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Headstone Scammer Duped Grieving NJ Families, Feds Say: Now He's Facing 152 Years In Prison
A Pennsylvania man admitted to defrauding hundreds of grieving families out of more than $1.7 million through his headstone businesses, including a South Jersey mother who ordered a memorial for her slain son and never received it, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday, June 23.
Gregory J. Stefan Jr., 56, of Upper Merion, pleaded guilty in federal court in Philadelphia to seven counts of wire fraud and four counts of filing a false tax return, according to U.S. Attorney David Metcalf.
Among Stefan's victims was Luz Vasquez, whose 31-year-old son, Chad Stuart, was fatally shot outside a Vine…
New Storm Threat Coming After Brief, Pleasant Break: Timing
The break from wet weather will be pleasant, but brief.
High pressure building into the region on Wednesday, June 24, will bring sunshine, dry conditions, and mostly light winds across much of the Northeast, according to the National Weather Service.
More of the same is expected during the day on Thursday, June 25, with another mainly dry stretch from the New York City metro area into southern New England and the mid-Atlantic.
Then the pattern starts to turn again.
Unsettled conditions are expected to return Thursday night as a cold front approaches, triggering widespread showers and scat…
$22.5M Gold Heist: Suspect In One Of Canada's Biggest Thefts Sentenced For US Guns In Socks
A man wanted in one of the biggest gold thefts in Canadian history is facing years behind bars in the United States after a Pennsylvania traffic stop uncovered a cache of guns hidden in a rental car, federal authorities announced.
Durante King-Mclean, 27, of Cambridge, Ontario, was back before a Harrisburg federal judge on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, for a 2023 case that prosecutors say exposed a cross-border weapons pipeline stretching from Florida to Canada.
He had 65 handguns crammed into the trunk of a rental car, each one hidden inside a sock, authorities said.
Among them were stolen weap…
Popular Comedian Charged In $8.7 Million Tax Evasion Case
A familiar comedy name is facing a serious legal spotlight far from the stage.
Carlos Mencia, 58, has been charged with 12 felony counts of state tax evasion after prosecutors said he failed to report $8.7 million in personal and corporate income from 2019 through 2024, the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office announced in releasing the complaint arrest warrant.
Mencia pleaded not guilty on Monday, June 22. His bail, initially set at $250,000 after his arrest, was reduced to $50,000, and he is scheduled to return to the Los Angeles Superior Court on Friday, Aug. 14.
The complaint …
Pastors Accused Of Soliciting Explicit Videos From Children, More Victims Sought: Philly DA
Two Philadelphia pastors are accused of exploiting multiple minors through sexually explicit messages, images, and videos, authorities announced on Tuesday, June 23.
Isaiah Banks, 30, and Bryan Jackson, 42, were charged following an investigation that prosecutors say uncovered a conspiracy to obtain, exchange, and solicit sexually explicit content involving children, according to the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office.
The case began on April 8 when Philadelphia police received a report from the Department of Human Services involving a minor who allegedly had been solicited by Banks th…
Lucchese Mob Gambling Ring: 8 Plead Guilty As $4.8M Scheme Unravels, AG Says
Eight defendants admitted their roles in a Lucchese crime family-linked gambling and money laundering enterprise, state officials announced Tuesday, June 23.
The defendants are among 42 people indicted following April 2025 arrests that capped a two-year investigation into alleged illegal gambling, loansharking, extortion, and money laundering operations tied to the Lucchese crime family, according to New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport.
Those who pleaded guilty include:
George Zappola, alleged Lucchese crime family member, second-degree racketeering
Joseph R. Perna, allege…
ESPN NFL Analyst Loses Arm In Horrific Crash: 'I'm Incredibly Fortunate'
ESPN NFL Draft analyst Matt Miller said his left arm was amputated after he crashed his SUV into an oncoming tractor-trailer.
Miller shared details of the crash and his injuries in a social media post on Tuesday, June 23. The 42-year-old said he was airlifted to a hospital in Joplin, Missouri, where he underwent a life-saving amputation.
The Webb City, Missouri, native also suffered severe injuries, including "multiple fractures and broken ribs."
"I'm deeply grateful for the exceptional care I have received, from the first responders to the doctors, nurses, and medical staff," Miller …
NJ Graphic Designer Dies After Brain Cancer Battle, 37
Lauren Hope Vigilante, of Middletown, died on Monday, June 15, after battling brain cancer, at 37 years old.
A GoFundMe set up to support her last November detailed her harrowing diagnosis.
"Two years ago, Lauren was living in New York City, working as a talented graphic designer, chasing her dreams, living life on her terms," her brother Robert wrote. "Now, she’s back home with our parents who care for her every moment. She can’t walk, talk, or move. The vibrant, independent woman we love is trapped in a body that won’t cooperate and it breaks our hearts every day."
The fundraiser was mea…
Starbucks Releasing New 'Bearista' Cups After Original Frenzy: When To Get One
Starbucks is giving customers another chance to get its viral Bearista cup, this time with a summer twist.
The coffeehouse chain will launch limited-edition Pink Bearista Glass Cold Cups, Starbucks announced on Monday, June 22. The new edition of the popular bear-shaped drinkware will be at select Starbucks cafés on Monday, July 13, while supplies last.
Starbucks Rewards Reserve members will get early access beginning Thursday, July 9, through Starbucks Shop, the company's new online store for merchandise, coffee, and coffee subscriptions.
The new collectible is part of Star…
Man Drives To Police HQ, Busted For DWI: Long Beach Twp PD
A 56-year-old Long Beach Township man was arrested and charged with DWI after he drove to police headquarters, authorities announced Monday, June 22.
On Thursday, June 18, a vehicle approached the Long Beach Township Police Department Headquarters through an entrance meant for emergency vehicles only, law enforcement said.
It then drove to the Long Beach Township Police Department patrol vehicle parking lot, officers said. Officers approached the driver, later identified as James Leonetti, to see if he needed assistance, Long Beach Township police said.
An investigation led to Leonetti bei…
Best Burgers, Fries, Chicken, Pizza, Tacos Ranked In Fast-Food Survey
America’s fast-food favorites are getting a fresh ranking.
McDonald’s is the most considered fast-food brand in the US, according to YouGov America’s 2026 US restaurant brand rankings report.
YouGov America ranked fast-food brands by consideration, asking consumers where they would consider buying food or drinks the next time they were in the market.
McDonald’s led with 39.6 percent.
Chick-fil-A followed at 35.5 percent, with Wendy’s third at 33.2 percent.
The rest of the top 10 were Burger King at 31.6 percent, Taco Bell at 31.2 percent, Subway at 29.3 percent, KFC at 25 percent, Domino…
