WARETOWN – A Mays Landing woman was charged with theft, forgery, and more after stealing thousands of dollars from her employer.
Alicia K. Campbell, 35, was charged with Theft, Financial Facilitation, Forgery, Falsifying Records, and Credit Card Fraud, all in connection with her former position as Lifestyle Director of the Greenbriar Oceanaire Community & Golf Course, a senior living community in Ocean Township (Waretown).
In addition, Evan Garaizar, 25, of Barnegat, a former co-worker of Campbell, was charged with Forgery for his role in the fraudulent activities committed by Campbell.
As the Lifestyle Director, Campbell was responsible for providing entertainment, planning events, and purchasing items for the senior community.
Authorities discovered that between January 2019 and January 2022, Campbell used funds belonging to the company and purchased items for her own personal use. The amount exceeded $81,000, officials said.
Campbell also used the wallet app Venmo to send money to third parties from the association’s accounts. Officials said that these monies would immediately be sent back to her and deposited into her personal bank account, with the total exceeding $94,000.
In total Campbell stole over $175,000 from Greenbriar Oceanaire Community & Golf Course
In order to try and disguise her theft, Campbell used a fellow association co-worker, Garaizar, to make fake receipts appearing to be legitimate purchases for the association. In exchange for Garaizar’s involvement with the scheme, Campbell paid him $1,900, officials said.
Campbell surrendered herself to Ocean Township Police Headquarters on March 28 and was served with the charges via summons pending an upcoming first appearance in Ocean County Superior Court.
On March 31, Garaizar surrendered himself to Ocean Township Police Headquarters, and was likewise served with the charge via summons pending an upcoming first appearance in Ocean County Superior Court.
Ocean County First Assistant Prosecutor Michael T. Nolan, Jr., and Ocean Township Police Chief Michal Rogalski acknowledge the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Economic Crime Squad as well as the Ocean Township Police Department for their collaborative efforts in connection with this investigation.
The charges referenced are merely accusations and the public are reminded that all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
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