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Springfield Police Arrest Man with Illegal Firearm and Heroin After Shots Fired and Pursuit
Springfield has once again been the backdrop for a scene of gunfire and legal turmoil. This past Saturday, Springfield Police Officers were swiftly called to action after reports of gunshots at approximately 11:10 a.m. near Allen and Alberta Streets. The ensuing events led to the seizure of an illegal firearm and the arrest of Christian Ayala-Pellot, age 28, on Orange Street, following a public safety incident involving a scooter, a traffic collision, and a short foot chase.
Philadelphia Police Officer Critically Injured in Kensington Shooting; Suspect Arrested
In a deeply concerning incident, a Philadelphia police officer was left in critical condition after being shot in the Kensington neighborhood. The suspect is now in police custody, and officials are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Shooting Incident Triggers Strong Community Response. The local community members in Kensington...
Pair sought in Broad Street assault that left man severely injured
Police in Philadelphia have shared new surveillance footage in the hopes of tracking down two men who, they claim, beat another man in an assault last month, leaving the victim suffering from severe head trauma. According to police, the two men are sought in an incident that happened on June...
Motorcyclist dies after slamming into car in Northeast Philadelphia, critically injuring driver
A motorcyclist was killed and a driver was seriously injured in a crash in Northeast Philadelphia Sunday night. Investigators say the motorcyclist sped through a red light.
Philadelphia Officer in Critical Condition After Being Shot During a Traffic Stop
A Philadelphia police officer is in critical condition after being shot during a traffic stop on the 3500 block of F Street, Saturday night. According to Philadelphia Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel, the officer was struck behind the ear and is fighting for his life. Mayor Parker confirmed that the officer is on life support and connected to a breathing machine.
South Philly triple shooting suspect turns himself in: police
PHILADELPHIA - The South Philadelphia shooting suspect who hospitalized three people in June turned himself in to authorities on Monday, police say. Officers say Tahjir Williams, 24, will be charged with three counts of aggravated assault and related offenses after shooting two women and a man on June 2. Police...
20-year-old man convicted of attempted carjacking in Northeast Philadelphia
District Attorney Larry Krasner has announced the arrest of a 20-year-old who was convicted of attempting to carjack a teenage girl in Northeast Philadelphia. Deandrade Jeferson was charged with Robbery, Conspiracy, Possession of an Instrument of Crime, and VUFA 6106 for his role in an attempted carjacking that occurred in 2022. According to Krasner, Jeferson […]
Police identify 19-year-old killed in July Fourth Kingsessing shooting
Police say Maurice Quain of Southwest Philly was the 19-year-old shot and killed on the Fourth of July in a drive-by shooting. They are also processing a car they believe was used. It was found in Delaware County.
Woman fatally struck by 2 vehicles, including SEPTA bus on Philly street
WISSINOMING - Tragedy on a Wissinoming street as a woman walking was hit and killed by two vehicles, including a SEPTA bus. The tragic circumstances unfolded near Frankford Avenue and Comly Street early Saturday morning, around 3:45, authorities said. A 66-year-old woman was walking southbound when she was hit by...
Philadelphia Police Seek Public's Help in Locating Missing 14-Year-Old Brooklyn Dabney
The Philadelphia Police are seeking assistance from the community in their search for Brooklyn Dabney, a missing 14-year-old girl. Last seen on July 5, in the vicinity of 15th and Market Street, concern for her whereabouts has grown. Brooklyn is described as standing 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing 115 pounds, with a thin build, black hair, and brown eyes, according to a notice released by the department.
Video: Victim attacked from behind, beaten to the ground in North Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA - Police are asking for the public's help to identify two suspects for a brutal assault in North Philadelphia last month. Surveillance footage captured the moment a victim was attacked from behind on the 2600 block of North Broad Street on June 19. They suffered severe head trauma after...
3 injured — including woman who jumped from roof — in Montco house fire
Fire crews in Montgomery County said they rescued two people from a rooftop as a fire tore through a twin home in Bridgeport in an incident that left three people hospitalized early Sunday. On Sunday morning, Mike Gallagher, Jr., deputy chief of the Bridgeport Fire Department, said that crews responded...
How a former police officer-turned-sculptor is honoring law enforcement in a unique way
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Things are rarely as they seem, including people like Tom Grieco, a security guard at CBS Philadelphia.When he's not greeting workers and visitors, he's patrolling the parking lot and monitoring the building and its many cameras. One morning, we noticed a unique police badge sitting across from his desk with the numbers 3-6-9."Off-duty cops will say 369, it's only Philly that does that," Grieco said.We all knew Grieco was a former police officer, but something we didn't know is that when Grieco's not at work, he's pursuing a new passion -- sculpting. Grieco converted his garage into...
2-year-old recovering after fallen tree branch severs his arm in Montgomery County
A 2-year-old boy is recovering after a large tree branch fell on his arm and severed it in Montgomery County on Saturday.It happened at approximately 6 p.m. at a home on Chandler Road in Cheltenham Township.Authorities say the boy was attending a birthday party when the incident occurred.According to police, the branch fell about 50 feet while a group of children was playing in a driveway.He was rushed to the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, where his arm was later amputated. The boy was listed in critical condition.WATCH | 2-year-old injured after being trapped under fallen tree branch in Montgomery County2-year-old...
No injuries reported after car smashes into Wendy's in Delaware County
A vehicle slammed into a Wendy's restaurant in Delaware County on Saturday night.It happened just after 6 p.m. at the location on Walnut Street in Upper Darby.When fire and police departments arrived on the scene, the entire front window was destroyed. A car was also seen inside the Wendy's.The Action Cam caught some of the damage on video.According to authorities, no one was injured as a result of the crash. Police have not yet said what led to the collision.There's also no word yet on whether charges will be filed.
Aggressive driving crackdown underway in Philadelphia, surrounding counties
PENNSYLVANIA - State and local police are joining forces in their latest effort to curb aggressive driving across Pennsylvania this summer. The statewide mobilization will run through August 18, and is aimed at reducing the number of crashes, injuries, and fatalities on roadways. More than 80 police departments from Bucks,...
West Deptford Man Charged For Fleeing Scene Of Collision With Cyclist
A man from West Deptford has been charged with allegedly fleeing the scene of an accident after colliding with a cyclist in Gloucester Township. Sources report that 28-year-old Christopher Bucceroni of West Deptford Township, Gloucester County turned himself in after leaving the scene of an accident on June 20th. The...
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