A former secretary to the Passaic County Superintendent of Elections has been sentenced to seven (7) years in New Jersey State Prison for stealing more than $384,000 in public funds. As part of a plea deal with prosecutors, Ridgefield resident Yanira Martinez agreed to plead guilty toofficial misconduct and second degree theft. Ms. Martinez’s duties… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Theft, Forgery & Fraud Offenses
Three Men Busted in Newark NJ After Alleged Carjacking, Police Pursuit
Newark NJ police officers arrested three (3) Newark men after the pursuit of a stolen car. Bilal Cureton, Roosevelt Robinson, and Devon Johnson were arrested after they were chased in a car that had been reported stolen. According to authorities, the car was also wanted by Elizabeth and Belleville police departments. Responding units chased the… Continue Reading
Wedding Photographer Accused of Stealing Guests’ Money at Wedding in Little Falls NJ
A Little Falls NJ wedding photographer was arrested for allegedly stealing approximately $140,000.00 from at least 38 couples. Michael De Rubeis accepted money from couples to photograph their weddings. However, according to authorities, Mr. De Rubeis failed to deliver the wedding photos. In 2003, Mr. De Rubeis was accused of doing the same thing to… Continue Reading
Paterson Police Searching for Man Accused of Armed Robberies
Paterson NJ police are looking for a man who is believed to have committed at least three (3) robberies in Paterson this month. Police believe that Jerson Vasallo robbed a Chinese restaurant on the 300-block of 21st Avenue in Paterson. Mr. Vasallo is also wanted for a robbery on the 200-block of 17th Avenue and… Continue Reading
Paterson NJ Police Seek Suspect in Three Armed Robberies
Paterson NJ police are looking for a man believed to have robbed three (3) Paterson businesses in a two-hour span. According to a police report, the suspect first robbed a mini-market at 34 Essex Street. Two (2) minutes later, a grocery store around the corner at 21 Oak Street was robbed. The police report indicates… Continue Reading
