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Policing

Side by side of Dulce Maria Alavez, and what she may look like now
Community

Family, community remembers Dulce Maria Alavez, who vanished from N.J. park 4 years ago

The young girl, then 5 years old, was last seen playing with her younger brother at Bridgeton City Park in Cumberland County on the afternoon of September 16, 2019.

3 years ago

A Philly police officer's uniform is pictured
Courts & Law

Philly police oversight commission report shows progress on officer accountability, makes further recommendations

The Citizens Police Oversight Commission has released updates to prior changes on officer discipline, and recommended new reforms.

3 years ago

Listen 1:18
On the left, a photo of Dulce Maria Alavez when she was five years old. Right, an age progression photo showing what she would look like four years later.
Community
6abc

Police release new age-progression photo of girl who vanished from N.J. park 4 years ago

In the four years since the Dulce Maria Alavez's disappearance, hundreds of interviews have been conducted and investigators continue to follow up on every tip reported.

3 years ago

A close-up of a dog, Yoda
Courts & Law
6abc

K-9 named Yoda helped authorities catch escaped murderer in Pennsylvania

Danelo Cavalcante made one last attempt to get away, but Yoda was unleashed to stop him.

3 years ago

Danelo Cavalcante in custody, flanked by officers
Courts & Law

After catching escaped murderer, officers took a photo with him. Experts say that was inappropriate

Policing experts said the celebratory moment after the grueling 14-day search for the armed suspect was inappropriate and dehumanizing.

3 years ago

A photo of Danelo Cavalcante
NPR
Courts & Law

What it takes to search for a fugitive

The manhunt for convicted murderer Danelo Cavalcante, who escaped from a prison near Philadelphia last month, is nearing the two-week mark. So how do authorities find him?

3 years ago

The screen at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans honors Tyre Nichols before an NBA basketball game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Washington Wizards, Jan. 28, 2023
Courts & Law

5 former officers charged with federal civil rights violations in Tyre Nichols beating death

The new charges come nine months after the violent beating of Nichols by officers during a Jan. 7 traffic stop near his Memphis home. Nichols died three days later.

3 years ago

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Courts & Law
6abc

Escaped Chester County prisoner stole rifle, fled homeowner’s gunfire; remains at large

Residents in East Nantmeal and South Coventry townships are asked to lock all external doors and windows, secure vehicles, and remain indoors.

3 years ago

An overhead view of police search
Courts & Law
6abc

Danelo Cavalcante escape: Murder convict spotted twice on Friday within search area, police say

Danelo Cavalcante has been missing since he broke out of the Chester County Prison in Pennsylvania on August 31.

3 years ago

Danelo Cavalcante scales a wall while escaping prison.
Courts & Law

Watchtower guard is fired as search for fugitive killer in Pennsylvania focuses on botanical garden

Pennsylvania officials say a prison tower guard has been fired after letting a convicted murderer slip out on his watch in a brazen escape.

3 years ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner watches the body camera footage of former officer Mark Dial’s partner at a press conference announcing murder and other charges against Dial in the shooting and killing of 27-year-old Eddie Irizarry on September 8, 2023. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Philadelphia police officer charged with murder in Eddie Irizarry killing

The suspended Philadelphia police officer turned himself in and was arrested on Friday morning and will face charges that carry a minimum of 35 years in prison.

3 years ago

Danelo Cavalcante scales a wall while escaping prison.
NPR
Courts & Law

What we know about the search for escaped Pennsylvania prisoner Danelo Cavalcante

Danelo Cavalcante, a 34-year-old Brazilian man who fatally stabbed his ex-girlfriend, escaped from the Chester County Prison last Thursday, sparking a massive manhunt.

3 years ago

A view of the Roundhouse building.
PlanPhilly
Urban Planning

The Roundhouse moves closer to historic preservation with committee vote

The curvy building is considered both an architectural marvel and a symbol of police brutality.

3 years ago

Philadelphia First Deputy Police Commissioner John M. Stanford Jr., who will take over the top job on an interim basis when Commissioner Danielle Outlaw departs
Community

Who is John Stanford, the PPD veteran replacing Outlaw as interim Philly police commissioner?

A 21-year veteran of the PPD, he served in Internal Affairs, as a public information officer, and as commander of a West Philly police district.

3 years ago

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw
Courts & Law

Philly Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw is resigning

Outlaw has accepted a new role as the deputy chief security officer with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

3 years ago

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