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A close-up of a police car.
Community
6abc

Philadelphia police officer injured, 4 cited after hundreds of juveniles swarm Center City

"This is a parental issue. This is not a police issue, this is not a city issue. The parents should be watching their kids," Inspector Ray Evers said.

3 years ago

Gov. Shapiro stands at a podium giving a speech
Politics & Policy
Spotlight PA

Shapiro’s proposed Pa. State Police fund saves road dollars but raises accountability concerns

Shapiro would end those transfers by creating a new restricted bank account for State Police.

3 years ago

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Urban Planning

Philadelphia is moving closer to selling the Roundhouse. Residents say it shouldn’t be demolished

The city has said it would release a request for proposal sometime this year.

3 years ago

A Philadelphia police officer stands by a crime scene on Woodstock Street
Courts & Law

Krasner asks council for additional $7 million to tackle rise in retail theft and carjackings

DA Larry Krasner pointed the finger at city police for a rise in retail thefts that has caused several businesses to close in the city.

3 years ago

A Philadelphia Police car with it's rear-view mirror detached and other damage.
Community
6abc

Unruly crowds vandalize police cars in Fishtown and Spring Garden

Police say the crowd surrounded the officers' vehicles and tried to break windows.

3 years ago

A close-up of a police car.
Courts & Law

Philadelphia’s Driving Equality Act remains in place after court rules against police union

In 2022 the FOP filed a lawsuit against a new city law designed to reduce traffic stops for certain vehicle violations. The Court of Common Pleas overruled their argument.

3 years ago

A bicyclist was killed after being struck by a police vehicle in Chester County, Pennsylvania. (6abc)
Courts & Law
6abc

Officer charged following fatal crash involving bicyclist in West Goshen Twp.

Police say 75-year-old Michael Thomas Ghione was riding his bike when Officer Listmeier hit him from behind.

3 years ago

Philly police officers at the scene of a crash near 15th and Race streets in Center City, which may have involved PPD Commissioner Danielle Outlaw. (Asha Prihar/Billy Penn)
Courts & Law
6abc

Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw involved in Center City crash

It happened around 3 p.m. at 15th and Race streets.

3 years ago

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Courts & Law

Latest lawsuit against Dewey Beach police claims abusive policies made man’s 2022 shooting death ‘inevitable’

The lawsuit reiterated claims that Dewey has longstanding “policies, customs, and practices” that condone excessive force by its officers.

3 years ago

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Protesters rally outside the Paterson Police Department on March 10 over the killing of Najee Seabrooks.
Courts & Law

New Jersey attorney general announces state takeover of Paterson Police Department

The changes come days after the release of police body-camera footage showing the death of Najee Seabrooks, a local activist who was in mental distress when cops killed him.

3 years ago

A security camera attached to the same pole as traffic lights is visible.
Community

Delaware County law enforcement plans to build a ‘real-time crime center’

The law enforcement community envisions eventually asking the public to give police live access to their own private security feeds.

3 years ago

Listen 1:10
A red brick building seen from afar.
Courts & Law

Ex-officer who worked with kids sentenced in abuse of teens

A former suburban Philadelphia police officer accused of sexually abusing teenage boys decades ago has been sentenced to decades in prison.

3 years ago

A Wilmington police car
Courts & Law

Former Wilmington cop who lied about changing gun barrel after shooting carjacking suspect avoids prison sentence

James MacColl lied to investigators after shooting his second suspect in a four-year period. His actions contributed to a carjacking case collapsing.

3 years ago

Protesters rally outside the Paterson Police Department on March 10 over the killing of Najee Seabrooks.
Community

Cries for civilian review boards grow louder in N.J. following Najee Seabrooks’ killing

A bill allowing cities to create civilian review boards with subpoena power has stalled in the Legislature.

3 years ago

Listen 1:18
An up-close photo. of DA Larry Krasner.
Courts & Law

Philadelphia District Attorney Krasner asks for help solving multiple murders in the city

Even though homicides are down 13% this year, DA Larry Krasner says investigators still need the public's help to find the killers.

3 years ago

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