Menorahs Sold At HomeGoods, Marshalls Recalled For Catching Fire Menorahs Sold At HomeGoods, Marshalls Recalled For Catching Fire
Menorahs Sold At HomeGoods, Marshalls Recalled For Catching Fire One of the most famous and religiously significant styles of candle holders has been recalled since it may catch fire— which would be a problem since traditionally candles use flames. The recall comes after TJX Companies— which includes HomeGoods, Marshalls and Homesense— received three reports of the menorahs catching on fire while holding lit candles, according to a release by US Consumer Product Safety Commission. No injuries were reported but a recall of the products was issued. The company had sold approximately 7,800 menorahs between Nov. 2021 and Jan. 2022 ranging in price from $8 t…
Trio Accused Stealing More Than $10K In Merchandise From Nassau County Stores Trio Accused Stealing More Than $10K In Merchandise From Nassau County Stores
Trio Accused Stealing More Than $10K In Merchandise From Nassau County Stores Three people are facing charges after police said they stole more than $10,000 worth of merchandise from Long Island stores. Rodney Galloway, age 53, of Westbury,  Michele Brown, age 24, of Baldwin, and Willie White, age 55, of Hempstead, were arrested at 1:45 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 21, according to the Nassau County Police Department. Investigators saw a gray 2002 Nissan Maxima identified as the suspect vehicle traveling east on Fulton Street at Cathedral Ave. in Hempstead, NCPD said.  Police pulled the Nissan over and arrested the three defendants without incident, police said. …
Philly Man Fakes Sleep, Gives False Name After Hunterdon County Ralph Lauren Theft Philly Man Fakes Sleep, Gives False Name After Hunterdon County Ralph Lauren Theft
Philly Man Fakes Sleep, Gives False Name After Hunterdon County Ralph Lauren Theft A Philadelphia man pretended to be asleep and later provided police with a fake name after stealing from a Polo Ralph Lauren outlet in Hunterdon County, authorities said. Walter Campbell, 55, was pulled over near the Main Street Traffic Circle in Flemington by officers who received the shoplifting report from the Liberty Village Polo Ralph Lauren outlet and saw that his vehicle matched the description shortly after 3:05 p.m. on Dec. 28, Flemington Police said. As the vehicle was stopped, Campbell was found lying down in the back seat pretending to be asleep, police said. A search of the ca…
CT Man Sentenced For Role In Northeast Grab-Go Theft Scheme CT Man Sentenced For Role In Northeast Grab-Go Theft Scheme
CT Man Sentenced For Role In Northeast Grab-Go Theft Scheme A Connecticut man has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for participating in an extensive commercial larceny spree. Andres Barclett, aka "Coolie", age 27, of Hartford, was sentenced on Wednesday, Dec. 1, followed by two years of supervised release, said Leonard C Boyle, Acting US Attorney for the District of Connecticut. This case stems from “Operation American Steal,” a long-term multi-agency investigation into numerous “grab and go” thefts from various retail fashion stores in Connecticut and nearby states," said Boyle.  A “grab-and-go” scheme is a type of theft where one or mor…
South Jersey Suspects Sought In Purse Snatching, Strong-Armed Robbery, Stolen Cars South Jersey Suspects Sought In Purse Snatching, Strong-Armed Robbery, Stolen Cars
South Jersey Suspects Sought In Purse Snatching, Strong-Armed Robbery, Stolen Cars Police in South Jersey seek the public's help in solving a series of parking lot robberies. A purse snatching, strong-armed robbery and stolen car are among the crimes that took place earlier this week in Hamilton and Egg Harbor townships, authorities said.    The vehicle used in the incidents, all of which took place in broad daylight, was a black 2017 Hyundai Elantra. Hamilton Township police were called to Marshall’s at 4215 Black Horse Pike at 1:54 p.m. Monday for a purse-snatching. The victim told police she saw two men loitering between parked cars as she walked …
Police: Driver Crashes Stolen SUV On Route 17 During Paramus Pursuit Police: Driver Crashes Stolen SUV On Route 17 During Paramus Pursuit
Police: Driver Crashes Stolen SUV On Route 17 During Paramus Pursuit A police chase ended when the driver crashed a stolen SUV into a utility pole on Route 17 in Paramus before dawn Monday, authorities said. Officer Nicholas Tanelli began pursuing the 2018 Audi SQ5 after it sped past him on the southbound highway shortly before 1:30 a.m., Ehrenberg said. The driver -- identified as Terrence T. Smith, 19, of Newark -- was wearing a ski mask, adding that he and a passenger wore black gloves. Smith made a hard turn into the exit between the Marshalls and Chipotle before barreling back onto the highway, he said. Tanelli was joined by Sgt. Sean Nutland and Offi…
Two Men Admit To $50K Department Store Fraud Scheme In Westchester Two Men Admit To $50K Department Store Fraud Scheme In Westchester
Two Men Admit To $50K Department Store Fraud Scheme In Westchester Two men admitted to their roles in a scheme to several department stores in Westchester out of more than $50,000. Patrick Onogwu and Asanimo Risea, both of the Bronx, pleaded guilty for their part in a more than a year-long scheme that included using fraudulently obtained credit cards to steal from several Westchester County TJX Companies, Inc. stores, including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Home Goods. The two had been charged in a 54-count indictment along with Bronx resident Donald. Original story - Three Suspects Indicted For $50K Department Store Fraud Scheme In Westchester Westchester C…
Edgewater PD: Hudson Ex-Con With 42 Arrests Tasered After Fighting, Spitting On Police Edgewater PD: Hudson Ex-Con With 42 Arrests Tasered After Fighting, Spitting On Police
Edgewater PD: Hudson Ex-Con With 42 Arrests Tasered After Fighting, Spitting On Police A Hudson County ex-con with a rap sheet more than three decades long was Tasered after he kicked, elbowed and spit on Edgewater police officers who were trying to arrest him for a multi-store shoplifting spree, authorities said. Gregory Calvo, 50, of Union City had just stolen hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from the Marshalls, Old Navy and TJ Maxx stores at Edgewater Commons when two officers found him in the Acme Supermarket on Saturday, Police Chief Donald Martin said. “I’m not going to be arrested today,” Calvo announced as he “got into a fighting stance,” the chief said. Calv…
Coffee With A Cop: Bergen Sheriff Adds Twist To Help Veterans, Homeless In Need Coffee With A Cop: Bergen Sheriff Adds Twist To Help Veterans, Homeless In Need
Coffee With A Cop: Bergen Sheriff Adds Twist To Help Veterans, Homeless In Need Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton is adding a layer to the popular “coffee with a cop” campaign -- both literally and figuratively. Cureton is asking residents and merchants to bring along a new or slightly used coat -- to be donated to help veterans in need and the homeless stay warm -- in exchange for some chit-chat and java. “We’re also collecting hats, scarves and gloves,” the sheriff said. The next meetup will be Thursday at the Wawa at 505 South River Street in Hackensack from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Another is set for Feb. 20 at the Liberty Commons near Marshalls on southbound Route…
COVID-19: Video Shows Shoppers At Area Department Store Call Out Woman Refusing To Wear Mask COVID-19: Video Shows Shoppers At Area Department Store Call Out Woman Refusing To Wear Mask
Covid-19: Video Shows Shoppers At Area Department Store Call Out Woman Refusing To Wear Mask A video of a woman becoming combative while refusing to wear a mask at a Hudson Valley department store has gone viral after she went on a tirade against customers asking her to cover up during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the video, a man at a Marshall’s in Orange County, located in the Town of Newburgh, can be seen and heard asking the only person on line without a facial covering to put one on, at which point she refused, and went on an expletive-laced tirade against him and other customers waiting to pay. Video of the exchange can be seen on YouTube here. Note: Graphic language. In t…
Three Suspects Indicted For $50K Department Store Fraud Scheme In Westchester Three Suspects Indicted For $50K Department Store Fraud Scheme In Westchester
Three Suspects Indicted For $50K Department Store Fraud Scheme In Westchester Three have been charged in Westchester in a 54-count indictment for their roles in a scheme to defraud TJX Companies out of more than $50,000. Donald Ilo, 57, Patrick Onogwu, 64, and Asanimo Riesa, 38, all of the Bronx, were named in a 54-count indictment for their part in a scheme that included using fraudulently obtained credit cards to steal from several area TJX Companies, Inc. stores, including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and Home Goods. It is alleged that between June 13, 2018, and Aug. 14, 2019, the three suspects were part of a scheme to target TJX companies that include TJ Maxx, Marshalls,…
8 Connecticut People Charged In Five-State, Retail Crime-Spree 8 Connecticut People Charged In Five-State, Retail Crime-Spree
8 Connecticut People Charged In Five-State, Retail Crime-Spree Eight Connecticut people who allegedly went on a five-state, retail-stealing crime spree have been indicted on six charges the U.S. Attorney's Office Connecticut announced Thursday, Oct. 1. .The eight people accused of robbing multiple retailers using a grab-and-dash method are: Paige James, aka “Ishaya James,” 27, of Hartford Jahlil Parrott, aka “Stretch,” 23, of Windsor Andres Barclett aka “Coolie,” 26, of Hartford Aysia Ryan, 21, of Windsor William Tisdol, 20, of Hartford Jordan Braithwaite, 23, of New Britain Jezenia Miller, 21, of Hartford Tashanique Blizzard, 25, of Hartford. …