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Jacqueline Maguire speaking at a podium
Courts & Law
6abc

FBI, Philly DA’s office announces arrest in terrorism probe

The 17-year-old male was arrested Friday on state charges and was allegedly communicating with the group KTJ.

3 years ago

police officers at a crime scene
Courts & Law
6abc

Police shoot and kill man in Kensington during traffic stop

The shooting happened just after 12:30 p.m. in the 100 block of East Willard Street.

3 years ago

The last printed issue of the Marion County Record sits in a display in its office, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Marion, Kan.
Community

Police questioned over legality of Kansas newspaper raid in which computers, phones seized

Police simultaneously raided the home of Eric Meyer, the newspaper's publisher and owner.

3 years ago

A closeup of a Delaware State Police vehicle
Courts & Law

Former Delaware bank executive whose wife’s 2019 murder remains unsolved pleads guilty to ‘heinous act of violence’ against new wife

Authorities dropped the more serious charge of first-degree assault for a second alleged attack against Stephanie Ledyard.

3 years ago

police officer pepper spraying a protester
Courts & Law

Judge rules retrial of ex-Philadelphia officer in 2020 protest actions should be held outside city

Richard Paul Nicoletti, whose previous trial ended in a mistrial, faced charges including simple assault and reckless endangerment.

3 years ago

Anthony Allegrini Sr. and Jennifer Allegrini hold a photo of their son, Anthony Allegrini Jr.
Courts & Law

Facts don’t line up in the police shooting of Anthony Allegrini Jr., independent investigator says

Law enforcement officials still haven’t released findings about the Pa. state trooper killing of 18-year-old Anthony Allegrini Jr. on June 4.

3 years ago

New Castle Delaware police car
Courts & Law

New Castle County agrees to pay more than $1 million to settle lawsuit over fatal police shooting

Officials in Delaware’s largest county have agreed to pay more than $1 million to settle a lawsuit stemming from a fatal police shooting in 2021.

3 years ago

police officers standing outside of a home
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Philly landlord-tenant officer expected to resume evictions ‘within weeks,’ sources say

Marisa Shuter had agreed to temporarily stop performing evictions after a string of shootings involving her deputies.

3 years ago

Police cars are parked outside of a church in Upper Makefield Pa.
Community

How Upper Makefield police built community online following flooding tragedy

In the wake of tragedy, Upper Makefield community members have found comfort in messages and updates on the police department’s Facebook page.

3 years ago

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Community

Ohio officer fired after letting his police dog attack a surrendering truck driver

The firing came one day after Circleville's police chief announced Speakman was put on paid administrative leave.

3 years ago

People walking on the boardwalk
Community
6abc

Wildwood officials implement new midnight curfew for anyone under 18

This new curfew comes after teens have been causing trouble in Wildwood.

3 years ago

large crowd on Broad St.
Courts & Law
6abc

Philadelphia police search for suspects involved in disorderly gathering on Broad Street

One officer was hit by a vehicle and broke his ankle while trying to disperse the crowd.

3 years ago

Angel Davis stands at a podium with her lawyer, Bethany Nikitenko
PlanPhilly
Courts & Law

Philly woman critically injured in eviction shooting sues city’s landlord-tenant officer

The suit seeks damages in excess of $50,000 for the “substantial physical and emotional pain and suffering” Angel Davis has endured as a result of the shooting.

3 years ago

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Gretchen Harrington.
Courts & Law

Delaware County law enforcement, Pa. state police crack 48-year-old Marple Township cold case

Delaware County District Attorney is charging David Zandstra, 83, for the kidnapping and murder of 8-year-old Gretchen Harrington back in 1975.

3 years ago

Overhead view of Independence Mall
Courts & Law
Billy Penn

Partners for Justice is expanding to Philly, bringing ‘bureaucracy doulas’ to the court system

Embedded with the Philadelphia Defender Association, the new advocates will help adults and children access critical social services.

3 years ago

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