Contractor stole $75K from Sandy victims, authorities say

Another home improvement contractor has been indicted for allegedly stealing more than $75,000 from four home owners following Superstorm Sandy. Darin Smith, 45, of the Whiting section of Manchester, was arrested Wednesday…

Jury: Corrupt Cop Aided Gang Members in Asbury Park

by Charles Webster, MCPO FREEHOLD – A jury returned guilty verdicts yesterday afternoon on most of the charges that a former Asbury Park police officer and a pair of criminal street gang…

Church donation box thief arrested, cops say

TOMS RIVER — Police in Toms River have arrested a 22-year-old man they say stole from a donation box at a church in town earlier this month. Vincent Passalacqua was arrested Wednesday…

Prosecutor: Middle Township Athletic Director Stole Cash from School Sports Account

Cape May County Prosecutor Robert L. Taylor and Middle Township Police Chief Christopher Leusner announce the arrest of Scott Lodgek, age 48 of Linwood. On September 12, 2017, the Middle Township School District…

Prosecutor: Former Youth Soccer Treasurer Stole $457,000 from Program

by Charles Webster, MCPO FREEHOLD – A Monmouth County grand jury returned a 14-count indictment charging the former treasurer of the Freehold Soccer League with stealing about $457,000 from the volunteer organization…

Liquor store worker beaten, robbed in Brick, police say

BRICK — A liquor store employee was beaten over the head with a large stick during a robbery Friday night, police said. Michael Martinez, 20, of Princeton Junction, was arrested and charged…

Brick Democrat Sentenced for Stealing Money Earmarked for Low Income Residents, Affordable Housing

BRICK-Democrats in Brick were sent reeling after one of their own was convicted of embezzling federal housing funds meant for the poor and needy. Yesterday, former Brick Township Housing Authority Executive Director…

Man Throws Park Bench Through Convenience Store Window; Tries to Set Concrete on Fire

by Stafford PD On Thursday, August 31, 2017, at approximately 6:00 AM, the Stafford Township Police Department responded to McKinley Avenue Plaza located at 100 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin, N.J. 08050 for a…

12 more Lakewood residents charged in massive welfare fraud sweep

LAKEWOOD — Twelve more Lakewood residents were charged Thursday as the massive sweep targeting welfare fraud totaling millions of dollars continues to widen, officials said. The defendants are all charged with theft…

Ocean County Prosecutor Continues Benefits Fraud Crackdown in Lakewood; 12 More Charged

LAKEWOOD-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and State Comptroller Philip James Degnan announced today additional individuals charged within Lakewood, New Jersey by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office for defrauding Medicaid and government…

Woman Who Stole Car, Dog from Quick Chek Arrested, Dog Safe

JACKSON-On Wednesday July 5, 2017 at 6:41 pm, Police Officers Sean Greenberger and Stephen Cilento responded to the Quick Chek located on Leesville Road on the report of a stolen vehicle which…

Four Arrested in Lakewood in Medicare Fraud Investigation

by Al Della Fave, OCPO LAKEWOOD-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and State Comptroller Philip James Degnan announced today the first of multiple ongoing arrests within Lakewood, New Jersey by the Ocean…

Six More Arrested for Defrauding Federal Programs in Lakewood

by Al Della Fave, OCPO LAKEWOOD-Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato and State Comptroller Philip James Degnan announced today additional ongoing arrests within Lakewood, New Jersey by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office…

Lakewood charity raised millions without registering with state, report says

LAKEWOOD — A Lakewood charity that raised $4.6 million over five years didn’t register with the state as required by law, according to a report on APP.com. Services for Hidden Intelligence is…

Ford pickup tailgates are going missing and police want to know why

JACKSON-A rash of thefts has occurred this week in Jackson Township targeting tailgates of Ford F-series pickup trucks. To date, police have been notified of six thefts of tailgates from residents who…

Toms River PD Searching for Two Pub Patrons Who Could Have Info on Purse Snatching

https://www.facebook.com/tomsriverpolice/videos/1450938214917890/ Have you seen these women? On March 3rd around 2am, a woman had her purse stolen from Christopher’s Pub, 955 Hooper Avenue. The purse, which was on the back of her…

Contractor's scam grows, now affects 34 victims and $1.5M, authorities say

TOMS RIVER — A contractor charged with bilking homeowners after promising to repair their homes damaged by Hurricane Sandy is facing a new indictment after authorities found more victims in a scam…

Officials Seeking Contractor Who Stole $1.5 Million from Hurricane Sandy Victims

Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph D. Coronato is asking media outlets in a number of towns and states listed below to post the attached picture of Jamie Lynn Lawson, age 42, a Super…

Local Corruption: Jackson Man Admits He Stole $10,000 from Howell Township Land Use Permit Applications

An Ocean County man admitted in court today he stole over $10,000 in cash from the Howell Township municipal office where he served as director, announced Monmouth County Prosecutor Christopher J. Gramiccioni.…

Former Jackson Business Administrator Jose "Joey" Torres Indicted on Corruption Charges in Paterson

Press release issued by NJ Attorney General’s Office Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino today announced that a state grand jury has indicted Paterson Mayor Jose “Joey” Torres and three supervisors in…

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