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…
Member of Philadelphia ‘Hilltop’ Drug Gang Sentenced to Over Seven Years in Prison
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Hyneef Harvey, 30, of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced to seven years and three months in prison, and six years of supervised release…
Police Searching for Man Reported Missing in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a 33-year-old Missing Person Troy Williams. He was last seen on Monday, April 11,2022, at 6:58 PM, on the 19xx block of…
Police Seeking to Identify Suspects in March Philadelphia Armed Robbery
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department has released surveillance video of an armed robbery that took place in March on St. James Street. Police are seeking to identify the suspect at…
Juvenile Reported Missing in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Police Department seeks assistance from the public in locating Missing Juvenile I’layah Cobb. I’layah was last seen leaving her residence on the 25xx block of N. Bouvier Street, on April…
Philadelphia Woman Reported Missing Since Sunday
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a 27-year-old Missing Person Ijanayah Clark. She was last seen at 7:35 pm on Sunday, April 10, 2022, on…
Man Suffers Fractured Skull After Being Jumped by Group in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A man suffered a broken nose and fractured skull after being assaulted by a group of men in Philadelphia. The incident happened on April 6th, but now police are…
Philadelphia to Enforce New Indoor Mask Mandate
PHILADELPHIA, PA – After a slight uptick in COVID-19 cases, mostly the omicron “stealth” variant, the City of Philadelphia has told residents once again to mask up. Effective April 18th, the City…
Federal Officials Unveil Two Indictments Charging 14 People with Illegally Trafficking 400 Firearms into Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Philadelphia Field Division Special Agent in charge Matt Varisco announced federal charges in two separate interstate firearms…
Philadelphia Armed Robbery Suspects Leave With Just $200
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Two armed robbers robbed a deli in Philadelphia and made off with just $200. Now, they are wanted by the Philadelphia Police Department. Police said, on April 6th, in…
Philadelphia Carjacker Held Gun To Her Head
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is searching for three men who carjacked a 33-year-old woman in the area of Sedgley Avenue on April 3rd. According to police, “On April 3,…
Police Issue Alert for Missing 69-Year-Old Man in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a 69-year-old Missing Person Chetney Brown. He was last seen on Thursday, April 7, 2022, on the 73XX block of Theodore Street.…
12-Year-Old Reported Missing in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a 12-year-old Missing Child Kailani Hales. She was last seen at 10:00 A.M., on Sunday, April 10, 2022, on the 38XX block…
Missing Child Reported in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a 10-year-old Missing Child Cailey Ford. She was last seen at 4:00 P.M., on Friday, April 8, 2022, on the 63XX block…
Man Accidentally Shoots 7-11 Clerk in Philadelphia, Flees
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A black male wearing a blue sweatshirt and a backward baseball cap was adjusting his pants when he accidentally discharged his illegally concealed firearm, striking a store clerk. The…
These Two Gunmen Completely Missed Each Other in Close Order Philadelphia Gunfight
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Two men engaged in an argument on a front porch of a home on South 69th Street in Philadelphia were no more than six feet away from each other…
Philadelphia CBP Seizes More Dangerous Controlled Substances Destined to Chicago
PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Philadelphia continue to intercept dangerous products and recently seized another large shipment of gamma butyrolactone (GBL) destined to an address in Chicago.…
Philadelphia Man Sentenced to One Year in Jail for Shining Laser into Police Helicopter
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Raji Yusuf, 36, of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced to one year in prison and three years of supervised release, and was ordered…
Philadelphia Police Release Video of March Shooting, Need Your Help
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is asking the public for assistance to identify suspects in a shooting that took place last month. “The police are investigating a shooting incident that…
Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison After Being Convicted at Trial of Unlawfully Possessing Drugs and Guns
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Jamir Foushee, a/k/a “Jamir Young,” 32, of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced to sentenced to 20 years in prison by United States District…
Feds Charge Eight Suspected Carjackers Tied to Multiple Offenses in Violent Crimes Across Philadelphia Region
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams, together with federal, state and local law enforcement officials, announced that six defendants were arrested and charged with federal carjacking and other violent crimes…