Road Rage Driver Sends Two Cops To Hospital After Chase Through Philadelphia: Police Road Rage Driver Sends Two Cops To Hospital After Chase Through Philadelphia: Police
Road Rage Driver Sends Two Cops To Hospital After Chase Through Philadelphia: Police A 24-year-old road rage driver sent two police officers to the hospital Tuesday, March 29, after a chase through Philadelphia, authorities said. Officers initially responded to a 911 call of a road rage incident near Witte and Allegheny Avenue around 9:30 p.m., Philadelphia police said. The victim told officers that Malik Johnson, of Horsham, who was driving a white Toyota, pointed a gun at him. Officers tried to pull Johnson over in the 3100 block of Jasper Street, but he ignored their commands and fled the scene, they said. A police helicopter chase ensued, which ended in the 2000 block…
Man Stabs Co-Worker While Trying To Rape Her, Then Her 2 Sons: Philly PD Man Stabs Co-Worker While Trying To Rape Her, Then Her 2 Sons: Philly PD
Man Stabs Co-Worker While Trying To Rape Her, Then Her 2 Sons: Philly PD A 39-year-old man turned himself in to police after stabbing his co-worker while trying to rape her, and then her two sons when they tried to stop him, according to authorities and multiple news reports. Hengjian Ni, of New York, NY, fled the scene in the 3200 block of Knorr Street before responding officers discovered three stabbing victims inside a home around 2:10 p.m. Sunday, March 6, Philadelphia police said. A 37-year-old woman was taken to Jefferson-Torresdale Hospital with multiple stab wounds, police said. The woman's 15-year-old son was stabbed two times in the back of the h…
Philadelphia Detective Assaulted Man Wrongfully Convicted Of Murder During Interview: Police Philadelphia Detective Assaulted Man Wrongfully Convicted Of Murder During Interview: Police
Philadelphia Detective Assaulted Man Wrongfully Convicted Of Murder During Interview: Police A Philadelphia homicide detective has been arrested on accusations he assaulted a woman wrongfully convicted of murder during an interview in 2010, authorities said. Detective James Pitts assaulted Obina Onyiah — who was exonerated after 11 years — during questioning at the Race Street police headquarters sometime around Nov. 8, 2010, then lying about it, according to Philadelphia police and the DA's office. Onyiah was convicted in the 2010 shooting death of William Glatz, a local jewelry store owner, 6abc reports. He spent 11 years in prison but was exonerated when evidence revealed …
Teen Bicyclist Struck, Killed By SEPTA Bus In Philadelphia: Police Teen Bicyclist Struck, Killed By SEPTA Bus In Philadelphia: Police
Teen Bicyclist Struck, Killed By SEPTA Bus In Philadelphia: Police A teen bicyclist died after being hit by a SEPTA bus in South Philadelphia on Thursday, Feb. 16, authorities said. At around 7:35 p.m., two "juveniles" were standing in the middle of Penrose Avenue near Hartranft Street when one of them spotted an incoming SEPTA bus, Philadelphia police said. One of them was able to get away on their bicycle. The bus driver braked and tried to swerve, but failed and struck the remaining bicyclist, police said. The victim was pronounced dead at the scene at 7:55 p.m. The victim was later identified as 13-year-old Nicolas Ritter, according to polic…
Victim Killed In Unsolved South Philly Hit-Run Was 'Hardworking Grandfather,' Loved Ones Say Victim Killed In Unsolved South Philly Hit-Run Was 'Hardworking Grandfather,' Loved Ones Say
Victim Killed In Unsolved South Philly Hit-Run Was 'Hardworking Grandfather,' Loved Ones Say Support is surging for a beloved 50-year-old grandfather who was killed after a hit-and-run driver fatally struck him in South Philadelphia last weekend. Jorge Hernandez — a beloved husband, grandfather, and cook — was pronounced dead approximately two hours after a driver hit him as he crossed South Columbus Boulevard around 9:05 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5, Philadelphia police said. Now, Hernandez's daughters have launched a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses. "He was a great dad, husband, and grandfather who cared and loved us deeply, and will love us eternally. He spent his life sacri…
5,000 Blank COVID-19 Vaccination Cards Stolen From Philadelphia Clinic: Report 5,000 Blank COVID-19 Vaccination Cards Stolen From Philadelphia Clinic: Report
5,000 Blank Covid-19 Vaccination Cards Stolen From Philadelphia Clinic: Report Approximately 5,000 blank COVID-19 vaccination cards and an unknown amount of PPE were stolen from a Philadelphia clinic, 6abc reports. The cards and N95 masks were being stored inside of a staff-only storage room at Pennsylvania Hospital on South 8th Street, the outlet says. There were no signs of forced entry and Philadelphia police were investigating. Click here for more from 6abc.
Teen Gunman Wanted In Deadly Shooting Of Temple University Student Surrenders: Police Teen Gunman Wanted In Deadly Shooting Of Temple University Student Surrenders: Police
Teen Gunman Wanted In Deadly Shooting Of Temple University Student Surrenders: Police UPDATE: Latif Williams turned himself in to police Wednesday night. Philadelphia police have identified a suspect in the shooting death of Temple University student Samuel Collington. Latif Williams, 17, is wanted on murder charges for fatally shooting Collington, 21, during an attempted robbery off-campus in the 2200 block of North Park Avenue around 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Philadelphia police said. Police found Collington, of Prospect Park, with two gunshot wounds to the chest, authorities said. He was later pronounced dead at Temple University Hospital. No weapons were recove…
Man With Loaded Revolver Busted By TSA At Philadelphia Airport: Officials Man With Loaded Revolver Busted By TSA At Philadelphia Airport: Officials
Man With Loaded Revolver Busted By TSA At Philadelphia Airport: Officials A Philadelphia man was cited for bringing a loaded revolver to the Philadelphia International airport on Friday, according to the Transportation Security Administration. The unidentified man, who was carrying a .38 caliber handgun loaded with five bullets, was stopped while going through an x-ray machine at a security checkpoint, according to a release by the TSA. The man’s weapon was confiscated, he was cited by Philadelphia police, and faces a “stiff federal financial civil penalty for carrying his loaded gun to a TSA security checkpoint,” according to the release. “This man told us tha…
Upper Darby Man Shot Multiple Times While In Car With Daughters In Philly, Police Say Upper Darby Man Shot Multiple Times While In Car With Daughters In Philly, Police Say
Upper Darby Man Shot Multiple Times While In Car With Daughters In Philly, Police Say Authorities have identified the man who was shot and killed while in a car with his daughters in Philadelphia Monday night, CBS3 reports. Raymond Lighty, 42, of Upper Darby, was shot multiple times in the torso and chest, but his two daughters, ages 16 and 13, were unharmed when gunfire rang out just before 6 p.m. in the 900 block of South 4th Street, the news outlet says citing Philadelphia police. Although a weapon was recovered, police are still searching for the shooter, the outlet reports. Click here for the full story from CBS3 Philly.
White Philly Police Officer Under Investigation For Video Of Him 'Harassing' Black Man White Philly Police Officer Under Investigation For Video Of Him 'Harassing' Black Man
White Philly Police Officer Under Investigation For Video Of Him 'Harassing' Black Man A white Philadelphia police officer is being investigated after a video showing him "harassing" a black man went viral on social media (scroll down for the video). "We understand the video circulating has caused anger and disappointment," Philadelphia police said in a tweet Tuesday. "All PPD officers are expected to discharge their duties with honor and integrity. We understand the video circulating has caused anger and disappointment. All PPD officers are expected to discharge their duties with honor and integrity. The officer involved has been placed on administrative duty pending th…
Philly Teen Accused Of Fatally Stabbing MontCo Ex-GF More Than 30 Times Heads To Trial Philly Teen Accused Of Fatally Stabbing MontCo Ex-GF More Than 30 Times Heads To Trial
Philly Teen Accused Of Fatally Stabbing MontCo Ex-GF More Than 30 Times Heads To Trial The trial for a Philadelphia teen accused of fatally stabbing his Montgomery County ex-girlfriend more than 30 times begins Monday. Gilbert Newton III, 19, is facing charges of first-degree murder, third-degree murder, and possessing an instrument of crime. Newton stabbed Morgan McCaffery, 18, of Abington Township, at the Meadowbrook train station on July 27, 2020, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office. McCaffery had reportedly broken off a year-long relationship with Newton a month prior to the killing. She had gone to the train station to meet him to discuss thei…
Triple Shooting Leaves Woman Dead Near Temple University, Police Headquarters Triple Shooting Leaves Woman Dead Near Temple University, Police Headquarters
Triple Shooting Leaves Woman Dead Near Temple University, Police Headquarters A woman is dead and two others were injured in a shooting near Temple University's main campus in North Philadelphia, according to area police. Temple University sent out an alert early Monday morning to warn people to use caution as police were investigating a shooting near the school. TUAlert: Shooting reported at 1700 block of N. 16th Street. Use caution. Avoid the area. Police are responding. — Temple University (@TempleUniv) July 26, 2021 Philadelphia police found two of the shooting victims at one scene and another at a second location around 3:10 a.m. Two people were shot in th…