$200K Fraud: No Prison For Capital Region Man Who Laundered Illegal COVID-19 Benefits $200K Fraud: No Prison For Capital Region Man Who Laundered Illegal COVID-19 Benefits
$200K Fraud: No Prison For Capital Region Man Who Laundered Illegal Covid-19 Benefits A man from the region will avoid federal prison after admitting that he laundered hundreds of thousands of dollars in fraudulently obtained COVID-19 relief benefits. Saratoga County resident Michael Smith, age 62, of the town of Saratoga, was sentenced to five years of probation in federal court in Albany on Monday, July 17. It came after he admitted to conspiring with a purported woman he met online and her purported attorney to launder over $200,000 in illegally obtained benefits between June 2020 and May 2022, according to the US Attorney’s Office in the Northern District. Using phony u…
Perdue Recalls Beef Wiener Products Over Misbranding Perdue Recalls Beef Wiener Products Over Misbranding
Perdue Recalls Beef Wiener Products Over Misbranding Thousands of pounds of wiener products have been recalled, officials announced. Perdue Premium Meat Company, Inc. is recalling approximately 3,200 pounds of fully cooked beef wiener products sold under its Brookside Brand due to misbranding and undeclared allergens, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service said.  The product may actually contain smoked sausage, which contains milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the wiener product label, the recall notice said. The fully cooked beef wiener items were produced on Wednesday, May 3, 2023.  T…
These Massachusetts Towns Among Top 10 Safest Nationwide, Report Says These Massachusetts Towns Among Top 10 Safest Nationwide, Report Says
These Massachusetts Towns Among Top 10 Safest Nationwide, Report Says Crime creates an emotional and financial toll on a community, but three Massachusetts towns are among the least impacted by illegal activity, a new report found.  Seven of the nation's 10 safest towns are found in New England, including three in Massachusetts, according to an annual report by Money Geek that analyzes the costs of crime to rank the safest and least safe US towns.  Andover, in Essex County, was ranked among the top-safest towns in the nation, coming in at the number three spot.  The town has a crime cost per capita of $51. This stands in stark contrast to the …
Man Admits Luring Teens To NJ For Motel Sex: Feds Man Admits Luring Teens To NJ For Motel Sex: Feds
Man Admits Luring Teens To NJ For Motel Sex: Feds A 35-year-old New York resident admitted in federal court that he transported minors across state lines to New Jersey to have sex with him, authorities said. Berry Norman a resident of the Bronx, pled guilty to interstate travel to engage in illicit sexual conduct in federal court in Trenton on Tuesday, May 30, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger said. He faces up to 30 years in prison when he is sentenced in October. In Feb. 2021, Norman invited two girls, age 14 and 15, to travel with him from Ohio to two North Bergen motels with the purpose of producing child pornography, Sellinger sa…
Eye Drops Tainted With Bacteria Now Linked To 4 Deaths, Dozens Of Infections, CDC Says Eye Drops Tainted With Bacteria Now Linked To 4 Deaths, Dozens Of Infections, CDC Says
Eye Drops Tainted With Bacteria Now Linked To 4 Deaths, Dozens Of Infections, CDC Says The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says four deaths and dozens of infections have now been linked to eye drops tainted with bacteria. Patients who have used EzriCare or Delsam Pharma’s artificial tears and Delsam Pharma artificial ointment and who have signs or symptoms of an eye infection should seek medical care immediately, the CDC said.  A total of 81 patients have been identified in 18 states as of Monday, May 15. At this time, there is no recommendation for testing of those who have used those products and who are not experiencing any signs or symptoms of infec…
Missing PA Girl Found With 22-Year-Old Sex Offender In Virginia, Police Say Missing PA Girl Found With 22-Year-Old Sex Offender In Virginia, Police Say
Missing PA Girl Found With 22-Year-Old Sex Offender In Virginia, Police Say A missing Pennsylvania girl was found on Tuesday, May 23 in Virginia with an Ohio sex offender, authorities said. Emily High, who disappeared out of Chambersburg, PA on May 15, was unharmed, while Jaret Wright was taken into custody, upon being located in Purceville, VA, Pennsylvania State Police said. Jaret, whose real name is Jaret John Wright, hails from Florida and allegedly met Emily on Instagram, PSP said on Friday, May 19. Originally, Daily Voice was told by the family and friends of the family that the missing Chambersburg girl had disappeared from Scotland Road in Chambe…
TN Wanted Rapists, Killers Sought In PA, State Police Say TN Wanted Rapists, Killers Sought In PA, State Police Say
TN Wanted Rapists, Killers Sought In PA, State Police Say Two suspected rapists, who may also be involved with a double homicide in Tennessee, and have criminal pasts in Michigan are wanted in Pennsylvania, Crime Stoppers announced on Thursday, May 18, 2023.  Alvino Dwight (or Dewight) Cornelius who is also known as "Vino," "Cash," or "Lamar Jason Day" is a 28-year-old who previous had drug and murder charges against him when he was 17-year-old in Michigan. In 2012, those charges were dismissed and a protection order from his co-defendants was put in place, according to federal court records obtained by Daily Voice.  Now, Cornelius,…
‘Move Over Bruce And Bon Jovi:’ Somerville School Of Rockers Hope To Rep NJ In Multi-State Tour ‘Move Over Bruce And Bon Jovi:’ Somerville School Of Rockers Hope To Rep NJ In Multi-State Tour
‘Move Over Bruce And Bon Jovi:’ Somerville School Of Rockers Hope To Rep NJ In Multi-State Tour Eighteen rock n’ rollers from Somerset County are hoping to represent New Jersey in a multi-state tour this summer — and they’re asking for help from the community to make it happen. The School Of Rock House Band in Somerville has performed at several local venues throughout the state: Posted by Somerville School Of Rock on Monday, May 1, 2023 This is how we do it!!!!🤘🤘🤘#schoolofrock #midseasonshow #downtownsomervillenj #downtownsomerville #bridgewaternj #hillsboroughnj Posted by Somerville School Of Rock on Monday, March 27, 2023 Acquiring an impressive following, the group of youn…
Children Found Working At McDonald's Restaurants In Maryland, US Labor Department Says Children Found Working At McDonald's Restaurants In Maryland, US Labor Department Says
Children Found Working At McDonald's Restaurants In Maryland, US Labor Department Says Still lovin' it? More than 300 children were found working at McDonald's restaurants across the U.S., some in Maryland, according to the US Labor Department. The children, under 16 years old, were discovered during an investigation into Bauer Food LLC, Archways Richwood LLC and Bell Restaurant Group I LLC – three separate franchisees that operate a total of 62 McDonald’s locations across Kentucky, Indiana, Maryland and Ohio. The franchises employed the 305 children more than the legally permitted hours and perform tasks prohibited by law for young workers. In all, the investigations l…
Turtle Trafficker In VA Admits To Role In International Smuggling Scheme: Feds Turtle Trafficker In VA Admits To Role In International Smuggling Scheme: Feds
Turtle Trafficker In VA Admits To Role In International Smuggling Scheme: Feds An elaborate turtle smuggling and trafficking ring orchestrated by a Virginia man has been broken up, federal officials announced this week. Louisa resident Stanlee Fazi, 41, pleaded guilty in federal court in Alexandria to trafficking turtles out of Fredericksburg in violation of the Lacey Act, according to the Department of Justice. As part of his guilty plea, Fazi admitted that between July 2017 and June 2020, he illegally collected eastern box turtles from the wild and sold them on at least 27 occasions to buyers across the country. The scheme involved Fazi collecting payments using Fa…
Cumin Products Sold In PA Recalled Due To Salmonella Contamination Concerns Cumin Products Sold In PA Recalled Due To Salmonella Contamination Concerns
Cumin Products Sold In PA Recalled Due To Salmonella Contamination Concerns A voluntary recall of a specific lot and brand of ground cumin sold in Virginia, Pennsylvania, and other states is being recalled due to the discovery of Salmonella in the product, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced. Lipari Foods has issued a voluntary recall of a specific lot of Lipari Branded Ground Cumin Tubs manufactured by International Food that could pose a possible health risk for vulnerable adults or young children. The products subject to the recall were sold to retailers in: Alabama; Arkansas; Florida; Georgia; Illinois; Indiana; Kentucky; Michigan; Missouri; No…
Winning $1M Maryland Lottery Ticket Sold At Area 7-Eleven Winning $1M Maryland Lottery Ticket Sold At Area 7-Eleven
Winning $1M Maryland Lottery Ticket Sold At Area 7-Eleven There is a new millionaire in Maryland, and that lucky lotto player may not even know they're holding the golden ticket. It was not a $20 million jackpot (that was sold in New York), but a winning $1 million "Mega Millions" ticket was sold at the 7-Eleven on Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring for the drawing on Tuesday, April 18. The winning numbers were: 07-09-15-19-25 with a "Mega Ball" number of 04 and the optional "Megaplier" number was 02.  Other seven-figure prize winning tickets were sold in California, Iowa, and Ohio. In total, Maryland Lottery officials said that there were a t…