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Jersey Shore Man Admits Stealing $230K From Friend In Fake Investment Scheme: Prosecutor
A 70-year-old man from Ocean County has admitted to stealing $230,000 from another man through fake investments, authorities said.
John Hammond, of Ortley Beach, pleaded guilty to theft by deception, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.
An investigation by the Toms River Township Police Department Detective Bureau revealed that between May 2017 and February 2019, Hammond deceived a friend by convincing him to invest $230,000 with him, promising large returns on his investment, Billhimer said.
Over the course of nearly two years, the victim de…
Winning Lottery Tickets Sold In Ocean, Passaic Counties
A pair of winning lottery tickets were sold in Ocean and Passaic counties.
Each ticket from Saturday's Jersey Cash 5 jackpot is worth $200,959.
The winning numbers were 03, 17, 19, 24, and 36 and the XTRA number was 02.
The tickets were sold at the following locations:
Ocean County: Acme #295, Route 35 & 37, Ortley Beach
Passaic County: Utopia Deli/Jackpocket, 355 Warwick Tpke., Hewitt.
The retailers will receive a bonus check for $2,000 for each winning ticket sold.
