Gas Station Attendant Accused of Stealing Thousands Using Cell Phone Device

A gas station attendant in Monmouth County, New Jersey has been indicted on 52 counts for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from customers using a fraudulent device attached to his cell phone. The attendant, Patrick A. Brown, 48, of Newark, faces charges including credit card fraud, false uttering, theft, and credit card theft. The thefts, which occurred at a Wawa gas station in August 2023, involved Brown swiping customer credit and debit cards at the pump and transferring funds into his personal account. Brown will appear in court on May 6.

New Wawa Store Opens in Bethlehem Township

A new 24-hour Wawa convenience store has officially opened in Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania, at the former site of Leiser’s Rentals and Sales. The store features a built-to-order fresh food kitchen, 16 gasoline pumps, and a variety of amenities. The grand opening celebration included a ribbon-cutting ceremony, free coffee, and a hoagie-building competition benefiting local charities. Wawa plans to continue its expansion in the region, with additional store projects under construction or in the planning stages.

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