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Lindenwold Police Blotter July 9 through July 12

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•  07/09/09 Salhuddin Smart of Lindenwold was arrested near the 2400 building of Arborwood on outstanding warrants. He was processed and released on b ail.
•  07/09/09 Matthew Scullion of Berlin, NJ was arrested at the Crown Fried Chicken and charged with Possession of CDS then later released on summons.
• 07/09/09 Tyler Gambone of Sicklerville, NJ was arrested at the Belmont Apartments and charged with Possession of Counterfeit CDS and later released on summons.
• 07/09/09 Marcus Rutling of Lawnside, NJ was arrested at the Crown Fried Chicken and charged with Possesion of CDS with Intent to Distribute and later released on summons.

FBI Bust Five-State Dog Fighting Ring

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07/09/09

FBI agents helped bust the largest dog fighting operation ever seen in the U.S. Stock photo. 

A year-long investigation by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies has resulted in the arrests of approximately 30 people across five states in what officials are calling the largest dog fighting operation ever seen in the U.S.

In addition to the arrests, about 350 dogs—mostly pit bull terriers—were seized during early-morning raids yesterday in Missouri, Texas, Illinois, Iowa, and Oklahoma and will be cared for by local humane societies. Those arrested for their involvement face felony charges that carry maximum sentences of five years in prison and fines of up to $250,000.

Delanco man charged with sexually assaulting a minor

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MOUNT HOLLY - Burlington County Prosecutor Robert D. Bernardi and Delanco Officer-in-Charge Lt. George N. Sacalis announced today that a Delanco man was arrested yesterday for sexually assaulting a juvenile female multiple times over a period of several years.

photo David Cuspilich

David Cuspilich, age 37, of 512 Spruce Street in Delanco, N.J., was charged with two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault, (First Degree), three counts of Sexual Assault (Second Degree), and two counts of Endangering the Welfare of Children (Third Degree).

The assaults occurred over a six-year period beginning when the victim was 9. Due to the nature of the charges and the need to protect the identity of the victim, no further information will be released at this time.

State Board Revokes License of Wildwood Physician

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NEWARK - The State Board of Medical Examiners yesterday revoked the license of a Wildwood-based physician following an undercover investigation that found the physician created false patient diagnoses to prescribe pain killers.

The Board's decision to revoke the license of Dr. John G. Costino, Jr., comes after a hearing held before an Administrative Law Judge and mirrors the recommendation of the judge. Costino also must pay $10,000 in civil penalties and reimburse the state its investigative costs. He cannot apply for reinstatement of his license until five years have passed.

Medford Lakes Police Arrest Suspect on Child Porn Charges

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Medford Lakes Police Department arrested Joseph Michael Graber,III, of  the 100 unit block of Blackfoot Trail, Medford Lakes today, Friday, July 10 on charges of endangering the welfare of children, possessing child pornography and promoting obscene material.

PHOTO: MICHAEL GRABER, III

Sgt. Darren Dogostino, Investigating Officer, said that Graber was arrested after police seized sexually explicit pictures and videos of children from a hard drive found at his home during the execution of a search warrant Friday morning. He also is charged with allegedly distributing an explicit photo to someone he believed to be a juvenile female.

Sergeant Dogostino of the Medford Lakes Police Department and the New Jersey State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force (ICAC) worked together to discover the images and arrest Graber.

Computer equipment including a desktop and laptop as well as media items related to the case were seized.

Dogostino, a current member of ICAC, received extensive training from the New Jersey State Police, while detached from the Medford Lakes Police Department from January through June, 2008.

Graber was lodged in Burlington County Jail in default of $102,500 bail.

Those charged are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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FBI Alert: Citizens Bank Robber Armed & Dangerous

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The FBI and the Philadelphia Police Department are seeking the public's assistance to identify and locate the subject responsible for the robbery of the Citizens Bank branch located at 4949 Broad Street in Philadelphia earlier today.

July 10 at approximately 11:35 a.m., an unidentified male entered the branch and presented a threatening demand note to a teller. The subject is described as a black male in his late 20's to early 30's, 5'7" to 5'9" tall, medium build, dark complexion, full beard, wearing a light-colored or white baseball cap, sunglasses, and a white T-shirt.

After obtaining an undisclosed amount of cash the subject fled in an unknown direction on foot. There were no injuries.

See photographs from the bank's security cameras.

This subject is considered armed and dangerous. Anyone with

information is asked to call the FBI at 215-418-4000 or the Philadelphia Police Department.

There may be a reward for information leading to the identification and apprehension of this subject. Tipsters can remain anonymous.

To view flyers of this and other bank robbery subject wanted by the FBI/Major Crimes Task Force, please visit www.pdonline.org and click on the Detectives Box and the Violent Crimes Task Force link.

 

Trenton Bloods member charged with 2008 Willingboro slaying

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The following information is being released jointly by Burlington County Prosecutor Robert D. Bernardi, the Trenton Office of the FBI, and Willingboro Director of Public Safety Gregory Rucker.

MOUNT HOLLY – A 29-year-old Trenton, N.J., man was charged last night with killing a Willingboro man last summer outside of a takeout restaurant at a Charleston Road shopping center in Willingboro.

PHOTO: TARIK J. MACKINS

Tarik J. Mackins, of 116 Cuyler Avenue in Trenton, was charged with Murder (First Degree) for fatally shooting Deion Madison on September 22, 2008 in front of Fisher’s Seafood. 

FBI ALERT: Fraudsters Continue to Exploit Telecommunication Relays Service (TRS)

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07/08/09—The IC3 continues to receive complaints pertaining to scam artists using Telecommunications Relay Services (TRS) to defraud U.S. businesses and consumers. Under Title IV of the Americans with Disabilities Act, all telephone companies must provide TRS for individuals with hearing impairments or speech impairments.

Westville Man Pleads Guilty to 4 Bank Robberies

CAMDEN – A Westville man pleaded guilty today to committing four bank robberies in Camden and Gloucester Counties, Acting U.S. Attorney Ralph J. Marra, Jr., announced. 

Phillip Jones, 42, pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Robert B. Kugler to a one count Information that charges him with bank robbery. Judge Kugler continued the
defendant’s detention and scheduled sentencing for Oct. 15. 

At his plea hearing, Jones admitted that in less than a three-week period, in April and May of 2009, he robbed four banks by presenting demand notes to bank tellers, in which he claimed to have a gun. Furthermore, Jones admitted that in one of those robberies he displayed the butt of a handgun that was tucked into his waistband.

Jones admitted committing the following bank robberies; 

Haddon Heights Man Sentenced for Mail Fraud, Money Laundering

CAMDEN – The former president and CEO of All Freight Logistics, Inc., was sentenced to 360 months in federal prison today on mail fraud and money laundering charges in connection with his Ponzi scheme to defraud investors of approximately $5.8 million, Acting U.S. Attorney Ralph J. Marra, Jr. announced.

U.S. District Judge Renée Marie Bumb also ordered Glyn Richards, 45, of Haddon Heights, to serve 3 years of supervised release upon the completion of his prison term. Richards has been held in federal custody since his capture in Tampa, Fla., on Feb. 9, 2009, after he fled while free on a $350,000 secured bond pending sentencing. In addition, Judge Bumb scheduled a restitution hearing for Sept. 28 to determine the appropriate amount of restitution Richards must pay to the victims of his scheme.