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The video was made by a witness who started recording after officers began struggling with Alexander Spencer, 28, on Friday night.
10 months ago
Philly police ID man accused of fleeing with suspect’s gun after officer shot, suspect killed
The wounded officer was listed in stable condition.
10 months ago
Police: Philadelphia officer shot after scuffle with person in store; 2nd officer kills suspect
Now police are searching for the person who scooped up the shooter's gun and fled. They say the man should be considered armed and dangerous.
10 months ago
U.S. Marshals release new video of escaped teen murder suspect in Philadelphia
A reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to Shane Pryor's arrest is being offered by the U.S. Marshals Service.
10 months ago
Some deleted Pa. crime lab records ‘no longer accessible,’ State Police say
Affected records may include information about how evidence was handled once it reached the lab, as well as communication logs and digital images.
10 months ago
Teenage fugitive in Philadelphia may have been picked up by accomplice, authorities say
According to U.S. Marshals, the suspect may be driving a stolen Ford F-150 with PA Tag ZTS-0503.
10 months ago
Trenton Police Department adds 14 new officers, bucking national trend
Seven of the new officers are from BIPOC communities, and three of them are women.
10 months ago
Listen 1:01Philly eviction contractors may need licenses to perform lockouts
These private security hires currently do not need any special training to work.
10 months ago
Listen 1:12Gov. Josh Shapiro’s admin blames ‘human error’ for deletion of Pa. State Police records
The Office of Administration under Gov. Josh Shapiro accidentally deleted thousands of records including State Police evidence logs. Some records haven’t been recovered.
10 months ago
Former high-ranking Philadelphia police commander to be reinstated after arbitrator’s ruling
Carl Holmes, who spent nearly three decades on the force, was fired in 2019 after he was accused of having sexually assaulted three women at work.
11 months ago
2 arrested in 2022 mass shooting in Kensington
The incident outside Jacks Bar just off the intersection of Kensington and Allegheny sent nine people to the hospital.
11 months ago
Suspect arrested in 2022 mass shooting that injured 9 people in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office is holding a news conference Friday morning to provide more on the case.
11 months ago
Philly’s first Latino deputy police commissioner, Pedro Rosario, tasked with overseeing Kensington
Rosario is the first deputy commissioner to be dedicated to a singular neighborhood in the city’s history.
11 months ago
Listen 1:06DOJ issues new guide for specialized police units in the wake of Tyre Nichols’ death
Federal officials call for mayors and police chiefs to assess whether such specialized units are even necessary to solve community problems.
11 months ago
Zoning approved for new North Philly police station
The ZBA unanimously approved the city’s proposal despite opposition from some residents.
11 months ago
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