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NEWARK, N.J. — A Rahway, New Jersey-based highway contractor, MV Contracting Inc., has agreed to pay $950,000 to settle allegations that it falsely represented itself as a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) to secure federally funded contracts, U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. The settlement resolves claims that between October 2016 and April 2019, MV Contracting obtained several contracts funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHA), which were designated for DBE companies under a program aimed at addressing discrimination in highway contracting markets. The U.S. government alleged that the company knowingly misrepresented its eligibility to qualify as a DBE and…

BRONX, N.Y. — Authorities are searching for an unidentified suspect involved in a shooting that injured a 20-year-old man in the Mott Haven neighborhood on Wednesday, September 18, 2024. The incident occurred at approximately 12:46 p.m. in front of 133 Alexander Avenue. According to police, the suspect discharged a firearm multiple times, striking the victim in the left leg. The shooter then fled southbound on foot toward East 132nd Street. EMS responded to the scene and transported the victim to NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln, where he was reported to be in stable condition. The suspect is described as a male…

Bridgeville, DE- The Delaware State Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Bridgeville on Tuesday night. Troopers responded to the 4000 block of Baker Road in Bridgeville around 10:55 p.m. on a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, they discovered that an unknown suspect had fired an unspecified number of shots from an unknown vehicle, striking a house and an outbuilding. No injuries were reported, and the case remains under investigation. The Delaware State Police Troop 4 Criminal Investigations Unit is leading the investigation and urges anyone with information to contact Detective H. Lingo at (302) 752-3864. Tips can…

New York, NY – The Gilgo Beach Homicide Task Force is asking for public assistance in identifying a homicide victim known as Asian Doe. The victim’s remains were discovered on April 4, 2011, on Ocean Parkway in Gilgo Beach, New York. Authorities are specifically reaching out to the Asian community and anyone who may have information regarding the case. Individuals can report tips to Crimestoppers by calling 1-800-220-TIPS or by using email or mobile app submissions, which can be made in native languages. Translation services are available to assist non-English speakers in providing information. The task force emphasizes the importance…

RICHMOND, VA- Richmond Police detectives have requested public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an assault case dating back to July. The authorities have released photos of the individual linked to the incident. The assault allegedly occurred shortly after midnight on Sunday, July 14. An off-duty Richmond Police Department (RPD) officer, who was working near a local business on the 1200 block of East Cary Street, was informed about the incident. Investigators have identified the person in the photos as the suspect in the case. The suspect is accused of assaulting another adult male within the establishment. Richmond Police…

BRONX, N.Y. — Authorities are searching for a suspect involved in a robbery that left a 36-year-old woman injured on Friday, August 30, 2024. The incident occurred at approximately 3:30 p.m. in front of 1220 Gerard Avenue. According to police, the victim was approached from behind by an unidentified individual, who forcibly snatched a chain from her neck, causing pain and bruising to the right side of her neck. The suspect fled the scene on foot, heading westbound on West 169th Street. The suspect is described as a male with a light complexion and medium build, last seen wearing light-colored…

MINEOLA, N.Y. — A Wantagh man was sentenced to seven to 15 years in prison on Wednesday for fatally striking a 61-year-old man while intoxicated in a parking lot in Woodbury last year, Nassau County District Attorney Anne T. Donnelly announced. Willem Specht, 63, pleaded guilty in August to aggravated vehicular homicide, assault in the second degree, and aggravated driving while intoxicated for the January 2023 incident that claimed the life of Joseph Devito, a grandfather. “In the middle of the afternoon on January 18, 2023, Willem Specht got behind the wheel of his car more than twice the legal…

CONOWINGO, Md. — Maryland State Police are investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Tuesday afternoon at a residence in Cecil County. Joe Berry, Jr., 53, of Conowingo, was pronounced dead at the scene by emergency responders from the Cecil County Department of Emergency Services. According to the initial investigation, troopers from the North East Barrack responded to a reported shooting in the 200 block of Mount Zoar Road shortly after 2 p.m. on September 24, 2024. Berry was found outside the home with apparent gunshot wounds. Authorities located Berry’s 80-year-old father at the scene, who declined medical treatment and is…

WILKES-BARRE, PA – Authorities were called to a residence on South Welles Street on September 24th for a reported vehicle theft. Wilkes-Barre City Police Department officers responded to the scene at approximately 4:15 PM. A 23-year-old woman from Wilkes-Barre informed the police that she noticed her Hyundai Sonata had been stolen around 3:45 PM. The victim had just exited her residence when she discovered the vehicle missing. Following the initial report, deputies from the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office in Maryland contacted Wilkes-Barre officers. They informed that the stolen vehicle had been recovered. The investigation into the vehicle theft remains ongoing.…

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – The Atlantic City Police Department is investigating claims of a suspicious vehicle that surfaced on social media. On Tuesday, patrol officers received a report from a community member who believed a man was attempting to lure a juvenile into his vehicle. The incident was initially handled by patrol officers and subsequently transferred to the Criminal Investigations Section. However, no juveniles or their parents have come forward to report any criminal activity. On Wednesday, the driver contacted detectives after becoming aware of the social media discussions. He agreed to an interview with the authorities. Currently, no criminal…