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First Deputy Commissioner John Stanford called for the public to provide tips during Monday's press conference. (Cory Sharber / WHYY)
Courts & Law

Police: Philly Wawa reports thousands in damages after being ransacked by roughly 100 juveniles

During a news conference Monday, police said they are reviewing surveillance video to determine who was involved.

4 years ago

People gather holding signs that read Charge the police. Rowhomes are visible in the background.
Courts & Law

Officers to face trial in girl’s death after Pa. high school football game

Three former police officers charged with killing a young girl when they fired 25 shots at a car will face trial on manslaughter charges.

4 years ago

A street at night with a police car.
Community
6abc

1 dead after chaos breaks out in Wildwood

A number of smashed vehicles, and a huge police presence could be seen.

4 years ago

A police car reads Lower Merion Police.
Community
6abc

Lower Merion Township police union passes vote of no confidence in its chief

During Wednesday night's Board of Commissioners meeting, FOP President Joe Braun announced Tuesday's 73 to 0 vote.

4 years ago

The Philadelphia District Attorney's Office (Angela Gervasi/Billy Penn)
Courts & Law
6abc

Former Philadelphia police officer found guilty of voluntary manslaughter in 2017 shooting

Eric Ruch was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter and possession of an instrument of crime in the death of Dennis Plowden Jr. following a car chase and crash in East German

4 years ago

Terrence Floyd, brother of George Floyd, waits to speak at a Get Out the Vote Rally outside the Brooklyn Museum, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Courts & Law

Ex-cop Lane gets 3 years in plea deal for aiding Floyd death

A former officer who pleaded guilty to a state charge of aiding and abetting second-degree manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd was sentenced Wednesday to three years.

4 years ago

SEPTA riders board a bus in Center City, Philadelphia, on April 19, 2022. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Courts & Law

Philly police launching campaign to enforce bus lane restrictions

The goal is to improve efficiency by keeping the lanes open on SEPTA bus routes that are seeing increases in ridership.

4 years ago

Emergency crews on the scene at SCI Phoenix prison on Thursday morning following an accident during a training exercise. (6abc)
Courts & Law
6abc

5 law enforcement officers injured in explosion during training exercise at SCI Phoenix prison

According to authorities, three members of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office Bomb Squad, a Pennsylvania State Police trooper and an FBI Philadelphia agent were injured.

4 years ago

Philadelphia Police investigators work the scene of a fatal overnight shooting on South Street in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 5, 2022.
Courts & Law

Pinpoint plateau: Philly’s group violence intervention program makes single-digit percentage differences

As of Sept. 11, the year-to-date statistics from "Operation Pinpoint," Philadelphia’s group violence intervention program, show only slight decreases.

4 years ago

A view of the Roundhouse building.
Courts & Law

Ex-Philly police officer on trial for murder of Dennis Plowden Jr.

Prosecutors said that former Officer Eric Ruch Jr. shot and killed Dennis Plowden Jr. less than six seconds after arriving on the scene, even as other officers held their fire

4 years ago

Siren light on roof of police car at street.
Courts & Law

New N.J. dashboard of internal affairs investigations is a good first step, but analysts say more should follow

Analysts say the dashboard showcasing internal affairs cases from law enforcement is a great first step, but suggest more transparency should follow.

4 years ago

This image captured from bodycam video released by the Childersburg (Ala.) Police Department and provided by attorney Harry Daniels shows Michael Jennings, left, in custody in Childersburg, Ala., on May 22. Jennings was helping out a friend by watering flowers when officers showed up and placed him under arrest within moments. (Childersburg Police Department via AP)
NPR
Courts & Law

A Black pastor sues the police who arrested him while watering his neighbors’ flowers

The lawsuit names the city of Childersburg, Ala., which oversees the police department that arrested Jennings, as a defendant.

4 years ago

New Jersey State Police cars parked on the side of the street.
Courts & Law

New Jersey launches online dashboard documenting internal police investigations

The dashboard filters investigations by law enforcement agencies, types of allegations made, and if any disciplinary action was taken.

4 years ago

Stewart Rhodes speaks in front of a banner that reads, ''Oath Keeperes'
Politics & Policy

Elected officials, police chiefs on leaked Oath Keepers list

The data raises fresh concerns about the presence of extremists in law enforcement and the military who are tasked with enforcing laws and protecting the U.S.

4 years ago

A view of the State Capitol and
Politics & Policy

Safer summer: Trenton has been homicide free since June 1

New initiatives and partnerships are being credited for the drop in Trenton’s homicide rate.

4 years ago

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