38% of New Jersey Residents Do This During the Holidays But Won’t Admit It

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NEW YORK, NY — A recent study by DodoBurd.com has uncovered a surprising aspect of the festive economy: the thriving market of regifting and selling unwanted presents, with New Jersey’s regifting economy…

December 5, 2023

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Five charged in bank fraud and theft scheme

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HOUSTON – Five local men have been taken into federal custody on charges they conspired in a large-scale mail theft and credit card fraud scheme resulting in more than $1.2 million in…

December 5, 2023

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Riverside County Woman Sentenced to Nearly 3½ Years in Federal Prison for $2.8 Million Unemployment Insurance Scam

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SANTA ANA, California – A Riverside County woman who participated in a scheme that used stolen identities to fraudulently apply for just over $2.8 million in unemployment insurance (UI) benefits from the…

December 5, 2023

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Memphis Man Sentenced to 5 Years in Federal Prison After Pleading Guilty in Railroad Car Burglary

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Memphis, TN – On Thursday, November 30, 2023, a federal judge sentenced a Memphis man to five years in federal prison for firearms charges as well as his role in a railroad…

December 5, 2023

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Maryland Man Sentenced To Life Imprisonment For Role In Contract Killing Of A Federal Witness And Two Others

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HARRISBURG – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Johnny Jenkins-Armstrong, age 26, of Baltimore, Maryland, was sentenced on December 4, 2023, to life imprisonment for…

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U.S. Attorney’s Office Warns About Common Holiday Scams

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. –U.S. Attorney Dena J. King issued a warning today to alert consumers about a potential uptick in online scams during the holiday season, and cautioned against financial schemes that target…

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Federal officer charged with bribery and attempted importation of cocaine

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LAREDO, Texas – A 35-year-old Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer working at the Port of Entry in Laredo has been arrested, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Emanuel Celedon is set…

December 5, 2023

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Sioux Falls Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Commit Carjacking and Use and Brandishing of a Firearm During the Commission of a Crime of Violence

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SIOUX FALLS – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a Sioux Falls, South Dakota man, convicted of Conspiracy to Commit Carjacking…

December 5, 2023

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Allen Man Sentenced for Involuntary Manslaughter

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PIERRE – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that Chief Judge Roberto A. Lange, U.S. District Court, has sentenced an Allen, South Dakota, man convicted of Involuntary Manslaughter. The sentencing…

December 5, 2023

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Waubay Man Sentenced for Escaping from Custody

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SIOUX FALLS – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Karen E. Schreier has sentenced a Waubay, South Dakota, man convicted of Escape from Custody. The sentencing…

December 5, 2023

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Sioux Falls Man Convicted of Distribution of Fentanyl Resulting in Death

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SIOUX FALLS – United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a jury has convicted Armando Cheshier, age 25, of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, of Distribution of a Controlled Substance Resulting in…

December 5, 2023

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Gulf Shores Attorney Sentenced to Four Months in Prison for Smuggling Spice to a Federal Inmate at the Monroe County Detention Center

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MOBILE, AL – A Gulf Shores man was sentenced to four months in prison for illegally smuggling paper soaked in “spice,” a synthetic cannabinoid, to a federal inmate at the Monroe County…

December 5, 2023

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Convicted Felon Sentenced to More Than Seven Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing and Using a Firearm to Shoot His Domestic Partner

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MOBILE, AL – A Bay Minette man was sentenced to 87 months in prison for illegally possessing a firearm that he used to shoot his domestic partner. According to court documents, Quadarius…

December 5, 2023

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New York City Political Candidate Charged For Murdering His Mother Over Money Dispute

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BROOKLYN, NY — Vladislav Deshkovich, a 30-year-old self-proclaimed “political candidate,” has been charged with the murder of his mother, Inna Deshkovich, 52, in Brooklyn’s Bay Ridge neighborhood. The incident, a result of…

December 5, 2023

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Princeton Joins Womanspace in Lighting Up Hope Against Domestic Violence

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PRINCETON, NJ — The Municipality of Princeton proudly participates in Womanspace, Inc.’s Communities of Light™, a campaign to raise awareness for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The Princeton Police Department…

December 5, 2023

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This New Jersey Bar Transforms Into a Christmas-themed oasis for the Holidays

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FREEHOLD, NJ – When it’s not the holiday season, it is The Loaded Spoon on 108 Schanck Road in Freehold, inside the holiday-theme iPlay America. The bar has transformed into Miracle, a…

December 5, 2023

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A guy fishing for tautog and striped bass off the rocks in the cold by the bay near Atlantic City,

Cold Weather Spell Sets In Across New Jersey to Stay for a Few Days

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TRENTON, NJ — A cold spell is set to continue in New Jersey, with temperatures expected to remain below average over the next three days. Residents should prepare for chilly conditions, as…

December 5, 2023

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Here’s Why You Need to Visit Delaware Beaches in the Winter

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REHOBOTH BEACH, DE – Despite the chill of winter, Delaware’s coastal towns are bustling with activities, offering a blend of outdoor experiences and indoor comforts. From culinary delights to arts and outdoor…

December 5, 2023

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Who Would Be On New Jersey’s Mount Rushmore?

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Every state should have its own Mount Rushmore and New Jersey is no exception. New Jersey has had its cast of colorful characters from crooked politicians to mob bosses to Jimmy Hoffa,…

December 5, 2023

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Queens School Bus Driver Arrested for Kidnapping and Raping of Student

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MINEOLA, N.Y. – Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced the indictment of Queens school bus driver Giovanny Campos, 50, for the alleged rape and kidnapping of a Valley Stream student.…

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