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Former 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.
53 mins 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.
21 hours ago
Days into the new Trump administration, worries spike amid a show of force on immigration
As Trump touts deportation efforts, waves of worry have reverberated around the U.S. — including in New Jersey, where officials said immigration agents made illegal arrests.
3 days ago
New Jersey Gov. Murphy signs bill formalizing a tracking system for rape kits
The tracking system allows sexual violence survivors and investigators to keep track of evidence in cases.
5 days ago
A New Jersey legislator wants to allow homeowners to make smaller, biweekly mortgage payments. She said it can save them tens of thousands of dollars.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:07Philly Police Commish Bethel says drones will be a 'force multiplier' against crime in Kensington
"We think drones will be the next layer of a fourth multiplier for us in our policing work," Commissioner Bethel said. He talked about some advancements in policing.
Air Date: January 15, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:29A follow up report found that departments in every state except Hawaii paid for courses from the controversial private training company.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:12To fight blight and crime, Philly is addressing its glut of abandoned vehicles
The DOJ is offering assistance to remove the abandoned cars across the city.
3 weeks ago
The body has two tattoos: a koi fish on the upper right portion of the back and a rose on the left ribs, extending from the chest to the hip.
4 weeks ago
15-year-old dead after being shot 10 times in Philadelphia
Twenty-one shots were fired at the scene. Police say the victim was shot about 10 times.
1 month ago
Norristown police chief resigns after being placed on administrative leave
Jacqueline Bailey-Davis resigned on Tuesday. The former police chief had been placed on administrative leave on Nov. 25.
1 month ago
Why Pennsylvania scores high for police misconduct settlement cases
A study by a North Carolina–based firm revealed Pennsylvania paid out more than $54 million in settlements over five years.
1 month ago
Listen 1:20Knife-wielding suspect shot at federal courthouse in Harrisburg, authorities say
In a statement, the U.S. Marshals Service said security officers moved to stop the man after he entered the courthouse, brandishing a knife.
1 month ago
Weekend violence in Philly leaves 4 people dead, 20 others injured
Philadelphia police said they plan to increase law enforcement’s presence outside City Hall in the wake of a triple shooting in Dilworth Park.
1 month ago
Listen 1:10Federal ban on ghost guns unlikely, according to law enforcement expert
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to weigh in on regulations on 3D-printed firearms after several states have filed lawsuits regarding their regulation.
2 months ago
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