Manchester,. NJ – Republican megadonor Larry Bathgate, a Lakewood attorney, has cashed in on a $20,500,000 land sale with the Ocean County Natural Land Trust. Bathgate, owner of a property…
BROOKLYN, NY — A Queens man has been indicted for allegedly orchestrating a $7 million real estate fraud scheme by forging documents to sell a Sunset Park property without the…
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Toms River residents will see no increase in their municipal property taxes this year, Mayor Dan Rodrick announced, marking the second consecutive year of a 0%…
TRENTON, NJ — U.S. Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a Democrat running for governor of New Jersey, unveiled a proposal aimed at slashing property tax burdens for newcomers by allowing them to…
TRENTON, N.J. — A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey State Assembly aims to eliminate a financial barrier for 100% disabled veterans by correcting how property taxes are calculated…
Attorney General Announces Charges for Tesla Property Attacks
**WASHINGTON, D.C.** – Attorney General Pamela Bondi announced charges against three individuals accused of destructive acts targeting Tesla properties using Molotov cocktails.
According to Bondi, the defendants will face legal action for setting Tesla cars and charging stations on fire. The Attorney General emphasized the Department of Justice’s zero tolerance for what she termed acts of domestic terrorism against Tesla.
In detail, one defendant was apprehended after deploying approximately eight Molotov cocktails at a Tesla dealership in Salem, Oregon, while armed with a suppressed AR-15 rifle. A second defendant faced arrest in Loveland, Colorado, after an attempt to ignite Teslas; materials for further incendiary devices were also found in their possession.
Lastly, a third defendant in Charleston, South Carolina was accused of defacing Tesla charging stations with offensive messages about President Trump before setting them ablaze. Each defendant now confronts serious charges, entailing sentences of five to 20 years in prison.
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey residents pay the highest taxes in the country, according to a new WalletHub study that confirms what many in the state have long suspected. The…
Joseph Rullo vows sweeping reforms for veterans in New Jersey governor bid TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Republican gubernatorial candidate Joseph Rullo has pledged to make veterans a top priority in…
TRENTON, N.J. — The New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA) will soon notify all 564 municipalities that state aid for their upcoming budgets will be reduced by $150 million,…
WASHINGTON, DC – A suspect remains at large after allegedly stealing property and fleeing in a stolen vehicle in Southeast D.C. On Sunday, February 16, at approximately 12:11 a.m., officers…
TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division on Civil Rights (DCR) announced enforcement actions against 35 property owners, managers, and real estate brokers for…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A robbery in Southwest D.C. left a victim assaulted and robbed after four suspects approached and implied they had a weapon before fleeing with stolen property. The…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 15-year-old male from Northeast D.C. has been arrested in connection with a robbery that occurred in Northwest on Thursday afternoon, police announced Monday. The robbery happened…
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A 15-year-old boy was arrested and charged with robbery after a victim was targeted on Thursday in the 1100 block of 15th Street, Northwest, the Metropolitan Police…
WASHINGTON, DC — A suspect accused of threatening two people with a gun and damaging property in Northwest DC was arrested Friday evening, police said. The incident occurred on the…
UTICA, N.Y. — Police arrested a 51-year-old Ilion man Thursday morning after responding to a burglary in progress on the 200 block of Genesee Street, according to the Utica Police…
BRONX, NY — A Bronx real estate agent has been indicted for allegedly defrauding a 70-year-old man out of his Baychester home and illegally collecting $60,000 in rent subsidies. Kenneth…
OCEAN COUNTY, N.J. — Arturo Dayan Barraza Lopez was booked into the Ocean County jail on Monday, charged with resisting arrest, obstruction of justice, and criminal mischief. According to court…
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Heber Jimenez-Martinez, 29, was taken into custody on Monday in Ocean County and faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault, weapons possession, and criminal mischief, according to…
Police Activity: Arrests and Summons Issued
**Cumberland, MD** – The Cumberland Police Department served several arrest warrants and criminal summonses this week for various offenses. On Tuesday, Garry Legeer III was arrested in relation to an incident concerning property destruction on November 30. This incident, reported at approximately 3:12 PM, involved slashed tires on a vehicle, which led to charges being filed against Legeer. He posted a $2,500 unsecured personal bond after appearing before a District Court Commissioner.
Also on Tuesday, a criminal summons was served to Joshua Hoenicka. A private citizen had filed charges of theft under $100 against Hoenicka at the District Court of Allegany County. Hoenicka was released after signing for his summons while awaiting trial.
On the same day, Malik Freeman was served a criminal summons related to a trespassing incident at a business on Greene Street. This incident took place on November 30 around 12:16 PM. Despite Freeman leaving the property when officers arrived, charges were pursued as police confirmed that a no-trespassing letter had been issued to him previously.
Additionally, Jeremy Crosten was arrested on Tuesday for possession of suspected cocaine and drug parap
OCEAN COUNTY, NJ — Traesean Krause, 28, was taken into custody Friday on multiple charges, including aggravated assault and criminal mischief, following an incident that remains under investigation, according to…
BARNEGAT, NJ — Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying six individuals suspected of damaging a window at a residence in the Crosswinds Development late Saturday night. The…
BALTIMORE, Md. — Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced charges on Tuesday against the owner and property managers of Heather Hill by OneWall, a 459-unit apartment complex in Temple…
BALTIMORE — A Baltimore man plans to turn his recent $50,000 lottery win into a real estate investment, using his prize to renovate a property in North Carolina. The winner,…
Brooklyn Man Faces Charges for Stolen Property and Identity Theft
**Queens, NY** – Jamil Brown has been charged with various crimes, including criminal possession of stolen property and identity theft. A court-authorized search of his Brooklyn home revealed stolen bank checks, credit cards, debit cards, and driver’s licenses. Brown’s girlfriend, Kadija Corke, was also arrested during the search. The investigation was initiated following a report of fraudulent charges on a credit card by a resident of Laurelton.
Brown, 32, was arraigned on a 152-count complaint with multiple charges related to possession of stolen property and identity theft. He is expected to return to court on November 19 and may face a sentence ranging up to 25 years to life in prison if convicted. Corke, 31, was similarly charged and will appear in court on December 11. Her potential maximum sentence could reach 15 years in prison if she is found guilty.
The investigation revealed that Brown used a secondary credit card issued to the victim’s husband for unauthorized purchases across several retail stores. Video evidence and location data allegedly place Brown at the scenes of these fraudulent transactions. Law enforcement executed a search on October 28 at 7:00 a.m., leading