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Despite optional searches being more likely for Black and Hispanic drivers, contraband seizures from searches occurred more often for white drivers, according to new report

Some serious offenders got federal prison sentences, while a new diversionary program saw positive results.

Prosecutors said they refiled the charges before the day ended.

Chopper 6 was over the scene in the eastbound lanes of the highway just past Montgomery Avenue in Fairmount Park.

The funeral for Deptford Police Officer Robert "Bobby" Shisler was held at Rowan University's Pfleeger Concert Hall in Glassboro.

Some Philly police officers stationed at schools during the school year will move to community centers as part of the city’s efforts to curb a spike in violence this summer.

A look at how the city has fared under its most recent top cops.

The $32.5 million development would occupy a series of vacant lots in Strawberry Mansion.

A new mayor will need to partner with Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw — or replace her — to tackle the city’s gun violence crisis.

According to Philadelphia police, there is evidence of communication between the woman and one of the escaped inmates.

The report analyzed 342 calls for service between December 2021 and January 2023.

The national homicide clearance rate is at an all-time low. Philadelphia’s numbers are lower.

They escaped from the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center around 8:30 p.m. Sunday by cutting a hole in a fence surrounding a recreation yard.

The jury told the judge it was at an impasse on Friday, but the judge urged them to continue working toward a verdict.

Police said the officer’s SUV was fully marked but did not reveal whether he was speeding or had his emergency lights activated.