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…
Police Investigate Shooting on East Somerset Street in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A shooting occurred at 1810 E Somerset Street, striking a 37-year-old man once in the left shoulder. The incident took place at 8:10 PM. The victim was transported to…
Philadelphia Man Forged Documents to Evade Child Support to Baby Mama
HARRISBURG, PA – A Philadelphia man, Damien Hartsfield, 37, has been sentenced to 6 to 12 years in prison for forging documents to escape child support payments. The announcement was made by…
Philadelphia Man Sentenced for Forging Documents to Evade Child Support
HARRISBURG, PA – A Philadelphia man, Damien Hartsfield, 37, has been sentenced to 6 to 12 years in prison for forging documents to escape child support payments. The announcement was made by…
Philadelphia Bank Manager, New York Accomplice Nabbed for 38 False COVID-19 Loans
CAMDEN, NJ – Tommy Hawkins, a former branch manager of a national bank, and Sieff Robert Sargeant, a New York resident, have pleaded guilty to charges related to a multi-state COVID-19 relief…
Off-Duty Philadelphia Cop Shot During Armed Robbery
PHILADELPHIA, PA – An off-duty Philadelphia police officer was grazed by a bullet during an attempted robbery on Thursday morning. The incident took place just after 5:00 AM on the 2100 block…
Philadelphia Police Seek Information on Homicide Suspects Offering $20,000 Reward
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is urgently requesting public assistance to locate two suspects involved in a homicide that occurred on February 25, 2024. The incident took place at approximately…
Pedestrian Struck and Killed in Philadelphia Hit and Run Crash
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A tragic hit-and-run incident late Wednesday night claimed the life of a 44-year-old pedestrian on East Torresdale Avenue in the 24th District. The accident occurred just before midnight on…
Motorcyclist Killed in Crash By Teens Fleeing Philadelphia Cops in Stolen Car
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A Philadelphia man is dead after his motorcycle was struck at a high rate of speed by five teens driving a stolen car, fleeing police. Today, the Philadelphia Police…
Philadelphia Police Investigating Shooting on Vincent Street
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating a shooting in Northeast Philadelphia. According to the PPD, this afternoon, there was a shooting at 33XX Saint Vincent Street inside a corner…
Philadelphia Police Offer Reward For Deadly Shooting Suspects
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Police Department is urgently seeking information on a homicide that occurred on the evening of May 18, 2024. The incident took place around 10:48 PM in the…
Two Teens Injured in Philadelphia Double Shooting; Suspects Detained
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A serious shooting incident occurred in Philadelphia, injuring two young individuals. The event took place at approximately 3:35 PM on the front lawn of a residence located on the…
Do You Know Him? Philadelphia Police Seek Man Wanted for Burglary
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Police Department’s Northwest Detective Division is on the hunt for a suspect involved in a residential burglary that occurred earlier this month. Authorities are seeking public assistance…
Fugitive Wanted for Triple Shooting in Philadelphia Involving Young Child
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Police Department, along with the Shooting Investigation Group, is urgently requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a recent shooting incident. The violent event…
Philadelphia Cop Involved in May 15 Dog Shooting that Injured Bystanded Placed on Leave
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A Philadelphia police officer shot and killed a pit bull on a Tuesday earlier this month, as it attacked another dog. The incident occurred in the city’s 39th District…
Philadelphia Cops Involved In Another Aggressive Dog Shooting
Early Thursday morning, Philadelphia Police Department’s 17th District officers were called to a residence on the 1600 block of South Dover Street at about 4:03 AM due to a dog attack. Upon…
Philadelphia Police Seek Public’s Help to Locate Suspected Serial Retail Thief
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Northeast Detective Division of the Philadelphia Police Department is calling for public assistance in tracking down a suspect linked to multiple retail thefts in the city. The suspect,…
Injured Man Found Near Gunfire Scene Was Not Shot, Police Report
FREDERICK, MD – Early Tuesday morning, Frederick Police responded to reports of a shooting on the 200 block of N Market St. Upon arrival, they found an individual with head injuries initially…
Ben Salem Police Seek Vinyl Record Thief
BENSALEM, PA – The Bensalem Police Department is currently investigating a theft that occurred at the Barnes & Noble store located in the Neshaminy Mall. The incident took place on May 12,…
Philadelphia Man Spent 22 Years in Prison For Armed Robbery He Didn’t Do
PHILADELPHIA, PA, May 22, 2024 — District Attorney Larry Krasner announced the exoneration of 59-year-old Keith Graves, who spent 22 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. The exoneration…
Philadelphia Police Seek Suspect in Back-to-Back Verizon Store Robberies
PHILADELPHIA, PA—The Philadelphia Police Department’s Northwest Detective Division is on the hunt for a suspect involved in multiple robberies at Verizon stores. The incidents, which took place on the evening of May…