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Newark Officers Receive Glass Ceiling Award

Newark Officers Receive Glass Ceiling Award

**Newark, NJ** – Members of the Newark Police Department were recognized for their service on Thursday during a ceremony to honor their achievements. The 7th Precinct Executive Lieutenant G. Caballero, 4th Precinct Community Service Officer K. Eley, and 6th Precinct Officer M. Chang received the Glass Ceiling Award from West Ward Council Member Dupre Kelly.

The ceremony was attended by the Deputy Mayor of Public Safety, LaKeesha Eure. This event highlighted the dedication and contribution of the officers to their community.

The Newark NJ Department of Public Safety shared the event details through their social media platforms. The department emphasized the importance of recognizing the efforts of officers in maintaining public safety.

The award ceremony serves as a token of appreciation for the distinguished service provided by the officers in their respective roles within the Newark Police Department.

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New Jersey Lawmaker Blames Poor Governance for Skyrocketting Energy Costs

New Jersey Lawmakers Address Energy Affordability Concerns

**TRENTON, NJ** – A joint meeting of the Senate Select Committee and Assembly Communications Committee held on Friday brought the issue of energy affordability to the forefront in New Jersey. The committees examined the growing concerns over rising energy costs in the state.

Senator Latham Tiver (R-08) discussed the current energy sector challenges. He attributed the situation to Democratic policies that align with Governor Murphy’s energy plans, which include decommissioning nuclear and coal energy sources while phasing out natural gas.

Tiver stated that the increased demand for electricity, coupled with the removal of energy sources, has contributed to higher prices. He highlighted the stalled progress of initiatives like offshore wind, citing them as mismanaged and insufficient to replace decommissioned sources.

The senator described the situation as indicative of poor governance. He expressed concerns over the future affordability of energy in New Jersey.

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ICE Detains Mexican National for Crash That Killed 13-Year-Old Girl

ICE Detains Mexican National Linked to Fatal Accident

**DALLAS, TX** – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested Ramiro Guevara, a 46-year-old Mexican national, on Sunday. Guevara had been involved in a 2014 vehicle accident that resulted in the death of a 13-year-old girl. At the time of the accident, Guevara was already wanted for driving without a license. He was neither charged for the minor’s death nor did he serve time in jail.

ICE Homeland Security Investigations in Dallas, led by Special Agent in Charge Travis Pickard, highlighted that this arrest underscores efforts to locate individuals who threaten public safety and hold them accountable. According to ICE, it remains committed to enforcing U.S. immigration laws through special agents and collaboration with law enforcement partners.

Guevara previously faced an outstanding order of deportation for being in the U.S. without proper admission or parole. In 2016, he petitioned for relief from removal which was denied by an immigration judge in July 2017. Subsequently, he was ordered to be removed in August 2017 but did not appeal within the 30-day timeframe he was given.

Currently, Guevara is in ICE custody

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Ice Announces More Extraditions for MS-13 Gang Members, Illegal Alien Criminals

Department of Justice Coordinates International Extraditions

**Washington, D.C.** – The U.S. Department of Justice, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies from various countries, has overseen the extradition of numerous fugitives to the United States. These individuals are accused of crimes ranging from murder and drug trafficking to cybercrime and immigration fraud.

Assessing the extradition list, Eswin Mejia from Honduras is charged with vehicular homicide in Nebraska; Rigoberto Ramon Miranda-Orozco, described as an alien smuggler from Guatemala, faces charges in Texas; Moises Humberto Rivera Luna, an alleged MS-13 leader, was extradited from Guatemala to Washington, D.C. to face racketeering conspiracy charges.

Carlos Espino Farfan from Spain faces child rape charges in Utah, while two former Colombian Navy personnel, Jair Alberto Alvarez Valenzuela and Luis Carlos Diaz Martinez, have been charged in Florida with criminal activities linked to drug trafficking. Louie Hernandez and Juan Ramirez, both extradited from Mexico, are charged with murder in Washington and California, respectively.

Solomon Sincler Gheorghe from France faces charges in North Carolina related to a car accident resulting in fatalities. Rostislav Panev from Israel is charged in

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Fugitive Murder Suspect from El Salvador Deported by Feds

ICE Deports Salvadoran Fugitive to El Salvador

**DENVER, CO** – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has deported Salvadoran national and fugitive Jose Eduardo Moran-Garcia, 28, to El Salvador. Moran is wanted in his home country on charges of aggravated homicide, forced displacement, unlawful groupings, and aggravated robbery.

Robert Guadian, Director of the ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations Denver Field Office, announced Moran’s successful extradition to El Salvador. The operation highlights the cooperation between the involved nations and law enforcement agencies to ensure that fugitives face justice.

Moran entered the U.S. at an undisclosed date and location without undergoing inspection by immigration officers. He was later arrested on October 16, 2023, in Whittier, California, and detained at the Denver Contract Detention Facility in Aurora, Colorado, until his removal.

ICE completed the operation with assistance from ERO El Salvador and the Security Alliance for Fugitive Enforcement taskforce. To report crimes or suspicious activities, the public can contact ICE at 866-DHS-2-ICE or submit an online tip.

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Reckless Off-Roading Leads to Arrest Near Salisbury Zoo

Reckless Off-Road Vehicle Incident Leads to Arrest in Salisbury

**Salisbury, MD** – On March 10, at around 3:56 p.m., coordinated efforts by the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office and Salisbury Police Department’s Joint Community Action Team (JCAT) led to the observation of illegal off-road vehicle activity near the Salisbury City Zoo. The operation involved tracking two dirt bikes and a four-wheeler, all lacking proper registration, as they committed multiple traffic violations. The riders ran stop signs and performed stunts on public roads.

One individual, Antoine Orlando Jones Jr., aged 23 from Delmar, operated a blue dirt bike with a female passenger, neither wearing helmets. The group traversed various city streets, including the vicinity of Salisbury University. Law enforcement intercepted them near Mt. Hermon Road, at which point Jones attempted to escape on foot.

Jones resisted arrest after being pursued on foot but was eventually apprehended following a brief struggle. The off-road vehicles were impounded by authorities. Although other individuals involved have been identified, the investigation is ongoing. Subsequently, Jones was taken to the Wicomico County Detention Center and later appeared before a commissioner.

He was briefly held before posting bail for

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Three Wilmington Teens Arrested for 7-Eleven Robbery

Three Wilmington Teens Arrested for 7-Eleven Robbery

**Wilmington, DE** – The Delaware State Police have taken into custody a 15-year-old male and two 16-year-old females, all residents of Wilmington, Delaware, in connection with a robbery that transpired Thursday afternoon at a local 7-Eleven.

On Thursday at approximately 1:15 p.m., state troopers responded to a reported robbery at the 7-Eleven located at 4865 Governor Printz Boulevard. Upon arrival, they discovered the teenagers were prohibited from the store due to prior shoplifting incidents. Despite being asked to leave by the clerk, they refused, began taking store items, and assaulted the clerk during an attempt to reclaim merchandise, fleeing the scene afterward. The clerk was subsequently transported to a hospital with minor injuries.

Troop 2 Robbery Detectives, present at the scene for investigation, identified and detained the suspects as they returned to the 7-Eleven. The apprehension occurred without incident.

Each suspect faces multiple charges. The 15-year-old male is charged with second-degree robbery and conspiracy, arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 11, and released on a $2,000 unsecured bond to a guardian

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