Prosecutors: Philadelphia police officer charged in 2017 robbery, assault
A Philadelphia Police officer and two men have been charged in connection with a robbery and assault of multiple people at a North Philadelphia business in 2017, prosecutors announced Thursday.
Tempers flare during Zoom meeting addressing 'vigilante' group in Fishtown
A Zoom meeting to address the fallout over a group of men armed with bats and other weapons in Fishtown last month quickly became heated Tuesday night.
Police searching for suspect in connection with arson of North Philly business
Police in North Philadelphia are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying an individual suspected of arson.
Police: Center City Wawa arson suspect sought
Philadelphia Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying an arson suspect.
Man, 39, shot in the head and killed in Frankford, police say
Police find one man dead after he was shot in in the head in Frankford Tuesday morning.
Chief inspector suspended from Philadelphia Police Department with intent to dismiss
Chief Inspector Anthony Boyle has been suspended from the Philadelphia Police Department with intent to dismiss.
Police: 27-year-old man shot and killed in Southwest Philadelphia
Authorities say 27-year-old Kenneth Williams was found by police suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to his back and extremities Sunday evening.
Protesters speak out after police used tear gas, pepper spray during I-676 protest
Several protesters are speaking out following the use of tear gas and pepper spray during a protest that spilled onto I-676.
Mayor Kenney, Commissioner Outlaw apologize for use of tear gas during I-676 protest
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw, along with Mayor Jim Kenney, apologized to the public Thursday after tear gas, bean bags and pepper spray were used against protesters who were trapped on the highway.
Commissioner Outlaw aims to strengthen investigative measures through collaboration with new action plan
Philadelphia Police Commissioner Danielle Outlaw on Friday announced a new action plan that promises to strengthen investigative measures involving violent crime through retooled collaboration within the city's law enforcement system.
DA Krasner suggests Philadelphia police not applying law equally amid protests
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said Tuesday recent incidents “raise serious questions about policing and unequal application of the law."
Pa. State Police release dashcam footage of protest on I-676
Pennsylvania State Police released dashcam video from protests on I-676 earlier this month, which led police to use tear gas to disperse the crowds on the highway.
No injuries reported after shots fired at police in South Philadelphia, police say
Police say the officers in plainclothes identified themselves and that's when the suspect fired shots.
Philadelphia officer who died of COVID-19 laid to rest Monday
Officer Jose Novoa passed away from complications related to COVID-19 on June 3.
Philadelphia police lieutenant who died of coronavirus laid to rest Friday
James Walker, known affectionately by those who knew him as Jimmy, died in April after battling the novel virus.
Philadelphia City Council preliminary budget approval includes major cuts to police funding
Philadelphia City Council on Thursday gave its preliminary approval of the 2021 budget that slashes police funding by more than $33 million and pours resources into efforts to reduce poverty and back arts and culture programs.
Police: Man armed with box cutter charged following police-involved shooting
Philadelphia police say they have charged a man following a police-involved shooting in Olney earlier this month.
Family of Frankford man killed in confrontation with police last month still looking for answers
The family of a Frankford man wants answers after their loved one was shot to death by a police officer last month.
Philadelphia city councilman pushes for police reform, including formation of oversight commission
The calls for police reform are coming from the public angry about officer violence of a culture of silence.
Philadelphia police captain reassigned following clashes near Columbus statue, FOP says
FOP Lodge #5 confirmed Tuesday morning that Captain Lou Campione was removed from his command at the 1st District following the incidents near the statue Saturday.