Gunfire erupts outside high school football game in Charles County, no injuries reported
Waldorf, MD – A Friday night football game at St. Charles High School ended in chaos after gunshots were fired in the parking lot, according to the Charles County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies…
Check your tickets: $500k lottery winner sold in Union County
LINDEN, NJ – One lucky person has just won the jackpot in the Jersey Cash 5 lottery. One lucky ticket matched all five numbers drawn, winning the $512,427 Jersey Cash 5 jackpot…
Union County Man Admits Committing Multiple Armed Robberies and Weapons Offenses Across Northern New Jersey
NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County, New Jersey, man admitted participating in a conspiracy to commit multiple armed robberies from August 2018 to February 2019, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today.…
Monmouth County union manager avoids going to prison for embezzling funds
An administrative manager of a carpenters’ union pension fund was sentenced today to six months of home confinement and three years of probation for embezzling approximately $140,000 and falsifying a U.S. government…
Four Union County Men Charged with Armed Robbery of Gas Station
NEWARK, N.J. – Four Union County men were arraigned today for their roles in the armed robbery of a gas station in Union County, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Wiggins Cadet,…
Did New Jersey Congressman Andy Kim Take Money from Teachers Union to Keep Schools Closed During Pandemic?
TRENTON, NJ – New Jersey Congressman Andy Kim was accused last year of taking money from the NJEA and the NEA teachers unions and return, blocked efforts to reopen schools. A Republican…
Union Beach Police Officer Killed in Motorcycle Crash
UNION BEACH, NJ – Union Beach residents are mourning the loss of Police Detective Corporal Timothy Kelly, Jr. Kelly, 29, was killed in an off-duty motorcycle crash overnight on Saturday. He was…
Union County Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison for Firearm and Drug Charges
NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County, New Jersey, man who was previously convicted of several felonies was sentenced to 144 months in prison for possessing and intending to distribute cocaine and oxycodone…
One Lucky Union County Mega Millions Ticket Wins $1 Million
TRENTON, NJ – One lucky Mega Millions ticket won the second-tier $1,000,000 prize. This ticket was purchased for the May 27th drawing that matched five of the five white balls drawn. The Mega…
Union County Man Sentenced to Seven Years in Prison for Gun Trafficking Offenses
NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County, New Jersey, man was sentenced today to 84 months in prison for gun trafficking offenses, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Mark Hernandez, aka “Skrap,” 26,…
Former Union County Postal Employee Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Conspiring to Commit Bank Fraud and Fraudulently Attempting to Obtain SBA Loans
NEWARK, N.J. – An Essex County, New Jersey, woman was sentenced today to 36 months in prison for stealing checkbooks and credit cards from the mail while employed as a U.S. Postal…
Jersey Cash 5 $345K Ticket Won in Union County
TRENTON, NJ – One lucky Jersey Cash 5 lottery ticket won the $345,315 jackpot in the May 13th, drawing. This ticket matched all five numbers drawn. The winning numbers were: 07, 17, 21, 27, and 39 and the XTRA…
Union County Man Admits Committing Wire Fraud and Making False Reports and Statements to and for HUD
NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County, New Jersey, man today admitted committing wire fraud and making false reports and statements to and for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD),…
Union County Man Admits Robbing Bank
NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County, New Jersey, man today admitted robbing a bank in Rutherford, New Jersey, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Seneca Wilson, 43, of Clark, New Jersey, pleaded…
Union County Man Charged with Illegally Possessing Firearm and Drug Trafficking
NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County, New Jersey, man was charged today with illegally possessing a firearm and possession of controlled substances with intent to distribute, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced.…
Union County Investment Advisor Arrested for Stealing Client Money
NEWARK, N.J. – A former investment advisor from Union County, New Jersey, was arrested today for allegedly stealing more than $500,000 from multiple clients to fund his gambling and personal expenses, U.S.…
One Lucky Lottery Ticket Wins $1,000 a Day for Life in Union County
TRENTON , NJ – A lucky CASH4LIFE ticket won the $1,000 a day for life grand prize on Wednesday, February 23rd. According to the NJ Lottery “The winning ticket was sold at…
Union County Police Academy Graduates 54 New Police Officers from 13 Agencies
RAHWAY, NJ – Union County now has 54 more police officers after the 125th Class at the John H. Stamler Police Academy graduated this week. New Jersey State Police Lieutenant Colonel Fritz…
Essex County Man and Union County Man Charged with Scheme to Steal Checks and Defraud Banks
NEWARK, N.J. – Two people were arrested today for their roles in a scheme to steal and alter checks from the mail by using stolen U.S. Postal Service keys that access mail…
Union County Man Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Drug Distribution Charges
NEWARK, N.J. – A Union County, New Jersey men was sentenced today to 120 months in prison for drug distribution charges in connection conspiring to distribute cocaine base and distributing fentanyl and…
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…