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NJ Outlet Burglar Linked To Multi-State Smash-And-Grab Thefts Caught In PA: Police NJ Outlet Burglar Linked To Multi-State Smash-And-Grab Thefts Caught In PA: Police
NJ Outlet Burglar Linked To Multi-State Smash-And-Grab Thefts Caught In PA: Police A Philadelphia man accused of a multi-state smash-and-grab spree spanning Virginia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey has been arrested after allegedly burglarizing multiple outlet stores, stealing tens of thousands of dollars in merchandise, and driving a stolen car, authorities announced on Tuesday, Feb. 11.  Timothy Eugene Root, 58, was charged with felony burglary, felony theft, felony retail theft, misdemeanor criminal mischief, misdemeanor possession of an instrument of crime, and receiving stolen property, police said. Derry Township officers responded to the Polo Ralph Lauren…
Man Admits To Selling Heroin, Fentanyl, Cocaine In Atlantic City: Prosecutors Man Admits To Selling Heroin, Fentanyl, Cocaine In Atlantic City: Prosecutors
Man Admits To Selling Heroin, Fentanyl, Cocaine In Atlantic City: Prosecutors An Atlantic City man admitted to selling heroin mixed with fentanyl and cocaine, authorities said. Nahjajuan Ellis, 23, of Atlantic City, pleaded guilty on Monday, May 6 to first-degree maintaining a controlled dangerous substance production facility, second-degree possession of heroin and fentanyl with the intent to distribute, and second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun. The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office announced the plea in a news release. Investigators said Atlantic City police executed a search warrant on an apartment on Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. When officers arrived, the…
Atlantic City Man Sentenced On Firearms Offense: Prosecutor Atlantic City Man Sentenced On Firearms Offense: Prosecutor
Atlantic City Man Sentenced On Firearms Offense: Prosecutor A 24-year-old Atlantic City man was sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison on a firearms offense, authorities said. Elijah Harris was sentenced on a charge of second-degree unlawful possession of a handgun while being engaged in a drug deal, according to the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Under the terms of his plea agreement, Harris must serve 42 months in prison before being eligible for parole. Harris was arrested on Florida Avenue in Atlantic City. During his guilty plea, Harris admitted that he possessed a handgun in his backpack while possessing …