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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...
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...
Missing fisherman found dead in Delaware River in Philadelphia
A family is looking for answers after a missing fisherman was pulled from the Delaware River in Northeast Philadelphia on Thursday.Chopper 6 was overhead around 3:30 p.m. as marine units found the victim near the Linden Avenue boat ramp.He has been identified by family as 42-year-old Darnell Dogan."Oh my God, this is so hard. This is so hard," said Dogan's mother, Juanita Johnson.Video from Chopper 6, which we are not airing, showed some kind of material around Dogan's wrists.Police say an autopsy will now be conducted and homicide investigators are working the case.Dogan, who was an avid fisherman from Frankford,...
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,"...
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.
'His heart was always on the farm.' Claymont High teacher killed in farming accident
A Claymont High School teacher died in a farming accident on Tuesday afternoon in rural Carroll County. Luke S. Logan, 44, was run over by a wagon at a farm in the 1100 block of Aster Road SE in Perry Township, authorities said. ...
Shift Changes Put More Chester Patrols on the Streets This Summer
Chester Police Commissioner Steven Gretsky and Major Katrina Blackwell. Chester is solving a shortage of street patrol officers this summer by making significant changes to its daily staffing to get more police officers on the street, according to a recent Chester Police Department release. Officers are now working 12-hours shifts,...
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...
Investigation underway after 2 women stabbed in Philadelphia, police say
Philadelphia police are investigating after two women were stabbed early Saturday morning. According to police, officers responded to the 5900 block of N. 20th St. for a report of a person with a weapon. Police said a 26-year-old woman had suffered stab wounds to the right forearm and back of...
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...
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...
Suspect sought after armed robbery in Kensington leaves man critically injured
Philadelphia police are searching for a suspect who they say critically injured a man during an armed robbery in Kensington.It happened on July 12 along the 3100 block of Kensington Avenue.Investigators released surveillance video of the incident on Wednesday.Police say the suspect robbed the victim inside a convenience store.When the victim confronted the suspect outside, police say the suspect shot him in the neck.The suspect was then reportedly seen fleeing the area on a blue and silver Trek mountain bike.Anyone with information on the suspect in this incident is urged to contact Philadelphia police immediately.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
2 men critically injured, 2 women hospitalized in 2 separate double shootings: officials
PHILADELPHIA - Gunfire breaks the night air and leaves two men and two women injured in the aftermath. A police investigation was begun after someone opened fire on the 4600 block of Morris Street, late Friday night, just after 11:30, officials said. Responding officers found a 20-year-old woman and an...
Philadelphia Drug Traffickers Convicted in Major Fentanyl Operation, Faces Life Sentences
Philadelphia's ongoing battle against the opioid epidemic marked another chapter as Gabriel Rivera-Otero and Angel Reyes-Valdez were convicted for their roles in a significant drug trafficking operation. United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero confirmed that the duo was found guilty of possession with intent to distribute 36 kilograms of fentanyl, an amount with the potential to wreak havoc on the streets.
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...
State Police Arrest Man for Organized Retail Theft from Wegmans
Delaware State Police arrested 52-year-old Thomas Hetzler, of Wilmington, Delaware, for organized retail theft charges stemming from multiple shopliftings that occurred at the Wegmans in Wilmington. On July 23, 2024, at […] The post State Police Arrest Man for Organized Retail Theft from Wegmans appeared first on Delaware State Police - State of Delaware.
Court Rules PnB Rock’s Alleged Shooter Still Lacks ‘Competency’ to Stand Trial
The murder trial of Philadelphia artist PnB Rock began in Los Angeles this week, and it has already encountered significant challenges. The trial revolves around the fatal shooting of PnB Rock at a Roscoe’s Chicken ‘N Waffles restaurant in South Los Angeles on September 12, 2022. As previously reported, the alleged shooter, a 17-year-old male ... Read more The post Court Rules PnB Rock’s Alleged Shooter Still Lacks ‘Competency’ to Stand Trial appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
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