NJ Attorney General Matthew Platkin reads a 13-count indictment against George Norcross, seated at right, in June 2024. Credit: NJPEN.
Breaking Down the Norcross Opinion, Political Fallout for NJ Attorney General
Last week, Judge Peter Warshaw dismissed all charges against George Norcross and his five codefendants. New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin said in a statement that the state will appeal the decision “immediately," and then NJ Assembly Republicans introduced articles of impeachment against him.
The state alleges that thieves targeted luxury vehicles, and fenced them in New York City to ship to buyers in West Africa. The case involved 43 vehicles valued at $3.6 million.
A quickly moving fire dealt significant damage to a home on Spruce Street Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters from nine area companies responded in full force to contain the blaze.