Philly Crime
Disturbing evidence found in Olney house investigation, missing woman's family seeks answers
Three Women Found Dead in South Philadelphia in Suspected Murder-Suicide, Police Say Three women were found dead Monday evening inside a South Philadelphia home in what police are preliminarily investigating as a double murder-suicide, authorities said. Police said officers responded around 5:38 p.m. to the 2800 block of South 10th Street, where they discovered three […]
Man Critically Wounded After Shooting Outside West Philadelphia Convenience Store A 26-year-old man was rushed to the hospital in extremely critical condition after being shot outside a West Philadelphia convenience store early Tuesday, according to police. Investigators said the shooting happened around 1:57 a.m. near 61st and Vine streets, shortly after the man left the […]
Suspect Identified After Deadly Shooting at Wilmington Hospital; Police Say Attack Was Targeted A deadly workplace shooting inside Wilmington Hospital has left one employee dead, another critically wounded, and a community searching for answers after police identified a 23-year-old hospital worker as the alleged gunman. Authorities say John Wallace-Bey, of New Castle, Delaware, was arrested Tuesday […]
3 men charged in Philly armed robbery spree, linked via stolen plates, crash, digital evidence
Pennsylvania House Unanimously Passes Bill to Restore Philadelphia’s Tougher ATV Penalties HARRISBURG — A bill aimed at restoring Philadelphia’s authority to enforce stricter penalties against illegal ATV and dirt bike riding on city streets has cleared the Pennsylvania House with unanimous support, marking a significant step in the city’s long-running effort to crack down on […]
ICE Agent Fires Shot During Stafford Township Arrest Attempt; Investigation Underway An investigation is underway in Ocean County after an ICE agent reportedly fired a weapon during an attempted arrest Monday morning in Stafford Township, New Jersey. According to Stafford Township police, the incident unfolded around 9:30 a.m. on Route 72 near Mermaid Drive in […]
Police Say $250,000 Cheesesteak Meat Heist Was Part of Broader Delco Theft Ring Police in Delaware County say they have broken up an early-morning theft crew accused of stealing roughly $250,000 worth of cheesesteak meat in Upper Darby, part of what investigators believe is a much larger pattern targeting tractor-trailers outside a meat supplier in Yeadon. According […]
New Details Emerge After 3 Philadelphia Officers Shot in Wynnefield Confrontation Philadelphia police are continuing to investigate a weekend confrontation in Wynnefield that left three officers wounded and a 57-year-old man dead after an exchange of gunfire. Authorities identified the man as Eric Franks, a retired firefighter, Marine veteran and business owner with ties to the area near 54th […]
Mayor investigates police response at Philly Pride; community outraged over arrests and use of force
Protesters rally after arrests at Philly Pride; police defend response, community challenges tactics
Philadelphia Car Salesman Sentenced in $2.5 Million Wheelchair Van Fraud Scheme A Philadelphia used car salesman has been sentenced to prison after federal authorities said he stole more than $2.5 million from customers seeking wheelchair-accessible vehicles, many of whom never received the vans they paid for. Edward Scott Rock, 50, of Philadelphia, was sentenced to 41 […]