Treasurer Stole $457K From New Jersey Youth Soccer League: Prosecutor [Patch PM]

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Treasurer Stole $457K From Youth Soccer League: Prosecutor

An investigation determined Anthony Gallo stole $457,000 from the Freehold Soccer League, the prosecutor said. Gallo allegedly wrote checks to himself, his company Beacon Financial Services and cash totaling more than $300,000. He also made numerous ATM withdrawals amounting to more than $120,000 and used league funds to pay personal expenses totaling more than $25,000, including $12,000 for his Verizon Wireless bills and thousands of dollars at Honda of Freehold, authorities said.

2 Kids Found Sleeping On School Buses In Same New Jersey School District

A bus driver and an aide have been fired as a result.

Former New Jersey Police Chief Jailed For Lottery Scam

The former Garwood police chief will serve 23 months in jail for scamming an elderly Pennsylvania man, authorities said.

Home Health Aide Left Hospice Patient Alone While Food Smoldered On Stove: Cops

Levani Kavtaradze, 37, North Barbados Drive, was charged with endangering an elderly person in connection with the Aug. 25 incident.

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