Crime

2 sentenced in 2022 murder of sanitation worker at Rowland and Bleigh

District Attorney Larry Krasner announced that two defendants were convicted by a jury last week for their roles in the fatal shooting of 35-year-old Ikeem Johnson, a Philadelphia sanitation...

Fentanyl trafficking bust

District Attorney Larry Krasner, members of the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office Dangerous Drug Offenders Unit and law enforcement...

2 convicted in Frankford gang crimes

U.S. Attorney David Metcalf announced that Kelvin “Nip” Jimenez, 34, and Dominique Parker, 33, both of Philadelphia, were...

8 years for armed robbery, carjacking

U.S. Attorney David Metcalf announced that Amir Harvey, 25, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Paul S....

Man arrested in 2023 Summerdale kidnapping

U.S. Attorney David Metcalf announced that Tyheem Tyler, 34, formerly of Philadelphia, was arrested and charged with conspiracy...

Killer of Rhawnhurst woman sentenced to life

District Attorney Larry Krasner announced that Rasheed Robinson, 29, was convicted by a jury of first-degree murder, possession of an instrument of crime and...

Arrest made in Frankford killing

The Homicide Fugitive Unit on Wednesday arrested 43-year-old Siddeeq Shakoor in connection with the murder of Kenneth Kennedy-McLeod. Shakoor is charged with Murder, Criminal Conspiracy, Robbery, Violations of...

Suspect wanted in ShopRite, Dunkin’ and Boston Market robberies

The following robberies are believed to have been carried out by the same suspect on Saturday: • At 9:09 a.m., the 15th District responded to...

Lt. gov joins Johnson in talk on guns

Local conversations on gun violence are receiving statewide attention. Lt. Gov. Austin Davis visited City Hall to take part in one of City Council President...

Guilty plea in robbery, carjacking

United States Attorney Jacqueline Romero announced that Amir Harvey, 24, entered a plea of guilty today in front of U.S. District Court Judge Paul...

Tacony man jailed for alleged sexual assault of juvenile

Police arrested Tyreek Collier (aka Tyreek Jackson), 28, for an alleged residential burglary and subsequent sexual assault of a juvenile on the 3000 block...

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