Category: West Caldwell NJ

Regina DeComa and Allan Soriano of Cedar Grove, along with Dawn Becker of Oakland, Charged with Million Dollar Fraud Theft

12/14/2020

by Carolyne Volpe Curley / Carolyne@WestEssexNOW.com
Published 7:17pm

Allan Soriano and Regina DeComa, of Cedar Grove IMAGE: Fairfield Police

Tonight, Fairfield Police Chief Anthony Manna announced the arrest of three persons charged with fraud which resulted in over $1 million in theft. The five-month investigation was conducted by Fairfield Detective Sergeant Jeffrey Didyk and Fairfield Detective Steven D’Argenio who worked along side the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office.

SUSPECTS

Dawn Becker IMAGE: Fairfield Police

Dawn Becker, 55, of Oakland

Financial comptroller of Fairfield business which asked to not be identified

Regina DeComa IMAGE: Fairfield Police

Regina DeComa, 36, of Cedar Grove

Office manager, co-worker of Becker at same Fairfield business

Allan Soriano IMAGE: Fairfield Police

Allan Soriano, 42, of Cedar Grove

Owner of AJ's Lunchbox in West Caldwell.

On Wednesday, Fairfield police executed search warrants at two Cedar Grove residences and at the deli in West Caldwell. DeComa and Soriano were arrested immediately after the search warrants were executed. Today, Becker surrendered herself to Fairfield Police.

FIVE-MONTH INVESTIGATION

October 2018 through August, 2020

DeComa and Becker allegedly made unauthorized distributions of their Fairfield employer's corporate funds to themselves and charged items to their employer's corporate accounts
- DeComa reportedly even opened an unauthorized corporate American Express card in her own name

March, 2020

Soriano allegedly used stolen funds from the same Fairfield company to renovate his AJ Lunchbox business

PURCHASES

The detectives were able to recover many items reportedly paid for by the three individuals with money stolen through the unauthorized business accounts.

High End Sports Memorabilia

Framed autographed Michael Jordan University of North Carolina jersey, valued at approximately $10,000
Framed game-used base signed by Derek Jeter
Several autographed Eli Manning helmets and pictures

Personal Items

Peloton exercise bike
An engagement ring for DeComa, who is engaged to Soriano, which she reportedly purchased herself

CHARGES

Dawn Becker

Credit card theft
Theft by deception
Corporate misconduct
Conspiracy, three counts

Regina DeComa

Credit card theft
Theft by deception
Corporate misconduct
Conspiracy, three counts

Allan Soriano

Credit card theft
Theft by deception
Conspiracy, two counts

Fairfield Police Chief Anthony Manna
Dec. 14, 2020

“This was an extensive and comprehensive investigation that took some time for our investigators to fully determine the complete scope of the criminal activity but they did an outstanding job. As is the case most of the time, greed remains law enforcement’s greatest ally in helping us to catch criminals.”

All suspects were released on their own recognizance pending further legal proceedings.

West Caldwell Police Arrest Nasir Johnson and Sharrod Morris, both of Newark, for Attempted Car Theft

10/25/2020

by Carolyne Volpe Curley / Carolyne@WestEssexNOW.com
Published 10pm

Nasir Johnson, 20, of Newark and Sharrod Morris, 20, of Newark

West Caldwell Police Chief Dennis Capriglione announced tonight that two persons were in custody in connection with the suspicious persons investigation reported early this morning.

According to police, West Caldwell officers immediately responded and located two males who were seen walking between homes on Westover Avenue and brought them to headquarters for questioning.

During the questioning, another report came in that two males were earlier seen on camera footage attempting to break into a parked car at a residence on Woodrow Place. Police responded and viewed the footage and confirmed that the persons on tape attempting a car burglary matched the two males currently being questioned.

In Custody

Nasir Johnson, 20, of Newark
Sharrod Morris, 20, of Newark

Charges

Criminal attempt
Hindering apprehension after providing false information

Johnson and Morris were charged and later transported to the Essex County Jail where they will await their detention hearing.

West Caldwell Police Chief Dennis Capriglione
Oct. 25, 2020

"Just before 2am this morning, headquarters received a call from an alert resident who observed two males wandering back and forth between properties in the area of Westover Avenue.

Officers responded to the area and located the individuals in question.

While investigating the suspicious males, headquarters received an additional call from a resident on Woodrow Place reporting two males on video attempting to break into their parked vehicle.

Officers responded and viewed the video confirming the attempted burglary and also confirmed that the identity of the actors was the same as the individuals being investigated on Westover Avenue.

Nasir Johnson (20) and Sharrod Morris (20), both of Newark, NJ, were taken into custody and transported to police headquarters. Johnson and Morris were charged with criminal attempt and hindering apprehension for providing false information. They were later transported to the Essex County Correctional Facility where they will await their detention hearing.

This incident was a direct result of the community and the West Caldwell Police Department working together to keep West Caldwell safe.

WEST CALDWELL - CHILD PORN POSSESSION ARREST OF ETHAN WEINER, 29

6/22/2019

WEST CALDWELL - CHILD PORN POSSESSION ARREST OF ETHAN WEINER, 29

by Carolyne Volpe Curley / Carolyne@WestEssexNOW.com
Published 11:30am

Ethan Weiner of West Caldwell IMAGE: Essex County Prosecutor

WEST CALDWELL - Thursday morning about 6am the home of Ethan Weiner at Orton Road near Dana Road was investigated with a search warrant after an investigation by Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force found cause to investigate.

Agents from Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit, New Jersey State Police, Homeland Security Investigations and West Caldwell Police responded and devices and digital storage media were seized. Agents reportedly found more than 1,000 items depicting the sexual abuse and exploitation of children. Ethan Weiner was charged with second degree endangering the welfare of a child

During the search Ethan's brother Adam, 32, was charged with possession of more than 50 grams of marijuana, possession with intent to distribute and possession with intent to distribute within 1,000 feet of school property.

Ethan Weiner was released on pre-trial monitoring. Adam Weiner was charged on a summons.

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Regina DeComa and Allan Soriano of Cedar Grove, along with Dawn Becker of Oakland, Charged with Million Dollar Fraud Theft

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