Gaithersburg grandmother wins $100K on scratch off picked out by daughter

A Maryland woman stayed calm after scratching off a $100K winner, but her daughter said she nearly fell out of her chair when she saw the prize. GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A Gaithersburg…

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Two Philadelphia clergy accused of trading explicit images of minors

Prosecutors say two local clergy members used phones and social media to solicit sexually explicit material from minors and shared the images with each other. PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Two Philadelphia-area clergy members…

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New Jersey Federal Judge Allows Disability Recipient to Sue Without Fees, Reviews Claims Against State

A federal judge granted a New Jersey man permission to proceed without paying court fees but immediately began reviewing whether his lawsuit against the State of New Jersey can legally move forward.…

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NJ Corrections Officer Among Six Charged in Alleged South Woods Prison Contraband Smuggling Scheme

A New Jersey Department of Corrections investigation has led to criminal charges against a senior corrections officer and five others accused of participating in an alleged contraband smuggling and money laundering operation…

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Former Brooklyn School Employee Accused of Stealing $111K From After-School Program

Prosecutors allege a former New York City Department of Education employee diverted more than $111,000 intended for student programs into her personal accounts over a six-year period. A former New York City…

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$15.5 Million Green Acres Funding Bill Advances for New Jersey Parks and Open Space Projects

A Senate-backed measure would direct more than $15.5 million to nonprofit organizations for land preservation, park improvements, and conservation projects across New Jersey. A bill providing more than $15.5 million in Green…

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Arkansas mother pushes reform after son’s death at state care center

A settlement follows criminal charges and renewed scrutiny of patient care practices. WARREN, AR – A mother is pressing for sweeping changes across Arkansas’ state-run developmental centers after her 21-year-old son died…

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Former Toms River Police Chief Mitch Little Had Alite Speak Before Criminal Science Students

Update: One Year After Speaking to Students at Georgian Court University Class Run By Former Toms River Chief of Police , Mafia Hitman Arrested

The arrest of Englishtown Councilman John Alite has renewed questions about a controversial appearance he made at Georgian Court University last year at the invitation of a retired Toms River police chief.…

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Old Bridge Man Sentenced to 7 Years for $7.7 Million Fake Fuel Investment Fraud Scheme

An Old Bridge man was sentenced to seven years in state prison after admitting he orchestrated a $7.7 million investment fraud scheme using fake fuel companies, a Ponzi-style operation, and fabricated business…

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Bronx Pair Indicted for Allegedly Stealing More Than $500K in Pandemic Unemployment Benefits

Two Bronx residents are accused of using stolen identities to fraudulently obtain more than $500,000 in unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to prosecutors. A Bronx grand jury has indicted two…

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New Jersey Man Sentenced to 7 Years for $7.7 Million Fuel Investment Ponzi Scheme

An Old Bridge man who admitted stealing millions from investors through fake fuel companies, a luxury car purchase, and a fraudulent investment operation has been sentenced to seven years in state prison.…

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Freehold Township Little League President Accused of Stealing More Than $73,000 From Youth Baseball Organization

The president of the Freehold Township Little League is charged with allegedly siphoning more than $73,000 from the organization through fraudulent reimbursements and unauthorized transfers over nearly three years. The president of…

Port Authority Supervisor Accused of Faking Work Hours, Collecting Pay for Time Not Worked

A Port Authority maintenance supervisor is accused of falsifying records to collect unearned wages and providing false employment information to a financial institution, according to prosecutors. A Port Authority of New York…

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New Jersey’s Mob Hitman Councilman Arrested for Extortion, Misconduct

Englishtown Councilman John Alite, a former Gambino crime family associate who later became a government witness, is accused of operating an extortion and illegal lending scheme, according to New Jersey authorities. The…

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Stony Brook University Student Ran Meth Operation From Dorm Room, Prosecutors Say

A Stony Brook University student has been indicted on multiple felony drug charges after investigators allege he sold methamphetamine disguised as Adderall from his campus dorm room. A 20-year-old Stony Brook University…

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New Jersey Media Company Wins Legal Battle to Save YouTube Embeds from Copyright Trolls

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — What started as a routine copyright demand against a small New Jersey news outlet evolved into a high-stakes legal fight over one of the most fundamental tools in…

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Lorain County woman starts screaming after lottery ticket scan confirms win

A Sheffield Lake ticket holder thought the result was a mistake until a second scan changed everything LORAIN, Ohio — A Lorain County woman who doubted her lottery ticket was a winner…

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Court finds man guilty of home invasion and attempted sexual assault

A Pennsylvania judge convicted a Lancaster County man after prosecutors said he entered a woman’s home uninvited and attempted to pressure her into sexual acts Lancaster, PA — A Lancaster County man…

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$50K scratch-off shocker starts with a bottle of water

A Maryland man’s quick stop at Sheetz turned into a $50K Lottery payday after a ticket scanner delivered an unexpected message Baltimore, MD — What started as a routine stop for a…