Indiana Woman Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Crimes

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Stefanie Marie Wells, 37, of Jasonville, Indiana, pleaded guilty today to bank fraud and aggravated identify theft, after obtaining or attempting to obtain $17,550 using stolen checkbooks and driver’s…

Mexican national faces federal drug trafficking charges in New Mexico

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Alexander M.M. Uballez, United States Attorney for the District of New Mexico, announced today that Carlos Arturo “Ochenta” Quintana, 40, was arraigned on an indictment charging him with conspiracy…

Felon Returned to Federal Prison After Escaping from Cedar Rapids Halfway House

A man who escaped from a Cedar Rapids, Iowa, halfway house while serving a sentence for unlawful firearms possession was sentenced on August 18, 2022, to more than an additional year in…

Northern York Police Investigating After Man’s Tool Box Stolen in Dover

DOVER, PA – The Northern York County Regional Police Department investigated a theft of tools in Dover Township. The theft occurred in the 4600 block of Hikey Street. “The victim had been…

Landlord, Tenant Dispute Leads to Drug Arrest in Brick

BRICK, NJ – Police in Brick had a twist of fate after they arrived for a landlord-tenant dispute at a property in town. On Friday, officers were called to a landlord-tenant dispute…

Jersey Shore Vacationers Robbed at Rental Home in Sea Girt

Sea Girt, NJ (MCPO Press Release) – A Morris County resident who burglarized a beachfront home in Sea Girt and stole the tenants’ vehicle and personal effects while they slept upstairs last…

Westfield Police Blotter: Here’s What’s Happening

WESTFIELD, NJ – The Westfield Police Department has issued the following police blotter reports for events that took place over the past few days. The information provided does not represent the total…

Sioux City Woman Sentenced to Federal Prison for Stealing from the Government

A Sioux City woman who defrauded the United States Government was sentenced August 19, 2022, to 4 months in federal prison. Margaret Ortega, age 45, from Sioux City, Iowa, received the prison…

Federal Grand Jury B Indictments Announced- August 2022

United States Attorney Clint Johnson today announced the results of the August 2022 Federal Grand Jury B. The following individuals have been charged with violations of United States law in indictments returned…

Two Charged in Asbury Park Murder of Lakewood Man

FREEHOLD, NJ – The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office has charged and arrested two men in connection with the killing of an Ocean County resident in Asbury Park earlier this year, Acting Monmouth…

18-Year-Old From Keansburg Crashed Stolen Vehicle in Red Bank After Pursuit Through Four Towns

RED BANK, NJ – A Keansburg 18-year-old was captured in a stolen vehicle after a multi-jurisdictional police pursuit across Monmouth County. According to the Holmdel Police Department, on Monday, at around 1:45…

Howard County Crime Report: Here’s what’s happening

Residential burglary Highland, 20777: 13400 block of Allnutt Lane, Aug. 14-19Unknown suspect(s) entered the residence by breaking a glass door and stole cash and jewelry. Jessup, 20794: 10400 block of Guilford Road, Aug. 20 12:45…

Police Searching for Thieves Working Con at Morningstar Markets

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, PA – The two suspects pictured are wanted for questioning in a theft that took place on 08.21.22 at Morningstar Markets. Morningstar Markets is located at 5309 Lincoln Highway in…

Gloucester Township Police Warn Residents About Increase in Vehicle Burglaries

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – Police in Gloucester Township are once again advising residents to lock their car doors at night after a new round of burglaries to vehicles in the community this…

Did You Know: Air Fresheners are Illegal to Hang from Your Rear View Mirror In New Jersey

TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey is home to some pretty bizarre laws, but did you know you can get a ticket for hanging an air freshener or any other small object from…

SHEFFIELD: China Is Miles Away From Being The World’s Good Samaritan. Here’s Ten Reasons Why

SHEFFIELD: China Is Miles Away From Being The World’s Good Samaritan. Here’s Ten Reasons Why Carrie Sheffield on August 20, 2022 China is a growing adversary for the United States and the…

New Jersey Man Who Punched Perp Breaking into His Car Charged for Manslaughter

JERSEY CITY, NJ – A Jersey City man who saw a man breaking into his car on Bergen Avenue confronted the criminal and punched him once to deter the theft. Now, he’s…

Ocean Township Cop Charged for Real Estate Fraud

From the Desk of Lori Linskey, Monmouth County Prosecutor, Acting FREEHOLD – A former Ocean Township Police Officer has been sentenced for acts of theft and forgery associated with his former part-time…

San Diego Attorney Sentenced for $500,000 Tax Fraud with Former Chabad of Poway Rabbi Goldstein

Valerie Chu (619) 546-6750 and Michelle L. Wasserman (619) 546-8431 NEWS RELEASE SUMMARY – August 19, 2022 SAN DIEGO – Elliot Adler, an attorney and founding partner of a boutique San Diego…

Jersey City Armed Carjacker Who Robbed Couple Waiting for Food Delivery Charged

by NJ Attorney General Matt Platkin’s Office TRENTON – Acting Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced first-degree carjacking, robbery, and conspiracy charges against a Hudson County man who allegedly stole a…

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