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$1M Fraud: North Attleboro Man Stole Jewels From Employer, Sold Them For Cash
The supervisor for a luxury jewelry company has admitted to stealing gold, platinum, and silver from his employer to resell illegally for more than three years, earning him more than $1 million, federal authorities said.
Benjamin Preacher, 54, of North Attleboro, pleaded guilty to one count of interstate transportation of stolen goods and one count of engaging in unlawful monetary transactions on Thursday, June 6, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. He will be sentenced on Sept. 18.
Preacher started working as a manufacturing supervisor for a Rhode Island jeweler that sells …
Member Of 'Hit List' Burglary Crew That Targeted Asian Homeowners In NJ, NY, PA Sentenced
𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: A member of a burglary ring that specifically targeted Asian-American small business owners in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania and Delaware was sentenced to a plea-bargained 33 months in federal prison.
James Hurt, 48, of New York, and other members of the second-story crew worked from what the FBI called a hit list of dozens of homes in the four states based on “stereotype and opportunity" from Dec. 2, 2016, to March 20, 2019.
The burglars often got into homes through unsecured upper-floor windows before seeking out cash, jewelry and guns, the FBI said
In one instance, th…
Man Steals Over $50K Of Jewelry From Yorktown Store, Pawns It: Police
A 28-year-old man faces numerous charges after smashing the window of a jewelry store, taking more than $50,000 worth of merchandise, and pawning much of it in Westchester, police said.
The arrest stemmed from an incident on Wednesday, July 19, when Yorktown Police were sent to Yorktown Jewelers at 322 Kear St. around 3 a.m. when a burglary was reported.
According to the department, officers arrived at the store and found a smashed window in addition to other signs of a burglary, including several smashed display cases. After doing a complete check of the store, police found tha…
Suffolk County Police To Auction Jewelry, Tools, Electronics
Police on Long Island announced plans to hold a property auction next week.
The Suffolk County Police Department said the auction will take place on Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Property Section, located at 30 Yaphank Ave. in Yaphank.
SCPD said the auction will begin at 9 a.m. and will include items such as jewelry, watches, tools, landscaping equipment, electronics, iPhones, and more.
A preview of the jewelry and other items will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 18, police said.
Participants have to be at least 18 years old to bid, SCPD said.
From Nuts To Jewelry: Central Jersey Mall Opens Half Dozen New Shops
Menlo Park Mall has a slew of new shopping and dining openings from Indian cuisine and American burgers to fashionable women’s wear and jewelry.
The recently opened shops include Franki, Lovisa, deo Eyewear, Nuts Factory, Banter and Joseph Jacob Jewelers.
That's not the only good news. Other store openings coming later this year include Sonoma Intimates, Indian Plate, Bang Cookies, True Food Kitchen, Shake Shack, and Akira.
Here is a synopsis of the newest stores:
Franki: Francesca’s sister brand, Franki, is a tween fashion collection whose mission is to deliver unique, free spirited …
Gotcha! Bucks County Man Nabbed In Theft Of Firearm, Jewelry From Local Home
Police have charged a 41-year-old man with stealing a firearm and jewelry from a Bucks County home in September, authorities said Monday.
On Sept. 18, police responded to a Villa Drive home Warminster Township, where a resident said a 9 mm pistol and several jewelry items had been stolen, Warminster Township police said.
Warminster police were able to track the sales of the jewelry and identify Justin Alexander Cutler, of Warminster, who was also found responsible for the theft of the firearm, police said.
Cutler was charged with theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, sale or…
New Eclectic Shop Coming To Downtown Northampton
An eclectic new business is opening up in downtown Northampton.
Phoenix Rising, on Old South Street, sells mid-century, modern, vintage, antique, and curious home decor, furnishings, collectibles, glassware, art, jewelry, and more, according to the new shop’s Facebook description.
The store hasn’t opened yet but plans to soon - possibly within the next few weeks.
Among the items in the store, according to the shop’s Facebook page: a pair of Harry Potter glasses, bulbous light fixtures, gold-leaf-inlaid nesting tables, an array of painted and etched glassware, vintage cookware, metal statue…
Annual Farmingville Street Fair Expected To Draw Thousands From Near, Far
What's more fun than a summer drive to one of the north shore's quaint towns then a street fair?
The quaint hamlet of Farmingville will be bustling Sunday, June 9 for the 8th annual Farmingville Street Fair.
The streets will be filled with thousands of visitors for shopping, live music, classic car show, bounce houses for kids, beer garden and food.
The fair is hosted by the Farmingville Hills Chamber of Commerce and attracts hundreds of vendors selling everything from crafts, toys, jewelry, clothing, and accessories.
."We have grown to be one of the most talked-about street fairs i…