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…
Four Charged for Stealing Two Million Dimes from U.S. Mint Truck in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Federal prosecutors unsealed charges against four Philadelphia men linked to the theft of more than 2 million dimes from a U.S. Mint tractor-trailer earlier this year. The indictment reveals…
Man Fatally Shot While Washing Car in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – On Thursday, a 31-year-old man was shot and killed while washing his car on the 400 block of East Wyoming Avenue. The Philadelphia Police Department responded to the scene…
SEPTA Bus Driver Fatally Shot While on Route in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – An incident occurred Thursday morning in Philadelphia’s Germantown neighborhood where a Route 23 SEPTA bus driver was shot and killed. The incident happened near the Germantown and Abbottsford avenues…
Suspect Sought in Philadelphia Pizza Smash and Grab Burglary
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Central Detective Division has released photos and a video clip, seeking public assistance in identifying an individual. This person is suspected of a burglary that occurred on Monday,…
12-Year-Old Boy Shot in Philadelphia Monday Afternoon
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Police are investigating a shooting in Kingsessing that left a 12-year-old boy injured. The incident took place on Monday, at the 5700 block of Kingsessing Avenue, around 3:31 p.m.…
North Brunswick Officers Attend Funeral of Slain Philadelphia Police Officer
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Officers from the North Brunswick Police Department traveled to Philadelphia today to pay their respects at the funeral of Officer Richard Carrero Mendez, a Philadelphia police veteran who served…
Philadelphia Cop, Priest Convicted in Child Sexual Abuse Cases
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The District Attorney’s Special Investigations Unit announced on Monday the convictions of a former Philadelphia Police officer and a former Catholic priest in two separate child sexual abuse and…
Four Teens Arrested in Assault on Philadelphia Police Officer at High School
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Four teenagers were arrested last week for assaulting a Philadelphia police sergeant outside of Dobbins Tech High School. The incident occurred as the officer attempted to break up a…
Ex-CBS Philadelphia Reporter Arrested on Child Endangerment Charges
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A former CBS Philadelphia reporter faces charges related to child endangerment, according to police in Washington Township. Cleve Bryan of Sewell was arrested Wednesday following an investigation conducted by…
Funeral Plans Announced for Slain Philadelphia Officer Richard Mendez
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #5 has announced that the funeral for police officer Richard Mendez will be held next week, with two public viewings planned prior to…
Armed Philadelphia Man Captured After Brief Chase by Newark Police
NEWARK, NJ – The Delaware State Police arrested 32-year-old Hyneiff Jackson of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, following a pursuit on Thursday. At around 4:24 p.m., troopers observed a silver Hyundai Tucson, driven by Jackson,…
Suspects Wanted for Theft at Amera Gas Station in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is reaching out to the community for help in identifying individuals shown in a video clip. These individuals are connected to a theft incident at…
Philadelphia Police Seek Suspects in Looting at Lancaster Pharmacy
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is requesting assistance from the public in identifying individuals captured in a video clip. These individuals are sought in connection with a commercial burglary at…
Philadelphia Police Seeking to Identify Looters At City Aldi Store
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking assistance in identifying individuals seen in a video clip. These individuals are believed to be involved in a looting incident at the Aldi…
Three Philadelphia Men Arrested After Cops Find Guns During Traffic Stop
BERGEN COUNTY, NJ – Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella announced the arrests of three Philadelphia men for weapons offenses following a narcotics investigation led by the Bergen County Prosecutor’s Office. On October…
Three New Jersey Men Charged for Murder of Philadelphia Cop at Airport
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Three individuals from New Jersey face multiple charges for their alleged involvement in the murder of Philadelphia Police Officer Richard Mendez and attempted murder of Officer Raul Ortiz at…
Police Arrest Two for Carjacking, Pharmacy Burglary Amid Civil Unrest in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – On Thursday, October 19, the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office Gun Violence Task Force disclosed the arrests of two individuals implicated in a carjacking and a subsequent burglary at a…
Barricaded Philadelphia Man Shot by Co-Worker Who Evaded Police Capture
WEST PHILADELPHIA, PA – A late morning shooting on Tuesday left Terrell Lubin, a 36-year-old man from Southwest Philadelphia, dead. Police suspect his co-worker, who evaded capture pulled the trigger. The incident…
Man Shot Multiple Times in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – On Tuesday, at 1:26 a.m., police were called to the scene of a shooting on the 23XX block of East Dauphin Street. Upon arrival, they discovered a 33-year-old white…
Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 25 Years for 2022 Maple Shade Homicide
Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw announced today that 27-year-old Alexander Rivera of Philadelphia has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the homicide of a woman in a Maple Shade…