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Contractor Used $75K Downpayment To Gamble In AC, Buy Boat, Bogus Rolex: Prosecutor
A 51-year-old contractor from South Jersey has been arrested for taking nearly $75,000 for a construction project then blowing it in Atlantic City, a new boat and a new car, authorities said.
An investigation into Richard A. Smith Jr., of Williamstown, began in December 2021, after a Riverton resident told police that Smith, who owns Beyond Renovations LLC, took two payments for wok on an addition, Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina and Riverton Police Chief John Shaw said.
Instead of doing the work, Smith used the money to visit Atlantic City casinos to play in a poker tournament, …
Support Surges For Family Of Wayne's Late Anthony Bonanni, 35
Support is surging for the wife and child of 35-year-old Anthony Bonanni of Wayne, who died unexpectedly Dec. 5.
More than $57,800 had been raised on a GoFundMe campaign for Bonanni's wife, Colleen, and son, AJ, as of Thursday morning.
"Anyone who knew Anthony, knew he had a huge heart," says the campaign, launched by Colleen's sister, Laura Byrnes.
"He was kind, generous, and loved his family. He was extremely thoughtful, loyal, and delivered perfectly timed one liners."
Anthony graduated from Wayne Hills High School in 2004, where he was a standout player on the varsity soccer tea…
