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Boy Allegedly Raped By Elderly Man, Cop Arrested For Distributing Child Porn: Top NJ Crime News

Homeowner walked in on masked, armed man who hit resident before fleeing; two face deportation after prostitution bust.

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Possible Deportation for South Jersey Brothel Owners
Illegal aliens busted when residents tipped off cops to prostitution activities in neighborhood.

Man Allegedly Offered Child Porn Images in Return for Online Sex Show
Lindenwold man was set to give 75 images, videos of child porn to undercover cop in exchange for “sex show” of girl, 11.

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Armed Robber Hit Homeowner With Gun Before Fleeing
Man arrested short time later after ditching gun in homeowner’s yard.

Elderly Man ‘Caught In The Act’ of Sexually Assaulting Boy, 13
Monmouth County Prosecutor charges 86-year-old man with sexual assault; bail set at $250,000.

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Cop Jailed for Allegedly Distributing Child Pornography
Seaside Heights Special Officer arrested after authorities find downloaded images on home computer.

Security Guard Dragged By Shoplifter’s Car After Alleged Theft
Man allegedly stole more than $2,000 worth of goods from Kohl’s.

Cops Searching for Van Driver Who Allegedly Tried Luring Boy, 10
Heavy-set black male asked child if he wanted to see kittens before leaving the scene.

Cops Remove Armed Man From Home, No Charges or Arrests Made
Overnight incident being tapped a domestic dispute; reports say home belongs to former police chief.

Naked, Running Man Was Drunk, High
Neighbors complained of man running down street without clothes on.

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