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Morris County Man, 82, Drowns After Falling From Dock Morris County Man, 82, Drowns After Falling From Dock
Morris County Man, 82, Drowns After Falling From Dock A Morris County man drowned when he fell off a dock and into Lake Hopatcong Thursday evening, authorities said. The Roxbury man fell into the water shortly before 6 p.m. near King Road, township police said. King Road is located along the King Cove section of Lake Hopatcong. Mt. Arlington and State Police responded but were unable to revive the man, authorities said. The victim’s name was withheld pending notification of next of kin. This is a developing story. Check back for more.

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by Valerie Musson
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Harrison, Union Men Sentenced For Bribing Mail Carriers To Steal Credit Cards Harrison, Union Men Sentenced For Bribing Mail Carriers To Steal Credit Cards
Harrison, Union Men Sentenced For Bribing Mail Carriers To Steal Credit Cards A 22-year-old man from Union was sentenced for his role in a wide-ranging scheme to bribe postal workers in exchange for credit cards being sent in the mail to customers, the U.S. Attorney for New Jersey said Tuesday.  Olagoke Araromi previously pleaded guilty to charges of bribery, bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. He was sentenced to 61 months in prison.  Araromi and Moussa Dagno, 24, of Harrison bribed the postal employees for the cards, usually at a rate of $100 per card. The two would then activate the stolen cards and use them to buy clothes, electronics and other hi…

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by Paul Milo
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Union Man Pleads Guilty In Scheme To Swipe Credit Cards From The Mail Union Man Pleads Guilty In Scheme To Swipe Credit Cards From The Mail
Union Man Pleads Guilty In Scheme To Swipe Credit Cards From The Mail A 22-year-old man from Union became the latest suspect to admit his role in a scheme to bribe postal workers in exchange for credit cards being sent in the mail to customers, the U.S. Attorney for New Jersey said Monday.  Olagoke Araromi pleaded guilty to charges of bribery, bank fraud and aggravated identity theft. Araromi, who is scheduled to be sentenced in September, faces up to 15 years for the bribery charge, 30 years for the fraud charge and two years for identity theft, in addition to fines.  Araromi and Moussa Dagno, 24, of Harrison bribed the postal employees for the car…

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by Paul Milo
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Mail Carrier From Harrison Admits Part In Credit Card Theft Ring Mail Carrier From Harrison Admits Part In Credit Card Theft Ring
Mail Carrier From Harrison Admits Part In Credit Card Theft Ring A 24-year-old postal worker from Harrison pleaded guilty to fraud, bribery and identity theft charges for his role in a scheme in which he recruited other mail carriers to steal credit cards before they were delivered, the U.S. Attorney's Office said Monday.  Moussa Dagno, who was arrested last year, paid other carriers $100 for each card they stole. He and others who took part in the scam activated the cards and used them to buy expensive items like high-end electronics. Other mail carriers who took part have already pleaded guilty, including Zenobia Gilmer, who had a route in Mt. Arl…

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by Paul Milo