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Murder trial wraps for man accused of killing 70-year-old, dismembering his body
Taray Herring, accused of killing Peter Gerold, whose torso was found wrapped in bags in the back of a U-Haul in February 2021 during a traffic stop, faces 1st-degree murder and life in prison.
Warrington Arrests Show Shoplifters Targeting Bigger-Ticket Items
WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA—While shoplifting arrests from stores along the Route 611 corridor in Warrington aren’t exactly news, a spate of retail theft has targeted large—and expensive—items. On April 30, for example, a 50-year-old man was charged with stealing a 75” television from the Walmart valued at nearly $700. Police said that the suspect in the case, Sean Thomas Beluch of Warminster, had a preliminary hearing for another theft that same day. The police said that Beluch left the courthouse and went to Walmart to allegedly take the TV.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Beluch...
He's in recovery and grew up in Kensington. He says what Philly is doing isn't enough.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - As Philadelphia outreach workers and police removed tents, needles and trash along the Kensington corridor, 41-year-old Robert Keepsey remembered the painful struggles of his childhood growing up in the neighborhood."I grew up here. There's families here, like grandmothers, children, people that got to go to school," Keepsey said. "People that go to work and it's not fair to them. I was thrown out of my house when I was 8 years old. Tried to stay with other family. Tried to figure it out. Was on the run. Didn't go to school. Stuff like that. Winded up living with...
Philadelphia Braces for Coastal Flooding as NWS Issues Advisory Amid Thunderstorms
As thunderstorms roll through Philadelphia, residents are gearing up to face more than just a deluge from the skies. The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Coastal Flood Advisory effective from 1 AM to 6 AM EDT on Thursday, warning of up to one foot of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. This comes on the heels of an earlier advisory that has since expired.
Check Out These Amazing Hoagies in Montgomery County
There are plenty of amazing hoagies outside of Philadelphia, and some of the best are in Montgomery County. There are plenty of amazing hoagies in Southeastern Pennsylvania outside of Philadelphia, and some of the best are in and around Montgomery County, writes Patrick Berkery for The Keystone. Carlino’s in.
Delco woman loses wedding band at Phillies game and asks for help finding it
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - It’s been a rough couple of days for a Phillies fan from Delaware County, after she lost something precious in the stands. It happened while she was cheering for Bryce Harper. She says her wedding band just flew off and she says the ring is priceless to her.
Police Investigate Broad Daylight Killing In North Philadelphia
Authorities said it happened on the 7100 block of Limekiln Pike at 3:45 p.m. The victim was shot multiple times and taken to Albert Einstein Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries before the hour, according to officials. No arrests were made and no weapons were recovered as of Wednesday...
Behold, a 24/7 cheese vending machine
PHILADELPHIA — Night owls, third-shift workers, and even plain old procrastinators have cause to celebrate, as Philly has a new 24/7 cheese vending machine. Find it housed in a bright-red booth right outside of Perrystead Dairy in the Kensington neighborhood.
Philadelphia Police Hunt for Hit-and-Run Minivan After Hitting 3 in Kensington, One in Critical Condition
Tragedy struck in Kensington Monday night when a minivan hit three pedestrians and fled the scene, police reported. The three victims were crossing at the intersection of B and Venango streets, where they were struck by a dark blue minivan that was seen weaving around a stopped vehicle before accelerating into their path. According to FOX 29, the hit-and-run incident occurred at night, leaving two men and one woman with varying degrees of injury.
Pennsylvania to make the animal sedative xylazine a controlled substance
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro will sign legislation to criminalize the misuse of a powerful animal tranquilizer called xylazine that is showing up in supplies of illicit drugs and contributing to a growing number of human overdose deaths, his office said Wednesday.Xylazine, which is being mixed into fentanyl and other illicit opioids, will remain legal for its intended use by veterinarians.The bill received approval from the state House of Representatives and the Senate in the past week.Under the bill, xylazine will be listed as a "schedule III" drug under Pennsylvania's controlled substance law, formalizing an order that Shapiro issued last...
Multi-County Gun and Drug Ring Disrupted in Pennsylvania, Seven Charged Including Philadelphia Residents
A significant gun and drug trafficking operation extending across multiple Pennsylvania counties has been dismantled, with seven individuals charged for their roles in the illicit activities, as per the office of the Montgomery County District Attorney. Among the arrested are six Philadelphia residents: Scott Grondin, 42, Bella Kenna, 21; Anthony Figueroa-Marko, 34; Emanuel Torres, 32; Asad Sayed, 27; and Felicia McKinnell, 28, alongside Christopher McNelly, 26, from Norristown.
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