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Data shows Philly police sold nearly 900 used guns. Here's what our investigation found.
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — One way law enforcement works to protect and serve is by getting guns out of the hands of criminals, but we've discovered each year that thousands of guns once used by officers have been discovered at crime scenes.CBS News partnered with nonprofit newsrooms The Trace and Reveal. We surveyed 200 police agencies nationwide and found a majority sell their guns when they decide to upgrade their arsenal.What about our local law enforcement and the possibility these guns could have ended up at crime scenes?Over a 16-year period, ending in 2022, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives identified more...
Philadelphia Braces for Cool Temps and Brisk Breezes with Cloudy Skies Ahead
The City of Brotherly Love is in for a spell of cloudy skies and moderate temperatures, with a generous side of brisk breezes. Philadelphians can expect the day to hover around a cool 69 degrees with north winds maintaining a steady clip throughout the day, not quite the warm spring day park-goers and sun-seekers had in mind, according to the latest forecasts from the National Weather Service.
Fire heavily damages South Jersey mall, leaving businesses losing money, looking for alternate locations
VOORHEES, N.J. - It’s been three and a half weeks since a fire broke out at a South Jersey mall and much of the Voorhees Town Center is still shut down. Tuesday night, there is no timeline on a full reopening. Employees say they’re losing money and they’re not the only ones feeling the impact.
Nafiysh Knox-Schenck Arrested: US Marshals
Nafiysh Knox-Schenck was taken into custody on the 600 block of West Girard Avenue around noon on Wednesday, May 15, authorities said. Knox-Schenck was arrested on a warrant for firearms charges on Monday and a gun was recovered during his arrest, city police have said. After he was placed in...
Cloudy skies for the rest of the week
Thursday and Friday are similar days with overcast skies and highs below average in the low 70s. Thankfully, we wrap up the work week with dry weather. That is, until rain moves in for Saturday. Scattered showers will dampen the start to the weekend and keep temperatures in the 60s. Sunday is trending drier but […]
3 South Jersey fire departments forced to shutter due to lack of volunteers
WINSLOW TOWNSHIP, N.J. - Three South Jersey fire departments are being forced to close their doors, which means several neighborhoods in the area will have a different feel. "I’m going to miss the familiar sounds, you know, the familiar sights and sounds," says Donald Nickle, who lives in Tansboro.
Trafficker Who Mailed Hundreds Of Pounds Of Coke From PR To South Jersey, Philly Gets 10 Years
Philly resident Jose Gonzalez, 51, and his co-conspirators flew to San Juan on dozens of commercial flights from Philadelphia International Airport, U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Phillip Sellinger said. They paid cash there for multi-kilo quantities of coke, then used overnight delivery from U.S. Post Office branches in San Juan...
Cornerstone Kensington pharmacy set to close
There’s another drug crisis brewing in Kensington. This time, it is about legal drugs. Lifesaving drugs. Drugs for all the good people of the community. Friendly Pharmacy is slated to close its doors permanently at the end of the month. After 28 years on Front Street, the Kensington staple...
On a gloomy, rainy evening, cyclists ride in silence to remember those who have died
Hundreds of riders took to the streets in a nearly silent ride -- the smooth, soft sounds of spoked wheels spinning across concrete was nearly inaudible -- as bicyclists in Philadelphia joined riders across the country for a "Ride of Silence" to remember cyclist who died on the road. On...
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