Sussex County Woman Admits Concealing Terrorist Financing to Syrian Foreign Terrorist Organizations

NEWARK, N.J. – A Sussex County, New Jersey, woman today admitted that she concealed her attempts to provide material support to Syrian foreign terrorist organizations, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger, Assistant Attorney…

Pharmacist Admits Filling Counterfeit Prescriptions Selling Oxycodone and Codeine in Exchange for Cash

NEWARK, N.J. – A pharmacist and pharmacy owner pleaded guilty today to violating the Controlled Substances Act by filling fraudulent and counterfeit prescriptions in exchange for cash, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger…

Michigan Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Defrauding Business Opportunity Buyers of More Than $5 Million

CAMDEN, N.J. – A Michigan man was sentenced today to 48 months in prison for defrauding victims of more than $5 million in connection with the sale of medical-related business opportunities, U.S.…

LESTER J. OWENS NAMED CHAIR OF RWJBARNABAS HEALTH BOARD OF TRUSTEES

A Founding member of the Board, Mr. Owens has served as Vice Chair since 2019 and has served on its Audit, Compliance, Compensation, Nominating and Governance, as well as Racism and Social…

Donut Rage: Customer Attacks Dunkin Employee, Rushes Store With Large Piece of Lumber

NEWARK, NJ – Police in Newark reported an incident of donut rage after a man assaulted a drive through window attendant at the Dunkin Donuts located at 802 South Orange Avenue last…

Two New York Men Charged for Conspiracy to Distribute 110 Kilograms of Cocaine

NEWARK, N.J. – Two New York men were charged today with conspiring to distribute approximately 110 kilograms of cocaine as part of an international drug trafficking organization, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger…

Debevoise Adds Erez Liebermann as Data Strategy & Security Partner

With decades of experience in cyber investigations and related data issues as a litigator, federal prosecutor and senior in-house counsel at a global insurance company, Mr. Liebermann regularly advises clients at the…

One Killed in Fatal Crash in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, DE – One person was killed in a crash on Interstate 495 shortly after midnight on Friday, according to the Delaware State Police. At approximately 12:16 a.m., a silver 2008 Lincoln…

Bergen County Man Charged with Possession wth Intent to Distribute Fentanyl and Heroin

NEWARK, N.J. – A Bergen County, New Jersey, man made his initial court appearance today on charges of possession of fentanyl and heroin with intent to distribute, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger…

Two Men Who Kidnapped Philadelphia Teen to NJ Apartment Complex One Year Ago Convicted at Trial

PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Eduardo Castelan-Prado, 39, of Leonia, NJ, and Jose Ochoa, 32, of Moreno Valley, CA, were convicted after trial of kidnapping charges arising…

U.S. Marshals Continue Search for Austin Homicide Suspect Sought in Cyclist’s Murder

Austin, TX – The U.S. Marshals Lone Star Fugitive Task Force has located the black Jeep Grand Cherokee that was registered to homicide suspect Kaitlin Marie Armstrong. Investigators with the task force…

Paraguayan National Admits Unlicensed Money Transmitting in Connection with International Money Laundering Investigation

TRENTON, N.J. – A Paraguayan man today admitted his role in facilitating an international money laundering conspiracy, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Rodrigo Alvarenga Paredes, 35, pleaded guilty before Chief U.S. District…

Four People Charged in Multimillion-Dollar Health Care Fraud Scheme to Defraud Amtrak

NEWARK, N.J. – Three men and one woman were arrested today for participating in a health care fraud scheme to defraud Amtrak by bribing Amtrak employees to allow people to submit fraudulent…

Essex County Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Role in Fentanyl Conspiracy, and Unlawful Possession of Firearm and Ammunition

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 60 months in prison for his role in a fentanyl conspiracy, and unlawful possession of a firearm and ammunition,…

Rhode Island Man Convicted of Bank Fraud Conspiracy that Operated in South Jersey, Southeastern Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island

CAMDEN, N.J. – A Rhode Island man was convicted for his role in a bank fraud conspiracy that targeted financial institutions in southern New Jersey, southeastern Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island, U.S. Attorney…

Former Head of Corporate Communications of $21 Billion Biopharmaceutical Company Admits Insider Trading

NEWARK, N.J. – The former head of corporate communications for a biopharmaceutical company today admitted her role in an insider trading scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Lauren S. Wood, 33,…

Jacqueline C. Romero Sworn in as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

PHILADELPHIA – Jacqueline C. Romero, who has served as an Assistant United States Attorney with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for over 16 years, was sworn…

Police Searching For Alleged Gym Locker Room Wallet Thief

NEWARK, NJ – The Newark Police Department is searching for a man caught stealing credit cards from wallets in a gym locker Room and using those cards to make illegal purchases. Newark…

U.S. Marshals Service “Operation Essex Thunder” Results in 34 Arrests

Newark, NJ – The U.S. Marshals Service has concluded a 3 day enforcement initiative focusing on subjects wanted out of Essex County, NJ for charges including homicide, weapons possession, robbery, failure to…

MIAT College of Technology’s Aviation Maintenance Students Earn Top 5 Placement at Their First Aerospace Maintenance Competition in Dallas, Texas

The AMC, held in conjunction with Aviation Week Network’s MRO Americas, offers an opportunity for professionals and students in the aerospace maintenance sector to compete in a series of timed events highlighting…

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