by Toms River, NJ – A former senior living community lifestyle director has been sentenced to state prison after prosecutors say she stole nearly $147,000 and attempted to delay justice by faking a medical crisis involving her child.
The Theft and Fraud
Alicia Campbell, 37, of Mays Landing, worked as the lifestyle director at Greenbriar Oceanaire Community & Golf Course in Ocean Township. Investigators say that between January 2019 and January 2022, Campbell diverted community funds for personal use.
Prosecutors report she transferred money from the association’s accounts through Venmo to third parties, who then funneled it back to her personal bank accounts. She also allegedly used community funds to buy items for herself, all while holding a position of trust within the senior living community.
Sentencing and Restitution
On September 5, Judge Kenneth T. Palmer sentenced Campbell to six years in New Jersey State Prison for theft and 18 months for obstruction of justice, with both sentences running concurrently. She was also ordered to pay $146,976 in restitution to the community she defrauded.
Attempted Court Delay Through Fabricated Medical Claims
Campbell’s legal troubles escalated when prosecutors discovered she had attempted to stall court proceedings. She falsely claimed her child was undergoing leukemia treatment—first in Philadelphia and later at Texas Children’s Hospital.
According to investigators, Campbell submitted forged medical letters to the court to support her claims. Detectives later confirmed the documents were fabricated, and the hospital confirmed it had never treated her child.
In October 2024, she was charged with additional offenses including forgery, obstruction of justice, and making false statements.
Legal Proceedings and Guilty Plea
Campbell was originally indicted in January 2024 on charges of theft, financial facilitation, and forgery. She eventually pleaded guilty to theft and obstruction of justice on June 27, 2025, leading to the sentencing last week.
Community and Legal Response
Ocean County First Assistant Prosecutor Michael T. Nolan, Jr. emphasized the seriousness of the offenses: “This case involved not only financial deception but an attempt to manipulate the court system through false claims. Justice has been served.”
The sentencing serves as a reminder to organizations and communities to maintain strict oversight of financial activities and verify claims, especially when positions of trust are involved.
Next Steps
Campbell will begin her sentence at a New Jersey state facility, and restitution payments are expected to be collected to reimburse the defrauded community. Authorities say they will continue monitoring cases involving financial misconduct and fraudulent attempts to interfere with judicial proceedings.
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