Ocean County, New Jersey – construction equipment

A Toms River couple was indicted June 18, 2008 on charges of stealing more than $100,000 in construction equipment from job sites in three counties. Patrick Beety Sr. and his wife, Leslie Beety, were named in a 66-count grand jury indictment in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Authorities say the Beetys stole equipment from trailers and other storage vehicles used by more than 25 construction and landscaping companies between March 26 and August 30, 2007.