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…
Two Women Found Stabbed to Death in North Philadelphia Basement
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A gruesome scene was discovered in a basement in Philadelphia’s Lawncrest area, where two women were found stabbed to death on Tuesday afternoon. The victims, identified as 75-year-old Angela…
Gunman Leaps from 4th Floor Balcony in Deadly Philadelphia Shooting
PHILADELPHIA, PA — An 18-year-old man, Elijah Deloach, was fatally shot on Tuesday night in the Roxborough neighborhood. The incident, which took place following an argument, occurred on the 7900 block of…
Two Women Found Stabbed to Death in Philadelphia Basement
PHILADELPHIA, PA—A tragic stabbing incident occurred in Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon, resulting in two fatalities. At approximately 1:33 PM, officers from the 2nd District were called to a residence on 60XX Bingham…
15-Year-Old Boy Goes Missing in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old Michael Polanco, who was last seen on April 17, 2024, at approximately 5:00 pm on the 4700 block of Princeton…
Search Underway for Missing Teen in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department seeks the public’s help to find Sabeyah Stansbury, a 16-year-old Black female who vanished from her residence on E. Rockland St. last Thursday. Stansbury left…
Teen Missing in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department seeks help from the public to find 15-year-old Tauliyah Woods, also known as Tauliyah Woods-Hayward, who has been missing from her home on 4xx Locust…
Philadelphia University on Lockdown As Pro-Palestinian Protesters Establish Encampment
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Approximately 75 pro-Palestinian demonstrators have set up an encampment at Drexel University’s Korman Quad. The protesters originally convened at City Hall and marched to the campus as part of…
Philadelphia Police Seek Suspect in Germantown Avenue Commercial Burglary
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Police Department’s Northwest Detective Division is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a commercial burglary. The incident occurred early on May 14, 2024,…
Breaking: Man Shot, Critical on Melrose Street
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 45-year-old white male was critically injured after being shot once in the left upper chest and once in the left upper back on Melrose Street at 3:40 PM.…
Philadelphia Store Sells $1 Million Lottery Scratch-Off Ticket
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Vikej Petroleum Inc., located at 4131 Whitaker Avenue, has become the latest lucky spot in Pennsylvania after selling a $1 million-winning Million Dollar Multiplier Madness Scratch-Off ticket. The store…
Philadelphia Police Seek Female Fugitive for Deadly Shooting on Federal Street
Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance after a 35-year-old male was fatally shot following an altercation on Federal Street. The City of Philadelphia is offering a…
Another Violent Pit Bull Attack Thwarted by Philadelphia Police, Officer Placed on Leave
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A Philadelphia police officer from the 39th District shot and killed a pit bull that was attacking another dog. The event occurred on Wednesday afternoon around 12:06 p.m. The…
Gunpoint Robbery and Carjacking in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA – The PPD Northwest Detective Division is seeking to identify those responsible for a gunpoint robbery and carjacking incident that occurred on Sunday. An unknown black male forced a victim…
Philadelphia Police Seek Help to Locate Missing Child
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Police Department is requesting public assistance to find 5-year-old Abu Hanifa, last seen yesterday at 4:30 PM on the 1900 block of W Lehigh Ave. Abu is…
Philadelphia Cocaine Trafficker Found Guilty and Heading to Prison
CAMDEN, NJ – Jose Gonzalez, a 51-year-old Philadelphia resident, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for his leadership role in a cocaine distribution network. U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced…
Philadelphia Boutique Smash and Grab Burglary Suspect Wore CK Hat
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department’s Northwest Detective Division is on the lookout for a suspect involved in a commercial burglary. The incident occurred in the early hours of May 10,…
Off-Duty Philadelphia Cop Forced to Shoot Three Pit Bulls Attacking Woman
Philadelphia, PA — An off-duty police officer shot and killed one of three pit bulls attacking a woman in Southwest Philadelphia on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 10:38 a.m. on the…
Philadelphia Police Continue Search for Suspects in Assault of Off-Duty Cop
Philadelphia, PA — The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying a female suspect involved in the aggravated assault and robbery of an off-duty police officer. The incident…
Drugged Out Suspect Aims Rifle at Philadelphia Police From Atop Abandoned Church Steeple
Philadelphia, PA – A barricade situation took place at 700 E Cornwall St in the 25th District. At approximately 8:12 PM, officers were dispatched to the scene following reports of a white…
Philadelphia CBP Nets 60 Dead Butterflies Illegally Imported from Portugal to Wayne County, PA
PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection agriculture specialists encounter many odd products while conducting import examinations that protect our nation’s agricultural resources. Recently, one such parcel contained 60 dead butterflies from…