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Fireworks Caused Blaze At South Jersey Goodwill Store: Report
A 56-year-old South Jersey man set a Goodwill store on fire, by mistake while shooting off fireworks, NJ Advance Media reported.
Patrick J. Fanning, 56, of Washington Township, was charged with arson and aggravated assault, after a volunteer firefighter was injured while dousing the fire on Jan. 15 on Washington Township (Gloucester) around 4 a.m., the outlet said.
The store's donated items including clothing suffered extensive smoke damage, authorities said.
The fire began when Fanning allegedly lit fireworks in the loading dock area, NJ.com reported, quoting a criminal complaint. Fa…
Long Island Legislator Accused Of Trying To Trade Drugs For Sexual Favors, Report Says
A prominent Long Island doctor and Suffolk County legislator is facing charges for allegedly attempting to exchange drugs for sex, according to a new report.
Dr. William Spencer, a legislator in the 18th District, was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 20 in an Elwood parking lot and scheduled to be arraigned in Central Islip on Wednesday, Oct. 21 for allegedly attempting to exchange oxycodone for sexual favors.
According to NBC New York, at the time of his arrest, Spencer was in an official Suffolk County vehicle.
It is alleged that Spencer, a Centerport resident, believed he would be meeting with…