Federal Jury Finds Ringleader Guilty in Beckley-to-Philadelphia Firearms Trafficking Conspiracy

BECKLEY, W.Va. – After five days of trial, a federal jury convicted Bisheem Jones, also known as “Bosh,” 37, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, of leading a scheme to traffic over 140 firearms from…

‘I Will Use Force’: Security Firm Head Hired To Protect Philadelphia Gas Station Gives Warning To Criminals

‘I Will Use Force’: Security Firm Head Hired To Protect Philadelphia Gas Station Gives Warning To Criminals Harold Hutchison on December 6, 2022 The head of a security firm hired to protect…

Beckley Straw Firearms Purchaser Sentenced for Her Role in Beckley-to-Philadelphia Firearms Trafficking Conspiracy

BECKLEY, W.Va. – Lakeshia Nicole Simon, 23, of Beckley, was sentenced today to five years of federal probation for making false statements in acquisition of firearms. Simon admitted to a straw purchasing…

The Philadelphia Police Department Homicide Unit is looking to identify the male suspect as well as a suspect vehicle, depicted in the following surveillance video excerpts, as part of an ongoing investigation into the shooting death of an on-duty city sanitation worker, that occurred on Friday, November 18th, 2022, at approximately 10:33 AM, in the 7300 block of Rowland Avenue.

Philadelphia sanitation worker shot and killed in Mayfair

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A Philadelphia sanitation worker was shot and killed while on duty Friday morning in Northeast Philadelphia. According to witnesses, 35-year-old Ikeem Johnson was shot and killed in a hail…

More Results Announced in Beckley-to-Philadelphia Firearms Trafficking Conspiracy

BECKLEY, W.Va. – Denise Johnson, 25, of Beckley, pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to travel interstate with the intent to engage in dealing firearms without a license while Terri Lawhorn, 28, of…

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner.

Embattled Philadelphia District Attorney Responds to Impeachment Threat

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Philadelphia lawmakers tired of what they call District Attorney Larry Krasner’s soft-on-crime policies are now preparing to vote to impeach the embattled lawyer. Krasner said he expects an impeachment…

‘Be Concerned’: Joe Scarborough Warns Dems About The One Issue That Could Derail The Midterms

‘Be Concerned’: Joe Scarborough Warns Dems About The One Issue That Could Derail The Midterms Harold Hutchison on October 14, 2022 MSNBC host Joe Scarborough warned Democrats not to ignore concerns…

U.S. Attorney Chung Announces $157,614 in Justice Department Grants to Support Project Safe Neighborhoods

PITTSBURGH – U.S. Attorney Cindy K. Chung announced today that the Department of Justice has awarded $157,614 to support the Project Safe Neighborhoods Program in the Western District of Pennsylvania. Funding will…

One of Pittsburgh’s most wanted criminals has been arrested

PITTSBURGH, PA – The Allegheny County Sheriff’s office has reported that a Clairton man who has been a fugitive from justice since 2020, who was wanted for a felony DUI crash that…

Man on Trial for Abusing Family Members Tried to Arrange Murder of Witnesses

PITTSTON, PA – A Pittston man who is on trial for sexual offenses involving female members of his family is now facing additional charges after he was accused of attempting to facilitate…

Suspect Found Guilty for Shooting Church’s Chicken Worker

PHILADELPHIA (September 19, 2022) — Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced today that Roland Graham (02/03/1946) was found guilty by a jury of Attempted Murder (F1), Aggravated Assault (F1), VUFA 6106 (F3), VUFA 6108 (M1), and Possession of…

Philadelphia man arrested for 2020 murder in Franklin Township

FRANKLIN TWP, NJ – Philadelphia man has been arrested for the 2020 murder of a Franklin Township man. According to Somerset County Prosecutor John P. McDonald, Juaquan S. Fitzgerald, age 33, of…

Prosecutor: Body Found in PA Woods is South Brunswick Softball Coach

FLORENCE TOWNSHIP, NJ – days after police found the body of a woman in the Florence Township home owned by her and her boyfriend the Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office has preliminarily identified…

Body of NJ High School Softball Coach Found in Woods After Girlfriend Found Dead in Their Home

SOUTH BRUNSWICK, NJ – Peter Lestician, a former New Jersey Softball Coach of the Year is alleged to have killed his girlfriend and fled to Pennsylvania where his body was found on…

Fugitive Gunman Who Shot Three, Killed One in Pittsburgh Arrested

PITTSBURGH, PA – Police in Pittsburgh have announced the arrest of a man who killed one and injured three in an August 7th shooting. According to the Pittsburgh Police Fugitive Apprehension Unit,…

Four Teenagers Shot at Duquesne Public Housing Project Outdoor Gathering

DUQUESNE, PA – Four teenagers were shot on Saturday in the Orchard Park public housing project in Duquesne. According to the Allegheny County Police Department, on Saturday, at 9:40 p.m., officers of…

Third Suspect in July Claymont Murder Arrested

CLAYMONT, DE (PRESS RELEASE) – Delaware State Police have arrested a third suspect in a homicide investigation that began in July in the Claymont area. The victim of this incident has also…

Three More Straw Purchasers Plead Guilty in Connection with Beckley-Philadelphia Firearms Trafficking Conspiracy

BECKLEY, W.Va. – Maurice Johnson, 36, of Mount Hope, and Beckley residents Donte Webster, 22, and Kyla Gilbert, 25, each pleaded guilty today to making straw firearm purchases in connection with a…

Mortgage Company to Pay $20 Million Settlement with City for Denying Loans Based on Location

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A mortgage company has settled to a $20 million payout for targeting minority neighborhoods in Philadelphia, deny loans simply based on where they live. According to the Pennsylvania Attorney…

Two Beckley Women Plead Guilty to Straw Purchasing Firearms

BECKLEY, W.Va. – Lakeshia Nicole Simon, 23, and Tyana Bly, also known as “Biggie,” 22, both of Beckley, each pleaded guilty today to straw purchasing roles in a conspiracy to traffic over…

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