
Crime
A community is on edge after a man threw a Molotov cocktail at a New Jersey synagogue
Authorities are searching for the suspect who threw a Molotov cocktail at a New Jersey synagogue over the weekend, an incident that caused no damage but rattled the community
2 years ago
Nearly 50,000 potentially lethal doses of fentanyl seized in Wilmington raid
Wilmington Councilwoman Zanthia Oliver, who recently held a rally against gun violence, says she’s both stunned and heartened by the arrests.
2 years ago
Gunman in Lunar New Year massacre found dead; motive unclear
The suspect, 72-year-old Huu Can Tran, was found dead on Sunday in the van that authorities say he used to flee after being prevented from attacking another dance club.
2 years ago
Attempted murder charge filed after man shot near federal courthouse in Philadelphia
A man shot and wounded by a security officer outside the federal courthouse in Philadelphia was armed with two knives and has been charged with attempted murder and assault.
2 years ago
Former Delaware deputy fire chief charged with raping 15-year-old girl
Dwayne Pearson, 39, allegedly raped the girl in July and August. He faces three felony counts.
2 years ago
Trump Organization fined $1.6 million for tax fraud
A fine was the only penalty a judge could impose on the Trump Organization for its conviction last month for 17 tax crimes, including conspiracy and falsifying business record
2 years ago
Big grants for small groups working to reduce violence in Philly
The goal of the federal funding is to help those working at the grassroots level to stem the violence in Philadelphia and other parts of Pennsylvania.
2 years ago
1 dog killed, 13 rescued in alleged dogfighting ring in Delaware; 5 men charged
Police say they uncovered the dogfighting after being called to the rural Sussex County property to investigate a report of suspicious activity.
2 years ago
New Jersey woman gets 3 years in bogus good Samaritan online fundraiser
A New Jersey woman who pleaded guilty to helping her boyfriend spread a story that garnered more than $400,000 in online donations has been sentenced to three years in prison.
2 years ago
Delaware man whose wife’s 2019 murder remains unsolved charged with two brutal attacks on new wife
An arrest warrant says Benjamin Ledyard attacked his wife with a marble block on New Year’s Day and previously bit off the tip of her finger.
2 years ago
Suspect in deaths of Idaho students arrested in Pa.
The students — Kaylee Goncalves, Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle and Ethan Chapin — were stabbed to death at a rental home near campus on Nov. 13.
2 years ago
In his end-of-the-year meeting with the media, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner spoke about hope for a better 2023.
2 years ago
Delaware man gets 19 years for his role in plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor
Croft was among those accused of hatching a stunning plot to abduct Gov. Gretchen Whitmer from her vacation home just before the 2020 presidential election.
2 years ago
20-year church abuse probe in Philly comes to a quiet end with misdemeanor plea
Lynn was the first U.S. church official ever charged, convicted or imprisoned over their handling of priest-abuse complaints.
2 years ago
Court records allege that Leonard Eley of Storm Shelter Ministries paid the girl $200 through the church’s CashApp account.
2 years ago