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…
Teenage girl reported missing Wednesday in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a 15-year-old Missing Juvenile Raehanna Beatty. She was last seen at 7:30 A.M., on Wednesday, November 24th, 2021, on the 2XX block…
21-year-old reported missing in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating 21-year-old Missing Person Simran Cecil. She was last seen on Monday, November 22nd, 2021, at 8:20 P.M., on the 10000 block of…
Cash 5 Jackpot winning ticket sold in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A jackpot-winning Pennsylvania Lottery Cash 5 with Quick Cash ticket sold for the Tuesday, November 23 drawing matched all five balls drawn, 11-15-23-34-37, to win $620,000 less withholding. Lucky…
81-year-old woman reported missing since last week in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating Missing Person James Lee. Mr. Lee resides at 17XX North Croskey Street; however, he was last seen on the 400 block of…
Wanted: Suspect for Fatal Hit and Run in Philadelphia
On Sunday, November 21, 2021, at around 12:16 AM, at the intersection of “E” St. & Allegheny Avenue. The victim, 31-year-old Jamal Jackson, from 15XX South Stanley Street, was struck by a…
Elderly woman reported missing since August in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating Missing Endangered Person Mazie Lewis. Ms. Lewis’s family members had not seen or heard from her since August 31, 2021, when she…
Philadelphia police seeking shooting suspect
The Philadelphia Police Department and Northwest Detectives are seeking assistance for identifying the persons depicted in the following video in reference to a shooting that occurred at 3700 N. Carlisle Street on…
8 Civilian Employees of the Philadelphia Police Department Indicted on Theft and Fraud Charges For Collecting Pandemic Unemployment Assistance
PHILADELPHIA –United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that the following defendants were charged with fraudulently obtaining emergency unemployment benefits related to COVID-19. Each of the following defendants was charged with one…
Former President of Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market Sentenced to Over 10 Years in Prison for Stealing $7.8 Million from the Company
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Caesar DiCrecchio, 60, of Voorhees, NJ, was sentenced to ten years and one month in prison, three years of supervised release and…
Philadelphia cheesesteaks by Philly’s best coming to Oakland ghost kitchen
OAKLAND, CA – Philly’s Best, home of California’s most authentic Philly Cheesesteaks, is excited to announce the opening of its very first ghost kitchen. The Northern California ghost kitchen in Oakland will…
Man, 66, reported missing in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a 66-year-old Missing Person Charles Gaines. He was last seen at 9:00 A.M., on Wednesday, November 10th, 2021, on the 52XX block…
14-year-old girl missing since Tuesday in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a 14-year-old Missing Juvenile Nevaeh Howard. She was last seen at 12:00 P.M., on Thursday, November 18th, 2021, on the 58XX block…
Philadelphia Man Receives Eight Years in Prison for Causing 2020 Fatal Collision on Tacony-Palmyra Bridge
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Burlington County Prosecutor Scott Coffina announced that a Philadelphia man was sentenced yesterday to eight years in New Jersey state prison for causing a five-car collision on the Tacony-Palmyra…
Man reported missing in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating Missing Person William Richburg. Mr. Richburg was last seen by neighbors on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at approximately 6:45 pm, at his…
Suspect wanted for shooting murder in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Police Department needs your help: On November 3, 2021 at 12:14 am a male victim was located in a vehicle parked in the 2000 block of E. Tioga Street. The…
Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 13 Years for Armed Robbery of Mount Airy Neighborhood Bar on Germantown Avenue
PHILADELPHIA – Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that Lawrence Laws, 29, of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced today to 13 years in prison and five years of supervised release for…
Boy, 13 reported missing Friday afternoon in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating 13-year-old Missing Juvenile Jonathan Tyree of the 1700 block of North Peach Street. Jonathan was last seen on Friday, November 12, 2021…
13-year-old girl missing in Philadelphia since last Friday
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating Missing Juvenile Tashi Jones-Pullin. Tashi, from the 5600 block of Spruce Street, was last seen at her residence on…
Local 98 Leader John Dougherty, Philadelphia City Councilmember Robert Henon Found Guilty of Public Corruption
PHILADELPHIA – Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams announced that John Dougherty, Business Manager of Local 98 of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (“Local 98”), 61, of Philadelphia, PA, and…
Girl, 13, reported missing Thursday night in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating a 13-year-old Missing Juvenile Jayla Creighton. She was last seen at 7:30 P.M., on Thursday, November 11th, 2021, on the 41XX block…