Union County Man Admits Committing Wire Fraud and Making False Reports and Statements to and for HUD

NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County, New Jersey, man today admitted committing wire fraud and making false reports and statements to and for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD),…

IN RESPONSE TO THE BROOKLYN SUBWAY SHOOTING, ARTIST CHARLIE HEWITT SHARES A MESSAGE OF HOPE TO NYC STRAPHANGERS WITH “HOPEFUL” BILLBOARDS

And now the message is being spread again…in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, after the horrific shootings that occurred in a subway station in that neighborhood. “After seeing the news of the shooting that…

Monmouth County Cocaine Dealer Gets Five Years in Prison

FREEHOLD, N.J. (DOJ PRESS) – A Monmouth County, New Jersey, man was sentenced to 60 months in prison for distributing cocaine in Monmouth County and conspiring to illegally sell firearms, including multiple…

Hillside Police Crime Report – April

Hillside, NJ – The following events were reported by the Hillside Police Department in connection with crimes carried out throughout the community. The following police blotter entries are provided as-is, without editing…

Car Thefts Up 31% in New Jersey and Here are the Most Stolen Cars

TRENTON, NJ – It’s open season for criminals in New Jersey to steal cars. This year, auto thefts are up 31% and the state’s revolving door of justice and the handcuffing of…

Monmouth County Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Role in Gun Trafficking Conspiracy and Distribution of Cocaine

TRENTON, N.J. – A Monmouth County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 60 months in prison for distributing cocaine in Monmouth County and conspiring to illegally sell firearms, including multiple handguns…

Former Hotel Senior Analyst Admits Role in Embezzlement Scheme

NEWARK, N.J. – A former hotel employee of a nationwide hotel chain today admitted his role in a scheme to embezzle over $300,000 from the company, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.…

Former Postal Employee Admits Fraud in Connection with Unemployment Insurance Benefits

NEWARK, N.J. – A former U.S. Postal Service USPS employee today admitted that he conspired to fraudulently obtain unemployment insurance benefits, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Ross Clayton, 31, of Irvington,…

Four Individuals Charged with Conspiring to Launder Money Obtained from Romance Scams

NEWARK, N.J. – Four individuals were charged with conspiring to launder money taken from victims across the United States, many of whom were elderly, as a part of a series of romance…

Colorado Man Charged with Unlawfully Transporting Guns over the Internet

NEWARK, N.J. – A Colorado man was arrested today for conspiring to unlawfully transport firearms via the internet, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. Hunter Weeks, 22, of Colorado Springs, Colorado,…

South Plainfield Man Stole $2.3 Million from His New York Employer

NEWARK, N.J. – The Department of Justice announced a Middlesex County man was charged with embezzling over $2.3 million from a New York-based company where he had been the controller since 2001,…

New Jersey Man Submitted False Tax Returns to Claim Victim’s Benefits

NEWARK, N.J. – The Department of Justice has announced the sentancing of a Bergen County man to 24 months and two days in prison for his role in a scheme to file…

Three Injured in Elizabeth Crash Involving Motorcycle, Pickup

ELIZABETH, NJ – Police in Elizabeth are investigating a serious motor vehicle collision involving a motorcycle and a pick up truck last night. “At approximately 7:30 p.m. Officers responded to the intersection…

Police Unable to Pursue Mercedes Stolen in Jackson Under New Murphy Anti-Pursuit Law

JACKSON, NJ – A Mercedes stolen in Jackson headed north along the New Jersey Turnpike on its way to its final destination, Newark. It’s where many cars stolen at the Jersey Shore…

Bergen County Man Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Filing Phony Tax Returns

NEWARK, N.J. – A Bergen County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 24 months and two days in prison for his role in a scheme to file fraudulent tax returns in…

Atlantic County Man Admits Role in Drug Distribution Scheme

CAMDEN, N.J. – An Atlantic County, New Jersey, man today admitted his role in drug distribution scheme, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Ricardo Clavijo, 40, of Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey,…

Former Controller Charged with Stealing $2.3 Million From Employer

NEWARK, N.J. – A Middlesex County, New Jersey, man was charged with embezzling over $2.3 million from a New York-based company where he had been the controller since 2001, U.S. Attorney Philip…

Copper Thieves Who Made Off with $50,000 in Wiring Arrested After Investigation

NEWARK, DE – Two men have been arrested after a weekslong investigation of a rash of copper thefts from a property on Center Road. The men were nabbed trying to sell the…

‘Dumbfounded’: Former FBI Officials Explain How Alleged Iranian-Linked Suspects Duped US Secret Service Agents

‘Dumbfounded’: Former FBI Officials Explain How Alleged Iranian-Linked Suspects Duped US Secret Service Agents Jennie Taer on April 8, 2022 Retired FBI agents explained how two men reportedly tied to a foreign…

16-Year-Old Charged for Christiana Mall Carjacking, Robbery

NEWARK, DE – A 16-year-old male from Bear has been arrested and charged for attempted robbery following an attempted carjacking at the Christiana Mall in late March. According to police, the incident…

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