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Mother, Son Admit Selling Cheap Parts To Military Through Brielle Family Business: Feds
A New Jersey mother and son admitted to a years-long scheme to scam the Department of Defense by selling cheap military equipment not approved by their business's contracts, authorities said.
Linda Mika, 73, of Jackson, pleaded guilty in federal court on Tuesday, July 23 to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release. Her son, 53-year-old Kenneth Mika of Ewing, also pleaded guilty to the same charge on Tuesday, June 25.
According to court documents and testimony, Linda and Kenneth Mika defrauded the DoD and the Defe…
Brielle Broker Bought Private Jet, Luxury Caribbean Trip In $3.4M Insider Trading Scheme: Feds
A former partner at a New Jersey broker-dealer firm was accused of insider trading, making more than $3 million in illegal profits, authorities said.
Christopher Matthaei, 44, of Brielle, was arraigned in federal court on Wednesday, July 17, New Jersey's U.S. Attorney Philip Sellinger said in a news release. A federal grand jury indicted him on Friday, June 21 for two counts of securities fraud conspiracy and seven counts of securities fraud.
According to court documents and statements, Matthaei was a partner and senior salesperson at a trading firm based in Charlotte, North Carol…
Ex-Jersey Shore Police Officer Stole From Real Estate Clients, Forged Documents: Prosecutor
A former Ocean Township police officer has been sentenced to probation for acts of theft and forgery associated with his former part-time work buying, renting, and selling real estate, authorities said.
Cory R. Cole, 52, of Brielle was sentenced Thursday, Aug. 18 to three years of probation, after paying $8,400 in restitution to two victims, they said.
Cole had previously resigned from the police department, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey
An investigation by the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office first revealed that Cole had forge…
Ex-Jersey Shore Officer, Realtor Admits Theft, Forgery: Prosecutor
A former Ocean Township police officer has admitted committing theft and forgery in connection with properties he bought and rented, authorities said.
Cory R. Cole, 51, of Brielle, pleaded guilty on Monday, March 21, according to Acting Monmouth County Prosecutor Lori Linskey.
Under a plea agreement, the State will recommend probation if Cole pays $8,400 in restitution to two separate victims prior to sentencing, Linskey said.
Cole resigned from his employment with the Ocean Township Police Department on the heels of the investigation, after the initial set o…
