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…

July 25, 2024

1 min read

Former Philadelphia Detective Convicted for Coercing False Confession

Breaking News

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…

July 18, 2024

1 min read

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

Breaking News·Philadelphia News·Police Blotter

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…

July 10, 2024

1 min read

Eight Charged in North Philadelphia Violence Spree

Breaking News

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…

June 4, 2024

1 min read

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

In the News

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…

May 24, 2024

1 min read

Three Convictions in Deadly Philadelphia Home Invasion

Police Blotter·Breaking News

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…

May 10, 2024

1 min read

Philadelphia Police Dept. Crime Scene - File Photo by Nikiya

Philadelphia Parolee Convicted of Murder For Deadly Halloween Ambush

Police Blotter·Breaking News·Featured News

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…

April 30, 2024

1 min read

Philadelphia Teen Exonerated and Released in Market-Frankford Station Shooting

Breaking News

PHILADELPHIA, PA — In a recent turn of events, a Philadelphia teenager, Zaire Wilson, 16, was released from custody after additional evidence revealed he was not involved in the January shooting at…

March 29, 2024

1 min read

Philadelphia DA Files Lawsuit Against Insulin Manufacturers for Price Gouging

Breaking News

PHILADELPHIA, PA – District Attorney Larry Krasner announced on Monday a significant legal move against nearly 20 pharmaceutical companies and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) for allegedly colluding to inflate the price of…

March 26, 2024

1 min read

Philadelphia D.A. to Continue Investigation After Judge Dismisses Charges Against Mass Shooter

Breaking News·Pennsylvania News·Police Blotter

PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office has officially dropped all charges against Charles J. Rice, whose 2011 conviction for a mass shooting in South Philadelphia was overturned last November by…

March 19, 2024

1 min read

Philadelphia Man on Death Row Exonerated After Nearly 30 Years in Prison

Featured News·Breaking News·Community News·Pennsylvania News·Philadelphia News·Police Blotter

PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office dismissed all charges against Daniel Gwynn, who had been imprisoned for almost 30 years for a 1994 arson murder in West Philadelphia. This decision came…

February 29, 2024

1 min read

Philadelphia Man Convicted for 2021 Murder of Temple University Student

Breaking News

Philadelphia, PA – Latif Williams was convicted on Tuesday of the 2021 murder of Temple University student Samuel Collington, following a one-day trial. The conviction came near the campus where the crime…

February 20, 2024

1 min read

Cody Heron Pleads Guilty of Stomping Car Window, Pointing Gun at Mom, Daughter in Philadelphia

Breaking News·Featured News·Philadelphia News·Police Blotter

Philadelphia, PA – Cody Heron, a 27-year-old Pennsylvania resident, has admitted to his involvement in a violent attack on a Philadelphia mother, an incident that became widely known through a viral video.…

February 9, 2024

1 min read

Philadelphia DA Announces Conviction of Former Youth Skateboarding Team Leader for Child Assault

Breaking News·Philadelphia News·Police Blotter

PHILADELPHIA, PA – District Attorney Larry Krasner has announced the conviction of Rodney Watkins, the founder of a traveling youth skateboarding team named Powerfulnailya, on charges of assaulting six minors. Watkins, born…

February 8, 2024

1 min read

Motorcyclist Convicted for Violent Threats and Assault in Philadelphia Incident

Breaking News

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Gun Violence Task Force announced the conviction of a motorcyclist for his violent actions during an unauthorized motor meet-up near City Hall. Cody Heron, involved…

February 8, 2024

1 min read

Philadelphia Man Exonerated in 1984 Arson Murder Case After Decades in Prison

Breaking News

Philadelphia, PA – Harold Staten has been exonerated for a 1984 arson murder in North Philadelphia, a case that led to one death and three injuries, following an investigation by the District…

February 5, 2024

1 min read

Two Charged in 2022 Kensington Mass Shooting Injuring Nine

Breaking News·Pennsylvania News·Philadelphia News·Police Blotter

Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office announced charges against two individuals in connection with a mass shooting in Kensington in 2022. District Attorney Larry Krasner, alongside the Gun Violence Task…

January 18, 2024

1 min read

Suspect Arrested in Murder of 17-Year-Old Philadelphia Teen Tyron Rozier

Breaking News·Pennsylvania News·Philadelphia News·Police Blotter

PHILADELPHIA, PA – James Adams, born January 8, 2001, has been charged for the 2021 murder of 17-year-old Tyron Rozier in Strawberry Mansion, as announced by District Attorney Larry Krasner. The Grand…

January 9, 2024

1 min read

Philadelphia Suddenly Interested in Capturing Twelve Fugitive Murder Suspects in the City

Breaking News·Community News·Featured News·Philadelphia News·Police Blotter

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office is now claiming it wants to arrest twelve suspects wanted for murders across the city. Those suspects are currently on the street. Some for…

December 12, 2023

2 mins read

Montgomery County Woman Pleads Guilty to Vehicular Homicide of Two State Troopers, Pedestrian

Breaking News·Pennsylvania News·Police Blotter

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Jayana Webb pleaded guilty to the vehicular homicide of two Pennsylvania State troopers and a pedestrian on Wednesday. Webb, facing a trial in less than two weeks, admitted to…

November 22, 2023

1 min read

Larry Krasner- Page 4

Shore News Network