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Surveillance photo of someone breaking into a car.
Courts & Law
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Philadelphia towing company charged in multi-million dollar catalytic converter theft ring

The Bucks County DA's office announced charges Tuesday against 11 people and a Philadelphia towing company in a multi-million dollar catalytic converter theft ring.

3 years ago

In this Oct. 9, 2015 file photo, Michael Johnson wears a firearm as he waits outside of Roseburg Municipal Airport in Roseburg, Ore.
Community

New survey on red flag laws, license requirements shows holes in Pa. gun control legislation, advocates say

Most Americans, regardless of political party, support stronger gun laws according to a new survey. Pa. still lacks many of those policies.

3 years ago

The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office (Angela Gervasi/Billy Penn)
Courts & Law

Former Philly police officer charged with 233 counts of sexual abuse

New charges against Patrick Heron stem from alleged incidents between 2005 and 2017, according to the DA’s Office.

3 years ago

A sign for the prison on the outside of the building.
Courts & Law

‘We are not fully operational’: Philly prison commissioner blames jailbreak on short-staffing

"People are fatigued, people are tired, people are walking around like zombies,” said the head of the corrections officers’ union.

3 years ago

Police officer handling confiscated guns.
Courts & Law

Philadelphia police seize guns and $1.4 million in street drugs during 3-day operation in Kensington

The joint operation between local police and federal agencies including the FBI and DEA was targeted to Kensington’s open-air drug market.

3 years ago

A transit police officer keeps watch on the Market-Frankford line.
Politics & Policy

Philly leaders want to ban ski masks to prevent gun violence; opponents say it’s an intrusion on Black youth

Philadelphia City Council members want to ban ski masks in public places following a new SEPTA policy. Experts say it could have harmful consequences for Black youth.

3 years ago

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi stands with President Joe Biden during a State Arrival Ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House Thursday, June 22, 2023, in Washington
Politics & Policy

India’s Modi is getting a state visit with Biden, but the glitz is shadowed by human rights concerns

The leaders of the world’s two biggest democracies are looking to strengthen the crucial but complicated relationship between their countries.

3 years ago

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Community
6abc

SEPTA welcomes 21 new police officers to the force

The historically large class will help boost police ranks by more than 10 percent.

3 years ago

Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner
Courts & Law

New report finds evidence of racial disparity in Philadelphia police stops and sentencing

The DA’s report shows Black and brown Philadelphians are much more likely to be stopped by police and charged.

3 years ago

The north facade of Philadelphia City Hall.
Politics & Policy

Philadelphia City Council is poised to pass a new budget tackling public safety. Here’s what’s in it

This Thursday, City Council will approve a fiscal year 2024 budget. The current proposal includes public safety items such as policing and neighborhood cleanup.

3 years ago

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Pennsylvania State Police Trooper Jacques Rougeau Jr.
Community

Pa. trooper, suspect killed in shootout; 2nd trooper critically wounded

Trooper Jacques Rougeau Jr., 29, was killed and Lt. James Wagner, 45, was critically wounded in separate encounters, police said.

3 years ago

A close-up of the green dome of the Pa. State Capitol.
Politics & Policy

Pennsylvania House OKs bills to increase phone bill fees to support 911, 988

The funds will support equipment, operations and new technology, sponsors said.

3 years ago

Gerard McShea at a podium
Courts & Law

No body cam footage in the Anthony Allegrini Jr. case, Pa. State Police say. His family still wants answers

Allegrini’s family is currently piecing the story together from snippets of video posted to social media by people who were on the interstate that night.

3 years ago

Listen 1:24
A close-up of a police car.
Courts & Law

Philly cops fired over offensive Facebook posts can pursue First Amendment claim, court rules

A dozen Philly police officers who were fired or suspended for racist and violent social media posts can pursue a lawsuit against the city, a federal appeals court ruled.

3 years ago

A room of people seated in chairs at a funeral home.
Community

Loved ones mourn Anthony Allegrini Jr., teenager killed by Pa. State Police

Allegrini died Sunday morning after a Pennsylvania State Police trooper shot him while responding to an illegal street race on I-95.

3 years ago

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