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Connecticut Dem Busted For Shoplifting; Blames Sick Grandmother, Self-Check-Out Error
State Rep. Raghib Allie-Brennan (D-Bethel) finds himself in the spotlight following accusations of shoplifting at a local Target store, a matter he attributes to a self-checkout "error" amidst a family emergency.
The incident, first reported by the Daily Ructions blog, occurred recently at a Target in Bethel. Allie-Brennan, who serves as Chief Majority Whip in the state legislature, was reportedly arrested on Monday, June 23.
According to NBC Connecticut, the items in question amounted to $26.69. However, loss prevention at the store said they recognized him from previous larcenies, accordi…
NJ Man Touched 8-Year-Old At Walmart, Busted Shoplifting At Target: Prosecutor
A 24-year-old Brick Township man was arrested and charged while shoplifting at Target after being inappropriate with a child at Walmart, authorities announced on Monday, April 21.
On Wednesday, April 9, an 8-year-old girl was standing in the aisle at Walmart on 1872 Route 88 when a man, later identified as Sean Slowinski, approached her, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said. While standing near her, Slowinski grabbed the girl's hand and put it in his sweatshirt pocket, engaging with her verbally before walking away, Billhimer said.
On Friday, April 18, Brick Township police respon…
Barnegat Man Faces Prison After Robbing Store At Knifepoint For Cash, Cigarettes: Prosecutor
A 39-year-old Barnegat man pleaded guilty to robbery and numerous shoplifting incidents in Stafford Township last year, authorities said.
Per a plea agreement, Nicholas Santiago is expected to be sentenced to five years in prison for robbery and four years in prison for shoplifting, with the sentences running concurrently, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said.
On Monday, May 27, 2024, at midnight, officers responded to a convenience store on Route 72 for a report of a robbery, Billhimer said. An investigation revealed Santiago entered the store, brandished a knife at the…
Prison For Man Who Went On Months-Long Crime Spree That Ended At AC Casino Spa: Prosecutor
A 34-year-old Atlantic City man was sentenced on Friday, Jan. 10, to five years in prison, after pleading guilty to a 10-month crime spree, authorities said.
From November 2023 until September 2024, Fernando Corriano was arrested for a variety of shoplifting, narcotics, and burglary offenses, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said.
On Monday, Nov. 6. Corriano was arrested for shoplifting from Boscov’s in Egg Harbor Township, authorities said.
On Tuesday, Dec. 12, Corriano was arrested in Atlantic City for the distribution of cocaine. after officers from the A…
Shoplifting Costs Retailers Billions: These Are Most Frequently Stolen Items
Shoplifting in the US is a costly epidemic, with retailers losing over $120 billion last year.
The trend focuses on easily concealed, high-demand products at major retailers like Walmart and Target, posing a nationwide challenge for store owners and law enforcement.
Electronics, health and beauty products, and food items are among the most commonly stolen goods, Capital One Shopping reports.
Small gadgets such as headphones and phone chargers, alongside over-the-counter medications and cosmetics, are frequent targets.
Alcohol, baby formula, and packaged meats are also popular …
Dump Truck Driver Cited For Disregarding A Stop Sign In Fatal South Jersey Crash: Prosecutor
The dump truck driver accused of passing through a stop sign in a fatal crash in Cumberland County has been formally cited, authorities said on Tuesday, July 2.
Lamaas Arthur, 55, of Port Norris, received citations for disregarding a stop sign and careless driving, according to the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office.
The crash was on Thursday, June 20 in Commercial Township.
No criminal charges had been filed as of Tuesday.
New Jersey State Police said that Arthur had "numerous motor vehicle violations."
Brandy Woolson, 43, of Port Elizabeth, a mother of four, was killed in the …
Smile, You're On Body Camera: TJ Maxx To Equip Employees To Fight Shoplifting
To fight the recent rise in shoplifting and retail theft, shoppers could see store security employees wearing body-worn cameras to help catch thieves red-handed.
TJX, the parent company of TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Serria, HomeSense, and HomeGoods, said will begin equipping some employees with body-worn cameras similar to those worn by police, the Boston Globe reported. The company started testing the initiative last year.
The company operates nearly 3,400 stores nationwide.
A call to the Framingham, Massachusetts, headquarters of TJX for comment was not immediately r…
