Roofer charged with killing man found in burning vehicle
The District Attorney has charged a man in connection to a body that was found in a burning vehicle in a South Philadelphia parking lot.
Luis Cruz, 39, is charged with murder, arson, possession of...
Emergency training drills to take place in South Philly
City officials are warning residents that several emergency units will conduct training exercises in the area from July 27 and 28.
The United States Army Task Force 46, a specialized homeland security response unit, will...
Man shot in Dickinson neighborhood
A 32-year-old man was shot on the 500 block of McClellan Street on June 19.
According to police, the victim was taken to the hospital after he was shot in the leg at approximately 6:43...
Police Report: Shoplifting suspect sought
The Philadelphia Police Department has released surveillance footage related to a March 16 theft at The Home Depot, 1651 S. Columbus Blvd. At approximately 1:40 p.m., the unknown black male was captured on surveillance...
Wanted: Suspect for theft in the 1st District
On February 4, 2020 at approximately 6:30 PM, an unknown male was captured on surveillance video entering the Fresh Mini Market located at 1951 Ritner Street. According to police, while the employee was distracted,...
Online forum to discuss gun violence, mental health
A virtual gun violence and mental health forum will be held on May 27 at 7 p.m. to discuss the city’s ongoing problem with gun violence.
The forum will be hosted by the Philadelphia Alumni...
DA, police seek homicide suspects
The District Attorney’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a dozen suspects who it believes are responsible for homicides that were committed in South and Southwest Philadelphia over the last three...
Fatal shooting on Dickinson Street
A 45-year-old man was shot five times on the 2000 block of Dickinson Street on Saturday and died from his injuries, police said.
According to police, the shooting occurred on July 30 at approximately 5:25...
Construction site fire
The Philadelphia Police Department is searching for an unknown maleBy Lindsey NolenOn Monday, May 1 at approximately 4:15 a.m., 17th District officers responded to 1308 S. 20th St. for a fire. Upon arrival, officers found it...
Sexual assault suspect arrested
A West Philadelphia man has been charged with several sexual assault offenses that occurred in South Philly.
Capt. Margo Alleyne-Parker, commanding officer of the Police Department’s Special Victims Unit, announced eight counts of indecent assault...
