Everything Is NOT Awesome: Fairfax Duo Accused Of Swiping $10K In Lego Sets Across County
Brick by brick, police in Virginia say a devious duo took the term "LEGO collector" to a new level, stealing thousands of dollars worth of sets during a lengthy theft spree.
The two were not exactly what one could call master builders.
Instead, investigators say Reima McPherson, 43, of no fixed address, and John-Ross Dika, 31, of Fairfax, spent months allegedly bouncing between Target, Walmart, and Home Depot locations, stuffing carts with LEGO sets, appliances, clothing, and other merchandise before allegedly flipping some of it to secondhand merchants around Fairfax County.
Police announ…
Berkeley Heights Marine Vet, Dad, Lego Master Adam 'Bull' Bolewicz Dies At 52
Adam "Bull" Bolewicz, a Berkeley Heights native, died on Tuesday, Aug. 12 at the age of 52, according to his obituary from the Paul Ippolito Berkeley Memorial Funeral Home website.
Born in Poland, Bolewicz immigrated to the United States, later spending 10 years serving in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army, his obituary reads.
Bolewicz was also an avid reader who loved English Premiere League soccer, Formula 1 racing, building LEGO, Stars Wars, astronomy and drawing, according to his obituary.
Wczoraj w nocy zmarł mój przyjaciel, kolega i szwagier - Adam Bolew…
Clark DPW Worker Mark Kazmierczak Dies, Remembered For Loyalty, Patriotism, Fireworks Shows
The Clark Department of Public Works is mourning the loss of one of its own.
Mark D. Kazmierczak, of Roselle, died peacefully at his home on April 26, 2025, according to his obituary on the McCracken Funeral Home website. He was 45 years old.
Great sadness to hear about the passing of Mark Kazmierczak. Brother Knight from Roselle Council 3946 and cousin to... Posted by K of C Council #4504 on Wednesday, April 30, 2025
A lifelong resident of the Linden and Roselle area, Kazmierczak was known for his kindness, generosity, and joyful spirit, and was a member of the Knights of Columb…
May The 4th Be With You! How To Celebrate Star Wars Day Like A True Fan
May 4th, fans across the galaxy—and right here on Earth—will celebrate Star Wars Day with lightsabers, Lego builds, book binges, and co-op game nights. Whether you’re picking up a Lego Star Wars set, exploring books on Amazon, or grabbing a new game from GameStop, the Force is strong with this year’s offerings.
Kohl's and Walmart are also stocked with Grogu dolls, action figures, and themed collectibles to bring the galaxy home. And you can find Star Wars-themed home decor, clothing, jewelry and more—as well as toys and collectibles—on Amazon.
From lightsaber duels in the living room to mo…
New Lego Store Opening In Fairfield Where Customers Can Buy, Trade Or Sell
Lego maniacs rejoice -- a new store opening in Fairfield County specializes in buying, selling, and trading new and used Lego sets, bricks, and minifigures.
The store, Bricks & Minifigs (BAM) in Fairfield at 1929 Black Rock Turnpike, is the first store for local Fairfield residents David and Lindsay Orr and is set to open on Saturday, June 8.
In addition to thousands of bricks and sets, BAM will also provide an event space for birthday parties or special Lego-themed events such as after-school clubs, social events, Brick Derby races, and more.
The store…
Lego Thief: Man Steals Over $3K In Plastic Bricks From South Windsor Target
A man faces larceny charges after stealing thousands of dollars in LEGO sets from a Target in Connecticut.
New Haven resident Glenn London, age 37, was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 9 by police on two active arrest warrants, both related to larcenies from the Target in South Windsor, located at 125 Buckland Hills Dr., according to Windsor PD Sergeant Mark Cleverdon.
London allegedly stole $1,709.92 of the popular toy plastic bricks on Friday, Oct. 21, and then stole $1,419.94 worth of sets on Wednesday, Oct. 26.
London was presented at Manchester Superior Court on Thursday, …
Seniors From Byram Hills, Horace Greeley Among Top 20 Global Finalists For Google Science Fair
Two seniors from the area ranked among the top 20 global finalists for the Google Science Fair.
Described as the “largest and most prestigious online science fair in the world,” the Google Science Fair offers students ages 13 to 18 the chance to pursue their interests in various STEM fields.
Ethan Jacobs, a senior at Byram Hills High School in Armonk, and Isha Puri, a senior at Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, are just two of the 20 global finalists. In addition to the United States, finalists also hail from India, China, New Zealand, Ireland, South Korea, Turkey, Thailand, Indonesi…
