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NEWARK, N.J. — A Newark business owner admitted in federal court on Wednesday to bribing a former high-ranking city official in exchange for assistance in acquiring and redeveloping Newark-owned properties, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced. Irwin Sablosky, 64, of Springfield, N.J., pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Madeline Cox Arleo to charges of honest services fraud and bribery. Sablosky admitted providing cash and luxury jewelry to Carmelo Garcia, a former Newark deputy mayor and director of the Newark Department of Economic and Housing Development, in exchange for Garcia’s help in acquiring city-owned properties for redevelopment. “Sablosky corrupted the public…

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — A Philadelphia man has been indicted by an Atlantic County grand jury on charges of murder, attempted murder, and weapons offenses in connection with the fatal shooting of one woman and the severe injury of another in Atlantic City in August, officials said Wednesday. Gregg Page, 34, of Philadelphia, is accused of shooting two women in the early hours of Thursday, August 1, near 60 North Main Avenue in Atlantic City. One of the victims, Carley Elbert, 32, of Sewell, N.J., was found unconscious with a gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at…

OMS RIVER, NJ- Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer announced that Keith Hahn, 46, of Toms River, was charged on Tuesday with multiple serious offenses. These charges include Aggravated Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault, Aggravated Criminal Sexual Contact, Kidnapping, Luring, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. The charges are in connection with an event that reportedly occurred in Toms River on September 29. A 14-year-old female contacted the Manchester Township Police Department on September 29, reporting an incident of sexual assault by an unknown male. An investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Unit along with Toms River…

Stafford, VA – An incident involving a suspected drunk driver was reported in South Stafford, as deputies responded to a call about a driver under the influence on Monday at around 10:11 p.m. The situation unfolded at a Wawa convenience store located at 275 Butler Road. The caller informed authorities of a Chevy Cruze in which the driver was arguing with a passenger over an alcohol bottle, while also reportedly consuming alcohol with a soft drink chaser. Deputies First Sergeant N. Zotos and Deputy S.A. Fulford were dispatched to handle the situation. Before the deputies could arrive, the driver initially…

GAITHERSBURG, Md. — The Montgomery County Department of Police is investigating a fatal pedestrian collision that claimed the life of a 53-year-old man on Monday evening, officials confirmed Wednesday. The victim, identified as Dominique Mwepu, was struck by a blue Honda Prelude at approximately 7:55 p.m. on September 30 at the intersection of Frederick Road and High Point Drive. Mwepu sustained life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a statement from the police. Officers from the 5th District and Fire Rescue personnel responded to the incident shortly after it was reported. The driver of the vehicle…

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — An 18-year-old man was assaulted late Friday night, September 13, in the Brownsville section of Brooklyn after a verbal dispute escalated into violence, police said. The incident occurred around 11:39 p.m. near the intersection of Pitkin Avenue and Watkins Street. According to authorities, the unidentified individual struck the victim in the face with a brick before fleeing the scene on foot, heading eastbound on Pitkin Avenue. The victim was transported by EMS to Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, where he was treated in stable condition. The suspect is described as a male with a medium complexion. He was…

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A 32-year-old man was fatally shot in Philadelphia’s 35th District on Wednesday afternoon, authorities said. The shooting occurred around 4:50 p.m. on the 6400 block of North Lambert Street. The victim, identified only as a Black male, sustained multiple gunshot wounds throughout his body. Police transported him to Einstein Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 5:01 p.m. The scene remains under investigation. No weapons have been recovered, and no arrests have been made, police said. Authorities are asking anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit. A $20,000 reward…

QUEENS, N.Y. — Police are searching for an unidentified male suspect involved in an armed robbery at a commercial establishment on Jamaica Avenue in Queens on the evening of Monday, September 23. The incident occurred at approximately 8 p.m., according to authorities. The suspect entered the business located at 95-20 Jamaica Avenue, displayed a rifle, and demanded money from an employee. The employee quickly fled through the rear door of the establishment on foot, and the suspect left the scene shortly after. The suspect was last seen traveling southbound on 97th Street in a dark-colored SUV. No injuries were reported…

Harrisburg, PA – Charges have been filed against former Greene County District Attorney David Russo and former Chief Detective Zachary Sams following an investigation by the 51st Statewide Investigating Grand Jury, according to Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry. Charges against Russo, 47, and Sams, 40, include Retaliation for Past Official Action, Official Oppression, and Conspiracy. Russo faces additional charges of Conflict of Interest and Misapplication of Entrusted Property. Attorney General Henry emphasized the critical role of District Attorneys and their deputies in ensuring justice and adhering to the law. The charges originate from disputes between Russo and other Greene County…

Anne Arundel County, MD – Anne Arundel County Police School Resource Officers responded to a medical emergency involving a student at North County High School on August 30. Officers DaRe and Madonna assisted the school’s nurse in providing life-saving measures to a student experiencing a serious emergency. The officers, along with the nurse, were close to the incident and swiftly administered aid to the student. The student was subsequently taken to a nearby hospital for further treatment, where they fully recovered. In recognition of their prompt response and actions, Officers DaRe, Madonna, and the nurse were honored at an Anne…