Remembering New Jersey’s Underground Rock Mecca, City Gardens
In the annals of American music and cultural history, City Gardens in Trenton, New Jersey, holds a unique and enduring place. From its humble beginnings as a simple club in the late…
Puerto Rican Man Admits Conspiring to Distribute over 250 Kilograms of Cocaine
NEWARK, N.J. – A Puerto Rican man today admitted conspiring to distribute over 250 kilograms of cocaine, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. Mariano Enrique Arroyo Perez, aka “Humilde,” 29, pleaded…
Camden County Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Role in Drug Trafficking Organization
CAMDEN, N.J. – A Camden County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 120 months in prison for conspiring to distribute heroin in the city of Camden, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A.…
South Carolina Man Admits Interstate Gun Trafficking Conspiracy
NEWARK, N.J. – A South Carolina man today admitted conspiring to illegally sell firearms, including five pistols and one rifle, in and around Essex County, New Jersey, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A.…
Two Men Sentenced to Prison for Receiving over $600,000 in Global Robocall Scam that Defrauded Elderly Victims
CAMDEN, N.J. – Two Indian nationals were sentenced to prison today for their roles in a conspiracy to commit wire fraud by accepting illegally obtained wire transfers from victims across the country…
Union County Man Charged with Unlawful Firearm Possession
NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County man made his initial appearance on a charge of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced today. Miguel…
Justice Department Obtains $4.5 Million Settlement from New Jersey Landlord to Resolve Claims of Sexual Harassment of Tenants
NEWARK – The Justice Department announced today that a landlord who has owned hundreds of rental units in and around Elizabeth, New Jersey, has agreed to pay $4.5 million in monetary damages…
Husband and Wife Sentenced to Prison Terms for Operating Ponzi Scheme Relating to Investments in Foreign Currencies
NEWARK, N.J. – A former Hudson County, New Jersey, couple was sentenced today for operating a Ponzi scheme in which they defrauded approximately 30 investors by making extraordinary guarantees about investment returns…
Sussex County Man Sentenced to 64 Months in Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining $5.6 Million Loan Meant to Help Small Businesses During COVID-19 Pandemic
NEWARK, N.J. – A Sussex County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 64 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining a federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan of over $5 million, Acting…
Eleven People Charged in Fentanyl and Crack Cocaine Conspiracy
NEWARK, N.J. – Eleven people were charged today for their respective roles in a fentanyl and crack cocaine distribution organization that sold large quantities of controlled substances in the area of Brookdale…
Former New Jersey Democrat party leaders heading to prison for tax evasion
CAMDEN, N.J. – Dennis Long, a former Cumberland County Democrat leader, and a former elected freeholder is heading to prison for tax evasion. A Cumberland County, New Jersey-based attorney was sentenced today…
Feds charge 11 in Newark fentanyl, crack cocaine distribution network
NEWARK, N.J. – Eleven people were charged today for their respective roles in a fentanyl and crack cocaine distribution organization that sold large quantities of controlled substances in the area of Brookdale…
Hudson County couple charged with operating Ponzi scheme
NEWARK, N.J. – A former Hudson County, New Jersey, couple was sentenced today for operating a Ponzi scheme in which they defrauded approximately 30 investors by making extraordinary guarantees about investment returns…
Monmouth grandma who shot husband researched how to kill people on the internet beforehand
FREEHOLD – 73-year-old Michele Linzalone had never killed anyone before and have no idea where to start, so she started researching online, police are saying. According to a court document on file,…
Police raid North Jersey Strip Club, 9 arrested on drug and prostitution charges
SECAUCUS, NJ – During the past two years police calls for service increased dramatically at AJ’s Go-Go Bar located at 201 Secaucus Road, Secaucus, NJ. During that period, several aggravated and simple…
Nutley man killed mother-in-law, charged with murder
NUTLEY, NJ – A Nutley man, James Pica, 58, is behind bars after killing his mother-in-law Tuesday night. Police said they received a call from Pica who confessed to the 9-1-1 operator…
Criminal charges filed against administrators of New Jersey’s women’s “rape prison”
TRENTON, NJ – Acting Attorney General Andrew J. Bruck announced criminal charges against Department of Corrections Associate Administrator Sean St. Paul and four correctional police officers—a major and three senior officers—related to an…
Chris Christie’s bail reform law has failed New Jersey, now Republicans are looking to fix it
LAKEWOOD, NJ – Let’s face it. Bail reform isn’t working. New Jerseyans watch the news daily only to see violent crimes being perpetrated against society by violent repeat criminals who oftentimes commit…
Governor Murphy celebrates vaccine anniversary as breakthrough hospitalizations near 50% in New Jersey
TRENTON, NJ – The COVID-19 pandemic is no longer a pandemic among only the vaccinated in New Jersey as Governor Phil Murphy today announced 47% of all COVID-19 hospitalizations are among fully…
New Jersey progressive Democrat wants to ban gas-powered leaf blowers, fine you $1,000 per offense
TRENTON, NJ – Liberal progressive Democrats in Trenton want to ban your gas-powered leaf blower for more environmentally friendly and less effective electric blowers. The move would force New Jerseyans to place…
Four People Sentenced to Prison for Roles in Multimillion-Dollar Health Care Fraud Conspiracy Targeting State Health Benefits Programs
CAMDEN, N.J. – Four people who participated in a scheme to defraud New Jersey state health benefits programs and other insurers by submitting fraudulent claims for medically unnecessary prescriptions have been sentenced…