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 Men Charged with Firearm Offenses in Separate Cases
PHILADELPHIA, PA – On Monday, the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, along with the Gun Violence Task Force, announced charges against Waseem Bennett and Michael Brickle for unrelated firearm offenses. Bennett is implicated…
Philadelphia CBP Officers Capture Virginia Man Fleeing Multiple Felony Charges in Virginia Beach
PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested a Virginia man, wanted on numerous felony charges, as he attempted to board an international flight on Monday at Philadelphia International Airport. CBP…
Philadelphia Man Charged with Illegal Gun Purchases and Distribution
HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the arrest and charges against Michael Brickle, 37, of Philadelphia, for the illegal purchase and distribution of nearly two dozen firearms. The charges stem…
Philadelphia Stabbing Suspect Fatally Shot by SEPTA Police Outside City Hall
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Gregory Skane, a 48-year-old man with an extensive criminal history, was shot last night at 8 pm near Philadelphia City Hall by SEPTA Police. Skane, a resident of Broad…
Philadelphia Man Sentenced for Drug Trafficking in Butler County
HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the sentencing of Quinzal Powell, a 33-year-old Philadelphia man, for trafficking heroin/fentanyl into Butler County. Powell has been sentenced to 8 to 16 years…
Philadelphia Pharmacy Owner Pleads Guilty to Medicare Fraud
HARRISBURG, PA – Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that Philadelphia-based Aramingo Pharmacy, led by owner Ahmed Bachir, pleaded guilty to Medicaid fraud. The investigation revealed the pharmacy filed fraudulent claims totaling hundreds…
Night of Shootings in Philadelphia Leaves One Dead, Two Injured
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A series of shootings in Philadelphia on the night of Thursday and the early hours of Friday has resulted in one fatality and two injuries. The first incident occurred…
Burglar Fatally Shot in Philadelphia High-Rise Apartment
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A recent burglary turned deadly at a high-rise apartment on City Ave in Philadelphia. Philadelphia Police sources reported that the burglar was shot and killed after breaking into an…
Philadelphia Man Shot and Killed on Heston Street
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 20-year-old man was shot and killed last night in Philadelphia’s 19th District. The incident occurred on the 5200 block of Heston Street around 7:53 PM. The victim, identified…
Man Critically Injured in Hansberry Street Shooting in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 22-year-old man was critically injured in a shooting on W. Hansberry Street, as reported by the 39th District Police. The incident occurred at approximately 12:40 p.m. on the…
Two Separate Deadly Shootings Rock Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Wednesday morning witnessed two separate deadly shootings in Philadelphia, adding to a series of violent incidents in the city. The first shooting occurred on the 3100 block of Wellington…
North Philadelphia Shooting Leaves Two Dead, Five Injured
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A shooting occurred in North Philadelphia’s Fairhill section on Tuesday night, resulting in two fatalities and five injuries. Philadelphia Police responded to reports of gunfire at the 3200 block…
Deadly Shooting Reported in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Early Wednesday morning, a woman, yet to be identified, lost her life in a shooting incident in North Philadelphia. Philadelphia Police Department responded to reports of a person with…
Three Shot on I-95 In Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA — An early Wednesday morning shooting on Interstate 95 in Philadelphia resulted in three men being injured and the closure of the highway’s northbound lanes for approximately seven hours. State…
Shooting Incident on Interstate 95 in Philadelphia Under Investigation
PHILADELPHIA, PA – In the early hours of Wednesday, the Pennsylvania State Police, Troop K – Philadelphia Station, launched an investigation into a shooting incident on Interstate 95. Around 2:39 AM, three…
Philadelphia Man Arrested for Robbery at Doylestown Produce
DOYLESTOWN, PA – Aaron Elijah Pippen, Sr., 63, from Philadelphia, was arrested on Tuesday, for a robbery that occurred at Doylestown Produce on October 31. Surveillance footage captured Pippen entering the store,…
Over $1 Million Stolen from Elderly in Philadelphia Region by Caretaker
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Gloria Byars, 62, of Aldan, PA, and Carlton Rembert, 69, of Hampton, VA, were found guilty of defrauding over $1 million from elderly, incapacitated individuals. United States Attorney Jacqueline…
56-Year-Old Injured in Shooting in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A shooting in Philadelphia’s 24th District has left a 56-year-old man injured. The incident occurred on the 3600 block of Jasper Street at 6:17 a.m. The victim suffered a…
27-Year-Old Shot in West Philly, Stable
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A shooting incident is under investigation by the 19th District Police. The victim, a 27-year-old man, arrived at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center by private vehicle at 9:39 p.m. with…
56-Year Old Shot on Jasper Street in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – In the early hours of Sunday morning, a 56-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound in a shooting incident on Jasper Street in Philadelphia’s 24th District. The incident occurred at…