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Plaque Of Fallen Philly Police Hero Missing: Authorities Plaque Of Fallen Philly Police Hero Missing: Authorities
Plaque Of Fallen Philly Police Hero Missing: Authorities The memorial plaque of a Philadelphia police officer who died in the line of duty is missing and an investigation is underway, according to authorities. An investigation is ongoing into the disappearance of the plaque memorializing Officer Charles Knox from its sidewalk location in the 2000 block of South Broad Street, the Philadelphia Police Department announced on Wednesday, Nov. 13.  Police discovered that Knox's plaque was missing when an officer on routine patrol noticed its absence and began investigating at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, according to police. The Fraternal Order of…

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by Merriell Moyer
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Notorious Bicyclist Butt Grabber Nabbed In South Philly Notorious Bicyclist Butt Grabber Nabbed In South Philly
Notorious Bicyclist Butt Grabber Nabbed In South Philly A bicyclist accused of committing drive-by sexual assaults across South Philadelphia was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 8, city police told Daily Voice.  Authorities said they are withholding the man's identity until he is officially charged.  Investigators believe he grabbed at least seven different women he passed on his bike between Sunday and Monday, Aug. 6 and 7. Police said the known incidents occurred: On the 1700 block of South Broad Street, 5 a.m. Sunday. On the 1700 block of South Broad Street, 10:25 a.m. Sunday. On the 1900 block of East Passyunk Avenue, 6:20 p.m. Sunday.&…

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by Mac Bullock
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Feds: Philadelphia Market CEO Stole $7.8M From Job To Pay For Pricy Jersey Shore House Feds: Philadelphia Market CEO Stole $7.8M From Job To Pay For Pricy Jersey Shore House
Feds: Philadelphia Market CEO Stole $7.8M From Job To Pay For Pricy Jersey Shore House The former president and CEO of Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market is facing federal charges for stealing $7.8 million from his employer to pay for various personal expenses including $1.9 million in rent on his Jersey Shore house, authorities said. The Information alleges that Caesar DiCrecchio, 60, of Vorhees, NJ, had control over every aspect of the Market, including the expenditure of funds, and was required to report on the Market’s finances to its Board of Directors, according to Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams. DiCrecchio defrauded the mark…

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by Nicole Acosta