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Police Sgt. Assaulted At Philly Family Gathering
On Aug. 2, at approximately 6 p.m., Philadelphia Police responded to a report of a person screaming and a robbery alarm at Chickie’s and Pete’s, located on the 1500 block of Packer Ave. Upon arrival, officers discovered two groups involved in a physical altercation that stemmed from a family gathering.
Woman killed in Philadelphia hit-and-run fell into roadway: police
Philadelphia Police Captain Mark Overwise told reporters that 24-year-old Tahtiana Diggs was in a parked car on the northbound side of the road with her two sisters. When Diggs exited the vehicle, investigators believe she fell into the southbound lanes and was fatally struck.
Troopers Arrest Man for Identity Theft at Citizens Bank in Wilmington
Delaware State Police arrested 20-year-old Zacarias Fasil of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for identity theft and related charges at a Citizens Bank in Wilmington on Monday. On August 12, 2024, at approximately 12:35 p.m., troopers responded to Citizens Bank, located at 2098 Naamans Road, Wilmington, for a report of a fraud. Upon arriving, troopers learned a black male suspect was attempting to open a bank account using multiple documents containing a 26-year old victim’s information. Citizens Bank employees were familiar with the suspect for attempted fraud of a similar nature at multiple Citizens Bank locations in New Jersey. The suspect, identified as Zacarias Fasil, was taken into custody without incident.
Scott Kingery continues to outperform Bryson Stott and several other players on the Phillies’ 40-man roster while the organization continues to ignore him
Scott Kingery is hitting .274 with 22 home runs, 58 RBI, and 19 stolen bases in Lehigh Valley this season. He has a .844 OPS with 97 hits (39 XBH) and 63 runs scored in 354 at-bats. Kingery has a .266 batting average with 76 home runs and 278 RBI...
Urgent Missing Child Alert: 14-Year-Old Maziyah Helen Crippen
Authorities are urgently seeking the public’s help in locating 14-year-old Maziyah Helen Crippen, who has been missing since August 8, 2024. Maziyah was last seen in Norristown, PA. She is registered in the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) under the identifier M688019605. Maziyah is described as a female. Law...
Business burglar sought for multiple Norristown, Pennsylvania break-ins
Police in Norristown, Montgomery County are asking for the public's help identifying a burglar who has been striking businesses in the overnight hours.Photos of the suspect were posted to social media.Police say the man is 40 to 50 years old and has a mustache.Investigators say the burglar carries reusable grocery bags, along with bolt cutters and tools used to break into the businesses.Anyone with information is asked to call police at 610-270-0977 or 610-275-1222.
NBC10’s Deanna Durante reported on car thefts in Conshohocken area
NBC10’s Deanna Durante reported from Conshohocken and Bridgeport on August 15th regarding the recent car thefts in the area involving vehicles with the “push to start” mechanism. Watch the report below that includes video of a car being stolen in Conshy.
New ‘bus cam’ rules, hefty fines aimed at protecting Pa. students around school buses
With Pennsylvania children heading back to school in the coming weeks, motorists need to be aware of school bus laws — including a new one that aims to catch those who skirt stopped buses. Gerry Wosewick, the executive director of the Pennsylvania School Bus Association, warns motorists to pay...
Southwest Region homers 3 times, beats Pa. in Little League World Series opener
Boerne (Texas) Little League hit three home runs and finished with 12 hits as the Southwest Region representatives routed Council Rock Newtown from Pennsylvania 9-0 in the Little League Baseball World Series (LLBWS) opener for both teams. Council Rock Newtown, representing the Mid-Atlantic Region, was held to two hits. It...
Sam’s Club Is Making Major Changes That Will Affect Its PA Members
Sam’s Club members in Pennsylvania need to be on the lookout for some major changes coming to the store in the near future. Across the state of Pennsylvania, there are 24 Sam’s Club locations and people in our area really tend to love it. You can find just...
Car thieves targeting local vehicles with “push to start” feature
The Conshohocken Police Department made a social media post on August 15th that there has been a recent rise in car thefts throughout the area. According to the police, the thieves are targeting newer models Hondas and similar vehicles with the “push to start” feature. The post mentions...
Rescue crews searching for driver of car that went into Pa. river
Rescue crews in Philadelphia are searching for the driver of a car that went into the Schuylkill River on Friday morning. The vehicle veered off along the 1200 block of Kelly Drive, near the Girard Avenue Bridge, at around 3:45 a.m., according to 6ABC and NBC10. Anthony Manduzio told the...
Shopping Gets Immersive as King of Prussia Mall Moves Toward Interactive Experiences
King of Prussia Mall is moving toward more experience-based attractions to draw in shoppers, including Netflix House. King of Prussia Mall, among other malls, is pivoting toward more experience-based attractions, reports Emma Dooling for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Malls across the country have seen a considerable drop in shoppers following...
5 arrested after altercation outside Chickie's and Pete's in South Philly
Five people are facing charges following an altercation at Chickie's and Pete's in South Philadelphia.It happened just before 6 p.m. on Aug. 2 outside the sports bar located on the 1500 block of Packer Avenue.While attempting to disperse the group, a police sergeant from the 1st District was struck in the face by a man later identified as 39-year-old Joseph Baldino.Police say Baldino, of Philadelphia, resisted arrest and hit the officer several times in the face before he was placed into custody.Baldino, who is being charged with aggravated assault and other offenses, was hospitalized for facial injuries sustained during the altercation.Four others from Philadelphia were also arrested in connection with the fight, including John Ciancaglini, 68, and his wife, Kathy Ciancaglini, 62, and brothers Richard DiBella, 45, and Michael DiBella, 37.Charges range from aggravated assault to disorderly conduct.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
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