Homicide suspect in custody
On Monday, at approximately 1:05 a.m., the 3rd District Police responded to a report of a “hospital case” on the 1200 block of Johnston Street. Upon arrival, the officers observed the victim, Michael Massaro,...
Institutional sexual assault arrest
A high school counselor from a South Philly High School has been arrested and charged in reference to an 2017 encounter with a studentBy Bill GelmanOn Oct. 20, an 18-year-old male complainant reported to Special Victims...
Police Report: Double homicide suspect in custody
A 16-year-old believed to be responsible for last week’s shooting that left two teenagers dead turned himself in on Friday night.
By Bill Gelman
The teenager allegedly responsible for last week’s double shooting at 12th and Ritner streets...
Police Report Update: Arrest warrant issued for suspect wanted in Tuesday’s double homicide
By Bill GelmanAn arrest warrant has been issued for 16-year-old Brandon Olivieri in reference to Tuesday’s double homicide in the area of 12th and Ritner streets.At approximately 8:24 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to the area...
Multiple shots fired overnight at private residence
The incident is possibly connected to Tuesday night’s double shooting that left two teenagers deadThe Philadelphia Police Department reported that shots were fired at a home on the 1600 block of South Juniper Street...
Police Report: Vigil being held tonight for the teenage victims of yesterday’s double shooting
By Bill GelmanOn Tuesday, at approximately 8:24 p.m., 3rd District officers responded to the area of 12th and Ritner streets for a radio call of a person with a gun gunshots. On location, officers located...
Weekly Police Reports
As reported by Detective Danielle Toliver of South Detectives DivisionCheese shop break-in and robberyOn Tuesday, Aug. 29 at approximately 7:20 a.m., police officers responded to Mancuso Cheese, 1902 E. Passyunk Ave., for a report...
Weekly Police Reports
As reported by Detective Danielle Toliver of South Detectives DivisionSuspect searchThe Philadelphia Police Department needs the public’s assistance in locating 41-year-old Juan Carlos Lugo aka “Carlos Martinez.” Lugo is wanted for the theft of...
Weekly Police Reports
As reported by Detective Danielle Toliver of South Detectives DivisionRobbery in progress at Dollar GeneralOn Monday, Aug. 14 at approximately 6:30 a.m., police officers responded to the Dollar General, located 2120 S. 23rd St.,...
Weekly Police Reports
As reported by Detective Danielle Toliver of South Detectives DivisionDelivery driver faces attempted robberyOn Tuesday, Aug. 8 at 1:10 a.m., police officers responded to the 1600 block of South Newkirk Street for a robbery...
