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Philly High Schooler Arrested After Gun Found In Locker: Report Philly High Schooler Arrested After Gun Found In Locker: Report
Philly High Schooler Arrested After Gun Found In Locker: Report A Philadelphia high school student was detained after police found a firearm in their locker, according to a report by 6ABC.  Authorities were searching a locker for drugs at Mastery Hardy Williams Charter School on Warrington Avenue in Kingsessing just after 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 14 when they spotted the gun, the outlet wrote. The school went into lockdown while officers swept the rest of the building, they added. The incident remains under investigation.  Click here for the full story from 6ABC.

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Philly High School Stabbing Hospitalizes 1 Adult: Report Philly High School Stabbing Hospitalizes 1 Adult: Report
Philly High School Stabbing Hospitalizes 1 Adult: Report One adult was hospitalized after being stabbed outside a north Philadelphia high school on Thursday, Nov. 10, according to a report by 6ABC.  The extent of their injuries was not immediately clear.  A knife-wielding woman was threatening to stab people at 151 W. Luzerne Street, which is the address for Edison High School in the city's Hunting Park neighborhood, the outlet wrote.  It's not clear if the incident occurred inside or outside the building, it added.   Click here for the full report from 6ABC.

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Philly Rapper Tierra Whack Brought Loaded Gun To Airport: Reports Philly Rapper Tierra Whack Brought Loaded Gun To Airport: Reports
Philly Rapper Tierra Whack Brought Loaded Gun To Airport: Reports Rapper and Philadelphia native Tierra Whack was cited for disorderly conduct after bringing a loaded gun into the city's airport, according to a report by 6ABC. Law enforcement sources told TMZ the weapon was discovered by X-ray booths in the security line.  Whack is licensed to carry a firearm in Pennsylvania, and police said they believe she made an "honest mistake" by bringing the weapon to the airport, the outlet wrote.  Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner could not be immediately reached for comment. 

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by Mac Bullock
News
Philly Restaurants Accused Of Refusing To Serve Astros Was Simple Misunderstanding, Reports Say Philly Restaurants Accused Of Refusing To Serve Astros Was Simple Misunderstanding, Reports Say
Philly Restaurants Accused Of Refusing To Serve Astros Was Simple Misunderstanding, Reports Say No — two south Philadelphia restaurants did not refuse to serve the Houston Astros while they are in town for the World Series.  The rumor originated when social media users misinterpreted two posts by the restaurants in question — Mike's BBQ on South 11th Street and Angelo's Pizzeria on South 9th Street — to mean that the eateries declined to cater for the 'Stros.  Before the restaurants could even respond, the controversy went viral when NBC Sports Philadelphia reported on the alleged boycott.  Since then, the restaurants have been flooded with negative online reviews from Astros fans, 6…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Guns Used In Deadly Roxborough HS Shooting Trafficked By Philly Sheriff’s Deputy: Reports Guns Used In Deadly Roxborough HS Shooting Trafficked By Philly Sheriff’s Deputy: Reports
Guns Used In Deadly Roxborough HS Shooting Trafficked By Philly Sheriff’s Deputy: Reports Two guns used in last month's deadly Roxborough High School shooting were among firearms trafficked by a Philadelphia sheriff's deputy, federal authorities say.  Samir Ahmad, 29, was a sworn law enforcement officer when he illegally sold two semiautomatic pistols to an FBI informant, said US Attorney Jacqueline Romero in a a statement Thursday, Oct. 27.  Prosecutors said the federal informant who purchased the firearms warned Ahmad that he was in the country illegally and could face deportation if caught with a weapon. “You don’t got to worry about none of that," the s…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Resident, Pets Killed In Upper Southampton House Fire: Officials Resident, Pets Killed In Upper Southampton House Fire: Officials
Resident, Pets Killed In Upper Southampton House Fire: Officials A fire on Friday, Sept. 30 claimed the life of a resident and multiple pets in Upper Southampton Township, authorities said. Ten fire companies were called to the Wendy Road home up in flames just before midnight. Firefighters arrived to find a "well-advanced fire" on the first and second floors, according to the Southampton Fire Company. "During a search for occupants, we unfortunately did find one person and several pets deceased," reads a statement from the department. The victim has yet to be identified. Overgrown brush surrounding the front and back of the house made it difficult fo…

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
Multiple People Injured In Explosion During Training Exercise At SCI Phoenix Prison: Officials Multiple People Injured In Explosion During Training Exercise At SCI Phoenix Prison: Officials
Multiple People Injured In Explosion During Training Exercise At SCI Phoenix Prison: Officials Multiple people were injured Thursday, Sept. 15 when an explosion occurred during a training exercise at SCI Phoenix prison in Montgomery County, officials said. The accident happened around 9:50 a.m. at the prison in Skippack Township, a county spokesperson confirmed to Daily Voice. Members of the county bomb squad were installing an explosive device for a later training exercise when it exploded prematurely, according to 6abc. The extent of the injuries was not immediately known, however, officials say multiple people were taken to the hospital. The FBI is handling the investigatio…

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
Amazon Truck Crash Causes Delays On I-78 In Lehigh Valley: Report Amazon Truck Crash Causes Delays On I-78 In Lehigh Valley: Report
Amazon Truck Crash Causes Delays On I-78 In Lehigh Valley: Report A crash involving an Amazon truck caused traffic delays on I-78 in the Lehigh Valley, 6abc reports. The tractor-trailer driver lost control in the westbound lanes, crashed into a guardrail, and rolled down an embankment at Easton Road in Lower Saucon Township around midnight Tuesday, Sept. 6, the outlet says. Delays were expected due to the truck also leaking fuel, according to the outlet. Click here for more from 6abc.

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by Nicole Acosta
News
100+ Philadelphians Return Home After Being Stranded In Aruba: Report 100+ Philadelphians Return Home After Being Stranded In Aruba: Report
100+ Philadelphians Return Home After Being Stranded In Aruba: Report More than 100 Philadelphians returned home Thursday, Sept. 1 after being stranded in Aruba for three days due to airline delays, 6abc reports. American Airlines attributes flight delays to mechanical issues and pilot scheduling, according to the outlet.  "There's nothing we could do," a passenger told the outlet.  "We've been totally in the hands of the airline." The airline, which provided food vouchers among other unspecified accommodations, said it will be giving its passengers "goodwill compensation." Click here for more from 6abc.

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
Nigerian Fraudsters Used Romance Scam Vic To Try Stealing $13M From PA Schools: DA Nigerian Fraudsters Used Romance Scam Vic To Try Stealing $13M From PA Schools: DA
Nigerian Fraudsters Used Romance Scam Vic To Try Stealing $13M From PA Schools: DA Detectives intercepted a plan to steal more than $13 million from a Pennsylvania school district, authorities announced Friday, Aug. 26. Fraudsters in Nigeria apparently hacked the Chester Upland School District's email system in 2021 and sent emails to the Department of Education requesting a payment change, 6abc reports citing Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer. A woman in Florida was apparently the victim of an online romance scam involving individuals in Nigeria, who convinced her to move the stolen money to accounts overseas, authorities said. The treasurer'…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Video Captures Officer Rescuing Emaciated Dog Running Loose In Philly Creek Video Captures Officer Rescuing Emaciated Dog Running Loose In Philly Creek
Video Captures Officer Rescuing Emaciated Dog Running Loose In Philly Creek A video captured an animal protection officer rescuing an emaciated dog from a Philadelphia creek. The video, posted to Facebook by the Animal Care & Control Team in Philadelphia, shows an officer responding to a call about an injured dog running loose in Frankford Creek just before midnight Sunday, July 24. With less than a dozen Animal Protection Officers working 24/7 for a city of 1.5 million, it's always busy and they... Posted by ACCT Philly on Sunday, July 24, 2022 After following the dog for some time, Officer Tony can be seen holding a flashlight and gently approaching the …

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by Nicole Acosta
Police & Fire
Authorities ID Pair Shot, Killed During Upper Darby Funeral Procession Ambush: Report Authorities ID Pair Shot, Killed During Upper Darby Funeral Procession Ambush: Report
Authorities ID Pair Shot, Killed During Upper Darby Funeral Procession Ambush: Report The two men who were killed in a targeted shooting during a funeral procession for a murder victim in Upper Darby Friday, July 8 have been identified, 6abc reports. Tyrese Long, 21, of Darby, and Khalid Brittingham, 25, of Folcroft, were inside a vehicle when they were shot dead, the outlet says. Police later released photos of a person of interest. No arrests have been made as of Wednesday, July 13. Click here for more from 6abc.

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by Nicole Acosta