African American Philadelphia Woman Wins Ben Franklin Look-Alike Contest During America 250 Celebration
Philadelphia, PA – Kiya Burgess, 25, was named the winner of the annual “Night of 250 Benjamin Franklins” look-alike contest held July 3 near Philadelphia’s Liberty Bell, earning the top spot in…
Woman Reported Missing Since Last Weekend in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A woman has been reported missing since last weekend and now the Philadelphia Police needs the public’s assistance in locating her. Police said 29-year-old Bryonna Yates went to New York…
Philadelphia Police Release Video of May Murder Suspect
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department has released a video of a male murder suspect who shot and killed another man inside a store on West Diamond Street in May. According…
Philadelphia man admits to role in drug trafficking enterprise
MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA – Anthony Peterson, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has admitted to his role in a multi-state organized drug trafficking enterprise dubbed the “19th Street Enterprise,” United States Attorney William Ihlenfeld announced.…
Philadelphia Man Sentenced to Seven Years For Over 30 Counts of Narcotics Offenses Connected to PA-NJ Prescription Forgery Ring
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Marques Russell, 37, of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced to seven years in prison, three years of supervised release, and was ordered to…
U.S. Attorney Romero Announces Arson Charges Against Philadelphia Man for Pizza Shop Fire That Resulted in Death of Firefighter
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Al-Ashraf Basem Khalil, 28, of Philadelphia, PA, was arrested on June 24, 2022, after being charged by Criminal Complaint with arson on…
Philadelphia Man Charged in Two Carjackings of Food Delivery Drivers
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that John Nusslein, 18, of Philadelphia, PA, was arrested and charged by Indictment with carjacking resulting in death, carjacking resulting in serious bodily…
15-Year-Old Philadelphia Girl Has Been Missing for One Week
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 15-year-old girl has been reported missing in Philadelphia and now police are asking the public for help locating her. The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in…
Missing Man Reported in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA – A man has been reported missing in Philadelphia and now police are asking for help. According to the Philadelphia Police Department, 28-year-old Michael Delgado-Perez was reported missing by his…
Suspect Robs Philadelphia Target with Toy Gun
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…
Philadelphia Police Report Missing Person from Hortter Street
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…
Philadelphia Police Say Suspect Fought With 51-Year-Old Woman in Failed Scooter Robbery
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,…
Two Men Who Kidnapped Philadelphia Teen to NJ Apartment Complex One Year Ago Convicted at Trial
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Eduardo Castelan-Prado, 39, of Leonia, NJ, and Jose Ochoa, 32, of Moreno Valley, CA, were convicted after trial of kidnapping charges arising…
Two Attorneys Formerly with Philadelphia Law Firm Charged with Legal Fee Fraud Scheme
PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Scott E. Diamond, 62, of Philadelphia, PA, and Jesse M. Cohen, 42, of Los Angeles, CA, were charged together by Information with one…
$3 Million Lucky Scratch-Off Sold on Philadelphia
MIDDLETOWN, PENNSYLVANIA – One very lucky scratch-off ticket won $3 million playing “my three million” scratch-off. 777 Super Market on South 29th Street in Philadelphia sold the winning ticket. They will receive…
77-Year-Old Man Shot and Killed Execution-Style in Philadelphia
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…
Man Shot Twice on G Street in Philadelphia
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…
Time To Rob The Donuts: Police Searching For Philadelphia Dunkin Donuts Robbery Suspect
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…
Suspect Takes $1,500 in Philadelphia Cafe Burglary
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…
Philadelphia Man Charged After Monthslong Search for Murder of 15-Year-Old Boy
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A multi-agency operation to find the killers of 15-year-old Sean Toomey outside his Wissinoming home in Philadelphia has led to the arrest of Saahor Teagle. Teagle was found hiding…
West Philadelphia Man Sentenced to Over Nine Years for Firearms Offense During 2020 Civil Unrest
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Mashaq White, 24, of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced to nine years and two months in prison, followed by three years of supervised…