Local NJ Marketing Exec Jailed for Major Health Care Fraud Scheme Involving $6M in Losses
Michael Drobish Receives 15-Month Sentence for Exploiting Health Benefits Programs Through Compounded Prescription Drug Conspiracy. In a significant legal development, Michael Drobish, 46, the former owner of a New Jersey marketing company, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison. Drobish's conviction is linked to a fraudulent scheme that siphoned over $6 million from public and private health benefits programs through the billing of non-essential compounded prescriptions. This case was brought to light by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.
Read full storySalmonella Risk Spurs Additional Recall of Dog and Cat Foods
Urgent Warning for Pet Owners: Additional Products Included in Pet Food Recall Over Health Concerns, Seeing-Eye Changes Foods. Mount Pleasant, Texas-based Mid America Pet Food has widened its voluntary recall initiated on October 30, 2023, now encompassing a broader range of pet food products. The recall, due to potential Salmonella contamination, affects products with Best By Dates before 10/31/24 manufactured at the Mount Pleasant facility.
Read full storyFederal Authorities Intervene in New Jersey Religious Land Use Dispute
U.S. Attorney's Office and Civil Rights Division Advocate for Orthodox Jewish Congregation's Rights in Millburn Township Case. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Jersey and the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division have filed a statement of interest in a religious land use case, backing an Orthodox Jewish congregation in Millburn Township. This action underscores the federal government's commitment to protecting religious freedoms and ensuring fair application of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA).
Read full storyNorth Jersey Men Receive Prison Sentences for Violent Taxi Robbery and Shooting
Walter Williams-Lang and Naeem Jackson were sentenced to over seven years each for armed robbery and the shooting of a taxi driver in 2022. In a significant ruling announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger, two New Jersey men, Walter Williams-Lang, 22, of Elizabeth, and Naeem Jackson, 24, of East Orange, have been sentenced to prison terms for their involvement in the armed robbery and shooting of a taxi driver. The sentencing, delivered by U.S. District Judge Robert Kugler in Camden federal court, marks the culmination of a case that has highlighted issues of violent crime and public safety in the state.
Read full storyIrvington Woman Arrested for Roxbury Motel Shooting, Male Accomplice Still at Large
Auraceli A. Maldonado, a 24-year-old Irvington resident, has been arrested in connection with the October 18 shooting at the Roxbury Motel on Route 46, as announced by Morris County Prosecutor Robert J. Carroll and local law enforcement officials. The male suspect remains unidentified and at large.
Read full storyNJ Transit Announces Modified Morristown Line Schedule Due to Overhead Wire Repairs
Starting December 5th, NJ Transit's Morristown Line will operate under a modified schedule due to necessary overhead wire repairs near Mount Tabor, impacting regular service and station stops.
Read full storyNewark Man Pleads Guilty to Multiple Violent Offenses, Including Shootings and Drug Trafficking
Antoine Hawkins, 31, of Essex County, admits to two shootings and illegal possession of firearms and heroin, marking a significant legal development in local crime. Antoine Hawkins, a 31-year-old resident of Newark, Essex County, has confessed to his involvement in two separate shootings, illegal firearm possession, and intent to distribute heroin, as announced by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.
Read full storyNJ Postal Worker Admits to $170K Mail Theft
Joseph Fenuto, a 51-year-old postal employee, pleads guilty to stealing cash parcels from Gloucester Premium Outlets. In a startling admission, Joseph Fenuto, a 51-year-old postal worker from Blackwood, New Jersey, pleaded guilty to stealing over $170,000 in cash from mail parcels. This announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.
Read full storyNew Indictment Adds 15th Officer in Edna Mahan Facility Inmate Assault Case
Sgt. Matthew Faschan faces multiple charges in a widening investigation into January 2021 incidents at New Jersey's women's prison. The New Jersey Office of the Attorney General and the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) have announced a superseding indictment against Sgt. Matthew Faschan and 14 other corrections officers for their roles in the alleged assault of inmates at the Edna Mahan Correctional Facility for Women in January 2021.
Read full storyNJ Launches Task Force to Spearhead Senior Property Tax Relief Initiative
NEW JERSEY – In a significant move to address property tax burdens, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, alongside Assembly Speaker Craig J. Coughlin and Senate President Nicholas Scutari, has announced the formation of a new task force. This team, composed of six seasoned public officials, is tasked with implementing the ambitious Stay NJ property tax relief program, designed to reduce property taxes by 50% for the state's senior citizens.
Read full storyTips to Avoid Utility Scams During the Winter Holiday Season
Amidst the cold season, FirstEnergy Corp. advises on recognizing and thwarting utility scams, aiming to protect customers from deceptive practices. With the onset of the winter season, FirstEnergy Corp., a leading utility company, has taken a proactive stance against the rising tide of utility scams.
Read full storyNewark-Kearny Greenway: Nine-Mile State Park Development Begins
The initial phase of the Essex-Hudson Greenway project is set to commence, focusing on a two-mile stretch through Newark and Kearny. This marks the beginning of a transformative journey in creating a nine-mile linear state park, aimed at enhancing recreation, transportation, and economic opportunities in Hudson and Essex counties.
Read full storyNJ's "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over" Campaign Aims to Curb Impaired Driving During Holidays
Attorney General Platkin and HTS Launch Intensive Initiative to Enhance Road Safety and Mitigate DUI Incidents Through January 1. Morristown, NJ: To combat the heightened risk of impaired driving during the holiday season, New Jersey's Attorney General, Matthew J. Platkin, and the HTS have launched their annual campaign, "Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over." This statewide initiative, starting today and lasting until the new year, aims to reduce incidents of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, a major contributor to road fatalities and accidents.
Read full storyWoman Sentenced for Bribing Mail Carriers To Steal USPS Keys
Halimatou Ndiaye received a one-year sentence for bribing mail carriers to steal USPS keys, facilitating widespread mail and bank fraud. Halimatou Ndiaye, a 28-year-old Bronx resident, was sentenced to 12 months and a day in prison for bribing U.S. Postal Service mail carriers to obtain postal arrow keys, aiding in a major mail theft and bank fraud operation.
Read full storyMajor Drug Ring Busted in Newark: Five Alleged 'Sex, Money, Murder' Gang Members Charged
In a significant crackdown on local drug trafficking, five members of the 'Sex, Money, Murder' gang face serious charges, including conspiracy to distribute narcotics and firearms offenses.
Read full storyMorris Township: Join the 2023 Holiday Lights Contest!
Unleash Your Holiday Creativity from December 13-17 for a Chance to Win Local Recognition and Prizes!. Morris Township invites residents to showcase their holiday spirit in the 2023 Holiday Lights Contest, running from December 13th to 17th. This free-to-enter contest encourages locals to decorate their homes in festive lights and designs, with winners to be honored with special rewards and public recognition.
Read full storyThree New Jersey Residents Plead Guilty in Major Airline Bribery Scandal at EWR
In a significant corruption case, former airline employees and a contractor admit to accepting over $1 million in bribes, compromising Newark Airport contracts. In a startling revelation of corporate corruption, three former airline officials and a contractor from New Jersey have pleaded guilty to accepting substantial bribes, including luxury home renovations and expensive items, in exchange for manipulating contract awards at Newark Liberty International Airport.
Read full storyTaskRabbit Advertiser Faces Legal Action for Excluding Jewish Customers
New Jersey's Division on Civil Rights issues a stern Notice of Violation to a gig worker for discriminatory practices, reinforcing state laws against religious discrimination. Morristown, NJ: In a clear stance against discrimination, the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights (DCR) has issued a Notice of Violation against Melquisedec Francis, a gig economy worker. Francis has been found in breach of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination (LAD) by explicitly refusing service to Jewish customers.
Read full storyAttorneys General Coalition Supports California's Ban on Large-Capacity Magazines
Seventeen State Attorneys General, Led by New Jersey and Massachusetts, File Amicus Brief Upholding California's LCM Restrictions. Attorneys General Matthew J. Platkin of New Jersey and Andrea Joy Campbell of Massachusetts spearheaded a coalition of 17 attorneys general, advocating for California's right to regulate large-capacity magazines (LCMs). In an amicus brief filed with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the coalition supports California's stance, maintaining that the prohibition of LCMs aligns with Second Amendment rights.
Read full storyMajor Construction Projects Impact Traffic Across Morris County
MORRISTOWN, NJ – As of this morning, motorists in Morris County are experiencing significant disruptions due to numerous construction projects on key highways. The projects, affecting major routes such as I-80, NJ 15, NJ 10, and US 46, have resulted in lane and shoulder closures, with expected completion times ranging from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM today.
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