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Mob Hitman-Councilman John Alite Arrested with Weapons

6/23/2026

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John Alite, mob hitman and Englishtown councilman, was arrested with weapons prosecutors say were for intimidation.
He faced extortion, loansharking, corporate misconduct and terroristic threats and was released after a Saturday appearance.
Police found metal knuckles, an expandable baton, six baseball bats and two dozen knives, including switchblades, at his home.
Prosecutors allege he used Straightened-Out Entertainment Inc. to obtain money and property by threatening borrowers with a baseball bat.

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John Alite, mob hitman and Englishtown councilman, was arrested with weapons prosecutors say were for intimidation.
He faced extortion, loansharking, corporate misconduct and terroristic threats and was released after a Saturday appearance.
Police found metal knuckles, an expandable baton, six baseball bats and two dozen knives, including switchblades, at his home.
Prosecutors allege he used Straightened-Out Entertainment Inc. to obtain money and property by threatening borrowers with a baseball bat.