Women Detail Sextortion By Havertown Opioid Crisis Action Network Executive: Affidavit
A drug recovery program director is accused of using opioid settlement funds to sexually prey on women in addiction, Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer announced on Wednesday, Nov. 19.
Lawrence "Larry" Arata, who currently lives in Cape May County, NJ, but he is formerly of Havertown, is the executive director and co-founder of the Opioid Crisis Action Network (OCAN), was charged with 33 criminal counts, including Trafficking in Individuals, Patronizing Prostitutes, Witness Intimidation, and Obstruction of Justice, according to the release.
DA: Arata “Cynically And Cruelly”…
Husband Of DUI Lumberton Mayor Asks For 'Compassion' After St. Patrick's Day Arrest: Reports
The mayor of a South Jersey town has been charged with DUI, endangering a child, reckless driving, and more, as first reported by 6abc.
The outlet said that Gina LaPlaca, the mayor of Lumberton, admitted she had been drinking after officers tracked a vehicle unable to stay in its lane to her house on Monday, March 17, the outlet said.
The NJ Courts website shows LaPlaca has been charged with operating under the influence of liquor or drugs, driving with an expired license, possessing an open container of alcohol or unsealed cannabis in a motor vehicle, failing to maintain traffic in ma…
Free NJ Narcan Giveaway Begins Thursday, No ID Or Script Needed
Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella will visit a local pharmacy to answer questions Thursday when New Jersey begins a three-day giveaway of the overdose-reversal drug Narcan.
State residents can obtain a packet containing two doses of the nasal spray anonymously without a prescription or appointment through Saturday (Sept. 24-26) for free at participating pharmacies.
The free doses will be available at 322 pharmacies, including several locations of Acme, CVS, Rite Aid, Sav-On, ShopRite, Stop & Shop, Walgreens, Walmart, Weis Markets and independent pharmacies throughout the state, auth…
