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Philadelphia man convicted of kidnapping and robbery in violent Kensington attack

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Philadelphia jury has convicted Eric Alamo, 48, for the kidnapping and robbery of a man and his family in the city’s Kensington neighborhood, officials announced Tuesday. Alamo was…

Roxborough High School shooting defendant sentenced to 30-60 years in prison

PHILADELPHIA — Zyheid Jones, 19, was sentenced Thursday to 30-60 years in prison for his role in the 2022 Roxborough High School shooting that killed 14-year-old Nicholas Elizalde, injured four other children,…

Two Philadelphia corrections officers arrested for jailhouse contraband smuggling operation

PHILADELPHIA – Two corrections officers at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility (CFCF) were arrested on Tuesday for their alleged involvement in separate contraband smuggling operations that generated thousands of dollars in illegal proceeds.…

Philadelphia man convicted of first-degree murder in 2021 Cobbs Creek shooting

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — A Philadelphia jury has convicted Rodrick Williams, 25, of first-degree murder and related firearm charges for the fatal shooting of 21-year-old Michael Mines in April 2021 near the Cobbs…

Philadelphia man convicted in armed threat against elderly victim over parking space

PHILADELPHIA — A Philadelphia man has been convicted of illegally possessing a firearm and using it to threaten a 76-year-old man during a dispute over a parking space in March 2023, officials…

Philadelphia unveils artwork honoring victims of violent crime as artist-in-residence concludes tenure

PHILADELPHIA — District Attorney Larry Krasner, along with representatives from Mural Arts Philadelphia and families impacted by homicide, unveiled a new collection of artwork on Wednesday that honors victims of violent crime.…

Philadelphia DA charges man in robbery of 94-year-old woman at Germantown pharmacy

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced charges on Tuesday against Janhyi Boyd, 20, for allegedly robbing a 94-year-old woman at a Rite Aid pharmacy in Germantown in October. The…

Philadelphia D.A. Files Suit Against Elon Musk Over Million Dollar Petition Giveaway

Philadelphia DA Krasner Files Civil Action Against PAC Linked to Elon Musk Over Alleged Illegal Lottery Philadelphia, PA (October 28, 2024) — Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced today that his office…

Philadelphia DA charges three men with ethnic intimidation after antisemitic threats

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office announced charges on Thursday against three men accused of confronting and threatening three Jewish individuals outside a pool hall in Northeast Philadelphia in June. The…

Philadelphia DA charges 16-year-old in two homicides and multiple shootings

PHILADELPHIA — A 16-year-old boy has been charged with two murders and several non-fatal shootings in connection with a series of violent incidents that occurred in August 2024, the Philadelphia District Attorney’s…

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Two Men Arrested in Connection with July Shootout in Philadelphia’s Moyamensing Section

PHILADELPHIA — District Attorney Larry Krasner, alongside members of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Gun Violence Task Force (GVTF), announced the arrests of Salvatore Branco and Rhett Mazza for their involvement in…

Philadelphia Judge Convicts Man in East Germantown Home Invasion Robbery

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, together with the Prolific Gun Offenders Unit (PGOU), announced the conviction of Marquise Alexander for his involvement in a 2023 home invasion and armed…

Pennsylvania Superior Court Reinstates Third Degree Murder Charge in 2022 LGBTQ+ Bar Incident

PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a significant legal reversal, the Pennsylvania Superior Court has reinstated a Third Degree Murder charge against Kenneth Frye, a bouncer involved in a fatal incident outside a Center…

Philadelphia Jury Convicts Man of Third-Degree Murder in 2022 Shooting

Philadelphia, PA – District Attorney Larry Krasner announced on Wednesday that a Philadelphia jury has convicted Kelechi J. Chibundu, born June 17, 1996, of third-degree murder and several related charges for the…

Former Philadelphia Detective Convicted for Coercing False Confession

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A significant legal milestone was achieved as a Philadelphia jury convicted ex-homicide detective James Pitts of multiple charges, including obstruction and perjury, for his involvement in a wrongful conviction…

Philadelphia Jury Convicts Violent Carjacker Who Shot at Car Occupied by Two Teen Girls

Philadelphia, PA – District Attorney Larry Krasner announced on Monday that a Philadelphia jury convicted Deandrade Jeferson of robbery, conspiracy, possession of an instrument of crime, and violations under the Uniform Firearms…

Eight Charged in North Philadelphia Violence Spree

Philadelphia, PA — District Attorney Larry Krasner, joined by Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and members of the Gun Violence Task Force (GVTF) and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives…

Philadelphia Man Spent 22 Years in Prison For Armed Robbery He Didn’t Do

PHILADELPHIA, PA, May 22, 2024 — District Attorney Larry Krasner announced the exoneration of 59-year-old Keith Graves, who spent 22 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. The exoneration…

Three Convictions in Deadly Philadelphia Home Invasion

District Attorney Larry Krasner and the Homicide and Non-Fatal Shootings Unit revealed that three men have been convicted and sentenced for involvement in a home invasion robbery leading to the death of…

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Philadelphia Parolee Convicted of Murder For Deadly Halloween Ambush

PHILADELPHIA, PA – District Attorney Larry Krasner and members of the District Attorney’s Office Homicide and Non-Fatal Shootings Unit announced on Monday that a Philadelphia jury of First Degree Murder, Conspiracy, and…

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