Prostitution Ring At Illicit Fair Lawn Spa Dismantled, AG Says
Seven people were arrested and charged with running a prostitution ring throughout New Jersey and New York, authorities announced Tuesday, Dec. 23.
Jessica Yan Xiong, a 50-year-old Queens resident operated Yan's Massage Reiki in Newfoundland, New Jersey as an illicit massage parlor since October 2023, Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. Several arrests for prostitution related offenses had occurred at that location, Platkin said.
Xiong's landlord, Ricardo Botti, a 56-year-old Oak Ridge resident, assisted her in keeping the business open, after it was denied a license and shut down f…
Pair Indicted In Slaying Of Innocent Victim, Beloved NJ Teen On Autism Spectrum
Two men have been indicted on charges in connection with the April 2021 shooting death of Yahsinn "YaYa" Robinson, an innocent victim on the Autism spectrum, right outside of his South Jersey home, authorities announced.
The indictment was returned against Sylas Young, 20, and Kavon Carter, 24 — both of Pemberton — and signed by Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina on Tuesday, March 1.
Young was charged with murder (first-degree), conspiracy to commit murder, gang criminality and weapons offenses, while Carter was charged with conspiracy to commit murder, gang criminality and pro…
Quick Hits: Paterson Police Bust 12, Seize 741 Heroin Folds, 118 Crack Vials, Four Guns, More
Paterson detectives seized 741 heroin folds, 118 crack vials, four guns and $2,427 in drug money while making 12 arrests during a series of quick strikes, authorities said.
Investigators grabbed Christian Belfield, 42, and found him carrying 40 bags of crack and a 9mm Glock handgun loaded with eight rounds – four of them with hollow points – after watching him sell drugs from a vehicle at Summer Street and Hamilton Avenue, Public Safety Director Jerry Speziale said.
Detectives also recovered a 9mm SAR 9T handgun loaded with an extended magazine holding 17 rounds and a .390-caliber Taurus ha…
Authorities: 2 More Charged In Massive NJ Money Laundering Scheme, 50 Victims Identified
A brand new BMW, jewelry, handgun, ammunition and luxury items purchased using stolen funds were seized from two individuals -- the latest to be charged in a massive money laundering scheme, authorities in Middlesex County said Thursday.
Shemar Rogers, 22, Tariah Darby, 22, both of New Brunswick, stole more than $250,000 from more than 50 victims in a massive money laundering scheme, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said.
The two were arrested on March 30, 2021, and charged following a six-week investigation involving multiple agencies.
A court ordered search of the their h…
