Philadelphia Teen Accused of Attacking Police Cars While Dressed As a Banana Tracked Down on Social Media: His Costume 'Stuck Out'
An 18-year-old dressed as a banana was arrested for allegedly vandalizing squad cars during a chaotic illegal car meetup in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia-Area Woman Charged with Killing Unborn Child After Shooting Death of Pregnant Woman Outside a Wawa
A Philadelphia woman has been charged with the murder of an unborn child, among other charges, after shooting a pregnant woman outside of a Wawa.
Passenger Tries to Smuggle Meth Inside a Shotgun Shell, Gets Immediately Busted: 'Don't Try to Conceal Drugs in Ammunition'
TSA confirmed that the powder was not explosive before turning it over to police, who determined that it was methamphetamine.
Philadelphia Man Shot Dead After Trying to Carjack an Off-Duty Officer: Police
Philadelphia police are investigating the shooting of a man who allegedly tried to carjack an off-duty officer.
Philadelphia Teen Who Tried to Rob Man with Fake Gun Shot for Real by Man He Tried to Rob
Police said that as the man began to give up his valuables to the teen, he turned and shot him in the leg with a legal firearm.
Philadelphia State Senator Accused of Using N-Word, Antigay Slurs in Social Media Posts Blames Basketball Players
Philadelphia State Sen. Jimmy Dillon stated that tweets featuring slurs on the X (formerly Twitter) account @Hoops24_7 were not posted by him, but may have been posted by other players working with the basketball academy.
New Jersey, Philadelphia Authorities Launch 'Operation Beef Bandit' to Stop Ring of Masked Meat Thieves
Operation Beef Bandit has brought together two law enforcement agencies in Philadelphia and New Jersey to stop organized cargo thefts from happening.
Immigrants Drive Workforce Growth in Philadelphia, but Wage Disparities Persist
About a third of self-employed business owners in Philadelphia are immigrants, approximately 21,000 in 2022
Philadelphia Man Angry at Fantasy Football Rival Calls Cops to Accuse Him of Plotting a Mass Shooting
A Philadelphia man has pleaded guilty after he falsely told police that one of his fantasy football rivals was plotting a mass shooting.
Philadelphia houses latest ICE detention center under scrutiny over abusive practices
The report by Temple University documents testimonies describing "inhumane, punitive and dangerous conditions" at Moshannon Valley Processing Center
Philadelphia District Attorney promises to prosecute crimes regardless of victim's immigration status
DA Larry Krasner said some criminals intentionally target migrants without proper documents because they're less likely to report crimes
Expert Explains Why Philadelphia Police Released Videos of Fatal Shooting of a Young Latino
Jordan M. Hyatt, associate professor of criminology at Philadelphia's Drexel University, explains the rules controlling when the public sees body cam footage – and how Philadelphia's legal framework compares to other places in the U.S.
Four Killed In Philadelphia Tragic Mass Shooting
The suspected perpetrator has been apprehended by the police, and both his rifle and handgun have been recovered.
Philadelphia: Pregnant Women Will Receive $1K Per Month
The department plans to begin the initiative early in the upcoming year and aspires to raise $6 million in total.
62-Year-Old Man Shot Dead After Getting Released From Death Row At Funeral
A 62-year-old man who was released from prison was shot dead at a funeral of another man who was also exonerated in Philadelphia.
Social Media Went Crazy With 76ers Center Joel Embiid's Spectacular 59-point Scoring Feat
Was this the best Joel Embiid performance when he dropped 59 points for the Sixers vs. the Jazz on Sunday? One of the best NBA performances of all-time? Social media noticed!
Man Dies After Getting Shot 11 Times While Traveling On Subway
A man reportedly died after being shot 11 times while riding the subway.
These Are The 5 Keys To A Houston Astros World Series Victory
Opposites attract in this Fall Classic match which gets underway on Friday. The favored Houston Astros are set to take on the surprising Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series.
Juveniles Cause Chaos, Ransack Philadelphia Convenience Store Leaving Trail Of Destruction
Around 100 juveniles reportedly ransacked a Wawa convenience store but police were unable to make arrests.
14-Year-Old Girl Used Traffic Cone To Beat Elderly Man To Death With Her Pals
A 14-year-old girl has been charged with third-degree murder after she allegedly used a traffic cone to brutally beat a 73-year-old man to death in Philadelphia last month.
Philadelphia Man Foils Robbery Bid By Shooting Thugs After Being Shot Twice
A 46-year-old man fired back and hit one of the suspects after being shot twice by robbers on Monday.
Woman's Face Burned Off After Being Attacked, Set On Fire At Philadelphia Park
A Philadelphia woman had her face burned off after she was reportedly set on fire at a park in the 1800 block of East Tioga Street, Philadelphia on Friday, June 17.
30-Year-Old Man Shot Dead By Two Masked Assailants At Philadelphia Gas Station
A 30-year-old father was shot to death by two unknown assailants at a gas station for reasons unknown earlier this week in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia Shooting: 2 Suspects Arrested After 13-Year-Old Boy Was Shot In Head
Police officers in Philadelphia arrested a male and his female companion in connection to a shooting incident that left a 13-year-old boy with a gunshot wound to his head
Man Takes Away Gun From Suspected Robber And Allegedly Shoots Him Shot Dead
Philadelphia suspected robber was shot and killed on Tuesday after a man took his gun and managed to shoot him using it.
Man Arrested For Stabbiing Co-Worker’s Son In The Head In Triple Stabbing Incident
A 39-year-old man turned himself in after reportedly stabbing three people and trying to rape a female co-worker in Philadelphia.
12-Year-Old Boy Dead After Being Shot In The Back By Disgraced Philly Cop
A Philadelphia police officer who reportedly shot and killed 12-year-old Thomas Siderio will now be fired from the police force after his suspension ends.
Groom Robbed Of Rolex Watch After Stepping Out During Wedding Reception
Two men allegedly robbed a groom while he was walking toward the streets in the Old City; police are looking for the suspects.
Pregnant Woman Shot Dead While Hauling Gifts Just Hours After Baby Shower
A pregnant woman was shot in front of her home in Philadelphia on Saturday while she was unloading her baby shower gifts, killing her and her unborn child.
Witnesses Who Filmed And Photographed Woman Being Raped On Train Could Face Charges
Upper Darby Police Superintendent declined to say the exact number of witnesses on the train but added there were enough that “collectively” could have gotten together to help.