Two Philadelphia Girls Vanished Within Days Of Each Other: Police Two Philadelphia Girls Vanished Within Days Of Each Other: Police
Two Philadelphia Girls Vanished Within Days Of Each Other: Police Philadelphia police are urgently seeking the public's help to find two teenage girls who vanished in separate incidents last week. Byata Jahmeela Matthews, 16, was last seen on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. near the 2500 block of North 28th Street, authorities said. Byata is described as 5’1”, 138 pounds, with brown eyes and black, shoulder-length straight hair. She was last seen wearing a pink and white jacket with black pants and is known to frequent the area of 20th and Susquehanna Avenue. Kamiyah Bryant, 14, was last seen earlier that week, on Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024, at 4 p.m., …
Woman Critically Injured After Being Struck By Dodge Charger: Philly Police Woman Critically Injured After Being Struck By Dodge Charger: Philly Police
Woman Critically Injured After Being Struck By Dodge Charger: Philly Police A woman was critically injured after being struck by a car on West Lehigh Avenue in Philadelphia, police announced on Sunday, Dec. 1. The crash happened on the 600 block of West Lehigh Avenue at 10:05 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, according to the police release. A white Dodge Charger struck the pedestrian as she was on the roadway. The woman, whose age has not been determined, was transported by Philadelphia Fire Department medics to Temple University Hospital, where she was listed in critical condition, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing and is being handled by the Crash I…
Driver Critically Injured When Jaguar Collides With Toyota In Philadelphia Driver Critically Injured When Jaguar Collides With Toyota In Philadelphia
Driver Critically Injured When Jaguar Collides With Toyota In Philadelphia A crash involving a red Jaguar F-Pace and a black Toyota Camry left one driver critically injured at South 63rd Street and Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia police said. The collision happened when the Toyota driver, a 22-year-old man, ran a red light heading south on 63rd Street and was struck by the Jaguar traveling east on Lindbergh Boulevard at 2:25 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, according to police. Both drivers were transported by Philadelphia Fire Department medics to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center. The Toyota driver was placed in critical condition, while the Jaguar driver, a 57-year-…
Third Philadelphia Prison Stabbing in 24 Hours Third Philadelphia Prison Stabbing in 24 Hours
Third Philadelphia Prison Stabbing in 24 Hours A 32-year-old man was stabbed multiple times in the head and face inside the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center (PICC) on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at 6:00 p.m., according to Philadelphia police. The man was rushed to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, where he is listed in stable condition. Police said no weapon was recovered, and the scene was not held, though an arrest has been made. This incident marks the third stabbing within Philadelphia’s prison system in just 24 hours. On Friday evening, two inmates, aged 30 and 31, were attacked at the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility …
Man Dies In Philadelphia House Fire, Investigation Underway: Officials Man Dies In Philadelphia House Fire, Investigation Underway: Officials
Man Dies In Philadelphia House Fire, Investigation Underway: Officials A man was killed in an early morning fire on North 17th Street in Philadelphia, authorities announced on Saturday, Nov. 30. The blaze broke out at a home in the 2400 block of North 17th Street in the 22nd District, prompting a response from the Philadelphia Police and Fire Departments at 4:29 a.m., officials said. Firefighters extinguished the flames, but a Black man of unknown age was found dead at the scene, police said. The victim was pronounced dead at the location, and his body was taken to the Medical Examiner’s Office. A fire marshal is investigating the cause of the fire, authoriti…
Double Stabbing Inside Philadelphia Prison Hospitalizes 2: Police Double Stabbing Inside Philadelphia Prison Hospitalizes 2: Police
Double Stabbing Inside Philadelphia Prison Hospitalizes 2: Police Two men were hospitalized after a double stabbing inside the Curran-Fromhold Correctional Facility (CFCF) in Northeast Philadelphia, police announced on Friday, Nov. 29. The incident was reported at 7:24 p.m., according to Philadelphia police. A 30-year-old man was stabbed three times in the back. He was transported by a prison bus to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, where he was listed in stable condition, authorities said. A second victim, 31, suffered a stab wound to the head. Philadelphia Fire Department medics took him to the same hospital, where he was also reported in stable condi…
'Police Incident' At Philadelphia School Prompts Lockdown, Early Dismissal (DEVELOPING) 'Police Incident' At Philadelphia School Prompts Lockdown, Early Dismissal (DEVELOPING)
'Police Incident' At Philadelphia School Prompts Lockdown, Early Dismissal (Developing) An active police investigation is underway at a Philadelphia school following reports of a firearm on campus Wednesday morning, Nov. 27, authorities said. Officers responded to Bartram High School on the 6700 block of Elmwood Avenue at 10:03 a.m. after receiving a report of a male student with a firearm. The building was placed on lockdown, police said. Two male individuals believed to have brought the weapon onto the premises were detained, but the firearm has not yet been recovered, officials said. For the safety of students and staff, Bartram High School will have an early dismissal…
Man Shot Dead In Philadelphia, Suspect In Custody: Police Man Shot Dead In Philadelphia, Suspect In Custody: Police
Man Shot Dead In Philadelphia, Suspect In Custody: Police A man was killed in a shooting in Philadelphia on Tuesday, Nov. 26, police announced. The 36-year-old victim was taken to Temple University Hospital after being shot multiple times in the torso. He was pronounced dead at 1:27 p.m., authorities said. The incident happened around 12:56 p.m. on the 2900 block of N. Bambrey Street. A person of interest is in custody, but no weapon has been recovered, according to the release. The Homicide Unit is continuing the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact police. This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
Liberty Doulas Sued For Exploiting New Moms, Pocketing $55K Without Delivering Services: PA AG Liberty Doulas Sued For Exploiting New Moms, Pocketing $55K Without Delivering Services: PA AG
Liberty Doulas Sued For Exploiting New Moms, Pocketing $55K Without Delivering Services: PA AG New moms were left without critical care after paying thousands of dollars to a Philadelphia-area doula service that allegedly failed to provide postpartum support, Attorney General Michelle Henry announced Tuesday, Nov. 26. Liberty Doulas, owned by Sierra Mahoney, collected more than $55,000 in prepayments from parents for childbirth and postpartum services that were never delivered, according to the lawsuit. Families seeking vital help during one of life’s most vulnerable times were reportedly ignored, refused refunds, or misled about the company’s ability to provide care. “Childbirth i…
Smoke Shop Robberies, Shooting Suspect Arrested In Philly (VIDEOS) Smoke Shop Robberies, Shooting Suspect Arrested In Philly (VIDEOS)
Smoke Shop Robberies, Shooting Suspect Arrested In Philly (Videos) A man suspected in three smoke shop robberies, including one where a store employee was shot, has been arrested, Philadelphia police announced on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. Tyree Hatch, 47, is believed to have carried out the armed robberies at convenience stores and vape shops in Northeast Philadelphia over three days, beginning on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, according to Captain James Kearney. The first incident occurred around 1 p.m. at Exotic Convenience Store in the 6700 block of Castor Avenue. Police say Hatch brandished a black handgun, forced a store employee to the register, and fled wit…
Man Shot, Killed Outside 52nd Street SEPTA Station In West Philly Man Shot, Killed Outside 52nd Street SEPTA Station In West Philly
Man Shot, Killed Outside 52nd Street SEPTA Station In West Philly A 33-year-old man was fatally shot outside the 52nd Street SEPTA subway station late Monday night, police announced on Tuesday, Nov. 26. Officers from the 19th and 18th Districts responded to a call for a "person with a gun/male shot multiple times" on the 5200 block of Market Street at 11:49 p.m., according to Philadelphia police. The area is near the 52nd Street SEPTA Market-Frankford Line station, according to Google Maps Street View. When officers arrived, they found the man lying unresponsive on the highway with multiple gunshot wounds. He was rushed to Penn-Presbyterian Medical Center…
Man Hospitalized After Stabbing In Philadelphia: Police Man Hospitalized After Stabbing In Philadelphia: Police
Man Hospitalized After Stabbing In Philadelphia: Police A 29-year-old man is recovering after a stabbing in Philadelphia's 24th District, police announced on Monday, Nov. 25. Officers were called to the 3000block of Amber Street at 6:02 p.m., where they found the victim with stab wounds to his upper right arm, tricep, and chest, authorities said. He was rushed to Temple University Hospital by ambulance and is currently in stable condition. The scene remains under investigation, with no weapon recovered and no arrests made, police said. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department’s tip line at 215-686-TIPS (84…