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Eastern Time (GMT-5:00) | Store owner killed for $3 of lottery tickets Insider Buzz: Store owner killed for $3 of lottery tickets51 Rating:MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Felony murder charges have been filed against a man accused in the dragging death of a northern New Jersey gas station owner, who authorities say was killed over the alleged theft of a few dollars worth of lottery tickets. Bail was set Sunday at $750,000 for 34-year-old Ronnie Fedo of Lake Hopatcong. He's also charged with aggravated manslaughter, death by auto, leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death and robbery in connection with Saturday afternoon's incident in Jefferson Township. Speaking at a news conference Sunday in Morristown, Morris County Prosecutor Robert Bianchi said Fedo arrived at the station in a sport utility vehicle around 1:45 p.m. and went into its convenience store. At the time, the station's owner — 65-year-old Nisan Ambaroglu of Paramus — was working at the gas pumps and no staffers were in the store. Fedo soon reached over the counter and took the lottery tickets — about $3 to $4 worth — and put them in his pants pocket, Bianchi said. Ambaroglu then entered the store a short time later and Fedo, after making unrelated purchase, left and entered his vehicle. After realizing what had happened, Ambaroglu ran out and went to the driver's side window of the SUV in a bid to stop Fedo, who drove off and dragged Ambaroglu through the parking lot and then for about 100 yards on Route 15 South. Ambaroglu then fell from the vehicle and ended up in the roadway as Fedo drove away. Ambaroglu, who had owned the gas station for about seven years, was taken to Saint Clare's Hospital in Dover, where he was pronounced dead a short time later. But further details on his injuries and a cause of death have not been disclosed By late Saturday afternoon, authorities had released video of the incident and photographs of the suspect. And around 10 p.m. Saturday, Jefferson police were called by a worker at another township business — not far from the gas station — who recognized Fedo. After further investigation, authorities located Fedo and the SUV they believe he was driving when the incident occurred. Bianchi said the arrest occurred Sunday morning, but would not say where it happened or provide further details. Bianchi said Fedo was later admitted to a local hospital for treatment of a leg infection — which was unrelated to the gas station incident — and remained there Sunday afternoon. When he is released, he will be taken to the county jail. AP We'd love to see your comments here! Register for a FREE membership — it takes just a few moments — and you'll be able to post comments here and on any of our forums. If you're already a member, you can Log In to post a comment. 37 comments. Last comment 2 years ago by . Oklahoma United States Member #82920 November 12, 2009 3472 Posts Offline | | Posted: June 27, 2011, 9:01 am - IP Logged | |
What is wrong with people? $3.00 you gotta be kidding me. Fedo needs to be dragged up & down the street just like he did Mr. Ambaroglu..... | | |
PA United States Member #66644 October 16, 2008 1280 Posts Offline | | Posted: June 27, 2011, 9:21 am - IP Logged | |
When I was in Philadelphia in 1972 a fellow student was killed for pocket change! The world is getting worse .................. I was down and out once .................. I asked people for spare change, I did not steal !!!!!!! 
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United States Member #13375 March 30, 2005 2171 Posts Offline | | Posted: June 27, 2011, 9:30 am - IP Logged | |
What is wrong with people? $3.00 you gotta be kidding me. Fedo needs to be dragged up & down the street just like he did Mr. Ambaroglu..... Going to jail is going to be the new "free healthcare, room & board" system for many people. In neo-conned Amerika, bank robs you.
Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms should be the name of a convenience store, not a govnoment agency. | | |
VA United States Member #55297 August 31, 2007 27064 Posts Offline | | Posted: June 27, 2011, 9:39 am - IP Logged | |
A human life is worth a lot more than $3-4. | | |
Ridge Runner - Oracle of the Appalachians Way back up in them dadgum hills, son! United States Member #74415 April 28, 2009 12456 Posts Offline | | Posted: June 27, 2011, 11:00 am - IP Logged | |
What a sad, sad story. This guy oughta get the chair expeditiously. But the libs and the ACLU will make sure he's around and comfortable for another 15 years or so even if he gets convicted. Afterall, he may have suffered the horrors of drug addiction due to the pressures of society or something. So it may have been our fault. In which case he'll be sent to drug-rehab for a year or so. Then be released as a hero of the left. And write a book about his struggles. And how nothing was his fault. And the crowd goes wild... I'll never forget old whats-his-name...
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Turning Stone Casino,Verona,NY United States Member #95157 August 4, 2010 4475 Posts Offline | | Posted: June 27, 2011, 11:11 am - IP Logged | |
Sounds like a good case for four wheel drive pickup,a twelve foot rope,and a bumpy back road.And Fedo can ride on the end of the rope.................eye for a eye and a tooth for a tooth | | |
Housekeeper MICHIGAN United States Member #82269 October 28, 2009 13150 Posts Offline | | Posted: June 27, 2011, 11:19 am - IP Logged | |
Dirt bag needs a dirt nap. | | |
Atlanta, GA United States Member #1288 March 13, 2003 3316 Posts Offline | | Posted: June 27, 2011, 11:34 am - IP Logged | |
Shameful actions, no conscience.
Sincere condolences to Mr. Ambaroglu's family. May he rest in peace.  Good luck to everyone!
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United States Member #52818 May 21, 2007 1373 Posts Offline | | Posted: June 27, 2011, 12:13 pm - IP Logged | |
Dirt bag needs a dirt nap.  you'll get no arguement from me ... personally they ought to bury him alive
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Nashville, TN United States Member #86763 February 9, 2010 468 Posts Offline | | Posted: June 27, 2011, 1:30 pm - IP Logged | |
My condolences to the Ambaroglu family. This guy died for no reason. I wonder what compelled him to run after the guy though? Was he afraid the NJ lottery comission would hold him accountable for the stolen tickets? Did he think he could convince the crook to give up the stolen tickets? I worked at a gas station as a yout and would run after people sometimes if they didnt pay. Usually they just 'forgot' and would hand over the cash or come in and pay (a different time and place, I know). The owner would always tell me I didnt have to do that but I told him I took it personally. I guess that is what Ambaroglu felt but these days I have come to realize it is not worth risking my life over a few dollars or chasing a potential hardened criminal over a few dollars (or even several thousand dollars) worth of goods. That is what insurance is for. | | |
NEW YORK. RIVERHEAD United States Member #106399 February 17, 2011 7618 Posts Offline | | Posted: June 27, 2011, 1:42 pm - IP Logged | |
just one saying WTF. i hope he rot in jail and they nail him from the back so hard that he will remember and regret his whole life what he did. god bless the victim soul and may god give the family the strenght to go through this rough timing . peace. | | |
United States Member #111211 May 20, 2011 344 Posts Offline | | Posted: June 27, 2011, 2:00 pm - IP Logged | |
What is wrong with people? $3.00 you gotta be kidding me. Fedo needs to be dragged up & down the street just like he did Mr. Ambaroglu..... 
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Little Rock, AR United States Member #68865 December 19, 2008 228 Posts Offline | | Posted: June 27, 2011, 3:21 pm - IP Logged | |
Why would he chase after someone who stole a few lotto tickets. Its not like they were any good. | | |
Indiana United States Member #104883 January 21, 2011 157 Posts Offline | | Posted: June 27, 2011, 3:49 pm - IP Logged | |
A similar incident happened at my college a few years ago. A student offered a couple of townies a ride home from a party and they shot and killed him and took the $2 that was all he had on him. Pretty depressing. | | |
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