p oli C e B lotter Georgia Woman Charged For Stealing Attorney Trust Account Funds

By Alyssa Riccardi

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– A Georgia woman has been charged with theft for allegedly taking funds from an attorney trust account of a Point Pleasant law office, officials said.

Donna Frustieri, 55, of Thunderbolt, Georgia, was a legal secretary at a local law firm and had access to the financial instruments used by the firm’s attorney trust account. The trust account held funds belonging to numerous clients of the law practice.

According to officials, Frustieri unlawfully issued about 139 checks from the trust account between May 2015 and June 2021 totaling over $184,000. The checks were made payable to family members and others connected to her.

As a result, the law office reimbursed all of the stolen funds to the trust account so that no

On March 29, Frustieri was served with the charges via summons pending an upcoming first appearance in Ocean County Superior Court.

Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and Point Pleasant Borough Police Chief Adam Picca acknowledged the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Economic Crime Squad, Point Pleasant Borough Police Department, and Thunderbolt (Georgia) 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.

Senior Services April Activities

BRICK – Brick Senior Services provides residents ages 60 and over with a variety of services and access to activities and programs that are designed to improve their quality of life.

• “Talking with Jen” Presentation April 17 at 12 p.m.

• “Got Your Ducks in a Row” Preparing your financial and personal matters April 17, 24, 28 and May 1 at 1:30 p.m. Call 732-920-8686 to register.

• Chronic Disease Workshop 6-Week Class on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. April 21, 28 & May 5, 12, 19, 26. Call 732-920-8686 to register.

• The Book Nook Club meets April 24 at 10 a.m. Join for exciting discussions and review the latest best sellers. April’s Book: Mother

Angelica by Raymond Arroyo

• Ice Cream Social & Bingo sponsored by Concord Rehab April 26 at 12:30 p.m. Suggested donation $2. Must register.

• The Community Café Mondays and Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Lunch reservation by 11 a.m. the day before is required. Transportation provided to site. Suggested donation of $2. Call 732-920-8686 for reservations.

• Computers available for your personal use. Open access Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Senior Services Office is located in the Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Road, Unit 12 and the Senior Services Activity Center is located in VFW Post 8867, 373 Adamston Road. For information call 732-920-8686.

Annual Brick Township Green Fair

BRICK – The 11th Annual Brick Township Green Fair, sponsored by the Township Environmental Commission, Green Team, Recreation Department and Tourism Development Commission, is scheduled for May 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Anstett Cultural Arts Center, 515 Herbertsville Road. The environmental and sustainability showcase, which is free to attend, features vendors, exhibitors and student groups representing environmental and social responsibility, locally-sourced products and zero waste. Attendees can expect to come away with many simple but important ways to live a more eco-friendly and sustainable lifestyle.

March Senior Shuttle Trip

BRICK – The Brick Senior Shuttle Service was started in 2019 by the Mayor, the Township Council and Brick Senior Services. The Senior Shuttle provides residents ages 60 and over with free transportation to Brick Township’s shopping areas as well as to special events in the township and surrounding communities.

Senior Shuttles are wheelchair accessible. Senior Shuttle rides are free; seating is limited and filled on a first-come, first served basis. Call 732-920-8686 to reserve a trip April Senior Shuttle Trip:

• Vintage Automobile Museum and Breakfast at Diner (your expense) – April 14

• Ocean County Mall – April 28 .