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Washington Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Washington Township Man Made $545K Filing Phony Tax Returns: Feds
A 44-year-old Washington Township man admitted to filing phony tax returns and stealing more than $180,000 from an elderly person on Thursday, May 22, authorities said. During the pandemic, James Mastrogiovanni engaged in a scheme to exploit COVID-19 relief programs to line his own pockets, U.S. Attorney Alina Habba said. From March 2021 through December 2022, Mastrogiovanni prepared phony tax returns, claiming tax refunds intended to help struggling small businesses by reducing employment taxes owed, Habba said. Neither Mastrogiovanni nor any of his family members owned or operated a busi…
Southeast-Brewster, NY
Police & Fire
Man Tries Using Fake ID To Buy $68K Car At Dealership In Southeast: Sheriff
A Westchester man with a criminal history is behind bars after allegedly trying to buy a luxury vehicle using a false identity at a car dealership in Putnam County, authorities said. Investigators were first alerted on Saturday, April 5 about a suspicious person trying to purchase a vehicle worth more than $68,000 at a dealership in the Town of Southeast. The man was reportedly using a fake name in an attempt to hide his identity, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office said on Thursday, April 24. On Saturday, April 12, investigators learned the suspect had returned to the dealership, whic…
Hartford, CT
Police & Fire
Hartford Car Salesman Who Swindled $646K From Banks Gets 2 Years In Prison: DOJ
A Connecticut man who swindled multiple banks and credit unions out of more than $646,000 through fraudulent auto loans has been sentenced to two years in federal prison, authorities announced. Ronnie Bonner, 64, of Hartford, appeared in court on Wednesday, March 19, where he was sentenced to 24 months behind bars, followed by three years of supervised release, the U.S. Attorney for Connecticut said. Prosecutors say Bonner orchestrated a scheme that involved applying for auto loans—often using the names of friends—without actually purchasing vehicles. Between September 2014 and February 20…
Edgewood, MD
Business
$2M Blaze Guts Edgewood Car Dealership, Employee Injured: Fire Marshal
A massive two-alarm fire tore through a Harford County used car dealership and repair shop, causing an estimated $2 million in damage and sending one employee to the hospital, officials said. Firefighters rushed to EZ Car Plus on Pulaski Highway in Edgewood around 2:52 p.m. on Saturday, March 8, where they found flames ripping through the single-story building, according to the Maryland State Fire Marshal’s Office. Joppa-Magnolia VFC It took 50 firefighters from the Abingdon Volunteer Fire Company and surrounding departments about 30 minutes to bring the fire under control, but the damage…
Ridgewood, NJ
Readers Choice
Best Auto Repair In Bergen County In 2024: Liberty Subaru
We are thrilled to announce that Liberty Subaru has been named Best Auto Repair in Bergen County in the 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! This family-owned dealership has been a trusted name in the community since 1977 and stands out for its commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience, according to its website. Liberty Subaru technicians, per its website, are factory-certified and equipped with the latest tools to ensure your vehicle operates at its best. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Bergen County began…
Yonkers, NY
Police & Fire
GPS Tracking Results In Man Being Caught With Stolen Porsche In Yonkers, Police Say
Thanks to the help of GPS tracking, a 20-year-old man was caught with a stolen Porsche in Westchester and apprehended following a short chase, police said. The arrest resulted from an incident that happened in Yonkers on Monday, Oct. 30, when a Porsche that had been stolen out of Great Meadows, New Jersey the day before was reported to have entered the city by a car dealership tracking the vehicle via GPS, Yonkers Police announced on Wednesday, Nov. 1. After receiving the report, Officers Pete Denyssenko and Virginia Creary found the stolen 2021 Porsche Macan parked on Nepperhan Avenue an…
Gaithersburg, MD
Police & Fire
Mercedes, BMW Car Thieves At Large In Maryland (
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Police have released footage in connection to a commercial burglary of a car dealership in Montgomery County in hopes to identify suspects, authorities say. Investigation revealed that four suspects broke into the car dealership in the 2200 block of Distribution Cir. around 2 a.m., Monday, Nov. 28, according to Montgomery County police. The suspects reportedly stole an undisclosed number of car keys and four cars: a white 2017 Mercedes Benz GLS, gold 2019 Mercedes Benz GLC, white 2019 Mercedes Benz S450 and a white 2019 BMW X3. Anyone with information regarding these suspects or this …
Waldorf, MD
Police & Fire
Wanted Teen Known To Police In Maryland Busted Breaking Into Cars At Dealership Twice
A Maryland teen tied to pull a fast one over members of the Charles County Sheriff's Office when he went back to the well one too many times and was caught breaking into cars parked at a Waldorf car dealership, but they were quick to dismiss his attempted subterfuge. Marcus Anthony Swann, 19, of Newburg, who had an active warrant for his arrest for an unrelated incident, is facing new charges after being identified as a suspect who was breaking into vehicles in Waldorf last week, the Charles County Sheriff’s Office announced on Wednesday, Oct. 26. The investigation began late on Thurs…
Lakewood, NJ
News
Ex-Employee Stole $1.3M From Toms River Car Dealership: Prosecutor
A former employee of a Toms River car dealership has been accused of stealing $1.3 million from the company, authorities said. Martin D'Amato, 37, of Beachwood, who was in charge of digital advertising, allegedly ran a fake billing scheme, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer. D’Amato was arrested Monday, Sept. 19, and charged with money laundering and theft. D’Amato created multiple limited liability companies to make it look like he was retaining legitimate advertising and marketing services for the dealership, Billhimer said. He then charged the dealership's c…
Lynn, MA
Business
Haverhill Car Dealer Charged Black, Hispanic Customers More Than Whites: Mass AG
The state's top law enforcement officer filed a lawsuit against a Haverhill car dealership and accused them of overcharging Black and Hispanic customers. The Massachusetts Attorney General's lawsuit alleges that Jaffarian Volvo Toyota charged Black customers $510 more and Hispanic car buyers $429 more on average than they did white shoppers. Jaffarian Volvo Toyota did this through add-ons and additional costs for features such as paint protection, GAP insurance, and remote starters that it didn't charge for white customers, the Attorney General's Office said. The …
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Taking Victim's Phone, Crashing Into Two Vehicles On Long Island
A man has been charged after police said he took the cell phone of a victim who was trying to record him and crashed his vehicle into two cars, injuring one woman. Nassau County Police said Steven Megel, age 36, of Brooklyn, was arrested for the incident that happened just after 2 p.m. on Monday, July 19. Police said Megel was arguing with a 59-year-old man working at a car dealership in Island Park. The man began recording the dispute. NCPD said that's when Megel forcibly took the victim's cellphone. After a struggle, the 59-year-old was able to recover his cellphone…
Brookfield, CT
Police & Fire
Duo Accused Of Stealing Eight Vehicles From Fairfield County Auto Dealer
Eight vehicles were stolen and recovered after a pair allegedly broke into a Fairfield County car dealership. The Stratford Police Department received a complaint from an employee at the Barnum Avenue auto dealership on Wednesday, Sept. 30 that had been broken into overnight. Police said that after gaining entry into the building, two men - later identified as Brooklyn resident Aaron Brown, and Bridgeport resident Victor Bourne - acquired the car keys and successfully stole eight cars from the lot. A joint investigation between police in Stratford and Bridgeport led to the apprehension of …
Paterson, NJ
Lifestyle
Little Falls Woman Seeks New Car After Old One Gets Flooded In Storm
A Little Falls woman is turning to the community for help after her car was flooded in last weekend's torrential rain storm. More than $3,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe page launched by Kellie Rose Kientz as of Wednesday evening. A nearby car dealership was in disarray after a rushing torrent of muddy water sent vehicles crashing into one another. "The car was under water," Kientz said on the page. "By next morning was completely full of mud and would not start." CLICK HERE TO DONATE.
