Policing
Man shot by police after domestic argument inside Philadelphia apartment complex
The officers involved in this shooting are being placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation.
2 years ago
Prosecutors have said that Sidiero was on the ground and unarmed when Mendoza fired the fatal shot.
2 years ago
Philadelphia gun violence victims find support through residents and nonprofits
For many Philadelphians, gun violence has become a part of life.
2 years ago
Philly DA sets up new unit focusing on repeat gun offenders
The goal is to collaborate with other law enforcement agencies involved in this work as well.
2 years ago
Woman charged after 2 stabbed, including 1-year-old, in Center City
Officers said in a press conference that both attacks seem to be completely random.
2 years ago
Philly police want to jump on high-tech policing bandwagon
The goal is to streamline the paperwork process and add high-tech criminology and even drones to help those on patrol.
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U.S. border arrests fall in March, bucking seasonal trends amid increased enforcement in Mexico
The March arrest tally is one of the lowest of Joe Biden's presidency after a record high of nearly 250,000 in December.
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Mayor Parker introduces new prisons commissioner, who says he’s ready to fix jail system
The public service vet inherits an ailing city department facing a troubling vacancy rate and funding woes.
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3 retired Philadelphia detectives to stand trial in perjury case stemming from 2016 exoneration
Martin Devlin, Manuel Santiago and Frank Jastrzembski are accused of lying under oath at the 2016 retrial of a man the jury exonerated in a 1991 rape and murder.
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Man shot by police spurs chase through 2 states after stealing cruiser
The chase involved officers from New Castle County and Wilmington, as well as state police from Delaware and Pennsylvania.
2 years ago
Why a business coalition wants more employers to overlook criminal records in Philly
Advocates say too much talent is sitting on the sidelines because criminal records are holding some applicants back.
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Police: 2 officers are hospitalized after crash in Fairmount Park
Officials say a police cruiser and another vehicle collided.
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A New Jersey man didn’t trust police but sought their help anyway. Two days later, he was dead
Paterson police repeatedly punched Jameek Lowery before putting him into an ambulance. He arrived unconscious at the hospital handcuffed to a gurney and died two days later.
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Teen arrested for murder at SEPTA station has been cleared of wrongdoing, Philadelphia DA says
SEPTA surveillance video showed that he was not involved in the murder.
2 years ago
Former Yeadon police chief reaches settlement with borough following discrimination suit
Former Yeadon police chief Anthony “Chachi” Paparo accused borough officials of firing him because he is white.
2 years ago
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