Essex County felon gets 3 years for firearms charge

NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, man previously convicted of multiple felonies was sentenced today to 36 months in prison for possessing a firearm and ammunition, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael…

NJ man, possibly on meth, bit another passenger’s ear, forcing emergency landing on flight

A New Jersey man was charged by the FBI after getting into an altercation on a airline flight which led to him biting the ear off another man. John Yurkovich, Jr. 45,…

Delmar woman stabbed man during argument inside home

Delmar, DE- Delaware State Police arrested 24-year-old Michaela Scarborough of Delmar, for felony assault following an incident Thursday night. On March 19, 2021, at approximately 8:40 a.m., troopers responded to a residence on Saint…

Bergen County Man Admits Decade-Long $80 Million Fraud Scheme

NEWARK, N.J. – A Bergen County, New Jersey, man today admitted orchestrating a long-running bank and securities fraud scheme, which led to large-scale losses for financial institutions and investors, Acting U.S. Attorney…

New Yorker drove to Atlantic City to have sex with child he sextorted online

CAMDEN, N.J. – A New York man was charged with traveling to Atlantic County, New Jersey, to have sex with a minor, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced today. Zachary Williams…

Maryland man charged after pointing gun at others

NEWARK, DE – A man pointing a handgun at other people at a home in Newark has been arrested and charged with aggravated menacing, the Newark Police Department said. The department reports:…

Two charged for attack against U.S. Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick

WASHINGTON – A Pennsylvania and West Virginia man were arrested Sunday on criminal charges related to their alleged conspiring to injure officers and assaulting federal officers, among other charges. According to court…

Atlantic City man who escaped federal custody captured again

CAMDEN, N.J. – An Atlantic City, New Jersey, man appeared today following his arrest on charges of escaping from federal custody, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Patrick Giblin, 56, of…

Convict charged for selling rifle illegally in Trenton

TRENTON, N.J. – A Trenton man was sentenced today to 48 months in prison for unlawfully possessing a semi-automatic rifle while attempting to sell it to another individual, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael…

Op-ed: Murphy, Don’t be a knucklehead, fund the formula

by Robert T. Wood Imagine it’s 2017. For the past eight years you’ve seen headline after headline about how the incumbent Governor Chris Christie is no friend of public education. Pensions. Budgets.…

Former North Brunswick Cop Admits Role in Multimillion Dollar Prescription Fraud

NEWARK, N.J. – A former police officer with the North Brunswick police department today admitted his role in a multimillion-dollar scheme that defrauded state health benefits programs through the submission of medically…

Jersey doctor ordered to pay $106,000 in false medical claims

NEWARK, N.J. – A New Jersey physician and his medical practice will pay $106,255 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by making false representations in connection with submissions…

Immigrant, illegally in New Jersey admits to abducting 15-year-old girl for personal pleasure

NEWARK, N.J. – A Passaic County man today admitted to coercion and enticement of a minor and to illegally reentering the United States, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Juan Carlos…

Brick man, Amtrak employee stole $50,000 in chainsaws and sold them online

NEWARK, N.J. – An Amtrak employee was arrested last night for stealing chainsaws and chainsaw parts valued at over $50,000 from Amtrak and reselling them, primarily through an online auction service, Acting…

Bergen County Man Charged with Tax Evasion

NEWARK, N.J. – A Bergen County, New Jersey, man was charged today with tax evasion for calendar years 2014 to 2016, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. David Kushner, 55, of…

Paterson heroin pill mill shut down

NEWARK, N.J. – Two men will make their initial court appearances today after being arrested and charged in connection with a drug distribution conspiracy, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Luis…

Jersey City Cop Arranged to Pay $200 for Sex with Children 8, 10 in Atlantic City

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – A Jersey City cop is behind bars and facing human trafficking, aggravated sexual assault and child endangerment charges after arranging to have sex with children while in Atlantic…

Pagans MC leader arrested for illegal possession of gun in New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J. – A Suffolk County, New York, man was arrested today for illegally possessing a firearm, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Keith Richter, aka “Conan,” 62, of Bay Shore,…

NY Correctional Officer, 11 Members and Associates of the “Bully Gang” Charged with Racketeering Offenses

NEW YORK, NY – A third superseding indictment was unsealed today in federal court in Brooklyn charging 11 members and associates of the violent New York City-based street gang known as the…

Woman stabbed in department store parking lot, bystander subdued attacker

Newark, DE – The Delaware State Police have arrested 33-year-old Jake Gillespie of Claymont, DE, for Robbery and related charges. The incident occurred on February 23, 2021, at approximately 12:55 p.m., when…

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