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Suspect Robs Philadelphia Target with Toy Gun

Kristen Harrison-OnealJune 27, 20220

PHILADELPHIA, PA – On June 20, 2022, at 9:22 pm, an unknown black male entered the Target store located at 1128 Chestnut St and was walking around the store placing numerous items into a Target basket. The suspect then passed all points of sale and exited the store. As the suspect fleeing from Police when he pointed what turned out to be a toy handgun at the Officer. The male then discarded the toy and items on the ground and continued to flee. If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact: Central Detective Division: 215-686-3093/3094

Philadelphia Police Report Missing Person from Hortter Street

Kristen Harrison-OnealJune 27, 20220

The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating 31-year-old Missing Person Brian Brown. He was last seen on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at 12:00 P.M., on the 200 block of Hortter Street. He is 5′ 8″, 175 lbs., brown complexion, black hair, brown eyes, tattoo on his chest “MOE” and was last seen wearing a black jacket with #3, black sweatpants and a grey hoodie. Anyone with any information on Brian’s whereabouts is asked to please contact Northwest Detectives Division at 215-686-3353 or 911.

Philadelphia Police Say Suspect Fought With 51-Year-Old Woman in Failed Scooter Robbery

Kristen Harrison-OnealJune 27, 20220

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A man who tried to forcefully rob a mobility scooter from a 51-year-old woman failed, but now police are asking the public to try to find him. On Saturday, at 3:00 pm, the victim, a 51-year-old female, parked her electric scooter outside of a property on the 1600 block of Brandywine Street. “While trying to enter a property, an unknown black male approached and attempted to steal the electric scooter,” the Philadelphia Police Department reported. “The victim fought with the offender and was able to stop him from taking it. During the struggle, the suspect bit the

District Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Shooting at Family in Northwest Washington

DOJ PressJune 24, 20220

WASHINGTON – Anthony Bedney, 27, of Washington, D.C., was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for shooting a woman and her five-year-old child after an argument over a scooter he abandoned in a bike lane in Northwest Washington, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Robert J. Contee III, Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Bedney pleaded guilty in April 2022, in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, to one count of assault with intent to kill with a dangerous weapon and two counts of possession of a firearm

Jury Finds District Man Guilty of Firearm Offenses Following Discovery of Ghost Gun in Southeast Washington Apartment

DOJ PressJune 24, 20220

WASHINGTON – Michael Smallwood, 37, of Washington, D.C., has been found guilty of firearms and related charges after police discovered a ghost gun and ammunition in an apartment where he was staying in Southeast Washington, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Robert J. Contee III, Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Smallwood was found guilty by a jury on June 22, 2022, of unlawful possession of a firearm and related charges following a trial in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The Honorable Jason

Police Seeking Female Suspect in Tuesday Shooting

Kristen Harrison-OnealJune 24, 20220

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A female suspect wanted for the shooting of a male victim at the intersection of Logan Street and Knox Street in Philadelphia is being sought by police. According to police, on Tuesday, at 4:19 am, 39th District officers responded to a report of a shooting at Logan and Knox St. Responding officers located a male victim suffering from gunshot wounds to his chest and left arm. “The victim was transported to Albert Einstein Medical Center where he listed in critical condition. Video surveillance captured the offender moments prior to the shooting,” police reported. If you have any

77-Year-Old Man Shot and Killed Execution-Style in Philadelphia

Kristen Harrison-OnealJune 24, 20220

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Police in Philadelphia are investigating an execution-style murder of an elderly man on L Street that happened on Tuesday. According to police, detectives are attempting to identify the individual depicted in recently released surveillance video excerpts, as part of an ongoing investigation into the shooting death of a 77-year-old male, that occurred on Tuesday at about 5:33 AM in in the rear alley of the 4200 block of “L” Street. “After running up to the victim from behind and shooting him in the head the suspect continues running northbound through the alley towards the 1300 block of

Man Shot Twice on G Street in Philadelphia

Kristen Harrison-OnealJune 24, 20220

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Police in Philadelphia are searching for a gunman who shot another man Sunday morning on G Street. According to police, at 2:14 am, 24th District officers responded to a report of a male shot at 3200 G St. Officers located a male victim suffering from two gunshot wounds to the stomach and transported him to Temple Hospital. “It was later determined that the shooting took place at 800 E. Madison St. Video footage of the alleged shooter was captured by Philadelphia Police pole cameras,” police reported.

Time To Rob The Donuts: Police Searching For Philadelphia Dunkin Donuts Robbery Suspect

Kristen Harrison-OnealJune 24, 20220

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Shortly after they made the donuts, the staff at a Philadelphia Dunkin Donuts store was robbed by a knife-wielding man. Police today released a video from a robbery that took place last Tuesday. According to police, at approximately 5:21 am, an unknown black male entered Dunkin Donuts located at 1509 Chestnut Street and walked behind the counter, armed with a knife demanding money from the cash register. “After complying with the suspect’s demands the suspect took an undetermined amount of money the suspect fled the store and was last seen west on Chestnut Street,” police reported. If

Suspect Takes $1,500 in Philadelphia Cafe Burglary

Kristen Harrison-OnealJune 24, 20220

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Police in Philadelphia are seeking to identify a suspect wanted for the burglary of a city cafe on Tuesday. Central Detective Division is seeking the public’s help identifying the individual seen in a surveillance video released today. According to police, on Tuesday, at 7:23 pm, an unknown black male gained entry to Radicchio Cafe located at 402 Wood Street by prying open the rear door. While inside the suspect took the cash register which contained approximately $1,500 then fled in an unknown direction. If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact: Central

Queens District Attorney Triggered Over Supreme Court Ruling on Conceal Carry

Adam DevineJune 24, 20220

NEW YORK, NY – The Supreme Court has dealt the liberal left a blow by declaring excessive burdens to justify concealed carry weapons were unconstitutional in New York state, sending shockwaves across blue America. Melinda Katz, Queens District Attorney said the ruling was extremely disappointing. “The Supreme Court’s ruling in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen significantly hinders our ongoing efforts to keep New Yorkers safe from gun violence,” Katz said. “I am extremely disappointed in this decision by the highest court which creates an undue burden on the commonsense gun laws in this State.” Katz

Man ‘Simulated’ Weapon During Dollar General Robbery in Philadelphia, Makes Off with $200

Kristen Harrison-OnealJune 23, 20220

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A man who faked a gun during a robbery at a Dollar General in Philadelphia made off with $200. Now, police are asking the public to help identify him. On June 21, 2022, at 11:44 pm, an unknown black male entered Dollar General located at 1300 W Lehigh Ave and came around the counter with his hand inside a red bag simulating he had a weapon and took approximately $200 from the cash register. The suspect then fled the store in an unknown direction.

Police Searching for Suspect Who Shot Two in Kensington

Kristen Harrison-OnealJune 22, 20220

PHILADELPHIA, PA – Police in Philadelphia are continuing their search for a man who shot and struck two people ina shooting earlier this month in the Kensington section of the city. The Philadelphia Police Department and the Shooting Investigation Group is asking for the public’s assistance for information and or identifying the suspect in reference to a shooting that occurred at Kensington Avenue and Somerset Street on 6-10-22 at approximately 2:59 AM. The depicted offender fired multiple shots using a 9mm firearm and striking two victims. If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact: Shooting

16-Year-Old Reported Missing Since Monday in Philadelphia

Kristen Harrison-OnealJune 22, 20220

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a 16-year-old Missing Juvenile Haniyyah Davis. She was last seen on Monday, June 20, 2022, at 10:00 P.M., on the 16XX block of North 15th Street. She is 5’8″, 175 lbs., medium brown complexion, brown eyes, black hair, butterfly tattoos on her right arm and was last seen wearing a white shirt, shorts and silver sandals. Anyone with any information on Haniyyah’s whereabouts is asked to please contact Central Detectives Division at 215-686-3093 or 911.

Philadelphia Police Searching for Woman Wanted for Kensington Shooting

Kristen Harrison-OnealJune 22, 20220

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A woman identified as the shooter who fired shots into a crowd in Kensington, striking one man is being sought by the Philadelphia Police Department. According to the Philadelphia Police Department, on June 6, at 2:43 am, SEPTA police officers were dispersing a large crowd when they heard a gunshot in the area of Wishart and Kensington Ave. “SEPTA police officers located a male victim on the 1800 block of E. Wishart St suffering from a single gunshot wound to his abdomen and transported him to Temple Hospital. Video of the incident as well as the offender

Toms River Little League Softball Wins District 18 Championship Again

Phil StiltonJune 22, 20220

TOMS RIVER, NJ – There are new divas on the diamond in New Jersey’s Little League Softball District 18. For the second consecutive year, Toms River Little League has defeated longtime reigning champions Holbrook Little League. Holbrook has dominated the district since 2016, but the girls over at Toms River Little League have now taken the torch as their own. This year, for the championship, Toms River Little League defeated Holbrook in two games defeating the Jackson team 9-0 and 13-1. They will now advance to the New Jersey section three tournament. Related: Toms River Invokes Phil Murphy Lockdown Order

Uvalde mayor says district attorney asked city to not release shooting probe records

ReutersJune 21, 20220

WASHINGTON – Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin said on Tuesday that the Uvalde County district attorney has asked the city to not release records related to the district attorney’s probe into the school shooting that killed 19 children and two teachers last month. “The Uvalde District Attorney has requested the City not release any records related to her investigation. The Texas Occupations Code also restricts release of body cam,” the mayor said in a statement quoted by local media. The statement added that to date the district attorney and the Texas Department of Public Safety have not provided the city with

Gerard M. Karam Sworn In As U.S. Attorney For The Middle District Of Pennsylvania

DOJ PressJune 21, 20220

SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Gerard M. Karam was sworn in today as the United States Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. The oath of office was administered by Chief Judge Matthew W. Brann of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania. Mr. Karam was nominated to serve as U.S. Attorney by President Biden on April 22, 2022, and was confirmed by the United States Senate on June 13, 2022. Mr. Karam replaces John C. Gurganus, who was appointed United States Attorney by U.S. Attorney

Jacqueline C. Romero Sworn in as United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

DOJ PressJune 21, 20220

PHILADELPHIA – Jacqueline C. Romero, who has served as an Assistant United States Attorney with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for over 16 years, was sworn in today as the United States Attorney for the District. The Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Juan R. Sánchez, administered the oath of office to Ms. Romero, who was nominated by President Biden to serve as U.S. Attorney on April 21, 2022 and unanimously confirmed by the United States Senate on June 13, 2022. A public investiture ceremony will

Jury Finds District Man Guilty of Aggravated Assault While Armed For Shooting Woman in Northwest Washington

DOJ PressJune 21, 20220

WASHINGTON – Nikko Drake, 33, of Washington, D.C., has been found guilty by a jury of aggravated assault while armed for shooting a woman outside a Northwest Washington nightclub, announced U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and Robert J. Contee III, Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department (MPD). Drake was also found guilty of possession of a firearm during a crime of violence and related firearms offenses. The verdict was returned on June 17, 2022, following a trial in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. The Honorable Maribeth

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Highlights Importance of Protecting Southern District of Iowa Seniors

DOJ PressJune 21, 20220

DES MOINES, IA – The Department of Justice commemorated World Elder Abuse Awareness Day by emphasizing its commitment to protecting elderly individuals against abuse, fraud, and neglect by advancing elder justice. Elder abuse takes many forms, including financial exploitation (abuse and fraud), caregiver neglect, and physical, sexual, and psychological abuse.1 Attorney General Merrick Garland stated, “The Department has a strong elder justice history that I continue to fully support. We all know an older family member or friend who has been the victim of financial fraud, either domestically or internationally, and we’ve witnessed first-hand how financial loss impacts older adults.

Woman Killed in Hit and Run Crash by Tesla in Germantown Neighborhood of Philadelphia

Kristen Harrison-OnealJune 21, 20220

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A Philadelphia woman was struck and killed by grey Tesla in the Germantown section of Philadelphia Monday night, police have reported. The driver then fled the scene. “At 6:47 PM, an unknown person operating a grey Tesla struck a pedestrian at the intersection of Germantown Avenue and Coulter Street, causing fatal injuries. That driver then fled the scene and was last seen south on Germantown Avenue then east on Wister Street. The victim, a 21-year-old female, was pronounced dead at Einstein Hospital.

Woman Reported Missing in Philadelphia

Kristen Harrison-OnealJune 21, 20220

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department has reported a 37-year-old woman has been reported as missing after last being seen on Friday. The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a 37-year-old Endangered Missing Person Rozalyn T. Leslie. She was last seen on Friday, June 17, 2022, at 10:00 A.M., on the 58XX block of Malvern Avenue by family. It was reported she was at Lankenau Medical Center Saturday, June 18, 2022, and left the hospital at 7:00 A.M. She is 5’0″, 90 lbs., thin build, medium brown complexion, brown eyes, short black hair (afro), and scars

16-Year-Old Missing Since Friday in Philadelphia

Kristen Harrison-OnealJune 20, 20220

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A boy has gone missing in the area of North 15th Street in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a 16-year-old Missing Juvenile Malachi Jackson. He was last seen on Friday, June 17, 2022, at 11:00 P.M., on the 16XX block of North 15th Street. He is 5’10”, 165 lbs., dark complexion, black hair, brown eyes and wears eyeglasses. Anyone with any information on Malachi’s whereabouts is asked to please contact Central Detectives Division at 215-686-3093 or 911.

Philadelphia Police Still Hoping to Find Elderly Woman Who Went Missing in November

Kristen Harrison-OnealJune 20, 20220

PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is not giving up their search for a missing elderly woman, who hasn’t been seen since November. The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a 74-year-old Missing Person Gloria Parker. She was last seen on November 2021, at 11:00 P.M., on the 22XX block of Oakford Street. Anyone with any information on Gloria’s whereabouts is asked to please contact South Detectives Division at 215-686-3013 or 911.