Crime
State College smoothie shop owner charged in assault of Capitol Police officer who died after riot
Federal officials allege Julian Khater sprayed a chemical repellent at Capitol Police Officer Brian Sicknick on Jan. 6. The officer died the next day.
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Four Philly men arrested for making and selling untraceable ‘ghost guns’
So-called ghost guns, weapons that can be bought as kits to be assembled into untraceable firearms, have become the “weapon of choice” in Philly, authorities said.
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Philly DA charges Proud Boys member with harassing woman online
Kyle Boell allegedly sent the messages via Twitter. He is charged with terroristic threats and harassment, both misdemeanors.
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7 people were shot, 3 fatally, over less than 6 hours in Philadelphia on Wednesday
Wednesday’s violence comes as shootings and homicides continue to surge at historic levels and police struggle to make arrests in both fatal and non-fatal shooting cases.
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Villanova student accused of sexually assaulting 4 female students on campus
A spokesperson for Villanova University said they immediately launched an investigation and the male student is no longer on campus.
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Man charged with driving teen suspect from Montco bowling alley shooting
The Montgomery County district attorney’s office on Friday announced the charges against 20-year-old Raymir Johnson of Lansdowne.
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At Olney Transportation Center, the site of a recent mass shooting, elected leaders and community activists came together to call for tighter gun laws.
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Manhattan prosecutor gets Trump tax records after long fight
The Manhattan district attorney’s office enforced a subpoena on Trump’s accounting firm within hours of the Supreme Court’s ruling on Monday.
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Police arrest man accused of raping woman inside Center City Macy’s restroom
Police said the assault took place Sunday inside the Macy’s on 1300 Walnut Street.
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Teen surrenders in shooting at Montco bowling alley that left 1 dead, 4 injured
The mass shooting in East Norriton has shaken community members, who described the spot as a popular place for people of all ages to relax and play.
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Justice Department charges suspected Oath Keepers in plot to attack the Capitol
The Justice Department charged six more people Friday it says are members of a right-wing militia group that plotted in advance of Jan. 6 to attack the U.S. Capitol.
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Eaglesville man arrested on terrorism charges for shooting into Montgomery County Democratic HQ
The suspect fired into the Norristown Democratic Committee office after allegedly sending emails threatening violence. He faces felony terrorism charges.
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SEPTA employees endure steady threats of violence even as transit ridership drops
Bus drivers and others on SEPTA’s frontlines describe harassment and attacks as part of the job. The pandemic has worsened the situation, some say.
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Krasner calls on Philadelphia leaders to invest $100 million to help curb gun violence
The DA reported nine homicides last week, 16 non-fatal shootings in the city, and 120 cases opened involving either possession of guns or gun violence.
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26-day hunger strike ends after activist extracts Kenney promise to act on gun violence
Philly radio host Purple Queen facilitated the truce with Jamal Johnson, through the mayor stopped short of declaring gun violence a citywide emergency.
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