Middlesex County woman pleads guilty to $194K COVID-19 relief fraud scheme

TRENTON, N.J. — A Perth Amboy woman admitted to fraudulently obtaining more than $190,000 in federal COVID-19 relief funds, including loans and unemployment benefits, by submitting false applications, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba…

$2 turns into big bucks for Essex County lottery winner

TRENTON, N.J. — A lottery player in Essex County won $22,091 on Sunday after drawing a winning Jersey Jackpot Fast Play ticket, claiming 20% of the New Jersey Lottery’s growing progressive jackpot.…

Baltimore deputy arrested on child sex charge

TOWSON, Md. — A former Baltimore City Sheriff’s Office deputy was arrested last week and charged with sexual abuse of a minor, according to Baltimore County Police. Jonathan Koritzer, 35, was taken…

Female Cape May County teacher indicted for aggravated sexual assault of student

CAPE MAY COURT HOUSE, N.J. — A Cape May County Grand Jury has indicted a local elementary school teacher on multiple charges related to an alleged sexual relationship with a student, authorities…

Online ticket and Middlesex ticket combine for $800K score in NJ

TRENTON, N.J. — A Middlesex County lottery player and another who used the Jackpocket app each won $408,109 after splitting Saturday’s $816,218 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot, the New Jersey Lottery announced Monday.…

Eight indicted in multi-state sex trafficking conspiracy involving minors, Brooklyn DA says

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Eight individuals have been indicted in Brooklyn on sex trafficking and conspiracy charges involving four minors and one adult victim, following a multi-state investigation into an alleged trafficking operation…

Police search for suspect in sex abuse and assault on M101 bus in Manhattan

NEW YORK — Authorities are searching for a man who allegedly groped and assaulted a woman aboard an MTA bus in Manhattan earlier this month, the NYPD said. The incident occurred on…

Trenton man charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child

TRENTON, N.J. — A 43-year-old Trenton man has been arrested and charged in connection with the sexual assault of a juvenile, following a joint investigation by the Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office Special…

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New Jersey police officer pleads guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material

MORRISTOWN, N.J. — A suspended Dover police officer has pled guilty to distributing child sexual abuse material (CSAM), according to Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll and Chief of Detectives Robert McNally. Anthony…

Clarkstown police arrest two in Nanuet sex trafficking sting

NANUET, N.Y. — The Clarkstown Police Department’s Street Crime Unit conducted an undercover operation that led to the arrest of two individuals on charges related to prostitution and sex trafficking at a…

Blocked traffic leads Essex County driver to $600K lottery win

TRENTON, NJ — A stalled car on a busy Essex County road turned out to be a life-changing detour for one New Jersey resident who walked away with a $600,000 Colossal Crossword…

Sleepless night ends with $1.5M lottery payday in Sussex County

TRENTON, NJ — A Sussex County lottery player is New Jersey’s newest millionaire after winning the $1,517,266 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot in Saturday’s drawing, marking the game’s 30th jackpot win of the…

New Jersey man charged with sexually assaulting underage girl over two-year period

MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. — A 44-year-old Mount Holly man has been charged with multiple sex crimes involving a girl under the age of 13, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Mount…

Teen Sexually Assaulted in Central Park

New York – The New York City Police Department is searching for a suspect who assaulted a 17-year-old in Central Park. According to the NYPD, “It was reported to police that on…

Two Pennsylvania Men Sentenced to Lengthy Prison Terms for Attempting to Solicit Sex with Minors

LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — Two Pennsylvania men were handed significant prison sentences last week for attempting to engage in sexual activities with minors, only to be apprehended by the Lancaster County Human…

Baltimore area teacher arrested on multiple sex offense charges

TOWSON, Md. — A 61-year-old teacher employed by Baltimore County Public Schools was arrested Friday on multiple sex offense and assault charges, according to the Baltimore County Police Department. Roger Myers was…

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Woman sexually assaulted and robbed near Lenox Avenue in Harlem

MANHATTAN, N.Y. — A 28-year-old woman was sexually assaulted and robbed late Tuesday night in Harlem, according to the NYPD. Police said the incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. near Lenox Avenue and…

Valley Cottage man sentenced to seven years in state prison for child sexual abuse

NEW CITY, N.Y. — A Valley Cottage man has been sentenced to seven years in state prison for sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl over a period of nearly ten months, Rockland County…

Clifton man found guilty of luring and attempted sexual assault of children in Morris County

MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. — A jury has convicted a 42-year-old former Clifton resident of multiple sexual offenses involving attempted child exploitation, the Morris County Prosecutor’s Office announced Tuesday. Brian Stewart was found…

Eight indicted in Brooklyn and North Carolina sex trafficking conspiracy involving minors

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Eight individuals have been indicted on charges related to a multi-state sex trafficking operation that allegedly involved the trafficking of four minors and one adult woman between Brooklyn and…

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