Crime
Krasner Announces Big Shakeup in Homicide Unit of DA’s Office
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner released two memos to his staff on Tuesday afternoon detailing a number of significant policy changes that are sure to […]
How Did This Guy Get to Be a Head Lifeguard at a Philly Public Pool?
This is a developing story and may be updated at any time. Former Philadelphia public pool lifeguard Michael Daniels was arrested on Monday by the […]
March Demanding Justice for Shantee Tucker Scheduled for Wednesday
This Wednesday, community members are planning a candlelight vigil to honor the memory of a Black transgender woman who was tragically killed last week on […]
Help This Philly Photographer (and Super Nice Guy) Get His Stolen Gear Back
Last Thursday night started out as a normal evening for Philadelphia-based event photographer Abraham El, better known as Brother I.B. After finishing up a photography […]
Black Trans Woman Murdered at Old York Road Wednesday Morning
Police are looking for a suspect connected to the murder of a black transgender woman. According to a police report, at 1:05 a.m. on Wednesday […]
Krasner Announces Homicide Charges Against Ex-Cop Who Shot Fleeing Black Suspect
On Tuesday morning, Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner held a press conference announcing the indictment of former Philadelphia police officer Ryan Pownall on charges that include […]
Police Arrest Suspect in Murder of Former Playboy Model
Police have arrested a suspect in the murder of former Playboy model Christina Carlin-Kraft, who was found strangled to death in her Ardmore apartment last […]
Person of Interest in Ex-Playboy Model’s Murder Sought by Police
Lower Merion police want to identify a person of interest in the murder of a former Playboy model who was found strangled in her Ardmore apartment last […]
Mike Tyler Back in Jail After Posting Selfies From South Philly Bar, Says DA
Mike Tyler, a popular Philly guitarist who has reportedly played with everyone from Prince and Mariah Carey to Pearl Jam and Billy Joel, was supposed […]
Police Seek Man in Connection With Killing at Jefferson Station
Philadelphia police say 23-year-old Zair Bennet-Warwick stabbed and killed a man believed to be homeless on a Jefferson Station platform last week, and the department […]
Hate Incidents in Philly Have More Than Doubled Since 2016, Says ADL
The New York–based Anti-Defamation League on Thursday released its first-ever hate heat map. Formally known as the ADL H.E.A.T. Map — the acronym standing for […]
Deadly Stabbing Causes Partial Closure of Jefferson Station
A deadly stabbing at SEPTA’s Jefferson Station early Thursday morning has caused part of the station to close. SEPTA says one train track at Jefferson Station […]
Man Accused of Killing Penn Student Charged With Hate Crime
The 21-year-old California resident accused of killing and burying University of Pennsylvania student Blaze Bernstein in a California park in January has been charged with a hate […]
After Criticism, Krasner Launches Support Program for Families of Homicide Victims
District Attorney Larry Krasner‘s office has announced the creation of Philadelphia CARES, a new initiative geared toward supporting the families of homicide victims. Philadelphia CARES is […]
Suspect Wanted in West Philly Sexual Assaults Turns Himself In
This is a developing story and may be updated at any time. The man who was wanted in connection with a string of sexual assaults […]