Scratch-Offs carry New Jersey Lottery through sharp sales decline
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Lottery sales totaled $3.3 billion for the fiscal year ending Sunday, a decline of $288 million or 7.9 percent from the previous year, but still…
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Lottery sales totaled $3.3 billion for the fiscal year ending Sunday, a decline of $288 million or 7.9 percent from the previous year, but still…
TRENTON, N.J. — Governor Phil Murphy has approved changes to New Jersey’s real estate transfer fee, increasing the so-called “mansion tax” on high-value property sales as part of the state’s…
TRENTON, N.J. — A newly introduced bill in the New Jersey Senate seeks to exempt grooming, hygiene, and specific baby care items from the state’s 6.625% sales and use tax.…
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Season passes for the Snug Harbor Municipal Pool are now on sale through the Toms River Recreation Office, with discounted rates available through June 1. The…
A Washington, D.C. man has been sentenced to more than two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to selling synthetic drugs near a school while armed with a loaded…
Beach badge sales have officially begun for Toms River’s Ortley Beach and Shelter Cove Beach, with residents encouraged to make purchases before May 24 to secure a pre-season discount of…
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — With warm weather on the horizon, Toms River Township is rolling out preseason discounts on summer recreation passes, including beach badges, pool memberships, and kayak storage…
STAMFORD, Conn. — A coordinated enforcement effort by Stamford Police and state agencies on Tuesday resulted in the seizure of over 1,700 illegal THC products and one arrest following a…
Attorney General Announces Settlement with Gun Retailer Following Unlawful Sales
**TRENTON, NJ** – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that Point Blank Guns and Ammo LLC has reached a court-ordered settlement following a civil lawsuit. The lawsuit was a result of the store selling gun-related products to undercover investigators without verifying if the buyers could legally possess a firearm. This settlement is in accordance with the legislative requirements from July 2022 as per N.J.S.A. 2C:58-35.
The complaint, filed in November last year by Attorney General Platkin and the Statewide Affirmative Firearms Enforcement Office (SAFE), detailed two instances involving Point Blank. In March, the store sold a handgun ammunition magazine, and two months later, a 1,000-round case of .223 caliber ammunition, both to first-time buyers without demanding identification or permits.
Attorney General Platkin emphasized the importance of adhering to these laws to prevent unlawful practices that could lead to mass shootings. SAFE Director Ravi Ramanathan highlighted the need for gun stores to confirm that buyers can lawfully possess firearms. Both recognize that Point Blank has agreed to amend its practices.
As part of the consent order, Point Blank has agreed to implement procedures ensuring compliance with
FRANKFORD, DE — Delaware State Police have arrested Jason Griffith, 49, of Selbyville, and Robert Griffith, 81, of Bridgeville, on charges of theft and fraud following an investigation into the…
JACKSON, Miss. — The Jackson School District is set to make critical decisions regarding school mergers, property sales, and redistricting at an upcoming meeting that could significantly reshape the district’s…
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has reached a settlement with Sundance Vacations, requiring the Wilkes-Barre-based company to pay $500,000 in restitution to consumers misled by deceptive sales…
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry has filed a lawsuit against Eagle Rock Resort Co., LLC, and its parent and subsidiary companies, accusing them of misleading consumers with…
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has granted California a waiver under the Clean Air Act to enforce its Advanced Clean Cars II (ACCII) rule, which bans…
SANDY, Utah — A man was arrested after driving his recently purchased vehicle through the front of a Mazda dealership Monday, following a dispute over his attempt to return the…
TRENTON, N.J. — A proposed New Jersey Senate bill introduced Thursday seeks to ban the State Lottery Commission from selling lottery tickets through its website or mobile apps, halting plans…
Settlement Reached with Dick’s Sporting Goods on Ammunition Sales Violations
**TRENTON, NJ** – Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced a settlement with Dick’s Sporting Goods, Inc. The settlement resolves allegations that the retailer violated New Jersey’s consumer protection laws by selling and shipping large capacity ammunition magazines (LCMs) into the state through its former subsidiary, Field and Stream.
New Jersey law prohibits the possession of LCMs, defined as firearm magazines holding more than 10 rounds of ammunition. LCMs can enable a shooter to fire many bullets quickly, which increases the risk of multiple injuries and fatalities in violent incidents. The frequent use of LCMs has been documented in mass shootings due to their potential for serious harm.
Under the terms of the settlement, Dick’s Sporting Goods has agreed to pay $46,000 in civil penalties and attorneys’ fees. The company has also committed to halting the sale and shipment of firearms, ammunition, and related products, including LCMs. Furthermore, if the chain resumes online sales of LCMs, it will not direct advertisements to New Jersey consumers and will not ship to any address in the state.
The investigation was conducted by the Office
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Morristown, NJ – Joseph Palumbo Jr., a 34-year-old man from Columbia, NJ, has been sentenced for charges related to the unlawful manufacturing and sales of firearms without serial numbers, known…
Stamford, CT – In response to growing concerns over illegal THC products and vape sales to minors at local smoke shops, the Stamford Police Department’s Narcotics and Organized Crime Unit…
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — A convenience store on Atlantic Avenue has been shut down after an employee was caught selling narcotics and other illegal items while on duty. The Atlantic…
MINEOLA, N.Y. — A Long Beach man has been indicted on multiple charges, including the sale of illegal firearms and drug trafficking, after allegedly selling 10 illegal guns—some of which…
CLEVELAND, OH – Today marks the 50th anniversary of Ohio Lottery sales, celebrating a journey that began with the sale of the Buckeye 300 game on August 12, 1974, when…
BALTIMORE, MD – Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced charges against DARCARS of Bowie, Inc. d/b/a DARCARS Honda, its parent company Mariam, Inc., and owners John Rahmangholi Darvish and Jamshyd…