Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office
MAYS LANDING – The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office today announced theft by deception charges have been filed against a Mays Landing man for taking advantage of victims during some of their most difficult times – after the death of a loved one.
Jiolio “Joe” Cincotti, 71, was charged with numerous counts of theft by deception for allegedly deceiving more than 24 victims between October 2020 and October 2023.
Cincotti represented himself as the owner of Atlantic Memorials in Mays Landing and engaging in the business of making and selling headstones. In each instance, the victims ordered a headstone for a deceased family member. Cincotti accepted payment from the victims but never delivered the headstones nor did he return the money.
All of the known victims reported Cincotti to the Township of Hamilton Police Department between Oct. 30, 2023 and Jan. 30, 2024. To date, the aggregate amount of the alleged theft is approximately $39,000.
Anyone with information about these incidents or other serious crimes are asked to call the Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office Major Crime Unit at 609-909-7666 or go to the Prosecutor’s Office Website at ACPO.Tips and provide information by filling out the form anonymously on the Submit a Tip page.
People can also call Crime Stoppers at 609-652-1234 or 1-800-658-8477 (TIPS) or visit the Crime Stoppers Website at http://www.crimestoppersatlantic.com/. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to the arrest and indictment of those who commit crimes in Atlantic County.
