One Week Later, Lakewood Board, Prosecutor Mum on $15 Million Theft of School Funds

LAKEWOOD, NJ—Someone stole $15 million from financial accounts owned by the Lakewood Township School Board, but a week after the heist, nobody is talking about it. Neither the district nor the Ocean…

ICE arrests Honduran for removal on statutory rape, theft charges

YORK, Pa. — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) apprehended Noel Chinchilla-Avilez, a Honduran national with a final order of removal, in York, Pennsylvania, on Feb. 14. He faces charges of statutory…

DC armed robbery suspect arrested after botched cash register theft

WASHINGTON, DC — A man accused of attempting to steal a cash register at gunpoint was arrested Sunday evening in Southeast Washington, along with a woman found carrying stolen merchandise. Officers responded…

Off-duty NYPD school crossing guard arrested on criminal contempt, theft charges

NEW YORK — An off-duty NYPD school crossing guard was arrested on criminal contempt and petit larceny charges, authorities said. Carmen Carambot, 52, was taken into custody Monday. Details surrounding the incident…

Former Bergen County employee charged in theft of county equipment

HACKENSACK, N.J. — A former Bergen County employee has been arrested in connection with the theft of county-owned tools and equipment, authorities said. Charles T. Gatt, 44, of Sparta, New Jersey, was…

Suspect arrested in Evesham car dealership wheel theft case

EVESHAM, N.J. — A man accused of stealing wheels and tires from multiple new vehicles at a local car dealership has been arrested, the Evesham Township Police Department announced. On December 9,…

Three convicted in decades-long art and memorabilia theft ring

SCRANTON, Pa. — Three men were convicted Friday for their roles in a sprawling 20-year conspiracy to steal and traffic priceless artwork, sports memorabilia, and historical artifacts across multiple states, federal prosecutors…

Member of Nationwide Illegal Alien Theft Ring Arrested in New Jersey Sanctuary

NEWARK, N.J. – A Chilean national suspected of being part of an organized theft group operating across multiple states is now facing federal charges after his arrest by U.S. Immigration and Customs…

D.C. man charged in multi-theft crime wave

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man accused of committing multiple burglaries, thefts, and property destruction offenses in 2024 has been arrested, police announced Wednesday. Authorities took 38-year-old Reginald Calloway of Southeast, D.C., into…

Violent Theft in Southeast D.C. Caught on Camera

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A violent theft in Southeast D.C. left an adult male injured after multiple suspects assaulted him while attempting to steal items from a local establishment on Sunday evening. The…

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Two 13-year-olds shot during botched attempted car theft in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA — Two 13-year-old boys were shot during an attempted vehicle robbery in the city’s 12th District on Tuesday evening, police said. The shooting occurred at approximately 6:13 p.m. near 5900 Windsor…

Two suspects sought in Brooklyn cellphone and credit card theft

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Police are searching for two unidentified individuals who allegedly stole a cellphone containing multiple credit cards from a man inside a commercial establishment in Sunset Park. The theft occurred…

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Off-duty NYPD school safety agent arrested for theft in Manhattan

NEW YORK — An off-duty New York City school safety agent was arrested Friday afternoon in Manhattan and charged with theft-related offenses, authorities said. Emmanuel Bermudez, 37, was taken into custody at…

Former Brick Township “Employee of the Month” sentenced for theft scheme

BRICK TOWNSHIP, N.J. — The former Director of Recreation for Brick Township was sentenced Friday to three years of probation after pleading guilty to theft for pocketing cash payments meant for the…

Newark man charged under new home invasion law in auto theft ring targeting the Jersey Shore area

TRENTON, N.J. — A Newark man has been charged in connection with an auto theft and home burglary ring, becoming the first person prosecuted under New Jersey’s new home invasion law, authorities…

Newark police seek public’s help identifying package theft suspect

NEWARK, NJ — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect connected to the theft of a package valued at $1,500 from a residence on Vassar Avenue, Newark…

Columbus Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Felony Theft Suspect

The Columbus Division of Police is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a recent felony theft. The incident occurred on November 30, 2024, at approximately 10:00 a.m.,…

Newark man charged in Boonton warehouse arson and theft investigation

BOONTON, N.J. — Authorities have charged Davon Fields, 45, of Newark, in connection with a November 2024 warehouse fire in Boonton that investigators say was deliberately set to cover up the theft…

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State police investigate smash-and-grab theft from vehicle in Hempfield Township

HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP, Pa. — Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a smash-and-grab theft that occurred on January 7, 2025, in the parking lot of LA Fitness in Hempfield Township. The victim reported that…

Newark police seek help identifying suspect in package theft

NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man suspected of stealing two packages from a residence on Lenox Street near Sanford Avenue last month, Newark Public…

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