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Philadelphia Police are investigating a body found in the Delaware River
Police are investigating a body that was found in the Delaware River. Police report this happened in Torresdale, near the Lunden Avenue boat ramp. Officers responded around 3:30 p.m. yesterday afternoon, and said they recovered the body of a man in his 40’s. They suspect foul play. “The way we found the body and what […]
Why car thieves are targeting your vehicle registration | Here's how to protect yourself
Car break-ins are one of the most common crimes in Philadelphia, making the list of top 5.Car owners in the suburbs are also getting hit frequently, and many thieves are after one thing in particular: your vehicle registration.Your registration has your name and address, as well as all of your vehicle information, including your plate, title, make, model and VIN. All that information is a treasure trove for criminals.From Cheltenham and Gloucester townships to Northeast Philadelphia, as well as Roxborough, Spring Garden, and Fairmount -- these are all areas seeing car break-ins."It's one of the most common things to happen,"...
3 members of the 'Diaper Crew' arrested for more than 20 retail thefts in Philadelphia
Three members of an alleged retail theft ring, dubbed the 'Diaper Crew' by Philadelphia police, have been arrested.The fourth suspect is expected to surrender on Monday.The crew is tied to thefts from more than 20 stores, and police say they got away with merchandise worth more than $15,000.The name comes from one of the main items they stole.They mainly targeted Family Dollars, Dollar Generals, and Rite Aids all over Philadelphia.However, they were concentrating on two specific neighborhoods: Juniata Park and Fox Chase. The Dollar General on the 1200 block of East Erie Avenue was hit several times.They walk in hiding...
Teen shot in the head inside North Philadelphia recording studio, police say
A teenager was taken to the hospital after being shot in the head on Friday afternoon, according to a spokesperson with the Philadelphia Police Department. Officers were called to the 2600 block of Germantown Avenue in North Philadelphia just before 5 p.m. for reports of a person with a gun, police said.
Video released after victim confronts robber, gets shot in the neck in Kensington: police
PHILADELPHIA - Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help to find a man they say robbed a victim at gunpoint, then critically shot him moments later. The robbery-turned-shooting unfolded at a convenience store on the 3100 block of Kensington Avenue on July 12. Surveillance video shows the suspect pointing...
16-year-old Jamil Wyatt Killed Execution Style by 3 Gunmen in Philadelphia
Philly police reveal new details on teen Jamil Wyatt who was chased and killed by 3 gunmen. Investigators said three masked gunmen chased, shot and killed 16-year-old Jamil Wyatt in Northeast Philadelphia. Officials revealed the latest details on the investigation during a Wednesday afternoon press conference. Philadelphia police are on...
New video released of West Philadelphia mass shooting; Police ID another suspect after 3 killed
Police have identified another suspect in the mass shooting early Sunday morning in West Philadelphia that left three people dead.Amir Jones, 30, remains at large. Police say he was last seen wearing camouflage shorts and a white t-shirt.Anyone with information on Jones' whereabouts is asked to call or text Philadelphia police at 215-686-TIPS (8477) or submit an anonymous tip online.A total of nine people were shot after gunfire erupted around 2 a.m. Sunday in the 1200 block of N. Alden Street.The first suspect to be charged in this case, 28-year-old Tahir Shoatz, was among those who were wounded. He...
Woman killed, person in custody following shooting in Kensington, police say
A person is in custody after Philadelphia police said they fatally shot a woman in Kensington early Friday morning. According to police, the shooting happened on the 3800 block of Kensington Ave around 5:54 a.m. The woman - identified as "Jane Doe" and approximately 30 years old - was shot...
Shocking video of car slamming into South Philly cheesesteak shop
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - "Saturday morning, I wake up and I get a text from my manager to check this video out," said Edward Brennan. He couldn't believe his eyes when he saw surveillance video from his business, Shank’s Original Philly Cheesesteak, on South Columbus Boulevard, in South Philly. "I...
Woman, 72, shot on South Philadelphia street: police
SOUTH PHILADELPHIA - A crime scene unfolds in South Philadelphia after a 72-year-old woman was shot. The gunfire broke out on the 1200 block of Porter Street Thursday, a little before 5 p.m., according to authorities. The woman suffered a graze wound to her stomach. Medics rushed her to Jefferson...
Driver charged with vehicular homicide, DUI in bicycle crash that killed CHOP doctor
The driver who struck and killed a bicyclist last week near Rittenhouse Square has been charged with vehicular homicide and DUI. The victim, 30-year-old Barbara Friedes, was a resident at CHOP.
Video shows gunman fire at person riding motorized scooter on Philadelphia street
PHILADELPHIA - Disturbing surveillance video shared by police in Philadelphia shows a masked gunman brazenly opening fire on a person riding a motorized scooter. Authorities say the shooting happened last Saturday near the intersection of Diamond and 21st streets. The gunman, dressed in dark clothing, is seen walking towards a...
Missing Person Update: 23-year-old was seen taking train to Philly and is suffering from mental health crisis
Paul James Asman, 23, went missing on Friday, July 19 in Fort Washington. According to an update shared today, there was a confirmed sighting of Asman taking a train to Jefferson Station and the Fashion District in Philadelphia the night he went missing. According to an updated flyer, Asman is...
Plane crash near site of Wisconsin air show leaves Philadelphia man dead
A plane crash in Nekimi, Wisconsin, left two people dead on Monday, including a Philadelphia man."This is really tragic," said David McVinnie who is the chief instructor of McVinnie Aviation.The Winnebago County Sheriff's Office found the bodies of Sean Tommervik, 37, of El Paso, Texas, who recently moved to Philadelphia, and James Sullivan, 32, of Nashville, Tennessee, who recently moved to of Brooklyn, New York."Sean was professional in all aspects," said McVinnie. "He enjoyed flying. He always challenged himself to do a good job. (He) tried to do a better job every time."McVinnie is a retired Federal Aviation Administration pilot...
Philadelphia Airline Employee Pleads Guilty to Evading Airport Security, Faces Possible Decade in Prison
A Philadelphia airline worker has landed in hot water after pleading guilty to bypassing airport security measures. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania stated that Lester Santana III, who is 34 and from Philadelphia, avoided the Transportation Security Administration's mandated screening procedures by using his job credentials to smugly carry significant sums of U.S. currency into Philadelphia International Airport's secured areas.
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