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Atlantic County Man Sentenced For Luring 'Girl' For Sex Who Was An Undercover Agent: Prosecutor Atlantic County Man Sentenced For Luring 'Girl' For Sex Who Was An Undercover Agent: Prosecutor
Atlantic County Man Sentenced For Luring 'Girl' For Sex Who Was An Undercover Agent: Prosecutor A 27-year-old man from Atlantic County was sentenced to five years in New Jersey state prison for luring a girl for sex — who actually was an undercover detective, authorities said. Richard Hoffman, of Mays Landing, was sentenced on Friday, July 8, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. The charge was in connection with a series of events that occurred in Toms River in September 2018, Billhimer said. A judge also ordered Hoffman to register as a Megan’s Law Offender, and that he be subject to parole supervision for life.  Hoffman was arrested o…

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South Jersey Man Admits Trying To Meet Teen Girl Who Was Actually Undercover Detective South Jersey Man Admits Trying To Meet Teen Girl Who Was Actually Undercover Detective
South Jersey Man Admits Trying To Meet Teen Girl Who Was Actually Undercover Detective A 26-year-old man from South Jersey has admitted to sexually-explicit conversations with a 14-year-old girl who turned out to be an undercover detective, authorities said. Richard Hoffman, of Mays Landing, pleaded guilty to luring on Monday, Feb. 14, before in connection with a series of events that occurred in Toms River between Sept. 4, 2018 and Sept. 5, 2018, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. Hoffman’s sentencing is set for April 29. Hoffman was arrested on Sept. 5, 2018, as part of Operation Open House — a multi-agency undercover operat…

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