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Newark Police Request Help in Locating Woman for Shooting Investigation

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Newark Police Request Help in Locating Woman for Shooting Investigation

**Newark, NJ** – Newark Public Safety Director Emanuel Miranda, Sr. is appealing to the public for assistance in finding Shanah Reddick, 35, who is wanted for questioning in an aggravated assault shooting that occurred on Thursday, February 13, 2025.

At approximately 2:35 a.m. on that day, the police were dispatched to the 100 block of West End Avenue following a gunfire alert from the shot spotter detection system. Residents reported hearing a loud bang, but officers did not find a crime scene upon arrival.

The situation took a turn at 6:10 a.m. when a resident identified a bullet hole in a window and ceiling of a home on the same block. Reddick is suspected to be a witness to this event, now under the investigation of the Major Crimes Division Shooting Response Team.

Director Miranda encourages anyone with information about Reddick’s location to contact the Police Division’s Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). Tips remain anonymous and could result in a reward; submissions can also be made through the Police Division’s website.

7-Eleven Robbery Under Investigation in Gambrills

7-eleven robbery under investigation in gambrills

Commercial Robbery Under Investigation in Gambrills

**Gambrills, MD** – Early on February 28, officers were dispatched to a 7-Eleven in Gambrills following reports of a robbery. The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. at the store located on 1044 Route 3 North.

According to the store clerk, a suspect entered while he was in the back and ordered him to the ground after jumping the counter. Although the suspect hinted at having a firearm, no weapon was actually seen by the clerk.

The suspects, whose exact number remains unknown, managed to escape with an undisclosed sum of money. They fled the scene in an unspecified vehicle.

Western District detectives are currently investigating this incident. Authorities request that anyone with relevant information contact them at 410-222-6155 or through the Tip Line at 410-222-4731.

Feds to Investigate Rampant Anti-Semitism at American Universities

Feds to investigate rampant anti-semitism at american universities

Federal Task Force to Visit Universities on Anti-Semitism Allegations

**Washington, D.C.** – The Federal Task Force to Combat Anti-Semitism has announced visits to 10 universities following reports of antisemitic incidents since October 2023. This initiative follows President Trump’s Executive Order aimed at addressing antisemitic harassment at educational institutions.

Leading Task Force member and Senior Counsel to the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, Leo Terrell, informed the universities of the Task Force’s awareness regarding potential failures in protecting Jewish students and staff. The Task Force plans to engage with university authorities, affected individuals, law enforcement, and community members to gather information and assess the need for further action.

Mr. Terrell emphasized the commitment of President Trump, Attorney General Pamela Bondi, and the Administration to ensuring campus safety and inclusion for individuals of all religions. He stated that the Task Force’s work is part of broader efforts to combat anti-Semitism in schools.

The universities identified for visits include Columbia University, George Washington University, Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, and New York University. Other institutions are Northwestern University, the University of California at Los Angeles, the University of California, Berkeley, the University of Minnesota, and the University of Southern California. Complaints

Attorney General and FBI Release Epstein Files

Attorney general and fbi release epstein files

Attorney General and FBI Release Epstein Files

**Washington, D.C.** – Attorney General Pamela Bondi, with support from the FBI, has declassified and released files associated with Jeffrey Epstein, who was convicted as a sex offender. These documents pertain to his exploitation of over 250 underage girls in his homes located in New York, Florida, and other places.

Attorney General Bondi stated that the release aligns with former President Trump’s commitment to transparency. This first phase includes files that have been leaked previously but never formally released by the U.S. Government.

FBI Director Kash Patel expressed the Bureau’s commitment to integrity and accountability in a new era. He emphasized that efforts will be made to uncover and disclose any hidden or missing documents related to Epstein, to be assessed and shared with the public.

Attorney General Bondi requested comprehensive files on Epstein, receiving only 200 pages initially. It was later revealed that thousands more pages are involved. The FBI has been tasked to provide the remaining documents by 8:00 AM on February 28. The Department plans to release the remaining files after review to protect victims’ identities.

Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud Scheme

Florida man pleads guilty to tax fraud scheme

Florida Man Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud Scheme

**Jackson, MS** – A Florida resident has admitted guilt in a case involving a decade-long scheme promoting an illicit tax shelter and committing wire fraud. The individual also confessed to aiding in the preparation of false tax returns for clients using the shelter.

Stephen T. Mellinger III of Delray Beach worked as a financial advisor, insurance salesman, and securities broker in various states. Since late 2013, he and his accomplices marketed an illegal tax shelter, encouraging clients to claim inappropriate deductions for “royalty payments” to unlawfully minimize their taxes.

Court documents reveal these royalty payments constituted a deceptive money flow, creating the facade of legitimate business expenses. Clients would transfer funds to accounts managed by Mellinger and his partners, who would return the sum—minus their fee—to an account controlled by the client, allowing them to claim false deductions.

Through the scheme, clients claimed over $106 million in misleading tax deductions, leading to a $37 million tax loss for the IRS. Mellinger and one unnamed co-conspirator reportedly earned approximately $3 million from the operations. They also misappropriated over $2.1 million from clients under investigation, some of which M

Allegany County Authorities Release Warrant and Arrest Information

Allegany county authorities release warrant and arrest information

Allegany County Authorities Release Warrant and Arrest Information

**Cumberland, MD** – The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office and Maryland State Police have targeted active warrants, resulting in several apprehensions.

On Thursday, Keith Levi Taylor, 32, was arrested on a Garrett County District Court Bench Warrant for failure to appear. Charged with Assault-Second Degree, Taylor was released on a $2,500 unsecured personal bond.

Brian Matthew Rooney, 39, was also arrested on a District Court warrant for failure to appear. He faces charges of obstructing and hindering, CDS possession paraphernalia, and resisting arrest, and is currently held without bond pending a bail review.

Finally, Derrik Scott Walker of Rawlings was served a District Court Bench Warrant for failure to appear. Charged with obstructing and hindering, Walker was released on his own recognizance by the Court Commissioner.

Spring Road Closure Extended for Gas Line Repairs

Spring road closure extended for gas line repairs

Spring Road Closure Extended for Gas Line Repairs

**Vineland, NJ** – Spring Road, between Dante Avenue and Lincoln Avenue, will remain closed to through traffic until Friday, March 7. The closure is in effect 24 hours a day and is expected to last for approximately one more week.

The road is tentatively scheduled to reopen at 4:00 PM on March 7, weather permitting. The closure is due to gas line repairs being conducted by the contractor JF Kiely for South Jersey Gas. The work zone is located near Lincoln Avenue.

Emergency vehicles and school buses cannot travel through Spring Road to Lincoln Avenue. Vehicles must use Arrowhead Trail to enter or exit Spring Road. Barricades are set up on Spring Road and Lincoln Avenue to control access.

For any questions, the City of Vineland Engineering Office is available for contact.

Delaware Corporation Pleads Guilty to OSHA Violation in Worker’s Death

Delaware corporation pleads guilty to osha violation in worker's death

Delaware Corporation Pleads Guilty to OSHA Violation in Worker’s Death

**Columbus, OH** – A Delaware corporation with operations in Ohio has admitted guilt in a federal court located in the Southern District of Ohio for breaching an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulation. The breach is associated with a fatal incident in which a pneumatic door fatally injured an employee.

Fabcon Precast LLC, operating in Grove City, Ohio, along with other locations, specializes in manufacturing precast concrete panels. Employees, known as batch operators, handle the facility’s sole concrete mixer, with concrete ejected from a pneumatic door. An exhaust valve that neutralizes the door’s pneumatic energy remained unrepaired after its handle broke.

On June 6, 2020, 20-year-old Zachary Ledbetter, a batch operator since January, was present when the discharge door failed post-operation. Unable to secure the door due to the broken valve, Ledbetter was fatally trapped when attempting to fix it. He was later hospitalized where he succumbed to his injuries five days later.

Federal regulations classify the willful disregard of an OSHA safety standard leading to an employee’s death as a class B misdemeanor, the sole federal criminal charge for such