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City Employee Arrested for DWI After Accident Involving City Garbage Truck
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.
New York City Employee Indicted for $624K Pension Theft
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
Employee in Cheapeake shot during attempted robbery
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.
