Policing
Police: 2 officers are hospitalized after crash in Fairmount Park
Officials say a police cruiser and another vehicle collided.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
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
Listen 0:44New police officers to hit the streets in Philly as city struggles to fill vacancies
The officers join Philly’s police department at a time when the Parker administration is rolling out safer streets initiatives.
2 years ago
Philly police face a hiring crisis. Some policies are being loosened to find more cadets
Philadelphia is already seeing the payoff of its amended fitness entry exam.
2 years ago
Blind Wilmington man was wrongfully evicted, but judge dismisses his discrimination lawsuit
Constables put out William Murphy and his two daughters during a 2021 snowstorm under an order intended for a previous female tenant.
2 years ago
Listen 1:26What to know about SB 4, the Texas immigration law in the courts now
The controversial law would allow Texas law enforcement officers and judges to arrest and deport people in the country illegally.
2 years ago
4th suspect accused in SEPTA bus shooting arrested by U.S. Marshals in Virginia
All four suspects accused in the March 6 mass shooting near a SEPTA stop are in custody, according to police.
2 years ago
Listen 1:06Shelter-in-place lifted for Newtown Twp., second such police incident in as many days in Bucks Co.
According to police, they responded to a domestic incident Sunday morning in the Headley Trace development on Newtown-Yardley Road.
2 years ago
Alleged Bucks County shooter apprehended by police in Trenton, N.J.
The man suspected of killing three people in Bucks County was arrested without incident by police in Trenton, N.J.
2 years ago
Philadelphia Sheriff Bilal is launching a new podcast
Airing on WURD Radio for a six-month trial period, the podcast will feature Sheriff Bilal in conversation with each of her office’s departments.
2 years ago
4th suspect sought for mass shooting at SEPTA bus stop identified; up to $5,000 reward offered
Asir Boone, 17, is wanted for attempted murder. He should be considered armed and dangerous, officials said.
2 years ago
2 arrested in connection to SEPTA bus stop shooting that injured 8 teens: sources
Northeast High School students have returned to class after the mass shooting injured 8 students.
2 years ago
Police officer in Hamilton Township, N.J. shot while responding to domestic violence call
According to the Hamilton Police Division, a suspect opened fire on officers as they arrived on the scene.
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