Burlington County Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Large Amounts of Heroin and Cocaine in Camden
CAMDEN, N.J. – A Burlington County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 120 months in prison for conspiring to distribute heroin and cocaine in Camden, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig…
New York Man Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Conspiring to Distribute Heroin, Fentanyl, and Methamphetamine
NEWARK, N.J. – A New York, man was sentenced today to 57 months in prison for his participation in a heroin mill located in the Bronx, New York, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael…
Newark Man Admits Possessing Firearm in Furtherance of Drug Trafficking
NEWARK, N.J. – A Newark man today admitted possessing a firearm in furtherance of drug distribution, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. D’Sean Roper, 27, of Newark, pleaded guilty by videoconference…
New York Life Insurance Broker Sentenced to 27 Months in Prison for Securities Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. – A New York Life insurance broker was sentenced today to 27 months in prison for his role in a scheme to fraudulently use his association with the company to…
Former Essex County Postal Employee Admits Stealing Credit Cards from Mail in Access Device Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. – A former U.S. Postal Service (USPS) employee today admitted stealing credit cards sent through the mail as part of a conspiracy to commit access device fraud, Acting U.S. Attorney…
Essex County Man Indicted for Gunpoint Robbery of Cell Phone Store
NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, man was indicted by a federal grand jury today for his role in a January 2021 gunpoint robbery of a cell phone store in…
Two Men Sentenced to 29 Months in Prison Each for Roles in Conspiracy to Distribute Heroin and Fentanyl from Drug Mill in the Bronx to Customers in New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. – Two Bronx, New York, men were sentenced today to 29 months in prison each for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute heroin and fentanyl to customers in New…
Cumberland County Man Sentenced to 548 Months in Prison for Three Armed Bank Robberies and Related Charges
CAMDEN, N.J. – A Cumberland County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 548 months in prison for his role in three armed bank robberies and related charges, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael…
Cumberland County Man Admits Methamphetamine Distribution
CAMDEN, N.J. – A Cumberland County, New Jersey, man today admitted his role in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Joan Benitez, 41, of Millville, pleaded…
Atlantic County Man Sentenced to 151 Months in Prison for Trafficking and Unlawfully Possessing Firearms
CAMDEN, N.J. – An Atlantic County, New Jersey, man with five prior felony convictions was sentenced today to 151 months in prison for illegally selling and possessing multiple firearms, Acting U.S. Attorney…
Two Vauxhall Men Indicted in Scheme to Steal Mail, Commit Credit Card Fraud and Defraud United States
NEWARK, N.J. – Two men were charged today for their roles in a conspiracy to possess stolen mail, including credit cards and pandemic relief credit cards, commit bank fraud, and defraud the…
Convicted Felon Admits Illegally Possessing Firearm in Planned Revenge Shooting Spree
NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, man with previous felony convictions today admitted illegally possessing firearms and ammunition as part of a planned revenge shooting, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A.…
New York Man Admits Conspiring to Defraud New Jersey of $19 Million in Motor Fuel Tax
NEWARK, N.J. – A New York man today admitted to his role in a wire fraud conspiracy which defrauded the State of New Jersey of over $19 million in motor fuel tax,…
Sussex County Man Admits Unlawfully Possessing Weapons, Marijuana
NEWARK, N.J. – A Sussex county man appeared in court today on charges that he possessed an arsenal of weapons, ammunition, and marijuana, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Joseph Rubino,…
Gas Station Manager Arrested and Charged with Billing Fraudulent Fuel Charges on Amtrak Vehicles
NEWARK, N.J. – A New Jersey gas station manager was charged today in connection with entering fraudulent charges on fuel credit cards assigned to at least four Amtrak vehicles, Acting U.S. Attorney…
Justice Department Reaches Agreement with State of New Jersey under National Voter Registration Act
NEWARK, N.J. – The Justice Department announced today that it has entered into a proposed consent decree to settle a voting rights lawsuit with the State of New Jersey and state officials.…
Union County Man Charged with Possessing Three Firearms and Narcotics
NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County resident was charged with possessing three firearms, as well as possessing with intent to distribute narcotics, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced today. Orlando Perez,…
Two Men Admit Receiving over $500,000 in Global Robocall Scam that Defrauded Elderly Victims
CAMDEN, N.J. – Two Indian nationals today admitted to conspiracy to commit wire fraud by accepting illegally obtained wire transfers from victims across the country totaling over $600,000, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael…
Essex County Man Admits Unlawfully Possessing Firearm and Conspiring to Defraud Banks of Over $250,000 Using Stolen Credit Cards and Blank Checks
NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, man today admitted illegally possessing a firearm and conspiring to defraud two banks of $250,000 using stolen credit cards and blank checks, Acting U.S.…
Hudson County Man Admits Drug Distribution Charges
NEWARK, N.J. – A Hudson County, New Jersey, man today admitted possessing with intent to distribute heroin, cocaine and cocaine base, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Hason Armfield, 43, of…
Indian National Arrested for $2.3 Million Elder Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. – An Indian national was arrested today in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain at least $2.3 million from elderly victims by impersonating fraud prevention representatives from United States…
Connecticut Woman Admits To Engaging In Conspiracy To Defraud Former Employers
NEWARK, N.J. – A Connecticut woman today admitted to engaging in a conspiracy to divert over $546,000 in customer payments owed to her former employers for personal use, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael…
Previously Convicted Felon Charged With Illegal Possession Of Handgun
NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, man was arrested yesterday on charges of illegally possessing a handgun, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Lamont Nelson, 26, of Newark, New…
Essex County Man Sentenced To Two Years In Prison For Role In Conspiracy To Defraud Banks Of $250,000 Using Credit Cards And Stolen Checks
NEWARK, N.J. – Dashawn Duncan, 27, of South Orange, New Jersey, was sentenced today to 24 months in prison for his role in conspiring to defraud two banks of $250,000 using stolen…
Newark Man Sentenced To 78 Months In Prison For Carjacking Uber Driver
NEWARK, N.J. – A Newark man was sentenced today to 78 months in prison for his role in a carjacking in which a firearm was brandished, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael Honig announced…
Burlington County Man Charged With Drug And Weapons Offenses
TRENTON, N.J. – A Burlington County, New Jersey, man is expected to make his initial appearance today after being charged with trafficking over three kilograms of methamphetamine and illegally possessing unregistered firearms…
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