Newark, N.J. – Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens II announced today that a Jersey City man has been charged with running a counterfeit sports merchandise operation out his mother’s garage in Lodi.
Christopher Patire, 39, is charged with second-degree counterfeiting offenses.
On March 11, 2026, at approximately 7:00 a.m., members of the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Financial Crimes Unit executed a search warrant at 45 Home Place in Lodi.
Investigators recovered approximately 1,400 items bearing altered professional sports leagues logos, with an estimated street value of over $62,000.
Patire is accused of manipulating official league logos and incorporating his own branding before selling the counterfeit merchandise through social media and his company’s website, CrisP NYC.
These allegations are merely accusations. All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until they enter a guilty plea or are found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
The public is encouraged to report any information related to criminal activity by contacting the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office Tips Line at 1-877-TIPS-4EC or 1-877-847-7432. All calls will remain confidential.
CHRISTOPHER PATIRE
