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…
Man ambushed, shot walking to car in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A man walking to his car in West Philadelphia was ambushed and shot by an individual who pulled up alongside him. The Philadelphia Police Department reported last Monday, at…
Police investigating armed robbery at North Broad Street Rite Aid
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Two suspects are wanted for an armed robbery that took place Sunday night at the Rite Aid located at 2131 North Broad Street in Philadelphia. According to police, at…
15-year-old reported missing in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old missing juvenile George Rankin. He was last seen on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 12:00 pm, on the 9xx block of…
Germantown coffee shop hit by early morning burglar
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Police in Philadelphia on Thursday released surveillance camera footage of a man who broke into a Philadelphia coffee shop last week after hours. The PPD Northwest Detective Division is…
Armed robbers hit Southwest Philly gas station
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Two armed robbers entered the United Gas station on Buist Avenue on Tuesday and fled with more than $1,600 in stolen tobacco products. Shortly before 10:30 PM, two men…
Burglar breaks into Philadelphia hotel, takes off with $100k in jewelry
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A man entered a Philadelphia jewelry store through an unlocked door on Monday, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. At approximately 11:00 am, the suspect entered the Rittenhouse Hotel…
14-year-old reported missing in Northeast Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A 14-year-old girl has gone missing in Philadelphia and now, police are asking the public for help. The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating 14-year-old missing…
Female Philadelphia food delivery driver carjacked at knifepoint by three men
PHILADELPHIA – A female food delivery driver making a delivery in the area of North 15th Street was carjacked at knifepoint last Thursday. The Philadelphia Police Department released a video of the…
Suspect wanted for multiple sexual assaults in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA -Philadelphia police are seeking assistance from the public in identifying a serial sexual assault suspect on the loose. At this time, police have tied a black male suspect, approximately 19-21…
Suspects wanted in botched armed robbery in West Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A West Philadelphia business has been robbed by two suspects sought by the Philadelphia Police Department. During the robbery in the Belmont neighborhood, one of the suspects was armed…
Woman struck and killed in hit and run in South Philly
PHILADELPHIA, PA – There is a search underway for a driver wanted for a fatal hit-and-run accident that occurred on Oregon Avenue in South Philadelphia on Sunday. At around 5:30 pm, police…
Police in Philadelphia announced $20k reward for Broad Street murder suspect
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is offering a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a suspect who shot a man inside his car on January 4th. Police…
Philadelphia CBP Waxes Dangerous Drugs Destined to North Miami Beach
PHILADELPHIA – Good candles are supposed to be non-toxic. The candles that U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Philadelphia seized January 12 were quite the opposite. CBP officers discovered ketamine concealed…
Philadelphia CBP Officers Seize $200K in Unreported Currency from Nigeria-bound NJ Man
PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized more than $200,000 in unreported currency from a Nigeria-bound New Jersey man at Philadelphia International Airport Sunday night. While conducting outbound enforcement on…
16-year-old Barnegat girl has been missing since Christmas day
BARNEGAT, NJ – The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children has issued an alert for a 16-year-old girl who went missing on Christmas day, according to the center. The Barnegat Police…
15-year-old girl reported missing since December in Philadelphia
by Philadelphia Police Dept.Originally published by PPD. The Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating 15-year-old missing female Iyana McGill. She was last seen on Friday, December 16th, 2022, on…
Juvenile crooks steal woman’s phone, glasses
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A woman was robbed of her cell phone and glasses on Thursday and now police are searching for the suspected teenage suspects. According to police, on January 12, at…
Court rejects impeachment of embattled Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Republican party’s attempt to impeach Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner was rejected by a Commonwealth Court as being unconstitutional and political ‘offense’ on Friday. Republicans have blamed Krasner…
Philadelphia man already in jail in PA charged with multiple bank robberies in South Jersey
CHERRY HILL, NJ – A Philadelphia man wanted for three bank robberies in South Jersey was charged by police on Monday, but was already in custody in a Westchester jail awaiting trial…
Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley Postal Workers Agree to Repay Fraudulently Obtained Unemployment Assistance Benefits
PHILADELPHIA, PA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Jaire Chance, 27, of Philadelphia, has agreed to a consent judgment of $100,399, and Robert Day, 42, of Center Valley, Lehigh…