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Here Are The Four Best Donut Shops in Ocean County

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 27, 20240

Ocean County, New Jersey, is a low-key paradise for donut lovers, with hidden gems and classic bakeries that can turn an ordinary morning into a sweet adventure. Start off in Toms River at Uncle Dood’s Donuts on Robbins Street. Famous for its made-to-order donuts, this shop serves up wildly creative varieties with toppings like Fruity Pebbles and peanut butter drizzle. The laid-back, walk-up window vibe and constantly rotating flavors make this place a local favorite. Be prepared for lines on weekend mornings—they’re worth the wait. Just a few miles away on Fischer Boulevard, Ob-Co’s Donuts is the spot for those

Authorities raid three more vape shops in Lower Burrell amid investigation into illegal THC sales

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 25, 20240

LOWER BURRELL, Pa. — The Westmoreland County Detective Bureau, in collaboration with local police departments, executed raids on three vape shops in Lower Burrell on Friday as part of an ongoing investigation into the sale of illegal THC products. According to law enforcement officials, search warrants were served at ‘Burrell Tobacco and Vape,’ ‘Discount Vape,’ and an Exxon station on Leechburg Road. The investigation, which has spanned several months, has focused on vape shops allegedly selling THC products with illegal concentrations of Delta 8 and Delta 9. Under Pennsylvania law, Delta 8 is entirely illegal to sell and consume, and

Detectives raid Westmoreland County vape shops accused of selling illegal THC products

Breaking Local News ReportOctober 25, 20240

GREENSBURG, Pa. — Westmoreland County detectives, along with undercover officers from several local police departments, executed search warrants at three vape shops as part of an ongoing investigation into the sale of illegal THC products. The coordinated raids targeted stores in Hempfield Township, Delmont, and Latrobe following undercover purchases of illicit substances. According to the Westmoreland County District Attorney’s Office, the investigation began after students from local school districts were reportedly caught with THC vape cartridges obtained from shops in the area. Under Pennsylvania law, Delta 8 products and Delta 9 products with a THC concentration over 3% are illegal

Over A Dozen Wildwood Shops Fined for Illegal Vape Products in Statewide Sweep

Breaking Local News ReportAugust 27, 20240

TRENTON — Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that 19 retailers across the state have been issued Notices of Violation (NOVs) and fined $4,500 each for allegedly selling flavored vapor products that are banned in New Jersey. The enforcement actions come after a Division investigation revealed illegal sales of flavored electronic smoking devices, including varieties such as mint, candy, fruit, and chocolate. The products in question are known for their appeal to teenagers and children, with research indicating that their use has contributed to a resurgence in adolescent smoking. In response

Maryland UPS Worker Stole Packages, Sold Them At Pawn Shops

Breaking Local News ReportAugust 22, 20240

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — A former UPS employee has been arrested and charged with multiple counts of theft after allegedly stealing items from packages she handled and selling them at local pawn shops. The suspect, identified as 26-year-old Adela Beatriz Orellana of Hyattsville, was taken into custody following an investigation by the Montgomery County Department of Police. The investigation began on November 21, 2023, when a victim reported a theft involving a shipment of five gold coins sent through the UPS store located at

Rockland County Smoke Shops Guilty After Cops Find 405 Pounds of Illegal Cannabis

Breaking Local News ReportJuly 13, 20240

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II has announced the conclusion of a year-long investigation into several Rockland County smoke shops, with three individuals and five corporations pleading guilty to charges of criminal tax fraud. The pleas were entered before Judge Kevin Russo on July 10. The investigation, which involved multiple agencies including the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office, the New York Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations, and local police, culminated in the execution of search warrants at seven locations on March 4. These locations included two smoke shops in the Town of Clarkstown, two in

The Best Ice Cream Shops in Central Ohio

Local News ReportJuly 8, 20240

Central Ohio boasts a variety of excellent ice cream shops, each with unique offerings and specialties. Here’s a closer look at some top picks: Johnson’s Real Ice Cream Bexley, Columbus Family-owned for four generations, Johnson’s Real Ice Cream has been a staple in Bexley for almost 70 years. With over forty traditional flavors, their specialty line stands out with creative names like “Rollin’ in the Cookie Dough” and the seasonal “A Little Peach of My Heart.” Dell’s Homemade Ice Cream & Coffee Shawnee Hills Dell’s offers handcrafted, made-on-site ice cream alongside a selection of coffee. Known for their monthly seasonal

Major Felony Charges After Year-Long Investigation into Rockland County Smoke Shops

Breaking Local News ReportJune 21, 20240

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – Rockland County District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II has announced the arrest of four individuals and the charging of five corporations following a comprehensive year-long investigation into local smoke shops. This operation was conducted in partnership with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies. On March 4, authorities executed search warrants at seven locations across Rockland County, including two smoke shops each in the towns of Clarkstown and Orangetown, one in the Village of Suffern, and additional sites at another business and a private residence in Clarkstown. These raids resulted in the seizure of over $400,000

New Jersey Seeks To Regulate Sales of CBD Products at Smoke Shops, Gas Stations, and Delis

Breaking Local News ReportJune 19, 20240

TRENTON, NJ—A recent legislative effort in New Jersey seeks to streamline the regulation of cannabis-related products by clearly defining the roles of various state entities and setting stringent requirements for the sale of intoxicating hemp products. Under the new bill, effective coordination between the Cannabis Regulatory Commission, the Department of Agriculture, and the Attorney General’s office is emphasized. The bill introduces updated definitions for hemp, hemp products, and THC, including the new category of “intoxicating hemp product.” This term specifically applies to products derived from hemp with a THC concentration exceeding certain thresholds. These products would be regulated under the

Seaside Heights Shops Closed Out of Fear of Safety, What’s Next for the Jersey Shore?

Conservative TimesMay 29, 20240

SEASIDE HEIGHTS, NJ – Seaside Heights Mayor Anthony Vaz and the Seaside Heights Police Department dealt with large crowds, unruly teens, and pandemonium after a false report of a gunshot this past Memorial Day weekend. According to police, nearly 100 people, including teens and adults, were arrested over the weekend. Police reported that 18 juveniles and 72 adults were arrested. A report of gunfire sent people running in panic as police, armed with assault rifles charged up the boardwalk, ready for an active shooter response. Luckily. it was a false alarm. That action prompted the borough to enforce its 10

New York City Takes Aim At Illegal Weed Shops Citywide

Breaking Local News ReportMay 13, 20240

NEW YORK, NY—Mayor Eric Adams today announced the initiation of “Operation Padlock to Protect,” a city-wide crackdown on unlicensed smoke and cannabis shops across New York City’s five boroughs. This enforcement initiative comes after recent state legislation and city regulations have empowered local authorities to shut down these illegal operations. The operation kicked off this morning with the involvement of the New York City Sheriff’s Office, NYPD, and the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP). These agencies now have the authority to inspect and immediately padlock any establishments found to be selling cannabis unlawfully. “Today, our administration is delivering

Biloxi City Councilman Pleads Guilty to Drug Conspiracy Involving Vape Shops

Indira PatelMay 2, 20240

Robert Leon Deming, III, 47, pled guilty in U.S. District Court in Gulfport. Gulfport, Mississippi – A Biloxi City Councilman pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a Schedule I controlled substance. In 2020, the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics and Drug Enforcement Administration began investigating the Candy Shop. The investigation revealed that some of the vape products sold by the Candy Shops in Mississippi contained Schedule I controlled substances and controlled substance analogues. In 2022, the DEA also received complaints that some of the products at the Candy Shops were making customers ill. According to court documents

New Jersey Seeks to Toughen Laws Against Unscrupulous Pet Shops

Breaking Local News ReportApril 8, 20240

TRENTON, NJ – A groundbreaking bill has been introduced in New Jersey to overhaul pet sales, specifically targeting the sale of cats, dogs, and rabbits by pet shops. The proposed legislation seeks to repeal the existing “Pet Purchase Protection Act” and introduce stringent measures to combat the sale of unfit animals, marking a significant shift in the state’s approach to animal welfare and consumer fraud laws. Under the new bill, it would become an unlawful practice for any breeder or broker to sell cats or dogs that are deemed unfit for purchase. The definition of “unfit for purchase” extends to

Multiple Smoke Shops Rockland County Targeted for Underaged Sales

Adam DevineMarch 6, 20240

ROCKLAND COUNTY, NY – In a significant collaborative effort, the Rockland County District Attorney’s Office, Homeland Security Investigations’ New York Field Office, New York State agencies, and local police departments carried out search warrants at seven locations today. This action follows a year-long investigation into several Rockland County smoke shops. The operation saw warrants executed in two locations within the Town of Clarkstown, two in the Town of Orangetown, and one in the Village of Suffern. Further searches were conducted at a business and a private residence, both located in the Town of Clarkstown. District Attorney Tom Walsh highlighted the

Perth Amboy Smoke Shops Target of ‘Major Drug Bust’

Leo CanegaDecember 21, 20230

PERTH AMBOY, NJ – The Perth Amboy Police Department made arrests in a drug bust targeting local smoke shops. The Special Investigations Unit, after a month-long investigation, apprehended three individuals for selling unregulated marijuana. The primary focus was Smokey Hut Smoke Shop and Mini Mart on Sayre Avenue, operating without a proper marijuana sales license. A secondary location, Smokey Hi on Main Street, Woodbridge Township, was also implicated. On December 8, search warrants were executed at both shops and a Woodbridge residence, leading to the seizure of illegal marijuana. The Perth Amboy and Woodbridge Police Departments, alongside the Middlesex County

New York City Smoke Shops Targeted in Lastest String of Armed Robberies

Adam DevineNovember 15, 20230

NEW YORK CITY, NY – The New York City Police Department is seeking public assistance to identify individuals involved in a series of robberies. The first incident occurred on Wednesday, November 1, at a smoke shop on 51 Madison Street. A 22-year-old male employee was attacked with pepper spray and robbed of $1,400 and a cellphone. He was later treated at NY Downtown Hospital. The second robbery took place on Tuesday, November 7, at a smoke shop on 17 Bogart Street. In a similar fashion, a 26-year-old male employee was pepper-sprayed and robbed of $300 and marijuana products. He received

NYC Smoke Shops Targeted by Scooter Bound Armed Robbers

Adam DevineSeptember 30, 20230

NEW YORK CITY, NY – Detectives from the New York City Police Department have updated information regarding a citywide robbery pattern spanning multiple locations. Notably, smoke shops in different locations appear to be targeted by these suspects. In the first incident, on Friday, September 8, around 4:20 pm, an unidentified male entered a smoke shop at 65-16 Fresh Pond Road. The suspect displayed a knife and robbed the shop of approximately $500 before fleeing on foot. The second incident took place on Wednesday, September 20, around 4:30 pm. An unidentified male entered a smoke shop at 1490 First Avenue, threatened

Three Arrested in Raids at South Jersey Smoke Shops

Charlie DwyerSeptember 29, 20230

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ – On September 19, Gloucester Township Police, with support from Winslow Township PD, Clayton Borough PD, and the New Jersey Department of the Treasury’s Criminal Investigation Unit, executed search warrants at two “smoke shop” retail locations. The move followed a month-long inquiry into the illegal sale of Controlled Dangerous Substances. Officers confiscated considerable amounts of raw marijuana, marijuana edibles, vape cartridges, nitrous oxide canisters, and numerous untaxed tobacco products. Abdo Saeed, the owner of both establishments, faces multiple charges including Leadership of a Narcotics Trafficking Network and Money Laundering. Two employees, Ebrahim Alzabidi and Munzer Azafari, were

Illegal Weed Shops Shut Down in Upstate New York

Adam DevineAugust 1, 20230

NEW YORK – Governor Kathy Hochul, New York Attorney General Letitia James, and the Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) have taken enforcement actions against seven unlicensed cannabis dispensaries in Cayuga, Oswego, and Wayne counties. These dispensaries were part of the unlicensed “I’m Stuck” chain and were illegally selling cannabis to underage customers. The Governor signed legislation granting the OCM and the Attorney General new powers to take action against unlicensed cannabis dispensaries as part of the FY24 Enacted Budget. The “I’m Stuck” chain, which has eight locations across multiple counties, was selling cannabis without proper authorization from OCM and processing

Christmas tree shops going out of business to stop taking gift cards

Phil StiltonJuly 10, 20230

BRICK TOWNSHIP, NJ – If you have gift cards for the Brick Township or Monmouth County Christmas Tree shops, you might want to use them soon. The chain, which operates ten locations in New Jersey has announced it is going out of business and has filed bankruptcy. In those court documents, it says the store will soon stop honoring its gift cards. It’s not all bad news for fans of the store though. A nationwide Going Out of Business sales event has commenced across all remaining Christmas Tree Shops store locations, managed by Hilco Merchant Resources. Shoppers can take advantage

Retailer Christmas Tree Shops files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

ReutersMay 5, 20230

(Reuters) – Christmas Tree Shops, a home-decor retailer that was spun off from Bed Bath & Beyond in 2020, filed for bankruptcy protection on Friday. Christmas Tree Shops (CTS) said in a statement that its bankruptcy was a “strictly financial restructuring,” and that most of its stores would remain open without disruption. The Middleborough, Massachusetts-based company has between $50 million and $100 million in assets and between $100 million and $500 million in debts, according to a Chapter 11 petition filed in Delaware bankruptcy court. CTS said its debt had become unsustainable due to increased interest rates, inflationary pressures and

Airlines, repair shops in N. America eye used, generic parts to keep aircraft flying

ReutersApril 13, 20230

By Allison Lampert and Abhijith Ganapavaram (Reuters) – Airlines and aircraft repair shops in North America are increasingly relying on used and generic parts to keep jets flying, a symptom of the rising costs and supply-chain shortages plaguing the aerospace industry. These alternatives to new parts made by the original manufacturer must be certified and deemed safe. While they account for a fraction of the estimated $35 billion spent annually on components for repairs, sales are growing, analysts and executives say. Driving demand is the struggle aerospace suppliers face to fill new orders as air traffic soars and the supply

New Jersey’s chair rental ban at barber shops and beauty salons may finally come to an end

Phil StiltonApril 1, 20230

TOMS RIVER, NJ – If you’re in the hairstyling or cosmetology business and trying to get a head start in the business on your own, you’ve probably learned it’s not as easy as other professions. In many professions, subcontractors can work for other contractors as independent entities. In the world of barbershops and salons in New Jersey, that’s illegal. New Jersey forbids barbershops to lease or sell chairs in their establishments to non-employees. “No holder of a shop license shall lease or sublease space or provide space on the licensed premises to a non-employee for the purpose of providing cosmetology

Credit Suisse memorabilia up for grabs in online shops after merger

ReutersMarch 20, 20230

ZURICH (Reuters) – Within hours of its state-backed takeover by UBS Group being announced, memorabilia bearing lender Credit Suisse’s name and logo was being put up for sale in Switzerland, marking the end of an era. Dozens of bars of gold, stamped with the name of the issuer – the 167-year-old Credit Suisse – were uploaded to the country’s most popular online marketplaces, Ricardo.ch and tutti.ch. Blue and red ski hats bearing the ‘CS’ letters, which were the height of fashion in the 1970s, were getting bids of close to 200 Swiss francs ($216). Other branded merch up for sale

Architect of multi-million-dollar education fraud involving scuba dive shops sentenced to years in federal prison

DOJ PressDecember 8, 20220

SAVANNAH, GA: A defendant who supervised a scheme to defraud more than $6 million from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) education programs through scuba diving schools has been sentenced to more than four years in federal prison. Kenneth Meers, 55, of Altamonte Springs, Fla., was sentenced to 54 months in prison after previously pleading guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, said David H. Estes, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. U.S. District Court Judge Lisa Godbey Wood also ordered Meers to pay restitution of $6,085,918.08, and to serve three years of supervised release upon completion of