Sussex County man charged after allegedly attempting to make more than $5,000 in fraudulent purchases
MOUNT OLIVE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (Morris County) — A Sussex County man has been charged after allegedly attempting to purchase more than $5,000 worth of supplies using another person’s business account n Mount Olive Township, according to police.
Police said a man walked into police headquarters at approximately 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, to report suspected fraud.
During the investigation, police determined that Jose F. Lagunesromero, 49, of Stanhope Borough, allegedly attempted to charge a total of $5,043.81 in supplies to the victim’s business account.
Lagunesromero reported to police headquarters Sunday, Oct. 18, where he was arrested without incident, police said. He was charged with criminal attempt and theft by deception and released pending a court hearing.
