
Courts & Law
Philadelphia launches first office for crime victims
Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel revealed the Office of Victim Advocacy and Engagement, marking a first for the police department.
2 months ago
Listen 3:13A Vermont border agent’s death was the latest violence linked to the cultlike Zizian group
Police had previously arrested the alleged leader after he was found in a hotel with the daughter of a murdered Delaware County couple in 2022.
2 months ago
Upland police, ICE arrest undocumented man during joint raid
The small police department in Delaware County reached out to federal agencies for help in executing a search warrant on Race Street.
2 months ago
Listen 0:50Federal judge blocks Elon Musk’s DOGE from accessing sensitive U.S. Treasury Department material
The case alleges the Trump administration allowed Musk’s team access to the Treasury Department’s central payment system in violation of federal law.
2 months ago
Pa. legislators push for Extreme Risk Protection Orders to prevent firearm suicides
Extreme Risk Protection Order laws, active in 21 states and Washington D.C., show promise in mitigating suicide and mass violence risks.
2 months ago
Listen 1:18The heist of 100,000 eggs in Pennsylvania becomes a whodunit that police have yet to crack
The 100,000 eggs were snatched from the back of Pete & Gerry’s Organics' distribution trailer on Saturday about 8:40 p.m. in Antrim Township, according to police.
2 months ago
FBI agents sue over Justice Dept. effort to ID employees involved in Trump-related investigations
Trump, dating back to his first term as president, has long been furious at the FBI and Justice Department and sought to bend federal law enforcement to his will.
2 months ago
Police say they responded to a man who was stabbed and walking in the roadway early Monday morning. A physical altercation ensued, then an officer discharged his weapon.
2 months ago
Police say Justin Smith of St. Anne’s Episcopal School used the Kik Messenger app to download and distribute the explicit videos.
2 months ago
Listen 1:11Former Chester police commissioner faces traffic charges following collision
Pennsylvania State Police allege Steven Gretsky, who retired Tuesday, left the scene without providing his information or insurance. There were no injuries.
2 months ago
Menendez told the judge “I have lost everything” before he was sentenced to 11 years in federal prison.
2 months ago
Chester police commissioner retires as state troopers investigate car crash
Steven Gretsky was driving a police car Monday in the city of Chester when he struck an unattended delivery vehicle. There were no injuries.
2 months ago
Philly police arrest 31 in street celebrations after Eagles’ Super Bowl–clinching win
Thousands descended on the city after Sunday’s win. On Monday, Mayor Parker acknowledged a stabbing outside Lincoln Financial Field and a car that hit pedestrians.
2 months ago
Pennsylvania, Wisconsin in the spotlight with high-stakes court elections
For Pennsylvania's state Supreme Court, November’s general election will feature three Democrats running to retain their seats, putting Democrats’ 5-2 majority on the line.
2 months ago
3 charged with selling $200K worth of fake Jason Kelce-signed memorabilia
The investigation began in June 2024 when officers were alerted to more than 1,100 fake memorabilia purportedly signed by Kelce, according to the DA's office.
3 months ago