Crime & JusticeTeen who shot and killed 15-year-old on a SEPTA bus then fled the city is caught and charged with murder, police sayZayki Davis, the teen police say shot and killed Zahkir Whitfield after a fight on a SEPTA bus, had been on the run for more than a week.
Crime & JusticeTeen who shot and killed 15-year-old on a SEPTA bus then fled the city is caught and charged with murder, police sayZayki Davis, the teen police say shot and killed Zahkir Whitfield after a fight on a SEPTA bus, had been on the run for more than a week.
Crime & JusticeOne Philly cop, 10 preventable crashes, and two teens lost. Police chases endanger kids, with little accountability.
Crime & JusticeOne Philly cop, 10 preventable crashes, and two teens lost. Police chases endanger kids, with little accountability.
PennsylvaniaThe SEPTA special prosecutor hasn’t taken on a single case. Two Pa. Republicans want to create another one for crimes against first responders.
PennsylvaniaThe SEPTA special prosecutor hasn’t taken on a single case. Two Pa. Republicans want to create another one for crimes against first responders.
Crime & Justice‘We don’t normalize this behavior.’ Philly police release video of shooter in Finley rec center shooting, as officials vow justice.
Crime & Justice‘We don’t normalize this behavior.’ Philly police release video of shooter in Finley rec center shooting, as officials vow justice.
Crime & Justice18-year-old man critically wounded in shooting outside East Germantown rec centerShortly after 5:40 p.m., the man was shot several times outside the Lonnie Young Recreation Center, police said.
Crime & Justice18-year-old man critically wounded in shooting outside East Germantown rec centerShortly after 5:40 p.m., the man was shot several times outside the Lonnie Young Recreation Center, police said.
PhiladelphiaA new Philly initiative will target illegal dumping and other quality-of-life crimesThe Cleaner and Greener Enforcement Unit will start as a pilot program in two City Council districts, District Attorney Larry Krasner announced.
PhiladelphiaA new Philly initiative will target illegal dumping and other quality-of-life crimesThe Cleaner and Greener Enforcement Unit will start as a pilot program in two City Council districts, District Attorney Larry Krasner announced.
Crime & JusticeThree officials in Delco who used voter fraud to try to swing a mayoral election have pleaded guiltyMd Nural Hasan, a Millbourne Borough Council member, conspired with two other officials to try and get himself elected mayor in 2021.
Crime & JusticeThree officials in Delco who used voter fraud to try to swing a mayoral election have pleaded guiltyMd Nural Hasan, a Millbourne Borough Council member, conspired with two other officials to try and get himself elected mayor in 2021.
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.