Licking County man charged with committing $1 million in fraud

COLUMBUS, Ohio – Jeremie Adam Elkins, 44, of Newark, Ohio, was indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly causing approximately $1 million in fraud while employed as a network engineer at…

Convicted Felon Charged with Illegally Possessing Firearm

NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County, New Jersey, man made his initial appearance today on charges of illegally possessing a weapon and ammunition, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Gregory Dorceus, 27,…

Camden County Man Admits Selling Phony Prescriptions

CAMDEN, N.J. – A former employee of a Mount Holly, New Jersey, medical practice pleaded guilty today to selling fraudulent prescriptions for controlled substances, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Jose Colon,…

Camden County Man Charged with Firearms and Narcotics Offenses

NEWARK, N.J. – A Camden County man made his initial appearance today on charges of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine, unlawful possession of ammunition, and possession of firearms in…

New Jersey Latin Kings Gang Member Organized Prison Hit Squad

TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck today announced the indictment of an inmate on charges he conspired with members of a prison “hit squad,” allegedly led by a leader of the…

New Jersey’s frontline healthcare workers deserve more than a memorial and a pat on the back

NEWARK, NJ – When COVID-19 was new and unknown, most of America locked themselves inside their homes for months. Businesses were shut down. Schools were closed. Life essentially stopped dead in its…

Somerset County Woman Charged with $1 Million Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan Fraud Scheme

NEWARK, N.J. – A Somerset County, New Jersey, woman was charged for her role in fraudulently obtaining over $1 million in federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans and Economic Injury Disaster Loans…

Lacey police report arrests during multiple motor vehicle stops

LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ – The Lacey Township Police Department reported 4 incidents involving charges against drivers of motor vehicles over the past week. Motor Vehicle Crash/Warrant Arrest On Thursday January 20, 2022,…

Pennsylvania Man Admits Bank Fraud Conspiracy that Operated in South Jersey and Southeastern Pennsylvania

CAMDEN, N.J. – A Pennsylvania man today admitted his role in a bank fraud conspiracy that targeted 12 financial institutions in southern New Jersey and southeastern Pennsylvania, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger…

$150k Powerball Ticket Sold in Essex County

TRENTON, NJ – One New Jersey Lottery ticket matched four of the five white balls and the Powerball drawn for the Wednesday, January 26, drawing winning the $50,000 third-tier prize. That ticket was purchased with the Power…

Middlesex County Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Making False Statements

NEWARK, N.J. – A Middlesex County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 18 months in prison making false statements to United States government agencies, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Gulshan…

Political consultant pleads guilty in murder-for-hire plot

NEWARK, N.J. — (AP) A political consultant in New Jersey has admitted paying two men to kill a longtime associate in 2014 who worked with him on various campaigns. Sean Caddle, 44,…

Insurance Producer Charged with Failing to Remit $29.5 Million in Payroll Taxes

NEWARK, N.J. – A Suffern, New York, insurance producer was arrested today for failing to pay $29.5 million dollars in payroll and unemployment taxes, and benefit plan fraud, U.S. Attorney Philip R.…

Webster Woman Charged With Illegally Accessing Employee Computer To Conduct SIM Swaps

CONTACT: Barbara Burns PHONE: (716) 843-5817 FAX #: (716) 551-3051 BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Corrine Little, 38, of Webster, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with…

Governor Murphy’s latest mandate is out of synch with science, hurts healthcare staffing

TRENTON, N.J. – Assemblywomen Marilyn Piperno and Kim Eulner denounced Gov. Phil Murphy’s latest executive order eliminating a Covid-19 testing option for unvaccinated health care workers as it puts the state’s most vulnerable…

Snow forecast for North Jersey

NEWARK, NJ – Starting early Thursday morning, snow accumulations of up to three inches are predicted in the area around Newark, forecasters predict. Residents Asked to Be Mindful of No Parking on…

Paterson Police Officer Indicted on Civil Rights Violations and Obstruction

NEWARK, N.J. – A Paterson Police officer was indicted today for physically assaulting a victim and then attempting to cover it up, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Kevin Patino, 29, of…

Paterson police officer indicted for assaulting victim, then trying to cover it up

PATERSON, NJ – A Paterson Police officer was indicted today for physically assaulting a victim and then attempting to cover it up, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Kevin Patino, 29, of…

Murphy administration warns of COVID-19 test kit price gouging

NEWARK – With demand for COVID-19 testing skyrocketing due to the Omicron variant, Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck today announced that the Division of Consumer Affairs has sent more than 50 warning…

Second Former Inmate Admits Role in Scheme to Use Drones to Smuggle Contraband into Fort Dix Federal Prison

NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County, New Jersey, man today admitted his role in a scheme to use drones to smuggle contraband, including cell phones and tobacco, into the federal correctional facility…

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