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Crime

A closeup of Philadelphia City Councilmember Bobby Henon
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

John Dougherty told Bobby Henon to delay Comcast deal in recorded call

As the corruption case moved into its fourth week, prospectors dug into wiretapped calls about the city’s franchise deal with Comcast.

4 years ago

In this photo released by the Colombian presidential press office, one of the country’s most wanted drug traffickers, Dairo Antonio Usuga, alias “Otoniel,” leader of the violent Clan del Golfo cartel, is presented to the media at a military base in Necocli, Colombia, Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.  (Colombian presidential press office via AP)
NPR
Money

Colombia has captured one of the world’s most wanted drug lords, Dairo Antonio Úsuga

Úsuga for years flew under the radar of authorities by eschewing the high profile of Colombia's better known narcos.

4 years ago

(Miguel Martinez/Billy Penn)
Courts & Law

Veteran Philadelphia police officer facing child porn charges

Williams Watts Sr. was taken into custody Thursday after the FBI executed a federal search warrant at his home.

4 years ago

(6abc)
Courts & Law

Charges unlikely for riders who saw Philadelphia train rape

“It’s still an open investigation, but there is no expectation at this time that we will charge passengers,” said Margie McAboy, spokeswoman for the Delaware County DA.

4 years ago

A transit security officer works on the platform of the Girard stop
Courts & Law

SEPTA riders held up phones as woman was raped, police say

More than two dozen train stops passed as the man harassed, groped and eventually raped the woman, SEPTA Police Chief Thomas J. Nestel III said.

4 years ago

According to police, several males were arguing inside the Park City Center mall when multiple shots were fired. (6abc)
Community
6abc

Police: Fight led to shooting inside Park City Center mall in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

According to Lancaster City police, several males were arguing inside the mall when multiple shots were fired.

4 years ago

NPR
Community

Asian American teens navigate being themselves as their communities are targeted

For some, the pandemic caused them to explore their identities in ways they hadn't before. For others, it caused them to examine issues and experiences that were resurfacing.

4 years ago

An empty SEPTA train car.
Courts & Law

Woman raped on SEPTA train as bystanders did nothing, police say

Authorities in Philadelphia say a woman was raped by a stranger on a commuter train in the presence of other riders. A 35-year-old man was arrested and has been charged.

4 years ago

A nursing assistant who allegedly shot and killed a coworker inside Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia has been charged with murder, attempted homicide, aggravated assault and other related charges. (6abc)
Courts & Law
6abc

Jefferson Hospital shooting suspect charged with murder, other crimes

Police say Stacey Hayes walked into Jefferson Hospital wearing blue scrubs and shot coworker Anrae James.

4 years ago

Johnny
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Philly’s ‘scrappy’ politics key to defense in Johnny Doc, Henon corruption trial

Federal prosecutors allege Bobby Henon and Johnny Dougherty broke the law. Their lawyers say they were just fighting the good fight.

4 years ago

Hacker
Courts & Law

Got a fake profile? It’s not just you. Cyber scammers have been busy during the pandemic

Cyberattacks and fraud scams are on the rise nationwide, including the Philadelphia region, during the pandemic. But there are some things we can do to prevent them.

4 years ago

Listen 4:21
The Philadelphia Police Department is asking more homeowners and business owners to register their security cameras and share footage. (NewsWorks photo, file)
PlanPhilly
Politics & Policy

More cameras with a better view coming to secure rec centers and playgrounds in Philly

Philadelphia City Council wants to spend $1.8 million on camera systems designed to reduce gun violence at rec centers.

4 years ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner addresses the media at a press conference
Courts & Law

Krasner recaps a ‘very rough’ week of gun violence in Philly

After some recent improvement in gun homicide numbers, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner says this past week was “very rough.”

4 years ago

Mayor Jim Kenney speaks
Community

As Philly surpasses 400 murders, grassroots prevention groups still looking for help

The city reached the grim milestone, despite a recent dip in shootings and much-touted state and city grants for community organizations working to prevent the violence.

4 years ago

Jet Blue plane
NPR
Community

A passenger attempted to rush the cockpit in a violent incident on a JetBlue flight

The passenger reportedly ran to the front of the plane about 45 minutes before touching down in San Juan and yelled for crew members to shoot him.

4 years ago

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