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…
Bicyclist Injured in Hit and Run Crash, Philadelphia Police Seeking Suspect
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is searching for the driver of a Range Rover that struck a bicyclist on Bustleton Avenue on Monday and fled the scene. According to police,…
Philadelphia CBP Discovers $1.3 Million Cocaine Load on a Flight that arrived from the Dominican Republic
PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized a cocaine load, with a street value of about $1.3 million, hidden in the technical space of a passenger airplane that arrived at…
CBP’s Philadelphia Area Port Recognized for Outstanding Support to our Employees who also Serve in our Nation’s Military National Guard and Reserve
PHILADELPHIA – Joseph Martella, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Area Port Director in Philadelphia, accepted the Seven Seals Award presented to him by the Department of Defense’s Employer Support for the Guard…
Furry Philadelphia CBP Brigade Protects America’s Agriculture by Sniffing Out Potential Threats
PHILADELPHIA – At first glance, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s agriculture-detecting beagles look like adorable little pets who greet international travelers to the United States. But that cuteness belies the very serious…
Philadelphia Man Charged With Drug Trafficking Offenses
SCRANTON – The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Terrell Watson, age 33, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was indicted yesterday by a federal grand jury for drug…
Philadelphia CBP Officers Arrest Allentown, PA Homicide Suspect
PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested an Allentown, Pa., man on homicide charges today at Philadelphia International Airport. CBP officers arrested Francisco Alfredo Romero-Encarnacion, 31, after he arrived on…
Philadelphia CBP Officers Arrest Allentown, PA Homicide Suspect
PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested an Allentown, Pa., man on homicide charges today at Philadelphia International Airport. CBP officers arrested Francisco Alfredo Romero-Encarnacion, 31, after he arrived on…
Philadelphia CBP Officers Arrest Allentown, PA Homicide Suspect
PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers arrested an Allentown, Pa., man on homicide charges today at Philadelphia International Airport. CBP officers arrested Francisco Alfredo Romero-Encarnacion, 31, after he arrived on…
Michael Moore Has Gone Missing in Philadelphia, Have You Seen Him?
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Police in Philadelphia are searching for a missing man, 66-year-old Michael Moore. The Philadelphia Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating missing person Michael Moore. Michael was…
Suspect Broke Into Philadelphia Family’s Home While They Slept in Bed, Used Their Stolen Credit Cards
PHILADELPHIA, PA – The Philadelphia Police Department is asking the public to help identify a home invader who broke into a Paoli Street home on August 9th. Police said at approximately 1:00…
Philadelphia Police Issue Alert for Missing 15-Year-Old
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A young girl has gone missing in Philadelphia and today, the city’s police department is asking the public if they can help find her. The Philadelphia Police Department is…
Philadelphia Police Searching for Man Missing Since July 5th, Have You Seen Him?
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Police in Philadelphia are searching for a 27-year-old man reported missing on July 5th. The department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating missing endangered person Sean McBride. Sean…
Young Philadelphia Mother and Son Reported Missing Since Monday
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A young mother from Philadelphia and her 6-year-old son have gone missing and police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating them. The Philadelphia Police Department today reported 26-year-old…
Philadelphia Cop Charged for Assaulting Mom of Four
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A Philadelphia has been charged and arrested for domestic assault according to the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office. The D.A.’s office issued the following statement: Philadelphia Police Officer Ramon Chaulisant…
Endangered Man Missing in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA- The Philadelphia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating missing person Kashmere Hiltner. Hiltner is 21 years old and was last seen at the 1400 block of…
66-Year-Old Man Missing From Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA- The Philadelphia Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating 66-year-old missing person Michael Moore. Michael was last seen on the 5000 block of Old York Road on afternoon.…
22-Year-Old Wanted For Murder in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA, PA- On Saturday, officers responded to the 1900 block of North 19 Street on reports of a person with a gun. Upon arrival, officers found an unresponsive 26-year-old man with multiple…
Philadelphia Fentanyl Supplier Charged By Superseding Indictment With Attempted Murder After Attempting to Evade Law Enforcement, Firing at Officer
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Natanael Alberto Montas, 33, of Philadelphia, PA, was charged by Superseding Indictment with attempted murder and assault of a federal officer, and…
Philadelphia Felon Sentenced to Over 4 ½ Years in Prison for Illegally Possessing a Firearm During June 2020 Civil Unrest
PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Steven Pennycooke, 36, of Philadelphia, PA, was sentenced to four years and nine months in prison, three years of supervised release, and…
Suspect Wanted for Multiple Sexual Assaults Across Philadelph
PHILADELPHIA, PA – A man is being sought by the Philadelphia Police Department after being identified as a suspect in multiple sexual assault cases across the city. According to the Philadelphia, Police…