Sports memorabilia recovered in the execution of a search warrant was purchased with stolen funds, authorities said.Fairfield PD
Some other items purchased with the stolen corporate funds included a Pelaton bike, framed and autographed Michael Jordan University of North Carolina jersey worth nearly $10,000, and a framed, game-used base signed by Derek Jeter.
Also recovered were several autographed Eli Manning helmets and pictures, the Peloton bike and DeComa’s engagement ring.
A five-month investigation culminated on Dec. 9, with search warrants executed at the two Cedar Grove homes and AJ s Lunchbox in West Caldwell, owned by Soriano, Manna said.
DeComa and Soriano were arrested immediately after the search warrant execution. Both were released on their own recognizance pending further legal proceedings.
FAIRFIELD TWP. â Three people are facing a variety of fraud charges related to the theft of more than $1 million from a Fairfield business. Police did not release the name of the business.
After a nearly five-month investigation by the Fairfield Police Department in consultation with the Essex County Prosecutorâs Office:
⢠Regina DeComa, 36, of Cedar Grove was charged with credit card theft, theft by deception, corporate misconduct and three counts of conspiracy.
⢠Allan Soriano, 42, of Cedar Grove was charged with credit card theft, theft by deception and two counts of conspiracy. He owns AJâs Lunchbox in West Caldwell.
⢠Dawn Becker, 55, of Oakland was charged with credit card theft, theft by deception, corporate misconduct and three counts of conspiracy.