Philly Crime
Philadelphia Family Court Judge Michael Fannin Arrested for Assault, Suspended Without Pay Philadelphia Family Court Judge Michael Fannin has been suspended without pay following his arrest on charges of aggravated assault and simple assault stemming from a domestic incident. The Judicial Conduct Board announced the suspension, citing concerns that allowing Fannin to remain on the […]
Philadelphia Courts Warn Public of Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Scam Philadelphia courts have issued a fraud alert warning residents about a text-message scam involving alleged unpaid Pennsylvania Turnpike tolls. The fraudulent messages instruct recipients to “appear for a hearing” in the Traffic Division of the Philadelphia Municipal Court or use a QR code to pay a […]
Pennsylvania State Trooper Fatally Shot During Traffic Stop in Chester County A Pennsylvania State Police Corporal was tragically killed during a traffic stop in West Caln Township, Chester County, on Sunday night. Authorities identified the fallen officer as Corporal Timothy O’Connor, who was responding to a report of an erratic driver in Honey Brook around […]
11-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shoots Mother’s Boyfriend During Altercation in Southwest Philadelphia Philadelphia police are investigating a tragic incident in which an 11-year-old boy fatally shot his mother’s boyfriend during a domestic altercation. The shooting occurred late Thursday night on the 1100 block of Peach Street in Southwest Philadelphia. Authorities say the 30-year-old man, identified as […]
Montgomery County Bus Driver Charged with DUI After Endangering 54 Students A Montgomery County school bus driver is facing serious charges after allegedly driving under the influence with 54 students on board. Kelly Weber, 46, of Boyertown, was charged with DUI, 54 counts of endangering the welfare of children, and 54 counts of reckless endangerment […]
Former Lumberton Mayor Pleads Guilty to DUI and Child Abuse Gina LaPlaca, the former mayor of Lumberton, New Jersey, has pleaded guilty to charges of driving under the influence (DUI) and child abuse. The 46-year-old was sentenced on Tuesday to three years of supervision under a pretrial intervention program, which includes mandatory attendance at Alcoholics […]
Human Trafficking Probe Leads to Raids and Arrests at Delaware Massage Businesses A months-long human trafficking investigation in Delaware culminated in coordinated raids at three massage businesses, resulting in the arrests of four individuals and the rescue of several women identified as victims. The raids, conducted in Hockessin, Brandywine Hundred, and Newark, uncovered evidence of […]
William Morelli, 67, of Wildwood Crest, has been arrested and charged with the theft of over $175,000 worth of metal and mechanical components from Morey’s Piers, the iconic Jersey Shore amusement park. The stolen materials were part of the ongoing refurbishment of the park’s Giant Wheel, a landmark attraction on the Wildwood Boardwalk. The theft, […]
Philadelphia police are investigating after an off-duty sheriff’s deputy in Southwest Philadelphia confronted a suspected car thief, resulting in gunfire. The incident occurred around 3:45 a.m. on the 7300 block of Bunting Place, where the deputy’s personal vehicle, a black Honda Accord, was parked. According to Philadelphia Police, the deputy, accompanied by a family member, […]
A police officer has been placed on paid administrative leave following a shocking incident captured on video, where a naked man was struck by a police vehicle. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning at the intersection of Stanbridge and West Airy Streets, just after 8 a.m. According to authorities, the man was seen standing in […]
Villanova University Athletics have announced D’Hani Cobbs, a freshman wide receiver on the university’s football team, has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting another student. The arrest, carried out by Villanova University Police, stems from an incident that reportedly occurred in December. Cobbs, a Camden, New Jersey native, had his bio removed from the […]
A Philadelphia EMT is facing serious charges after prosecutors allege he stole cash from a deceased woman’s wallet while responding to a call in Center City last October. The incident, which has left the victim’s family devastated, was reportedly captured on surveillance video. Gary Robb, a 41-year-old former EMT with the Philadelphia Fire Department, was […]