Policing
Cherry Hill man charged with defacing an abandoned Camden gas station twice on the same day
The man allegedly returned to the scene of his art hours after his first arrest to finish what he began. Camden Mayor Vic Carstarphen says, “We’re not doing that.”
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Listen 1:06Survey: Philadelphia residents paint mixed picture of city police
The survey found that only 48 percent of city residents believe Philly police are doing a good job.
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Listen 1:08Fourth man released in Philadelphia in review of ‘sex for lies’ scheme in 1980s homicide unit
Russell Williams, 67, served 41 years in prison. It's the latest review of whether police offered to arrange sexual liaisons for witnesses in exchange for false testimony.
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Penn graduate arrested in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO charged with murder, court records show
Luigi Nicholas Mangione, 26, was taken into custody Monday after police got a tip that the suspect had been spotted at a McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania.
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‘Really shocked’; Secret Santa visits 2 North Philly elementary schools
Temple University police and an anonymous donor awarded new bicycles to students at two elementary schools and Norris Homes in North Philly.
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Listen 1:42FBI investigating reports of large drones flying in New Jersey, seeks public’s help
The flights took place near the Picatinny Arsenal, a U.S. military research and manufacturing facility, and over Donald Trump’s golf course in Bedminster.
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Suspect hospitalized after police-involved shooting in Deptford Township
A witness said the suspect jumped out of a hotel window and ran onto Route 42. At some point after, about four gunshots were reportedly heard.
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Norristown’s police chief placed on administrative leave
Chief Jacqueline Bailey-Davis took office just 11 months ago, becoming the first Black female to hold the post.
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A 45-page report released last week found repeated incidents of police misconduct by Trenton police officers.
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Justice Department finds pattern of misconduct by Trenton Police following a yearlong investigation
A 45-page report found that officers "frequently" violated people’s constitutional rights. Talks towards a consent decree are expected.
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Listen 1:06Jenkintown spends 40% more per capita on policing than other Montgomery County towns
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development did not recommend a “definitive course of action.”
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Police release name of man killed by officers during West Philly carjacking
Police say the 47-year-old pulled a gun on officers after they responded to reports of a domestic disturbance.
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Man fatally shot by Philadelphia officers after alleged carjacking, pursuit: Police
According to Philadelphia police, officers responded to a home on the 5400 block of Chancellor Street for reports of a disturbance.
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Pa. state troopers will take over Collingdale’s nighttime police calls
The Borough of Collingdale does not have enough resources to safely staff its police department overnight.
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Philadelphia City Council passes ‘Get Out the Bike Lane’ bill
If the mayor signs it into law, violators would be fined $125 in Center City and University City, and $75 in other neighborhoods.
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