Trenton’s Abandoned Property Scandal | Newark News

State police raided Trenton City Hall this week amid a probe into suspicious real estate deals tied to the mayor’s ambitious plan to sell 1,500+ vacant properties to developers for tax revenue. The investigation targets the Housing and Economic Development department and Division of Inspections — key players in the city’s revitalization push — following a forensic audit that uncovered questionable spending. Councilwoman Jasi Edwards confirmed residents reported missing applications and last-minute property sales, while the Attorney General’s office confirmed an ongoing probe without details. The city blames a former employee and says it launched its own internal investigation two years ago before turning it over to state authorities. This comes after months of scrutiny over misused pandemic funds — including reimbursements for personal expenses and shady no-bid contracts — despite state fiscal monitors. Just last month, Trenton received a $7.5 million grant to tackle abandoned properties, adding urgency to the controversy. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/878942f91141e836