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…
Philadelphia Police Say Multiple Armed Robberies Could be Tied Together
The Philadelphia Police Department said on Saturday that multiple robberies across the city could be related. According to the Southwest Detective Division, detectives are investigating a robbery pattern that has developed in…
Police Searching for Porch Pirate in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – On May 10, 2022, at approximately 1:22 pm, an unknown Black male took a package belonging to the complainant from her doorstep on the 11xx block of Brandywine St.…
Suspect wanted in Philadelphia street robbery
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Central Detective Division is seeking the public’s help identifying the individual seen in the following still photos. On May 15, 2022, at 11:20 pm, the victim, a 45-year-old-female, was…
Philadelphia Drug Treatment Center Shutdown Over Kickback Scheme, Fraud
HARRISBURG (PRESS RELEASE) —Attorney General Josh Shapiro announced Southwest Nu-Stop Philadelphia Inc. (Southwest), a Philadelphia-based drug and alcohol treatment facility, and its owner Dr. Lloyd Reid pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud for…
Philadelphia Police Searching Suspect Who Robbed Bangin Breakfast on Market Street
PHILADELPHIA, PA -On Saturday, April 30, 2022, at approximately 2:09 AM, an unknown male offender gained entry to Bangin Breakfast located at 230 Market Street by prying open a window. Once inside…
Philadelphia Robbery Suspect Pulled AK-47 on Customer Before Fleeing
PHILADELPHIA, PA – An armed robber pointed his AK-47 at a customer while fleeing the scene of a robbery he committed, police said this week. Philadelphia police detectives are investigating the robbery…
Gunman Shoots at Pregnant Woman While Stopped at Philadelphia Traffic Light
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A pregnant woman and her boyfriend were shot at while waiting in their vehicle at a red light in Philadelphia, police reported today. Now, the Philadelphia Police Department and…
Philadelphia Armed Robbers Take off with Cigarettes and Cash
Philadelphia, PA – Two men who motioned they were carrying a gun during an armed robbery in Philadelphia made off with cash and cigarettes, police said. On April 28, 2022, at approximately…
62-Year-Old Man Reported Missing in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA (Public Service Announcement) – The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating 62-year-old Missing Person Henry Merritt Jones. He was last seen at his home on the 2xx…
81-Year-Old Man Picking Up Takeout Order Carjacked at Gunpoint in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Police are hoping the public can help them identify an armed carjacker that carjacked an 81-year-old man who was just picking up his food order. According to police, on…
Member of Philadelphia ‘Hilltop’ Drug Gang Sentenced to Over 15 Years in Prison
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Paul Robinson, 32, of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced to 15 years and eight months in prison, and six years of supervised release…
Philadelphia Police Need Your Help Identifying Robbery Suspect
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – The Philadelphia Police Department Central Detective Division is investigating a robbery that took place on May 16th. They are seeking the public’s help identifying the individual in the video.…
Philadelphia Police Seeking to Identify Suspect in Apartment Building Burglary
Philadelphia, PA – Philadelphia detectives are investigating a residential burglary that took place on May 6th inside an apartment building on New Street. Now, the Central Detective Division is seeking the public’s…
Two Philadelphia Men Facing Federal Charges After Botched Robbery of Northeast Philly Corner Store Results in Exchange of Gunfire
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Resean Lewis, 25, and William McIntyre, 27, both of Philadelphia, PA, were arrested and charged by Indictment with attempted Hobbs Act robbery,…
17-Year-Old in Critical Condition After Being Run Over by Philadelphia Biker Doing Wheelies
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 17-year-old male riding a skateboarder was struck by a speeding motorcycle, allegedly doing wheelies, according to police on Sunday. Now, that teen is in critical condition and the…
74-Year-Old Man Reported Missing in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Have you seen 74-year-old Luzerne McAllister? If so, the Philadelphia Police Department would like to know where he is and so would his friends and family. The Philadelphia Police…
Philadelphia Man Indicted for Armed Carjacking of Food Delivery Driver
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Arnell Moore, 18, of Philadelphia, PA was charged by Indictment with carjacking and using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to…
Argument Outside Philadelphia Bar Ends With Man Shot Multiple Times
PHILADELPHIA, PA – An argument that took place outside a bar on Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia ended with gunshots, sending one man to the hospital in critical condition. According to the Philadelphia…
67-Year-Old Man Reported Missing in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating 67-year-old Missing Person Marshall McLean. He was last heard from on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at his residence on the 10xx block…
Philadelphia police searching for missing 12-year-old girl
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating 12-year-old Missing Juvenile Marisol Garcia. She was last seen on May 14, 2022, at approximately 12:30am at her home on the 72xx…