Public Safety
4 confirmed sightings of escaped Chester County prisoner; residents urged to stay on alert
Danelo Cavalcante was spotted Saturday on surveillance video on the 1800 block of Lenape Road in Pocopson Township.
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New Jersey wildfire possibly caused by plane crash grows to 831 acres, 70% contained
Officials say the wildfire has grown to 831 acres and is 70% contained, as of 10:30 a.m. Monday.
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One death reported after storms leave thousands stranded at Burning Man Festival
The festival organizers said access to and from Nevada's Black Rock Desert where the annual event takes place is closed, after nearly an inch of rainfall created mud-bath-like
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Convicted murderer who escaped Pennsylvania prison is spotted nearby on surveillance cameras
Authorities say a recently convicted murderer was spotted on residential surveillance cameras in an area not far from the prison.
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‘Extremely dangerous’ man convicted of murder escapes from Chester County prison
Danelo Cavalcante was convicted for fatally stabbing his 33-year-old former girlfriend in April 2021. He is also wanted for a murder in Brazil.
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Police: 12-year-old found in a West Philadelphia dumpster was killed by gunshot to back of the head
Police say 12-year-old Hezekiah Bernard died roughly 24 to 36 hours before his body was found in a West Philly dumpster last week.
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Hurricane Idalia’s aftermath: South Carolina faces ‘life-threatening’ flood risks
Idalia made landfall near Keaton Beach, Fla., as a Category 3 hurricane on Wednesday, gradually weakening as it ripped through the state, into Georgia and across the Carolinas
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Ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio sentencing delayed in Jan. 6 case
Prosecutors are seeking 33 years for Tarrio. Also set to be sentenced later this week are Tarrio's codefendants: Ethan Nordean, Joseph Biggs, Zachary Rehl and Dominic Pezzola.
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Hurricane Idalia eye comes ashore near Keaton Beach, Fla.
Idalia has sustained winds of 125 mph — which is a powerful Category 3 "major hurricane." The storm, which had been a Category 4 early this morning.
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Emergency alerts are on the rise in the Philly region. Here’s what you need to know
Everything from chemical spills to bridge collapses have triggered recent emergency notifications. Here’s how to navigate the systems behind them.
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Road rage led to fatal shooting near Independence Hall, Philadelphia police say
According to investigators, that road rage incident involved a group of motorcyclists and the driver of a Cadillac.
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In Philadelphia, where relationships between police officers and residents are already strained, the fatal shooting of Eddie Irizarry Jr. could have larger consequences.
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Tropical Storm Idalia could reach hurricane strength before hitting Florida this week
Forecasters say the storm is expected to intensify as it moves north over the Gulf of Mexico, but it's still unclear how strong it will be and what path it will take.
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Man shot, killed in double shooting near Independence Hall in Philadelphia
The area where this incident took place is the center of tourist activity in Philadelphia.
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Upgraded SAFE DE app designed to help Delaware students’ health and wellness
The Delaware Emergency Management Agency’s School Safety and Wellness Suite offers anonymous reporting, crisis messaging, and mental health education.
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