AGAIN? Released Elder Fraud Artist Victimizes Another Lyndhurst Senior, 91, Police Say AGAIN? Released Elder Fraud Artist Victimizes Another Lyndhurst Senior, 91, Police Say
Again? Released Elder Fraud Artist Victimizes Another Lyndhurst Senior, 91, Police Say Between bail reform and COVID-related limits on jail admissions, Lyndhurst police reluctantly released a borough woman who they said ripped off an elderly resident. Sure enough, she went out and did it again, they said. The first time, they said, Melissa Kaups befriended a 78-year-old woman who didn’t know that she had a drug-related criminal history stretching back more than 20 years. Police arrested Kaups last week after she stole two sterling silver necklaces from the victim’s bedroom dresser, Detective Lt. Vincent Auteri said. She was processed and released on theft charges pending fur…
Duo, Including Home Health Aide, Accused Of Stealing From Long Island Woman Duo, Including Home Health Aide, Accused Of Stealing From Long Island Woman
Duo, Including Home Health Aide, Accused Of Stealing From Long Island Woman A home health aide and another woman have been charged with stealing money from an elderly Long Island woman. Nassau County Police announces the arrests of the two Lakeview women on Saturday, Nov. 21 for incidents that occurred in August. According to detectives, on Monday, Aug. 17, at about 9:30 a.m., Kiondra Bullocks-Bassoo, 33, who is the home health aide of the 76-year-old woman, deposited two forged checks which belonged to the victim into a Capitol One Bank account.  On Wednesday, Aug. 5, just after 2 p.m., Stephanie Fletcher, 36, using the same victim's debit card, ma…
Man Wanted For Assaulting Victim At Long Island Party Man Wanted For Assaulting Victim At Long Island Party
Man Wanted For Assaulting Victim At Long Island Party Police are looking for a male between the ages of 15 and 25 who police said struck a 62-year-old man who was dispersing a party taking place in his home.  The incident took place at approximately 9:55 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24 at a home in Farmingville on Somers Court.  The victim, Suffolk County Police said, was treated for minor injuries at Stony Brook University Hospital.  Those with information pertaining to the incident are asked to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers for a reward by calling 800-220-TIPS, using the P3Tips mobile app or online.
Trio Charged With Stealing $1.5M From Senior Citizens In Toms River Trio Charged With Stealing $1.5M From Senior Citizens In Toms River
Trio Charged With Stealing $1.5M From Senior Citizens In Toms River Two Toms River residents and an accountant from Brick Township have been arrested for stealing $1.5 million from two elderly relatives, authorities said. Jeffrey Dampf, 69, of Brick is accused of taking advantage of his two elderly siblings with the help of Robert Tindall, 46, and Leanna Guido, 47, both of Toms River, Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer said on Friday. Using power of attorney and acting as his siblings' accountant, Dampf hired Tindall and Guido as home health aides and sent them more than $1.5 million, pretending it was a reimbursement, according to Billhimer.…
Prosecutor: Toms River Man Conned Blind 'Friend' Out Of $100K Prosecutor: Toms River Man Conned Blind 'Friend' Out Of $100K
Prosecutor: Toms River Man Conned Blind 'Friend' Out Of $100K A Toms River man has admitted to stealing more than $100,000 from a 73-year-old blind woman, authorities said. Tyler Dietlmeier, 28, pleaded guilty to theft by deception and criminal coercion on Friday, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer.  Toms River police initially received a complaint about Dietlmeier on Jan. 27, Billhimer said.  Dietlmeier had befriended, under false pretenses, the elderly blind woman who lived alone. An investigation found that starting in October 2019, Dietlmeier opened numerous credit card accounts in the vic…
Police: Robber Drags Woman, 73, Down Bayonne Sidewalk Police: Robber Drags Woman, 73, Down Bayonne Sidewalk
Police: Robber Drags Woman, 73, Down Bayonne Sidewalk A 73-year-old woman was hospitalized after being dragged down the sidewalk in Bayonne by a man who stole her purse and fled, police said. The woman was checking her mailbox on her porch at 52nd Street and Avenue B, when the unknown man approached her from behind and demanded her purse around 10:20 p.m. Thursday, Bayonne Police Capt. Eric Amato said. The man attempted to forcibly take the woman's purse, dragging her down her front steps in the process, Amato said. He dragged her a short distance across the sidewalk before taking her purse and fleeing, police said. The woman was taken t…