Masked robbery suspects caught after running from police in Allentown
Officers recover stolen cash, cell phone and two handguns after foot chase ALLENTOWN, PA — Two masked men accused of robbing a woman at gunpoint near a bank in downtown Allentown were…
Brooklyn man accused of stealing $555K in gold bars from Ephrata woman waives hearing
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. — A New York man accused of stealing more than half a million dollars in gold bars from an Ephrata woman by posing as a federal agent has waived…
New Alexandria man charged with attempted homicide after explosive device injures former landlord
SALEM TOWNSHIP, Pa. — A New Alexandria man is facing attempted homicide and related charges after allegedly placing an explosive device under a lawn mower, injuring a former landlord in Westmoreland County,…
Police seize drugs and cache of firearms in Bensalem traffic stop, Philadelphia man charged
BENSALEM, Pa. — A routine traffic stop led to the recovery of multiple firearms, suspected narcotics, and drug paraphernalia, resulting in the arrest of a Philadelphia man, Bensalem Township Police announced. On…
Woman shot inside North Philly home early Saturday, no arrests made
PHILADELPHIA — A woman was shot early Saturday morning inside a property in the city’s Logan section, police said. The shooting occurred around 1:02 a.m. on the 4500 block of North 20th…
Four gunned down in North Philly shooting, all in critical condition
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Four people, including two juveniles, were critically injured in a shooting Thursday night in North Philadelphia, police said. Officers from the 22nd District responded at about 9:38 p.m. to…
Jackpot hits Bucks County with $450K lottery win
MIDDLETOWN, PA — A Pennsylvania Lottery player has won a $450,000 jackpot in the Cash 5 with Quick Cash game from Thursday night’s drawing. The winning ticket, which matched all five numbers…
Philly man charged after kicking and attacking sleeping homeless people
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A 27-year-old man faces multiple charges after allegedly attacking six people as they slept outside the Pennsylvania Convention Center earlier this month, prosecutors announced Wednesday. Philadelphia District Attorney Larry…
Dangerous heat grips Philadelphia with storms possible this weekend
PHILADELPHIA — An extreme heat warning remains in effect across the Philadelphia region Friday as heat index values soar above 105 degrees, with scattered thunderstorms possible later in the day and into…
Ten charged in multi-state EBT card skimming ring operating across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania
MIDDLESEX COUNTY, NJ — Authorities have charged ten individuals in connection with a widespread Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card skimming operation that targeted victims across five New Jersey counties as well as…
Two shot on North 5th Street in Philadelphia; one critically injured
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A man and woman were shot Thursday evening in the 25th District near the 4700 block of North 5th Street, prompting an active investigation by the Philadelphia Police Department’s…
Philadelphia man arrested after armed threats and police pursuit in Allentown
ALLENTOWN, PA — A 54-year-old Philadelphia man was arrested Wednesday evening after allegedly threatening his girlfriend with a firearm and leading police on a vehicle pursuit through Allentown and into Whitehall Township,…
Penn Township man sentenced to life for strangling wife to death
PENN TOWNSHIP, PA — A 49-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison plus an additional five to 10 years after pleading guilty to the 2024 murder of his wife, the…
New Jersey child predator extradited to Pennsylvania to face charges in interstate child exploitation investigation
BENSALEM, PA — A 65-year-old Hainesport, New Jersey man has been charged in Bucks County following an undercover investigation by Bensalem Police that began earlier this year, officials announced. According to police,…
Teen arrested in January murder of 19-year-old in Wilkinsburg
WILKINSBURG, PA — Allegheny County Police have arrested a 17-year-old in connection with the fatal shooting of a man found dead on a Wilkinsburg sidewalk earlier this year. On January 4 at…
Four people, including two children, shot and critically injured in North Philly
PHILADELPHIA — Four people, including two juveniles, were critically injured in a shooting late Wednesday night in North Philadelphia, according to police. Officers from the 22nd District responded to the 2300 block…
Pennsylvania judge denies sentence reduction for man convicted of 1984 killing of wife whose body was never found
ADAMS COUNTY, PA — An Adams County judge has denied a request to reduce the prison sentence of Jere Bagenstose, who was convicted earlier this year of voluntary manslaughter in the 1984…
Florida man arrested in Pennsylvania after troopers find 37 pounds of cocaine in hidden car compartment
MOUNT PLEASANT TOWNSHIP, PA — A Florida man is in custody after Pennsylvania State Police discovered more than 37 pounds of suspected cocaine and a firearm hidden inside a modified compartment of…
Barricaded gunman taken into custody after SWAT standoff in Tarentum
TARENTUM, PA — A man was taken into custody without incident Thursday evening after allegedly firing a gun during an argument and barricading himself inside a residence in Tarentum, police said. At…
Bethlehem man arrested in Allentown knife incident, charged with assault and threats
ALLENTOWN, PA — A Bethlehem man has been arrested and charged following a knife-related altercation in Allentown, authorities announced Thursday. On Wednesday, July 23, at approximately 10:00 p.m., officers from the Allentown…
Felton Street Shooting Victim Dies at Hospital
PHILADELPHIA — A man was shot and killed Thursday afternoon in Southwest Philadelphia, prompting a homicide investigation by city police. Officers from the 12th District responded to a report of a shooting…
