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 …
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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 …
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 …
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 …
Former Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Indicted in Compounded Prescription Drug Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. – A former pharmaceutical sales representative was charged today for his role in a scheme to defraud a telecommunications company’s health care plan …
Trenton Woman Admits Distributing Fentanyl that Caused Death of Monmouth County Woman
NEWARK, N.J. – A Trenton, New Jersey woman today admitted distributing fentanyl that caused the death of a Monmouth county woman, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael …
Two Newark Men Charged with Narcotics Distribution and Firearms Charges
NEWARK, N.J. – Two Newark men made their initial appearances today on gang-related narcotics distribution and firearms charges, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael Honig announced. Ronnie …
Atlantic County Men Charged in Heroin Conspiracy
CAMDEN, N.J. – Two Atlantic County men have been charged with conspiring to distribute heroin, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Ricardo Clavijo, 39, …
California Man Convicted for Large-Scale Fentanyl Analogue Pill Mill Operation
TRENTON, N.J. – A California man was convicted today of conspiracy and manufacturing, distributing, and possessing with intent to manufacture and distribute a fentanyl analogue, …
Newark Tax Preparer Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Aiding and Assisting in Preparation of False Tax Returns
NEWARK, N.J. – A Pennsylvania man who worked as a tax preparer in Newark was sentenced today to 18 months in prison for helping his …
Paterson Man Sentenced to 95 Months in Prison for Coercion and Enticement of Minor
NEWARK, N.J. – A Passaic County man was sentenced today to 95 months in prison for coercion and enticement of a minor and for illegally …
Bergen County Man Sentenced to 16 Months in Prison for Using Online Web Forums to Engage in Cyberstalking
NEWARK, N.J. – A Bergen County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 16 months in prison for using Facebook and other online web forums …
Virginia Diagnostic Testing Lab Agrees to Pay $1.4 Million to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
NEWARK, N.J. – A Virginia diagnostic laboratory will pay $1.4 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting or causing …
Bridgeton Police Officer Charged with Civil Rights Violation and Filing False Police Report
CAMDEN, N.J. – A City of Bridgeton police officer has been indicted for offenses arising from an assault on the streets of Bridgeton, Acting U.S. …
Jersey City Gang Member Charged with Murder
NEWARK, N.J. – An alleged member of a Jersey City, New Jersey, gang has been charged with the March 31, 2020, murder of a Jersey …
Veterans Affairs Employee Stole More Than $10 Million Worth of AIDS Medication
NEWARK, N.J. – A former pharmacy procurement technician was indicted today for stealing prescription HIV medications from the pharmacy of the Veterans Affairs Medical Center …
Union County Mail Carrier Charged with Making False Statements to Obtain Federal Workers’ Compensation Benefits
NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County, New Jersey, U.S. Postal Service (USPS) mail carrier made her initial court appearance today for making false statements to …
Sussex County Man Admits Fraudulently Obtaining $5.6 Million Loan Meant to Help Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic
NEWARK, N.J. – A Sussex County, New Jersey, man today admitted fraudulently obtaining a federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan of over $5 million, Acting …
Essex County Man Sentenced to 82 Months in Prison for Carjacking and Assaulting U.S. Postal Service Employee
NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 82 months in prison for assaulting and carjacking at knifepoint a U.S. …
Somerset County Man Sentenced to 108 Months in Prison for Traveling to Foreign Country to Engage in Criminal Sexual Conduct
NEWARK, N.J. – A Somerset County, New Jersey, man has been sentenced to 108 months in prison for traveling to the Philippines to engage in …
Camden Man Convicted of Illegal Possession of Weapon
CAMDEN, N.J. – A Camden man was convicted today of unlawfully possessing a firearm and ammunition, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Marshall Onuorah, …
Leader and 14 Members of Newark Drug Trafficking Ring Charged
NEWARK, N.J. – Fifteen people were charged today for their roles in a Newark heroin and crack cocaine distribution organization that sold hundreds of thousands …
Burlington County Man Sentenced to 28 Months in Prison for Interfering with Law Enforcement Officers during Civil Disorder
TRENTON, N.J. – A Burlington County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 28 months in prison for attempting to interfere with law enforcement officers …
Eleven Members of The Pagan’s Motorcycle Club Charged with Narcotics Distribution, Firearms Offenses, and Violent Crimes in Aid of Racketeering
NEWARK, N.J. – Two high-ranking members of the Pagan’s Motorcycle Club were arrested today for assault in aid of racketeering, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. …
Union County Man Charged with Transacting in Criminal Proceeds of a Romance Scam
NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County man was arrested at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport for transacting in the criminal proceeds of an elaborate romance …
Eight Members of Marion Gardens Jersey City Gang Indicted for Racketeering, Violent Crimes
NEWARK, N.J. – Eight members of a Jersey City gang associated with the Marion Gardens Housing Complex were charged by indictment today with racketeering, violent …
Eight Members of Stephen Crane Village Drug Trafficking Conspiracy Charged in 37-Count Superseding Indictment
NEWARK, N.J. – Eight of the 12 people arrested for their roles as members and associates of a drug trafficking organization in the Stephen Crane …
Middlesex County Man Charged with Conspiring to Defraud New Jersey Banks by Depositing $1 Million in Stolen Checks.
NEWARK, N.J. – A Middlesex County, New Jersey, man was indicted today for his role in a scheme to defraud banks of more than $1 …
Passaic County Residents Admit Drug and Firearm Charges
NEWARK, N.J. – Two Passaic County, New Jersey, residents admitted to possessing contraband within a Paterson, New Jersey, home, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig …
Morris County Man and New York Man Admit Roles in $4 Million Union-Related Health Care Fraud Scheme
NEWARK, N.J. – A Morris County man and a New York man today admitted their roles in defrauding a union-run health benefit fund of more …
Morris County Man Admits Conspiring and Possessing with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine
NEWARK, N.J. – A Morris County, New Jersey, man today admitted conspiring to distribute and possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine from his residence, Acting …
Former Chief Operating Officer of Philadelphia Technology Start-Up Charged with Securities Fraud and Embezzlement
CAMDEN, N.J. – An Atlantic County, New Jersey, man has been charged with orchestrating a long-running securities offering fraud while simultaneously embezzling hundreds of thousands …
CEO of Limited Liability Company Sentenced to 30 Months in Prison for Wire Fraud
CAMDEN, N.J. – The chief executive officer of a private equity investment firm was sentenced today to 30 months in prison for defrauding an investor …
Essex County Man Charged with Illegally Possessing Two Handguns and Drugs
NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, man with a felony record made his initial court appearance today on charges of carrying two loaded …
Passaic County Man Sentenced to 44 Months in Prison for Participating in Heroin Conspiracy
NEWARK, N.J. – A Passaic County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 44 months in prison for conspiring to distribute heroin and distributing a …
Texas Man Admits Defrauding Business Opportunity Buyers of More Than $5 Million
CAMDEN, N.J. – A Texas man today admitted defrauding victims of more than $5 million in connection with the sale of medical-related business opportunities, Acting …
Atlantic County Man Admits Causing a False Distress Call to U.S. Coast Guard and Committing Bank Fraud
CAMDEN, N.J. – An Atlantic County, New Jersey, man today admitted sending a false distress call to the U.S. Coast Guard and submitting fraudulent information …
Gang Members Charged in Connection with Murder and Attempted Murder as Part of RICO Conspiracy
NEWARK, N.J. – A member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips appeared in court today on charges that include attempted murder and murder as part …
Camden County Man Sentenced to One Year in Prison for Theft of Government Funds with Stolen Electronic Benefits Machine
CAMDEN, N.J. – A Camden man was sentenced today to 12 months in prison for his role today in a scheme to steal hundreds of …
Indiana Man Convicted of Murder for Hire Plot, Witness Tampering
NEWARK, N.J. – An Indiana man was convicted on all counts today in connection with a plot to pay a purported hitman to kill his …
Jamaican smuggled 2.8 kilos of cocaine through Newark Airport
NEWARK, N.J. – A Jamaican man today admitted that he smuggled approximately 2.8 kilograms of cocaine into the United States, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. …
Correctional Officer Admits Signing False Report in Connection with Assault of Federal Pretrial Detainee
NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County correctional officer today admitted signing a false report following another officer’s assault of a federal pretrial detainee, Acting U.S. …
Three Convicted Felons Charged with Illegal Possession of Firearm and Ammunition in Connection with Shooting
NEWARK, N.J. – Three Essex County, New Jersey, men have been charged with illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition in connection with a May 14, …
Camden Man Held on Witness Tampering, Gun Charges
CAMDEN, N.J. – Two Camden County residents were arrested following their indictment by a federal grand jury for their alleged roles in attempting to bribe …
Monmouth County Man Sentenced to 33 Months in Prison for Unlawfully Possessing a Firearm
TRENTON, N.J. – A Monmouth County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 33 months in prison for being a felon in possession of a …
Essex County Man Charged with Narcotics Offenses and Possession of AK-47 Style Semi-Automatic Rifle
NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, man was arrested and had his initial appearance in federal court on charges stemming from his arrest …
New York Man Admits Attempting to Entice Minor to Have Sex
CAMDEN, N.J. – A New York man today admitted attempting to entice a minor and traveling from New York to New Jersey to meet an …
Former Bordentown Township Police Chief Sentenced to 28 Months in Prison for Lying to FBI
CAMDEN, N.J. – The retired chief of the Bordentown Township Police Department was sentenced today to 28 months in prison for lying to FBI agents …
Salem County Man Sentenced to 57 Months in Prison for Illegally Possessing Firearm
CAMDEN, N.J. – A Salem County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 57 months in prison for illegally possessing a handgun, Acting U.S. Attorney …
Passaic County Man Sentenced to 27 Months in Prison for Role in Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl
NEWARK, N.J. – A Passaic County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 27 months in prison for his role in a conspiracy to distribute …