By: Najla Alexander
Authorities in Atlantic County announced that Jiolio (“Joe”) Cincotti, 71, of Mays Landing, has been charged with numerous counts of theft by deception for allegedly deceiving over 24 victims between October 2020 and October 2023.
Cincotti represented himself as the owner of Atlantic Memorials in Mays Landing and engaged in the business of making and selling headstones, officials stated.
In each instance, officials said, the victims ordered a headstone for a deceased family member.
According to officials, Cincotti accepted payment from the victims but never delivered the headstones nor returned the money.
All of the known victims reported Cincotti to the Hamilton Township Police Department between October 30, 2023, and January 30, 2024, authorities say.
Officials said that, as of the time of this release, the aggregate amount of the alleged theft is approximately $39,000.00.