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New Jersey Warns Against Trump’s Federal Employee Buyout Program

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Attorney General Warns Against Misleading Federal Employee Buyout Program

**TRENTON, NJ** – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin has joined a coalition of 11 attorneys general to caution federal employees about the Trump administration’s “deferred resignation” program. This program allegedly offers employees pay through September 30, 2025, if they resign by February 6.

On January 28, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) notified federal employees via email about the program, promising continued payment and benefits, along with an exemption from in-person work requirements until September 30. A follow-up email on January 30 reiterated this offer, encouraging employees to seek more productive opportunities outside of government. OPM set a deadline of February 6 for employees to decide on the offer, warning that those who do not accept may risk losing their positions.

Federal employee unions, such as the American Federation of Government Employees and the National Federation of Federal Employees, have advised their members against accepting the offer. These unions released information cautioning that employees who accept may not be assured of the promised benefits.

The attorneys general from Arizona, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Vermont, and Washington joined

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Pistol-wielding suspect attacks employee during Columbus robbery

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Suspect Sought in Columbus Business Robbery

**Columbus, OH** – An incident occurred at a business in the 2500 block of Lockbourne Rd. on Wednesday at around 11:46 a.m. A suspect entered the establishment, assaulted an employee with a pistol, and demanded money from the cash register.

The employee, following the suspect’s command, handed over the cash, after which the suspect fled in an unspecified direction. The suspect’s face was largely obscured during the robbery, though a manager presented a screenshot depicting the suspect’s entry into the store earlier.

The suspect is described as a black male, aged between 45 to 60 years old, with a height of 5’9″ and weighing 150 pounds. The Columbus Division of Police Robbery Unit is conducting the investigation.

Authorities request anyone with information to contact the Robbery Unit at 614-645-4665. Anonymous tips can also be provided to Central Ohio Crime Stoppers at 614-461-TIPS (8477).

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City Employee Arrested for DWI After Accident Involving City Garbage Truck

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City Employee Arrested for DWI After Accident Involving City Garbage Truck

**Schenectady, NY -** On Tuesday, the Schenectady Police Department responded to an accident on the 600 block of Orchard Street at approximately 8:06 a.m. A City of Schenectady garbage truck backed into a worker loading trash, temporarily pinning him between the vehicle and a pole.

The injured worker was transported to Albany Medical Center and has undergone surgery for his injuries. Following the incident, officers conducted an investigation.

The truck’s driver, identified as 51-year-old Robert L. Thomas from Schenectady, was found to be operating the vehicle under the influence of alcohol. He has been charged with driving while intoxicated, both with a blood alcohol content over 0.08 and a general offense, as well as backing unsafely.

Thomas was released on appearance tickets and is no longer employed by the city. The victim’s name has not been disclosed, and he remains in recovery at the hospital.

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New York City Employee Indicted for $624K Pension Theft

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Brooklyn, NY – New York City Employee Indicted for $624,000 Pension Theft

A Brooklyn man has been arraigned on charges of stealing approximately $624,000 from two retired New York City employees’ pensions. The charges include corrupting the government, grand larceny, identity theft, and offering a false instrument for filing.

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and New York City Department of Investigation Commissioner Jocelyn E. Strauber announced the indictment of Gregory Mathieu, 40, of Canarsie, Brooklyn. Mathieu worked as an Associate Retirement Benefits Examiner at the New York City Employees’ Retirement System (NYCERS). He allegedly exploited his position to divert pension checks to himself from February 8, 2021, to January 2, 2024.

Mathieu is accused of reactivating suspended pension payments of a deceased retired Department of Sanitation supervisor and stealing retroactive and monthly payments totaling approximately $242,000. Additionally, he allegedly stole $199,000 from a 75-year-old retired Associated Railroad Signal Specialist by diverting funds from an account suspended due to uncashed checks.

Mathieu is suspended with pay and was released without bail after his arraignment before Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Danny Chun. He

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Employee in Cheapeake shot during attempted robbery

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Suspect Sought After Chesapeake Business Shooting

**Chesapeake, VA** – On Thursday at 11:38 AM, Chesapeake Police officers responded to a reported shooting at a business located in the 4300 block of Indian River Road. The incident involved an attempted robbery during which a suspect shot an employee.

The victim received first aid on-site before being transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect fled the scene on foot and remains at large.

The incident is under investigation by the authorities. Police request individuals with any information to contact the Crime Line at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP℠, or provide tips online at P3TIPS.COM, or via the P3TIPS APP on a smartphone.

Informants can choose to remain anonymous and are not obligated to testify in court. Tips leading to an arrest, or recovery of drugs or stolen property may be eligible for a cash reward up to $1,500.

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