Illegal alien charged in sophisticated New Jersey jewelry store heist, part of nationwide criminal operation

NEWARK, N.J. — A Chilean man believed to be part of a South American theft group has been charged in connection with a conspiracy to burglarize a New Jersey jewelry store and…

Porch pirate steals electronics from home in Azusa

AZUSA, Calif. — A suspect stole two packages containing electronics from the front door of a home on Asuza Street last week, authorities said. The theft occurred on January 29 at approximately…

New Jersey bill would criminalize “Deepfakes” with up to five years in prison

TRENTON, N.J. — A bill aimed at criminalizing the creation and distribution of deceptive digital content, commonly known as deepfakes, advanced unanimously in the New Jersey Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee. The…

Virginia woman pleads guilty in multimillion-dollar bank fraud conspiracy

ALBANY, N.Y. — A Virginia woman pleaded guilty Friday to conspiracy to commit bank fraud for her role in a nationwide scheme that used stolen identities to steal millions from financial institutions,…

Pennsylvania woman charged with stealing $60,000 from assisted living resident

ALLEGHENY TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A former resident director of an assisted living facility has been charged with theft after allegedly stealing nearly $60,000 from an elderly resident over a two-year period, police…

Woman in Stolen Car Arrested in Maryland Had Open New Jersey Parole Board Warrant

CUMBERLAND, Md. — A woman arrested in connection with a stolen vehicle in Cumberland was found to have provided a false identity and was wanted in New Jersey, police said Wednesday. Officers…

Child Abducted by Car Thief in Philadelphia Found Safe

PHILADELPHIA — Police in the 22nd District responded to a reported child abduction late Monday night after a vehicle was stolen with a 4-year-old boy asleep inside. The incident occurred at 11:56…

New Jersey Mailman Stole $100k in Valuable Baseball Cards On the Job

NEWARK, NJ — A former U.S. Postal Service employee from the Bronx pleaded guilty to stealing valuable trading cards and sports memorabilia from mail parcels while working as a sorting clerk, Acting…

Newark man arrested in connection with auto burglaries and criminal mischief

NEWARK, NJ — A 55-year-old Newark man wanted in connection with multiple auto burglaries and acts of criminal mischief was arrested last week, according to Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr.…

Two men arrested in Frankford for fraudulent vehicle sales

FRANKFORD, DE — Delaware State Police have arrested Jason Griffith, 49, of Selbyville, and Robert Griffith, 81, of Bridgeville, on charges of theft and fraud following an investigation into the fraudulent sale…

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Cranford police investigate residential burglary on Willow Street

CRANFORD, NJ — A homeowner on Willow Street returned from work early Monday morning to find their front door open and their residence ransacked, prompting an investigation by the Cranford Police Department.…

Two men indicted in multi-county armed robbery spree across northern New Jersey

HACKENSACK, N.J. — Two men from Mount Vernon, N.Y., were arrested and indicted for their roles in a string of armed robberies that spanned Bergen, Passaic, and Essex counties, Bergen County Prosecutor…

Clifton police sergeant injured during chase of serial shoplifting suspect

CLIFTON, N.J. — A high-stakes chase through alleys and over fences ended with the arrest of a known shoplifting suspect but left a Clifton police sergeant injured in the process. The incident…

Teen arrested in connection with series of D.C. robberies

WASHINGTON, DC – A 17-year-old male has been arrested in connection with multiple robberies across Northwest D.C., following a spree of incidents involving armed threats and the theft of victims’ belongings. On…

New Jersey man charged in $200,000 Amazon delivery scam

MONROE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — A 34-year-old man has been charged in connection with an elaborate Amazon delivery scam that netted nearly $200,000 in stolen merchandise, authorities announced Thursday. Aneury Castillo-Blanco of Passaic…

Illegal Migrant Busted in Ocean County Held on ICE Detainer

TOMS RIVER, N.J. — A man has been detained in Ocean County without bail after being charged with multiple counts of burglary and theft, according to court and jail records. Marco Antonio…

Newark Police Search for Female Dognapper

NEWARK, N.J. — Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a Newark woman accused of stealing a dog during a burglary on Saturday, January 18, 2025, Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda…

Armed suspects steal silver Toyota Camry in Southeast D.C.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A silver Toyota Camry with Maryland tags was stolen at gunpoint last night in a robbery and vehicle theft in Southeast, sparking an active police investigation. The incident occurred…

Beloved family dog stolen from Newark yard, suspect caught on camera

NEWARK, NJ — A Newark resident is searching for answers after her Shih Tzu poodle mix was stolen from her front yard on Norfolk Street Saturday afternoon. The theft occurred around 3:30…

Mississippi man arrested in Maryland home invasion, assault

CUMBERLAND, Md. — A 31-year-old man from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, was arrested Monday following a violent home invasion and assault in Cumberland, Maryland, police said. The incident occurred in the 100 block of…

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