

Federal Employees Working from Home in NJ Could Soon Return to Office

NEWARK, NJ – The White House is urging federal agencies to transition to more in-person work starting next month, emphasizing its importance in delivering government services effectively. White House Chief of Staff…

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…

Delaware State Police Seek Public Help in Hit-and-Run Case

WILMINGTON, DE – Delaware State Police Troop 2 Collision Reconstruction Unit is asking to the public for assistance with an investigation into a hit-and-run incident that left one man critically injured. The…

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…

Elizabeth Police Officer Identified in Fatal Shooting Incident

TRENTON, NJ – The Attorney General’s Office has identified the decedent and officer involved in a fatal shooting that occurred in Elizabeth, N.J., on Friday, July 29. The civilian, Estiben Alegria-Hurtado, a…

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 Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver Dead at 71

TRENTON, NJ – A day after being admitted to the hospital for an unknown medical condition, New Jersey Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver is dead at 71. The news was broken by her…

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…

Million Dollar Scammer Heading to Prison

NEWARK, NJ – Jerrid Douglas, a 49-year-old man from Freehold, Monmouth County, was sentenced to 45 months in prison for his involvement in a $1 million upfront-fee scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R.…

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