Officials believe many of his employees were undocumented immigrants. Some were paid well below the prevailing wage. Some got no pay at all.
"This wanton brutality will not be tolerated in any of our communities," Prosecutor Bradley Billhimer said.
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Authorities say the woman, who went missing around 6 p.m., has been found.
A man posing as a federal agent stalked a woman from Six Flags Great Adventure, and then led officers on an 80-mph police chase, cops said.
From helping an ailing dog to making sure kids have what they need to ride bikes safely, these Toms River police officers stepped up.
One person was taken to Jersey Shore Medical Center for treatment; two others arrived by car at Community Medical Center, authorities said.
Hazardous behavior by some teens taking part in the NJ Bike Life gatherings have prompted complaints in the Silverton and Bellcrest areas.
Police were notified about the assault after the victim was taken to the hospital with a serious injury.
The incident at Island Beach State Park prompted a reminder from authorities to not swim at beaches that do not have lifeguards.
Police say a teenager told them the driver tried to get him to get in the Jeep and followed him for several blocks.
A report says the juvenile charged in the killing of Margarita Diaz is her son.
The checkpoint is part of enhanced enforcement in place through the end of the summer season.
Authorities searched his home following an investigation where he is accused of selling Adderall, Xanax and codeine to an undercover agent .
Margarita Diaz of Manchester was killed Aug. 7; the juvenile was charged with murder and possession of a knife, the prosecutor said.
The woman who died after being assaulted has been identified as being a Manchester resident.
A woman who had not been heard from for five days has contacted police, the family says.
The woman was found unresponsive at Deer Chase Professional Park and died despite efforts to save her, authorities said.
UPDATE: Toni Giordano of Beachwood was located and is safe, family says.
The township police department is participating in the national event for the first time.
John Brogan is accused of slapping his ex-wife on the arm during a daylong argument between them in Lavallette, according to the report.
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Officials said smoke detectors played a key role in saving the family.
A motor vehicle crash happened as police were answering a call reporting a possible hostage situation.
Police say she met the victim online, lured him to a Jackson apartment complex; when he arrived, at least three others beat him up.
Toms River, Island Heights, Seaside Heights, South Toms River and Beachwood are among the participating towns.
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An officer said he tried to pull the woman over for driving 70 mph in Island Beach State Park and she took off, the prosecutor said.
The troopers completed six months of physical and academic training and have been assigned to posts around the state.
The baby and three dogs had been left in vehicle for an unknown amount of time before a delivery driver heard the baby crying.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the shooting to determine who was responsible.
A more detailed account from police said the 500-pound pig wasn't the only pet the Toms River man had.
Toms River fire officials said the blaze happened in the back of the building.
The animal was taken for safekeeping after its owner was arrested on a weapons charge.
The woman, covered in soot, was led from her apartment by two men who saw the flames and smoke; firefighters revived the cat with CPR.
The Washington Street apartment fire remains under investigation.
Residences in Toms River, Pine Beach, Lakewood and Point Pleasant were searched, 2 men were arrested, the prosecutor said.
Toms River police are asking motorists to avoid the area of Hooper Avenue in the Silverton section.
Police said the crash resulted from one driver running a stop sign.
Her family held a memorial to the Clifton woman who went missing in South Seaside Park in 2009; a $75,000 reward is offered for answers.