Crime & Justice‘We don’t normalize this behavior.’ Philly police release video of shooter in Finley rec center shooting, as officials vow justice.Residents of the East Mount Airy neighborhood, where three teens were shot at Finley Recreation Center, packed the center's auditorium to voice their concerns about violence.
Crime & Justice‘We don’t normalize this behavior.’ Philly police release video of shooter in Finley rec center shooting, as officials vow justice.Residents of the East Mount Airy neighborhood, where three teens were shot at Finley Recreation Center, packed the center's auditorium to voice their concerns about violence.
Crime & JusticeThree officials in Delco who used voter fraud to try to swing a mayoral election have pleaded guilty
Crime & JusticeThree officials in Delco who used voter fraud to try to swing a mayoral election have pleaded guilty
NewsPennsylvania has agreed to monitoring of youth institutions to settle abuse allegationsThe lawsuit said state Youth Development Center staff used restraints excessively, including as cover for assaults that left kids bruised and battered — once with a shattered orbital bone.
NewsPennsylvania has agreed to monitoring of youth institutions to settle abuse allegationsThe lawsuit said state Youth Development Center staff used restraints excessively, including as cover for assaults that left kids bruised and battered — once with a shattered orbital bone.
Crime & Justice13 people, including 7 teens, were shot over the weekend in Philly, and Mayor Parker vowed to combat gun violenceThose killed included a17-year-old who was shot to death in Southwest Philadelphia, and an elderly couple who died in a suspected murder-suicide.
Crime & Justice13 people, including 7 teens, were shot over the weekend in Philly, and Mayor Parker vowed to combat gun violenceThose killed included a17-year-old who was shot to death in Southwest Philadelphia, and an elderly couple who died in a suspected murder-suicide.
Crime & Justice13-year-old boy accidentally shot in face in Feltonville, police sayA boy playing with a gun shot the victim around 3:25 p.m. on the 4900 block of B Street, police said.
Crime & Justice13-year-old boy accidentally shot in face in Feltonville, police sayA boy playing with a gun shot the victim around 3:25 p.m. on the 4900 block of B Street, police said.
Crime & JusticeFatal shooting in Mount Laurel leaves one deadNo arrests have been made, and police are asking for the public's help.
Crime & JusticeFatal shooting in Mount Laurel leaves one deadNo arrests have been made, and police are asking for the public's help.
Crime & Justice3 teens shot in PhiladelphiaThe gunfire took place just after 5 p.m. The three victims were being held as prisoners at the hospital, police said.
Crime & Justice3 teens shot in PhiladelphiaThe gunfire took place just after 5 p.m. The three victims were being held as prisoners at the hospital, police said.
New JerseyBodycam video shows DUI arrest of N.J. mayor who had kid in carLumberton mayor Gina LaPlaca loses her balance twice in the video and the mirror on the passenger side of her vehicle is damaged.
New JerseyBodycam video shows DUI arrest of N.J. mayor who had kid in carLumberton mayor Gina LaPlaca loses her balance twice in the video and the mirror on the passenger side of her vehicle is damaged.
PennsylvaniaA Bucks County man scratched a swastika into a Tesla, police allege. Musk fans are not pleased. In what’s become a feature of the polarized political climate, the online outrage cycle ended with social media vigilantes identifying the suspect before police even filed charges.
PennsylvaniaA Bucks County man scratched a swastika into a Tesla, police allege. Musk fans are not pleased. In what’s become a feature of the polarized political climate, the online outrage cycle ended with social media vigilantes identifying the suspect before police even filed charges.
Crime & JusticeChester County man guilty in shooting death of two women, one of them pregnant with his son Mamadou Kallie vehemently denied killing Kimberly Ortiz-Zayas and Tierra Rodriguez-Diaz, saying a masked gunmen had shot them. Prosecutors called his story ludicrous.
Crime & JusticeChester County man guilty in shooting death of two women, one of them pregnant with his son Mamadou Kallie vehemently denied killing Kimberly Ortiz-Zayas and Tierra Rodriguez-Diaz, saying a masked gunmen had shot them. Prosecutors called his story ludicrous.
Crime & JusticeAnother executive charged in Amtrak 30th Street Station bribery case involving cash, overseas vacations — and a German shepherdIn exchange for gifts from Mark Snedden, prosecutors say, an Amtrak manager approved tens of millions of dollars in extra expenses for the project to restore the train station's facade.
Crime & JusticeAnother executive charged in Amtrak 30th Street Station bribery case involving cash, overseas vacations — and a German shepherdIn exchange for gifts from Mark Snedden, prosecutors say, an Amtrak manager approved tens of millions of dollars in extra expenses for the project to restore the train station's facade.
Crime & JusticeA Hatboro barber was acquitted of murder for shooting a man who attacked him after racist threatsLawyers for Maurice Byrd said during his trial this week that he shot Steven Strassburg in self-defense after Strassburg attacked him. Jurors cleared him of any wrongdoing.
Crime & JusticeA Hatboro barber was acquitted of murder for shooting a man who attacked him after racist threatsLawyers for Maurice Byrd said during his trial this week that he shot Steven Strassburg in self-defense after Strassburg attacked him. Jurors cleared him of any wrongdoing.
NewsFormer Philly homicide detectives acquitted of perjury in murder investigation — but jury finds two lied about DNA knowledgeMartin Devlin was acquitted of all charges. Manuel Santiago was convicted of perjury and false swearing, and Frank Jastrzembski was convicted of false swearing, both for lying about DNA evidence.
NewsFormer Philly homicide detectives acquitted of perjury in murder investigation — but jury finds two lied about DNA knowledgeMartin Devlin was acquitted of all charges. Manuel Santiago was convicted of perjury and false swearing, and Frank Jastrzembski was convicted of false swearing, both for lying about DNA evidence.
Crime & JusticePhilly DA Larry Krasner’s office accused a judge and her staff of exhibiting bias in the courtroom and on social mediaProsecutors called for Common Pleas Court Judge Anne Marie Coyle to recuse herself, in part because they say her law clerk liked social media posts targeting Krasner. Coyle denied their motion.
Crime & JusticePhilly DA Larry Krasner’s office accused a judge and her staff of exhibiting bias in the courtroom and on social mediaProsecutors called for Common Pleas Court Judge Anne Marie Coyle to recuse herself, in part because they say her law clerk liked social media posts targeting Krasner. Coyle denied their motion.
Crime & JusticeMan fatally shoots would-be home intruder in Point Breeze, police sayThe 70-year-old homeowner who police say shot the would-be intruder is cooperating with the investigation, police said
Crime & JusticeMan fatally shoots would-be home intruder in Point Breeze, police sayThe 70-year-old homeowner who police say shot the would-be intruder is cooperating with the investigation, police said
Crime & JusticePhilly cop was accidentally shot in his ballistic vest by his partner during struggle with man, police sayOfficer Thomas Thompson, 37, shot his partner as both officers struggled with Aaron Rainey outside of Friends Hospital. Thompson also fatally shot Rainey, who had gotten his partner's gun, police say.
Crime & JusticePhilly cop was accidentally shot in his ballistic vest by his partner during struggle with man, police sayOfficer Thomas Thompson, 37, shot his partner as both officers struggled with Aaron Rainey outside of Friends Hospital. Thompson also fatally shot Rainey, who had gotten his partner's gun, police say.
BusinessPar Funding founder Joseph LaForte sentenced to more than 15 years in prisonJoseph LaForte committed an “astounding” array of crimes to prop up one of the biggest financial frauds in Pennsylvania history, prosecutors said.
BusinessPar Funding founder Joseph LaForte sentenced to more than 15 years in prisonJoseph LaForte committed an “astounding” array of crimes to prop up one of the biggest financial frauds in Pennsylvania history, prosecutors said.