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…
Suspects sought in Weekend Fatal shooting of woman in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Last Sunday, a 45-year-old woman was fatally shot in the area of 2400 N. 29th Street in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Police Homicide Division is currently searching for the suspect.…
Man shot in front of Infant son During Argument in Germantown
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department and the Shooting Investigation Group are seeking the public’s help in relation to a shooting that took place on the 3700 block of Germantown Avenue…
Police seeking suspect in deadly Philadelphia weekend shooting
PHILADELPHIA, PA – On Sunday, at 5:59 am, a homicide occurred in the area of 2400 N. 29th Street. The victim, a 45-year-old female, sustained a gunshot wound to the head and…
Public’s Help Sought in Germantown Avenue Shooting Incident
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department and the Shooting Investigation Group are seeking the public’s help for information about a shooting that occurred at 3707 Germantown Ave. On May 12, 2023,…
Philadelphia Sees Spate of Shootings, One Fatality Reported
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A series of shootings late Tuesday and early Wednesday in Philadelphia resulted in one death and multiple injuries. Police officers arrived on the 600 block of N. Preston Street…
Green New Deal Proponent Loses Dem Primary In Philadelphia Mayoral Race
Green New Deal Proponent Loses Dem Primary In Philadelphia Mayoral Race Arjun Singh on May 17, 2023 Former Philadelphia city councilor and left-wing candidate Helen Gym, a Green New Deal supporter, has…
Philadelphia Man Sentenced for Role in Salem County Bank Robbery
CAMDEN, NJ – Kenneth S. Thompson, a 44-year-old man from Philadelphia, was sentenced to 77 months in prison and three years of supervised release on Monday. Thompson served as the getaway driver…
Philadelphia police seek assault suspects caught on camera
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Central Detective Division is appealing to the public to help identify individuals involved in an assault case. A 48-year-old male was recently attacked while riding his bike on…
Suspect Wanted for Theft from Auto in West Cumberland Street
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Central Detective Division is urging the public to assist in identifying an individual caught on surveillance footage. On Thursday, around 2:40 am, the suspect was captured on camera…
Hitman in Philadelphia murder for hire plot convicted of first-degree murder
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Keith Phillips has been convicted of first-degree murder in the 2019 shooting death of Nasir Sadat on a North Philadelphia street outside a property that the victim was renovating,…
Do you know them? Police seek help identifying burglary suspects
PHILADELPHIA, PA – An apartment burglary incident occurred on Sunday, around 2:30 pm, at the 1700 block of Race St. The Central Detective Division is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the…
Two Middle School Students in Philadelphia Taken into Custody After Gun Found
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A gun-related incident was reported at Grover Washington Middle School on East Olney Avenue onTuesday, leading to the apprehension of two students. Philadelphia police were alerted to the school…
Two Women Injured During Shootout in Philadelphia’s Logan Section
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A late-night altercation outside a bar in Philadelphia’s Logan section escalated into a shooting, leaving two women with injuries. The incident occurred at the intersection of Old York Road…
30-year-old shot inside Philadelphia hardware store
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Philadelphia police are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in a Southwest Philadelphia hardware store on Tuesday morning. The victim, a 30-year-old man, was shot in the lower abdomen…
Two inmates break out of Philadelphia prison raising safety concerns for families, witnesses
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Two inmates have reportedly escaped from the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center. On Monday, May 8th, the Department of Prisons announced the escape of Ameen Hurst and Nasir Grant. Concerns…
Philadelphia Eagles’ star honored for generation donation to Atlantic City PD
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – Philadelphia Eagles Pro Bowl Defensive Tackle Fletcher Cox made a generous donation to the Atlantic City Police Department and today, he was recognized for his contribution. Atlantic City…
Philadelphia CBP Intercepts NJ Marijuana Load Destined to Bermuda
PHILADELPHIA – One week after seizing 72 pounds of marijuana from an Ireland-bound man, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Philadelphia intercepted an eight-pound marijuana load destined to Bermuda. CBP officers…
Philadelphia CBP Officers Discover Nearly $400k Cocaine Load on a Flight from Jamaica
PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized over 12 pounds of cocaine on a flight from Jamaica on Thursday at Philadelphia International Airport. Officers discovered the cocaine concealed behind a…
South Philadelphia Shooting Leaves One Dead
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 24-year-old man was fatally shot Friday morning in South Philadelphia, marking yet another incident of gun violence in the city. The shooting occurred in the 1900 block of…
Philadelphia Police Seek Suspect in ATM Robber
PHILADELPHIA, PA – On Monday, a 66-year-old woman was robbed of $700 after withdrawing money from a Wells Fargo ATM located at 101 E. Olney Ave. The suspect, described as a black…