Woman Accused of Murder in Texas Charged with Misuse of Passport while Leaving the United States

NEWARK, N.J. – An Austin, Texas, woman was charged today for using a passport belonging to another individual when she flew out of Newark Liberty International Airport, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger…

Six People Charged with Fraudulently Obtaining Loans Meant To Help Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic

NEWARK, N.J. – Six Essex County, New Jersey, residents were arrested today for scheming to fraudulently obtain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Nyan Terry, aka “Racks,”…

Atlantic City Man Sentenced to 125 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Kilogram Quantities of Heroin

CAMDEN, N.J. – A member of an Atlantic City, New Jersey, drug-trafficking organization was sentenced today to 125 months in prison for conspiring to distribute one kilogram or more of heroin, U.S.…

Dirt Bike Crash at Sarco Lake Sends Rider to Trauma Center

MANCHESTER, NJ – A dirt bike rider riding through the pits around Sarco Lake in Manchester was rushed to Jersey Shore Medical Center after being found lying in the woods near his…

Vermont Powerball Ticket Wins $366.7 Million Jackpot

TRENTON, NJ – One incredibly lucky Vermont Powerball player won the $366.7 million jackpot from the June 29th drawing. The winning ticket’s cash value is $208.5 million. Also one ticket matched four of…

Lockerbie and Co.’s CEO, Stephanie Lokker, Named to ROI-NJ’s INFLUENCERS: DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

“I would like to thank the editorial board at ROI-NJ for this distinguished recognition,” said Stephanie Lokker, CEO of Lockerbie and Co. “At Lockerbie, we’re all about ensuring sustainability of our solutions.…

New Jersey Man Arrested for Delmarva Bank Robbery

LAUREL, DE – The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office in Maryland has announced the arrest of a suspect wanted for a bank robbery that took place at the Bank of Delmarva branch in…

New Jersey Most Wanted Fugitive Found Dead in Dominican Republic

Newark, NJ – United States Marshal for the District of New Jersey, Juan Mattos, Jr., and Colonel Patrick J. Callahan, the Superintendent of the New Jersey State Police, jointly announce the location…

Kaitlin Armstrong Captured in Costa Rica

Austin, TX – The Austin woman accused of killing world class cyclist Anna Moriah Wilson May 11 has been captured in Costa Rica. The U.S. Marshals Office of International Operations, Homeland Security…

Three Delaware Valley-Area Railroad Workers to Pay Over $75,000 to Resolve Allegations of False Unemployment Benefits Claims

PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that three area railroad workers have agreed to pay over $75,000, collectively, to resolve claims of unemployment benefits fraud under the False Claims…

Apple’s Former Director of Corporate Law Admits Insider Trading

NEWARK, N.J. – The former corporate secretary and director of corporate law at Apple today admitted engaging in an insider trading scheme that spanned five years, Attorney for the United States Vikas…

Passaic County Accountant Admits Subscribing to False Returns and Conspiring to Defraud United States

NEWARK, N.J. – A Passaic County, New Jersey, man who was employed as a certified public accountant in northern New Jersey today admitted failing to disclose income on his tax returns, U.S.…

Essex County Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Drug Distribution

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 60 months in prison for conspiring to distribute cocaine base and distributing fentanyl and cocaine base, U.S. Attorney Philip…

Essex County Man Admits Conspiracy to Commit Racketeering

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, man today admitted conspiring to murder a federal witness to protect a drug trafficking enterprise of which he was a member, U.S. Attorney Philip…

New York Man Admits Scheme to Deposit Over $550,000 in Altered Checks Stolen from Mail

NEWARK, N.J.– A New York man today admitted his role in a scheme to alter and deposit hundreds of checks stolen from mailboxes across New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.…

New York Doctor Admits Health Care Fraud Targeting Amtrak, Drug Distribution, and Unlawful Possession of Firearm

NEWARK, N.J. – A New York doctor today admitted participating in a health care fraud scheme to defraud Amtrak, distribution of a controlled substance in furtherance of that scheme, and the unlawful…

One Killed in Fatal Crash in Bear

BEAR, DE (DSP PRESS RELEASE) – Delaware State Police are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred in the Bear area on Monday afternoon. On June 27, 2022, at approximately 2:55…

Linden Police Investigating Serious Crash

LINDEN, NJ – Linden police are investigating a serious motor vehicle crash that occurred on N. Stiles St near the intersection of W. St. George Ave at approximately 7:00 pm last night.…

Former Warren County Businessman Admits Fraudulently Obtaining $1.8 Million in COVID-19 Loans Meant for Small Businesses

NEWARK, N.J. – A Warren County, New Jersey, businessman today admitted fraudulently obtaining nearly $1.8 million in federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger and Assistant Attorney General…

Two Indian Nationals Admit Receiving over $1.2 Million in Global Robocall Scam That Defrauded Elderly Victims

NEWARK, N.J. – Two Indian nationals admitted to conspiracy to commit wire fraud by accepting illegally obtained $1.2 million in wire transfers from victims across the country, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger…

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