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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 […]
Health Officials Urge Testing for Patients of Rittenhouse Square Dental Office Philadelphia health officials are urging patients of a Center City dental practice to be tested for hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV after investigators found what they described as unsanitary practices at the office. The warning applies to patients treated at Smiles at Rittenhouse Square, […]
Two Men Charged After Explosive Device Thrown Near Lehigh County Polling Place Two men have been charged after investigators say an explosive device was thrown near a polling place in Lehigh County during Pennsylvania’s primary election Tuesday, though state police said there is no evidence so far that the incident was connected to voting activity. […]
Pleasantville Man Pleads Guilty in Killing of Pregnant Partner A Pleasantville, New Jersey, man has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in the killing of his pregnant partner, according to officials. Boris Lainez-Rosales, 28, entered the guilty plea Tuesday in connection with the December 2024 death of 25-year-old Leslianette Quintana-Betancourt, also of Pleasantville. Authorities said Lainez-Rosales admitted […]
Eagles Linebacker Nolan Smith Arrested on Speeding, Reckless Driving Charges in Georgia Philadelphia Eagles outside linebacker Nolan Smith was arrested last week in Georgia and charged with speeding and reckless driving, according to CBS Philadelphia. RELATED: *NSFW* Eagles LB Terrell Lewis CHASED DOWN by Escort After Fleeing Hotel Room [VIDEO] Smith was arrested Friday on […]
Police are searching for a suspect after a high-speed chase that began in Trenton, New Jersey, and ended Monday in Philadelphia’s Holmesburg section with a crash that sent two people to the hospital, according to authorities. The pursuit started shortly after 11 a.m. as part of a joint weapons investigation involving Trenton police and New […]
During Cinco de Mayo celebrations on South Street in Philadelphia’s Old City neighborhood, two individuals—a man and a woman—were arrested late Tuesday night. The arrests occurred after a large crowd gathered at the intersection of 5th and South streets. Key Details: Philadelphia Police Chief Inspector Scott Small confirmed the arrests but did not provide additional […]
In a dramatic series of events in Philadelphia’s Kingsessing neighborhood, an 18-year-old from Georgia, Robert Littlepage, was arrested after a chaotic crime spree involving a stolen utility truck. The incident unfolded on Tuesday, May 5, around 2:15 p.m., and ended with the truck overturning on an elementary school playground. Key Details: Witness Account: Jamele Ransom, […]
Two Sharon Hill police officers in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, have been charged with assisting a drug dealer by allegedly leaking confidential law enforcement information. Detective Vincent Procopio and Patrolman Domenic Dellabarba of the Sharon Hill Police Department face multiple charges, including bribery and obstruction of justice. According to Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday, Procopio allegedly […]
Philadelphia police are investigating the tragic death of an infant found inside an apartment in the Northern Liberties neighborhood. Officers responded to the residence on the 1100 block of North American Street around 12:52 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Upon arrival, they discovered an unresponsive baby girl who was pronounced dead at the scene […]
Dante Shackleford, a Philadelphia resident, has pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to a series of robberies and attempted robberies targeting Brinks armored trucks. This marks the second guilty plea in connection with the case. The charges stem from a string of incidents where armed individuals targeted the trucks, posing significant risks to public safety. […]
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