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10 kids from Philadelphia recently went missing — see their pictures
Authorities in Philadelphia are asking for your help as they search for 10 missing children. These kids, some as young as 11 years old, have all gone missing since the middle of July. If you have seen any of the juveniles shown below, contact the Philadelphia Police Department immediately. Call...
Police ID bicyclist shot dozens of times in ambush killing in South Philly; 3 suspects at large
A man is dead after being shot dozens of times in what police say was a targeted, execution-style killing in South Philadelphia on Wednesday.It happened just after 7 p.m. on the 1500 block of Snyder Avenue.At the scene, police say they found a 25-year-old Kaishef Johnson who had been shot multiple times. He was pronounced dead a short time later.Investigators believe Johnson was shot at least 40 times while he was riding his bike, and even while he was on the ground.The incident was caught on camera by a local business and a SEPTA bus in the area, authorities say.According...
Delaware County in Mourning After 14-Year-Old Boy Dies in Accidental Shooting in Darby
A Delaware County community is grappling with a harrowing incident after a 14-year-old boy died following what police believe to be an accidental shooting. According to 6abc, authorities responded to the 400 block of Darby Terrace in Darby, Pa., shortly after 10 p.m. on Tuesday. The scene, visible from Chopper 6, showed officers and medics flocking to the area as detectives processed the evidence.
Popular comedian, Pa. native, killed in hit-and-run in Los Angeles
Popular comedian Perry Kurtz was struck and killed in what police say was a hit-and-run on Thursday. The Los Angeles Times reported that the Los Angeles Medical Examiner said Kurt was killed late Thursday in the Tarzana area. The site said that a gray Honda Civic struck him while he was crossing Ventura Boulevard “at around 11:20 p.m.”
Convicted mobster 1 of 5 arrested in Chickie's and Pete’s brawl: police
PHILADELPHIA - The suspects in a fight that broke out at a Chickie’s and Pete’s nearly two weeks ago have been identified by police. On August 2 at around 5:57 p.m., Philadelphia police arrived at Chickie’s and Pete’s, located on the 1500 block of Packer Avenue in response to a report of a person screaming and a robbery alarm.
Former Delaware County emergency services director facing new charges
Former Delaware County Emergency Services Director Tim Boyce is facing new charges after a second person has come forward with allegations.A second criminal complaint was filed on Tuesday.According to the affidavit, the alleged victim worked for Boyce in the Department of Emergency Services and first spoke to county investigators in April.READ MORE: Former Delco emergency services director charged with indecent assaultThe woman claims Boyce showed explicit photos of himself, lifted her dress exposing her underwear and made numerous sexual comments dating back to 2018.In one instance, in January of this year, the affidavit claims Boyce came into the defendant's office,...
Car pulled from Schuylkill River in Philadelphia after plunging into water Friday
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Water rescuers pulled a car from the Schuylkill River along Kelly Drive near the Girard Avenue Bridge on Friday after a witness spotted a vehicle going into the river.Divers with the Philadelphia police Marine Unit pulled a dark-colored sedan from the water just before 9 a.m. Friday."The vehicle has been located; however, at this time no driver or passenger has been located. The investigation is active and ongoing," a Philadelphia police spokesperson said.Overnight, rescuers in a boat paddled down the river while responders from the Philadelphia police and fire departments shone spotlights onto the water.Later as the...
25-year-old man gunned down at Philadelphia park
Philadelphia police are investigating after a man was gunned down at a park on Friday night.It happened around 7:37 p.m. at the Tacony Creek Park located on the 700 block of East Olney Avenue in the city's Olney section.Police say a 25-year-old man was shot in the chest and torso. He was pronounced dead at an area hospital.Neighbors tell Action News they heard as many five gunshots go off.One woman said that her husband saw the wounded victim run across the street from the park, where he collapsed on the sidewalk in a pool of blood.No weapons were recovered at the scene.Police are still searching for the gunman.Anyone with information is asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS.RELATED: Check the 6abc Neighborhood Safety Tracker
Gerald Lee Roberts Convicted Of Raping Girl: Bucks DA
Gerald Lee Roberts was found guilty of rape of a child, involuntary deviate sexual intercourse of a child, aggravated indecent assault of a child, and indecent assault of a person less than 13 years of age, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office. He will be sentenced by Common...
Arrest made in deadly Turnpike crash
LUCAS COUNTY, Ohio — One person has been arrested in connection with Thursday's deadly Turnpike crashes, an Ohio State Highway Patrol spokesperson confirmed Friday. According to court records, 24-year-old Istam Naimov, of Philadelphia, was arrested by the Ohio State Highway Patrol Thursday at approximately 6:24 a.m. He was booked at the Lucas County jail shortly after 3 p.m. on charges of aggravated vehicular homicide; vehicular manslaughter: negligently. This charge, a second-degree misdemeanor, was filed in Maumee Municipal Court.
Ivory Cousins Accused Of Violating Inmate's Rights
Ivory S. Cousins, of West Deptford, NJ, allegedly ignored the inmate's significant injuries from an assault by other inmates, pepper sprayed him, helped another inmate to steal from him, and obstructed the investigation of what happened to him, according to U.S. Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero. Cousins was a correctional officer...
Philadelphia Police Seek Public's Help in Locating Missing 12-Year-Old Joseph Maccari
The Philadelphia Police Department has issued a call for assistance to the public to locate a missing child, 12-year-old Joseph Maccari. According to a statement from the department, young Joseph was last seen yesterday morning around 9:30 a.m. on the 20XX block of West Cheltenham Avenue. The details surrounding his disappearance have not been made clear, but the urgency in the search for the missing juvenile is palpable.
Man who shot 3 women outside North Philly hookah lounge sentenced to house arrest after pleading guilty
A Philadelphia man who opened fire and injured three people outside a hookah lounge near Temple University’s campus a year and a half ago has been sentenced after pleading guilty earlier this year.
3 suspects wanted for stealing license plate off Philadelphia police vehicle
Three suspects are being sought after authorities say a license plate was stolen from a Philadelphia Police Department vehicle.It happened Friday around 2:15 a.m. in Center City.Police say the marked police vehicle was parked on the 100 block of North 13th Street.Video captured two men and a woman allegedly involved in the theft.The suspects were last seen in a silver Acura with possible New Jersey tags.Anyone with information is asked to call police at 215-686-TIPS.
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