Policing

“We are still hurting,” said East Lansdowne Mayor Majovie Bland, “and this healing process will take a very, very long time.”

Police continue to search for a suspect who fled custody Monday after being treated for reported pain at Episcopal Hospital in Philly’s Kensington section.

The new unit will supplement patrols and give police on the beat backup over the weekend.

A Philadelphia man is facing vandalism charges after several rock throwing incidents that caused significant damage at several city churches.

Borough officials are weighing the idea of contracting with neighboring townships like Abington or Cheltenham to reduce costs.

James Christopher Buckley, of Gilbertsville, allegedly possessed and distributed child sexual abuse material via his iCloud account at his vacation residence in Wildwood.

Chester police commissioner Steven Gretsky says the officer is recovering and will be released from the hospital soon.

The officer was transported to Crozer Hospital, where their condition is unknown.

The names of the driver and the officer have not been released.

Defense attorney Fortunato Perri Jr. said a medical examination found that the protester was never struck directly on the head with the baton.

Bethel said in addition to gun violence, the city faces many quality-of-life issues, like retail theft and illegal ATVs on city streets.

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Jenkintown spends more than half its annual budget on policing. Officials believe contracting out the services with neighbors Abington and Cheltenham makes sense.

Larry Krasner’s critics, including some on City Council, have questioned the DA’s consistency in prosecuting retail crimes.

Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer cautioned that the probe is in its early stages.