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Corrections Officer Accepted Money In South Jersey Jail-Smuggling Scheme: Prosecutors Corrections Officer Accepted Money In South Jersey Jail-Smuggling Scheme: Prosecutors
Corrections Officer Accepted Money In South Jersey Jail-Smuggling Scheme: Prosecutors An Atlantic County corrections officer was among three people accused of a scheme to smuggle contraband into the county's jail, authorities said. In a news release, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said 33-year-old Christopher Piccioni of Swedesboro was charged on Monday, May 20. Piccioni is an officer at the Atlantic County Justice Facility. The county prosecutor's office said it learned in January about contraband being smuggled into the jail in Mays Landing. Piccioni was identified as a suspect during a four-month investigation. Investigators said Piccioni conspired wit…

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by Chris Spiker
Events
US Marshals Auction Off NJ YouTuber's Luxury Car Collection, Jewelry US Marshals Auction Off NJ YouTuber's Luxury Car Collection, Jewelry
US Marshals Auction Off NJ YouTuber's Luxury Car Collection, Jewelry The beloved car collection of a New Jersey YouTube star who made his living while showcasing his hot rods is up for grabs, following his conviction for an elaborate piracy scheme. Baltimore will be the place to be for gearheads and car collectors on Friday, Oct. 13, when the US Marshals auction off the multi-million dollar car collection of "influencer" Bill Omar Carrasquillo, of Swedesboro. Carrasquillo, also known as "Omi In A Hell Cat, was sentenced to 66 months in prison and ordered to forfeit more than $30 million dollars earlier this month for operating a massive scheme involving the …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Gordon Ramsay Raves About Popular Jersey Shore Restaurant Gordon Ramsay Raves About Popular Jersey Shore Restaurant
Gordon Ramsay Raves About Popular Jersey Shore Restaurant Gordon Ramsay has good things to say about the Jersey Shore food scene. The celeb chef popped by The Black Swan in Asbury Park Thursday night, June 22. The restaurant is owned by Chef James Avery who was Ramsay's on-air sous chef and consultant on "Hell's Kitchen" and "Kitchen Nightmares" — which he is reviving after a 10-year absence. On Instagram, Ramsey wrote: "One of Jersey’s best !! Great seeing @chefjamesavery and dining at his @theblackswanap pub last night !" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gordon Ramsay (@gordongram) …

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by Jon Craig
News
NJ's Last Coal Plant Imploded In Another Step Toward Cleaner Energy NJ's Last Coal Plant Imploded In Another Step Toward Cleaner Energy
NJ's Last Coal Plant Imploded In Another Step Toward Cleaner Energy New Jersey’s last coal-burning plant and towering smokestack, which ended operations in June, was imploded on Friday morning along the Delaware River.  Environmentalists welcomed the news, saying the 28-year-old electric generating plant had long been a leading source of pollution in South Jersey. Its demolition is also seen as a move toward clean energy. The plant's owners announced they would install batteries at the site to help transmit energy from offshore wind power. The site will be redeveloped by the Starwood Group. The Logan power plant was built as a 225-megawatt unit i…

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by Jon Craig
News
Welder Dies In Fall From Ferris Wheel At NJ Amusement Park: Report Welder Dies In Fall From Ferris Wheel At NJ Amusement Park: Report
Welder Dies In Fall From Ferris Wheel At NJ Amusement Park: Report A 62-year-old welder died in a fall from a Ferris wheel in New Jersey Monday, May 2, NJ Advance Media reported. The subcontractor was killed while working at Gillian’s Wonderland Pier, an Ocean City amusement park, President Jay Gillian said in a statement. Gillian also is the city's mayor.  Robert W. Sanger, of Pittsgrove, reportedly fell around 10:30 a.m. He was employed by Cargo Tech International of Swedesboro, Gloucester County, the outlet said. OSHA is investigating the worker's death, Leni Fortson, the federal agency's regional director, told Daily Voice. “We are cooperating w…

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by Jon Craig
News
E. Coli Concerns Prompt Recall Of 120,000 Pounds Of NJ Company's Ground Beef: USDA E. Coli Concerns Prompt Recall Of 120,000 Pounds Of NJ Company's Ground Beef: USDA
E. Coli Concerns Prompt Recall Of 120,000 Pounds Of NJ Company's Ground Beef: USDA Ground beef products from a New Jersey-based meat manufacturer are being recalled over possible E. coli contamination, the USDA reports.  Lakeside Refrigerated Services, which is based in Swedesboro, is recalling more than 120,000 pounds of ground beef products sold from Feb. 1 to April 8, the USDA reports.  Products, bearing the establishment number "EST. 46841," were sold across the country. So far, no illnesses or reactions to the meat has been reported.  The USDA is urging anyone whose bought any of the products to throw them away immediately. More information about the …

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by David Cifarelli
News
Feds Bust NJ YouTuber In Multi-Million-Dollar TV Pirating Ring Feds Bust NJ YouTuber In Multi-Million-Dollar TV Pirating Ring
Feds Bust NJ YouTuber In Multi-Million-Dollar TV Pirating Ring A self-proclaimed South Jersey “influencer” who live-streamed his arrest by federal authorities was charged with running one of the largest-ever illegal TV pirating rings. Bill Omar Carrasquillo – aka “Omi in a Hellcat” -- has insisted that he amassed a $30 million fortune, a stockpile of more than 50 vehicles and dozens of properties through a construction company and as a landlord. Federal authorities, however, say that Carrasquillo, 35, of the Gloucester town of Swedesboro, and partners Jesse Gonzales, 42, of Pico Rivera, CA, and Michael Barone, 36, of Queens, NY, offered subscribers all…

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by Jerry DeMarco