Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 11 Years for Three Commercial Robberies

PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Nasir Wright, 25, of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced to 11 years in prison and five years of supervised release by United States…

Philadelphia armed robbery crew fails to take ATM at 52nd Street gas station

Philadelphia, PA – Detectives with the Philadelphia Police Department are investigating a botched armed robbery by a crew of thieves on 52nd Street Tuesday morning. A four man crew entered the business…

Philadelphia Man Charged For Throwing Three Incendiary Bombs at Residences in Northeast Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Jason Mattis, 49, of Philadelphia, PA, was arrested and charged by Indictment with three counts of possession of an unregistered destructive device,…

Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 30 Years in Prison for Forcibly Sex Trafficking a Minor on Backpage.com

PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Rodney Kent a/k/a “Hott Rodd,” a/k/a “Hott,” 51, of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced yesterday to 30 years in prison and 10 years…

Police concerned over missing endangered elderly man

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 71-year-old man has gone missing on Fillmore Street in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in finding missing endangered person Carlos Mareta Matos. Carlos…

13-year-old reported missing in the area of South 32nd Street in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Detectives with the Philadelphia Police Department are searching for a missing 13-year-old girl last seen two weeks ago. Police in Philadelphia are seeking the public’s assistance in locating missing…

Philadelphia detectives investigating credit card skimming at city convenience store

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Philadelphia Police Department detectives are investigating a credit card skimming scam at a 7-11 and are searching for the suspect involved in the identify theft scheme, PPD Northwest Detective…

Philadelphia Man Pleads Guilty For his Role in a Robbery Spree Targeting Latino Businesses in North Philadelphia One Year Ago

PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Omar White-Davis, 28, of Philadelphia, PA, pleaded guilty today to two counts of attempted Hobbs Act robbery, one count of Hobbs Act…

Brazen thief takes decorative bronze railing around Philadelphia City Hall

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Crime is getting out of control in Philadelphia and nobody in the city is safe anymore, even City Hall. On Thursday, a brazen thief walked up to city hall…

13-year-old reported missing since Friday in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating missing juvenile Jamirrah Williams. She was last seen on Friday, December 2, 2022, on the 13xx block of S…

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66-year-old man beaten and carjacked in Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA – A 66-year-old man was beaten during a carjacking on Winter Street last week. According to police, on Monday, at approximately 12:30am, the victim, a 66-year-old male, was on the…

Police searching for hit-and-run driver the fled fatal crash

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is asking the public to assist in identifying the driver of a vehicle involved in a fatal hit and run crash. A hit and run…

15-year-old missing since Friday in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is searching for a 15-year-old boy missing since Friday. The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating missing juvenile Charles Talley. He was…

Two Philadelphia Men Found Guilty of Armed Robberies of Two City Pharmacies

PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Jon Suggs, 31, and Nickolas Passineau 31, both of Philadelphia, PA were both convicted at trial of two counts of Hobbs Act…

Philadelphia police said this man even stole a child’s piggy bank during home burglary

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A child’s piggy bank was just one of many items stolen from a Philadelphia home last week. Police are now asking the public to help identify a commercial burglary…

Two Philadelphia Men Charged With Three Summer 2022 Carjackings Across the City

PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Bruce Alexander, 19, and Naseem Williams, 21, both of Philadelphia, PA, were charged by Indictment for their roles in three different carjacking…

Official In Crime-Ridden City Pushes For Its Police To Have Documentary Series

Official In Crime-Ridden City Pushes For Its Police To Have Documentary Series Trevor Schakohl on December 8, 2022 A San Francisco official is pushing for the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) to…

Woman reported missing since Friday in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating endangered 73-year-old missing person Minnie Pendergrass. She was last seen on Tuesday, December 2, 2022, at 2:37 p.m., on…

Woman reported missing overnight in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating 35-year-old missing person Rogette Welton. She was last seen on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at 6:30 a.m., on the…

Police report missing 15-year-old in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Detectives with the Philadelphia Police Department have issued a bulletin reporting a missing teen in the city. The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a 15-year-old…

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