Crime & JusticeLumberton mayor charged with endangering her child after allegedly driving under the influence, police sayLumberton Mayor Gina LaPlaca allegedly was caught on a cell phone video driving erratically and almost colliding with a utility pole, police said.
Crime & JusticeLumberton mayor charged with endangering her child after allegedly driving under the influence, police sayLumberton Mayor Gina LaPlaca allegedly was caught on a cell phone video driving erratically and almost colliding with a utility pole, police said.
NewsTrial opens for three Philly homicide detectives charged with lying on the witness stand to keep an innocent man in prison
NewsTrial opens for three Philly homicide detectives charged with lying on the witness stand to keep an innocent man in prison
Crime & JusticeTwo people watching TV in separate apartments were injured in Fairhill shooting, leaving a man in critical condition
Crime & JusticeTwo people watching TV in separate apartments were injured in Fairhill shooting, leaving a man in critical condition
Crime & JusticeHer son was the first YBC member to be killed. She resents the group for using his death as an excuse to hurt others
Crime & JusticeHer son was the first YBC member to be killed. She resents the group for using his death as an excuse to hurt others
Crime & JusticeHow a group of kids from West Philly chasing money and fame grew into a violent gang known as YBC
Crime & JusticeHow a group of kids from West Philly chasing money and fame grew into a violent gang known as YBC
Crime & JusticeOne YBC member’s path from North Philly rapper to shooter was accelerated by a brain injury and dropping out of schoolSemaj Nolan's music career was accelerated by the growing popularity of drill rap. Then, at 17, he was charged with killing two teenagers in one day.
Crime & JusticeOne YBC member’s path from North Philly rapper to shooter was accelerated by a brain injury and dropping out of schoolSemaj Nolan's music career was accelerated by the growing popularity of drill rap. Then, at 17, he was charged with killing two teenagers in one day.
NewsThree former Philly homicide detectives accused of lying under oath in a murder case head to trial on perjury chargesProsecutors will seek to prove that Martin Devlin, Manuel Santiago, and Frank Jastrzembski lied during testimony at the 2016 retrial of Anthony Wright to keep an innocent man in jail.
NewsThree former Philly homicide detectives accused of lying under oath in a murder case head to trial on perjury chargesProsecutors will seek to prove that Martin Devlin, Manuel Santiago, and Frank Jastrzembski lied during testimony at the 2016 retrial of Anthony Wright to keep an innocent man in jail.
Crime & JusticePhoenixville Hospital staff gave man a ‘lethal dose’ of medication during mental-health crisis, his family saysMatthew Dougherty's family said in a wrongful-death lawsuit that staff at the hospital did not properly treat his mental illness and should not have called police.
Crime & JusticePhoenixville Hospital staff gave man a ‘lethal dose’ of medication during mental-health crisis, his family saysMatthew Dougherty's family said in a wrongful-death lawsuit that staff at the hospital did not properly treat his mental illness and should not have called police.
Crime & JusticeFive arrested in assault of off-duty officer on Wildwood boardwalkThe victim, an off-duty Stone Harbor police officer, suffered a concussion and facial fractures in the attack, authorities said.
Crime & JusticeFive arrested in assault of off-duty officer on Wildwood boardwalkThe victim, an off-duty Stone Harbor police officer, suffered a concussion and facial fractures in the attack, authorities said.
News‘Box demon’ in York County identified, say police. The lack of publicly available details has some neighbors concerned.Northern York County Regional Police Department said the individual is not a threat but some in the community want the name of the suspect released.
News‘Box demon’ in York County identified, say police. The lack of publicly available details has some neighbors concerned.Northern York County Regional Police Department said the individual is not a threat but some in the community want the name of the suspect released.
Philadelphia PoliticsAn ‘unapologetic’ Mayor Parker proposes $872M police budget with money for forensics, tech upgrades, and recruitingMayor Cherelle L. Parker framed the proposal to keep funding level as a second down payment on her plan to improve public safety following a pandemic-era surge in violence.
Philadelphia PoliticsAn ‘unapologetic’ Mayor Parker proposes $872M police budget with money for forensics, tech upgrades, and recruitingMayor Cherelle L. Parker framed the proposal to keep funding level as a second down payment on her plan to improve public safety following a pandemic-era surge in violence.
Crime & JusticeDelco man pleads guilty to attempted murder for shooting inside a crowded Lower Merion barMontgomery County prosecutors say Andrew McCutchen shot at a man who had gotten into a fight with a friend of his earlier that day inside an American Legion bar in Ardmore.
Crime & JusticeDelco man pleads guilty to attempted murder for shooting inside a crowded Lower Merion barMontgomery County prosecutors say Andrew McCutchen shot at a man who had gotten into a fight with a friend of his earlier that day inside an American Legion bar in Ardmore.
Crime & JusticeDA Larry Krasner’s office unfairly accused ex-prosecutors of misconduct while seeking to secure an exoneration, Philly judge saysJudge Ann Marie Coyle said accusations that Beth McCaffery and Richard Sax withheld evidence to secure a wrongful conviction of Dontia Patterson were "maliciously intended."
Crime & JusticeDA Larry Krasner’s office unfairly accused ex-prosecutors of misconduct while seeking to secure an exoneration, Philly judge saysJudge Ann Marie Coyle said accusations that Beth McCaffery and Richard Sax withheld evidence to secure a wrongful conviction of Dontia Patterson were "maliciously intended."
Crime & JusticeUpper Moreland High School drum instructor charged with sharing child pornography onlineDouglas Penglase, of Hatboro, had nearly 800 videos and images stored on a social media account registered to him, according to federal prosecutors.
Crime & JusticeUpper Moreland High School drum instructor charged with sharing child pornography onlineDouglas Penglase, of Hatboro, had nearly 800 videos and images stored on a social media account registered to him, according to federal prosecutors.
Crime & JusticeDelco judge dismisses case against former district attorney candidate accused of giving alcohol to teensPolice said as many as 100 teenagers got drunk at a party last year at Beth Stefanide-Miscichowski's home. But a judge ruled prosecutors didn't prove she had given them the alcohol.
Crime & JusticeDelco judge dismisses case against former district attorney candidate accused of giving alcohol to teensPolice said as many as 100 teenagers got drunk at a party last year at Beth Stefanide-Miscichowski's home. But a judge ruled prosecutors didn't prove she had given them the alcohol.
Philadelphia PoliticsNew Philly police forensics lab will be in University City, Parker administration saysThe selection kicks off a new, monthslong phase of planning, development, and construction. Securing funding and selecting a location has been a process steeped in politics and beset by delays.
Philadelphia PoliticsNew Philly police forensics lab will be in University City, Parker administration saysThe selection kicks off a new, monthslong phase of planning, development, and construction. Securing funding and selecting a location has been a process steeped in politics and beset by delays.
Crime & JusticeBurlco firefighter charged with stealing nearly $10,000 from firefighters unionJoseph Tull Jr., 38, who served as treasurer for the union, was taken into custody on Monday.
Crime & JusticeBurlco firefighter charged with stealing nearly $10,000 from firefighters unionJoseph Tull Jr., 38, who served as treasurer for the union, was taken into custody on Monday.
Crime & JusticeA pregnant Delco woman’s boyfriend has been arrested in her killing after four years on the runJustin Smith shot Dianna Brice multiple times in the head in 2021 and then abandoned her body in a secluded part of Southwest Philadelphia, police said.
Crime & JusticeA pregnant Delco woman’s boyfriend has been arrested in her killing after four years on the runJustin Smith shot Dianna Brice multiple times in the head in 2021 and then abandoned her body in a secluded part of Southwest Philadelphia, police said.
ElectionsPhilly DA candidates Larry Krasner and Patrick Dugan debated for the first time, and the gloves came offDistrict Attorney Larry Krasner and his Democratic primary challenger, former Judge Patrick Dugan, met in front of an audience for the first time and sparred over their records.
ElectionsPhilly DA candidates Larry Krasner and Patrick Dugan debated for the first time, and the gloves came offDistrict Attorney Larry Krasner and his Democratic primary challenger, former Judge Patrick Dugan, met in front of an audience for the first time and sparred over their records.
Nation & WorldNetflix documentary on Gilgo Beach serial killings premieres this month"Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer" details how police tracked down Rex Heuermann, who was accused of murdering several women, including Valerie Mack of Philadelphia.
Nation & WorldNetflix documentary on Gilgo Beach serial killings premieres this month"Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer" details how police tracked down Rex Heuermann, who was accused of murdering several women, including Valerie Mack of Philadelphia.