AG: Trenton Officer Indicted for Various Offenses Including Conspiracy to Perpetrate Assault
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced the indictment of Trenton police officer Rudy Lopez, 38, from Hamilton, New Jersey, for multiple offenses, including tampering with public records and a pattern of official misconduct. The indictment also includes charges against Lopez's brother, Lisandro Rivera, 40, for allegedly conspiring to facilitate crimes financially.According to the investigation by the Corruption Bureau of the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA), Lopez had been communicating with a state prison inmate who is a member of the Almighty...
New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement Reports Strong March 2024 Total Gaming Revenue
The New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement has revealed the total gaming revenue results for March 2024, showcasing positive growth across various sectors. According to the report, the Casino Win for the nine casino hotel properties in March 2024 was $239.8 million, marking a 4.9% increase from the previous year's $228.6 million. Year-to-date, the Casino Win reached $656.1 million, slightly up by 0.1% compared to the prior year-to-date period.In terms of Internet Gaming Win, casinos and their partners reported $197.2 million for March 2024, reflecting a significant...
Attorney General’s Office Investigating Fatal Crash in Ocean Township, N.J., Involving On-Duty Ocean Township Police Officer
TRENTON — The Attorney General’s Office is investigating a fatal crash involving an Ocean Township police vehicle that occurred April 15, 2024, in Ocean Township, Monmouth County, New Jersey. One adult male civilian sustained fatal injuries. His identity is not being released at this time.According to the preliminary investigation, at approximately 9:08 p.m. on April 15, 2024, an on-duty Ocean Township police officer and multiple civilian vehicles were involved in an accident resulting in the death of a male operating a motorized scooter on Route 35 South, near Sunset...
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State Grand Jury Declines to Criminally Charge Officer Involved in Fatal Police-Involved Shooting in Laurence Harbor
TRENTON — A state grand jury has decided not to pursue criminal charges in the case of Luke Mendez, a 26-year-old resident of Laurence Harbor, New Jersey, who was fatally shot by Officer Christopher Hammel of the Old Bridge Police Department on April 24, 2023.The decision came after a thorough investigation by the Office of Public Integrity and Accountability (OPIA) and presentation of evidence to the grand jury as required by the Independent Prosecutor Directive of 2019. Following the presentation of witness interviews, photographs, video and audio recordings, and...