Cocaine, Mushrooms Gets Villas Man Arrested: Cape May County Prosecutor
A 31-year-old Cape May County resident was arrested and charged on Wednesday, June 10, with distributing drugs throughout the county, authorities announced.
A search warrant was executed at Hector Melendez's residence in Villas, leading to the seizure of over ½ ounce of cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms, various items of paraphernalia associated with the distribution of controlled dangerous substances (CDS), and a large sum of cash, Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey Sutherland and Lower Township Police Chief Donald Vanaman said.
Melendez was charged with distribution of CDS, pos…
Suboxone, Adderall Get Manahawkin Woman Arrested: Stafford PD
A 42-year-old Manahawkin woman was arrested and charged with distributing drugs, Stafford police announced Tuesday, June 9.
At 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 4, the drug enforcement unit arrested Bonnie Greenbaum following an investigation that included a search warrant, Stafford police said. The search warrant led to the seizure of suboxone, Adderall pills and cash, police said.
Greenbaum was charged with three counts of distribution of Adderall, distribution of Suboxone, two counts of possession with intent to distribute Adderall, two counts of possession with intent to distribute Suboxone,…
Private Jet Boss In Annapolis Blew $15M On Yachts, Jewelry Instead Of Planes, Feds Say
A Maryland businessman who convinced customers to hand over $15 million to help buy private jets instead spent the money on yachts, jewelry, luxury living, and other personal expenses, federal prosecutors said.
Now he's been convicted.
Patrick Britton-Harr, 43, of Annapolis, was found guilty by a federal jury of six counts of wire fraud after prosecutors said he used his private aviation company to sell wealthy customers on a dream that never got off the ground.
Britton-Harr owned and operated AeroVanti, a private air club that promised members access to private jets.
According to evidenc…
Prostitution Uncovered At Kenvil Massage Parlor: Prosecutor
Two people were arrested after an illicit massage parlor on Route 46 was busted, authorities announced Monday, June 1.
An investigation determined prostitution was being offered at 46 Pine Tree Spa at 694 Route 46 in Kenvil, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll, Chief of Detectives Robert McNally, and Roxbury Police Chief Mathew Holland said.
Eongeun Ju, a 57-year-old Flushing resident, who oversaw the spa, made money off the sex acts performed at the business, authorities said. A search warrant led to the seizure of methamphetamine and $8,000 in cash, authorities said.
Ju is …
Cocaine, Crystal Meth: 3 Busted In Lakewood, Police Say
Three people were arrested and charged in Lakewood following a yearlong drug investigation, authorities announced Sunday, April 26.
"Operation Honey Pot" culminated in the execution of search warrants at multiple residences and vehicles, leading to the seizure of large quantities of suspected cocaine and crystal methamphetamine, Lakewood police said.
Multiple firearms, several vehicles, and a significant amount of cash were also recovered, police said.
Geovanni Torres De Los Santos, 22, Juan Torres Flores, 31 and Mauricio Garcia Monterosa, 42, were all arrested and charged with …
Maryland GOP Consultant Accused Of Taking $100K Anne Arundel Community Group For Yacht: DOJ
A Maryland GOP consultant is accused of stealing about $200,000 from a candidate’s campaign, then using the money to help refinance his yacht, federal prosecutors said.
James Appel, 58, of Annapolis, was indicted on wire fraud and money laundering charges, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland announced this week.
Appel, who worked as a treasurer for multiple political candidates and organizations, is accused of taking $100,000 from a Maryland State Delegate’s campaign and another $100,000 from an Anne Arundel County community group.
According to the indictment, Appel contr…
Ex-UConn Football Captain, Former NFL Player Convicted In $328M Medicare Fraud Scheme: Feds
A former University of Connecticut football standout who reached the NFL before turning to healthcare was convicted in a $328 million Medicare fraud scheme, federal authorities announced.
Keith J. Gray, 39, of McKinney, Texas, was convicted on Thursday, Feb. 19, for his role in what the US Attorney's Office described as a sweeping cardiovascular genetic testing scam.
Gray is a former captain of the UConn Huskies football team, where he played center from 2004 to 2008, according to UConn Athletics. He served a brief stint with the Carolina Panthers, but injuries sidelined his NFL career.&nbs…
Husband, Wife Stole $300K From Plumbing Business: Lower Twp PD
At Al's Plumbing and Heating in Lower Township, Jenna Gibson, 35, worked as an office manager and her husband, Chadwick Handlovsky, 33, was a plumber.
They were just arrested for stealing more than $300,000 from the business over three years, Lower Township police said Wednesday, Feb. 4.
An investigation into the Galloway couple began after the business conducted an analysis of their business accounts, where discrepancies were found in the earnings, police said.
They are charged with theft by deception, money laundering and conspiracy to commit theft, police said.
4 Handguns, Cocaine: Hackensack Man Arrested, Police Say
A 36-year-old Hackensack man was arrested on multiple weapons and drug charges, Thursday, Jan. 22, authorities said.
A search of Terrell Loyd's apartment and self stroage unit led to the recovery of four handguns, including a defaced Taurus G2C 9mm pistol, Hackensack police said. Hundreds of rounds of ammunition were seized, including armor piercing ammunition, a 9mm magazine with a 30 round drum attachment, and other illegal large magazines, police said.
Approximately one kilogram of cocaine with an approximate street value of $18,600, packaging materials for distribution, and a kilo…
Hamilton Father, Son Charged In Narcotics, Weapons Bust: Police
A father and son from Mercer County were arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 25, following a lengthy narcotics and weapons investigation in Hamilton, authorities said.
Matthew Eckel and his son Kyle, who both lived on Independence Avenue, were taken into custody after detectives executed several search warrants as part of an investigation into drug distribution in the community, Hamilton police said.
Kyle Eckel was charged with possession with intent to distribute more than 25 pounds of marijuana, along with Oxycodone, morphine, Xanax, and Psilocybin mushrooms, police said.
He was also charged…
200 Pounds Of Pot Seized; 6 Charged In Bergen County Drug Probe: Prosecutor
Six people have been charged in connection with a large-scale marijuana distribution operation that stretched across four New Jersey counties, authorities announced Monday, Nov. 24.
In December 2023, detectives from the Bergen County Prosecutor's Narcotic Task Force, with assistance from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), began investigating a marijuana distribution operation in Bergen County, Prosecutor Mark Musella said. As the investigation progressed, authorities determined the suspected network extended into Essex, Morris, and Passaic counties.
On Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025, dete…
Bronx Mailbox Thieves Hit Maywood 3 Times In 3 Weeks, Cops Say
Thieves have targeted a Maywood mailbox three times in recent weeks, including two arrests after officers caught suspects in the act late last month, local Police said.
The first incident happened on Monday, Oct. 27, at 2:38 a.m., when Sgt. Peter Donatello and Officer Steven Galesi responded to the Maywood Post Office on West Pleasant Avenue after spotting a suspect on surveillance actively attempting to steal mail from a mailbox, Maywood Police Sgt. William Phayre said.
Officers arrived and detained two suspects, identified as Enyer Portes-Herrera, 22, of the Bronx, and Justin Gonzal…
Madison DPW Worker Among 3 Busted In Major Drug, Gun Ring: Prosecutor
A months-long drug investigation across Morris County led to the arrest of three people and the seizure of guns, cash, and a large stash of drugs, authorities said Friday, Nov. 14.
Investigators executed search warrants on November 13, 2025, at homes in Cedar Knolls and Parsippany-Troy Hills, along with four vehicles and a storage unit in Parsippany, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Carroll said.
A search of the Cedar Knolls home turned up approximately 24 grams of suspected ketamine, approximately 10 grams of suspected cocaine, approximately 20 pills of suspected MDMA, over 6 ounces of…
Maryland ‘Clown’ Who Scammed 80-Year-Old Virginia Woman Out Of $26K Busted In Sting: Sheriff
An 80-year-old Virginia woman was conned out of more than $26,000 by crooks posing as US Treasury agents — until detectives set a trap that ended with a Maryland man in cuffs, officials said.
The suspect, James Smith, 30, of Gaithersburg, was arrested after showing up to grab another $10,000 in cash from the victim, the Culpeper County Sheriff’s Office said.
Deputies were waiting.
Smith had already squeezed $26,000 from the woman over several days, investigators said.
He and others pretended to be Treasury agents, threatening the woman with “criminal charges” unless she handed…
East Orange Brothers Ran Massive Heroin Mill Pumping Out 'Sexy Red,' 'No Diddy,' Sheriff Says
Two brothers from East Orange are accused of running a heroin trafficking ring that stretched from New Jersey into The Bronx, where investigators say they uncovered a multi-million-dollar heroin mill.
Detectives began tracking the operation earlier this year, following the Darling brothers from their East Orange home into multiple counties, Essex County Sheriff Amir D. Jones said. Search warrants led authorities to Saddle Brook, Middlesex County, and ultimately 2505 Aqueduct Avenue in The Bronx, where the heroin was processed and packaged for sale, Jones said,
Inside the Bronx location…
Too Good To Be True: Lyndhurst Man Fooled Into $75K Scam Over Months, Cops Say
A $75,000 scam that spanned three months ended with an arrest in Lyndhurst, police said.
A township resident reported on Tuesday, Aug. 12, that they had fallen victim to an unsolicited scam beginning April 20, according to Chief Richard Jarvis. Over the next several months, the victim transferred money both digitally and in person, believing they were participating in an investment opportunity, Jarvis said.
Detective Michael Giangeruso was assigned to the case and identified a pattern in how the organized criminal enterprise was operating, police said. On Friday, Aug. 22, at approximately 9…
Man Sharing Babe Ruth’s Name Accused Of Fraud Using Dead Ballplayers’ IDs
He shares a name with baseball’s greatest legend, but prosecutors say this “Babe Ruth” swung for a different kind of home run, by allegedly stealing the identities of hundreds of ballplayers, dead and retired.
A federal grand jury in Greeneville, Tennessee, returned a sweeping 91-count indictment late last week, charging George Herman Ruth, age 69, with masterminding an elaborate fraud scheme that netted more than half a million dollars.
Ruth, whose full name matches that of Hall of Famer Babe Ruth (who was born George Herman Ruth in 1895), stands accused of mail fraud, aggravated identity …
Rotterdam Spa Owner Ran Prostitution Ring Across NY, DOJ Says
A New York woman is accused of running a multi-county prostitution ring at her massage parlors.
Qingqin “Coco” Xie was charged with racketeering in Albany federal court on Wednesday, Aug. 20, following a two-year investigation involving the FBI, New York State Police, IRS, and Homeland Security Investigations.
The probe culminated in a multi-agency police raid on Xie’s massage spas in Saratoga, Schenectady, Albany, Rensselaer, and Ulster counties, as Daily Voice reported.
According to the criminal complaint, obtained by Daily Voice, online sex advertisements directed customers to Xie’s Moo…
