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Eagles Super Bowl Celebrations Turn Chaotic With Multiple Arrests In Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Celebrations Turn Chaotic With Multiple Arrests In Philadelphia
Eagles Super Bowl Celebrations Turn Chaotic With Multiple Arrests In Philadelphia Philadelphia police arrested several individuals during Super Bowl LIX celebrations, as Eagles fans flooded the streets following the team’s 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday, Feb. 9. The celebrations, which started in jubilation, took a rowdy turn late Sunday night into early Monday morning, leading to multiple arrests across the city. Terry Kinard, 26, from the 3200 block of Arlington Street, was arrested at 11:30 p.m. on the 1300 block of Market Street for allegedly spitting on and hitting a Philadelphia Fire Department medic. He was charged with resisting arrest and…

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9-Year-Old Burned On 90% Of His Body After Philadelphia Plane Crash 9-Year-Old Burned On 90% Of His Body After Philadelphia Plane Crash
9-Year-Old Burned On 90% Of His Body After Philadelphia Plane Crash Ramesses Dreuitt, the 9-year-old son of Steven Dreuitt, who was killed in the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crash in Northeast Philadelphia, is fighting for his life after suffering burns on 90% of his body, family members said. Critical Injuries And Coma Ramesses was in the car with his father on the 2300 block of Cottman Avenue when the medical jet crashed and exploded on Friday, Jan. 31. While Steven was tragically killed, Ramesses survived but sustained severe burns across his body. Facebook/Steven Dreuitt He remains in a medically induced coma and faces a long and painful road to recovery…

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Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed
Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed The Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crash in Northeast Philadelphia caused extensive damage to the surrounding neighborhood, displacing families and leaving a trail of destruction. Extent Of Damage Officials confirmed that the crash on Friday, Jan. 31 had a wide-reaching impact on the Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard area: 4 homes were destroyed 6 homes sustained major damage 11 homes suffered minor damage 343 homes were impacted In addition to the structural damage, numerous vehicles were destroyed, and debris scattered throughout the area caused further property loss. NTSBgov…

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‘Daddy, Did I Save My Sister?’ Young Philadelphia Plane Crash Survivor Says After Brain Surgery ‘Daddy, Did I Save My Sister?’ Young Philadelphia Plane Crash Survivor Says After Brain Surgery
‘Daddy, Did I Save My Sister?’ Young Philadelphia Plane Crash Survivor Says After Brain Surgery A 10-year-old boy critically injured when debris from the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crash in Northeast Philadelphia struck his family’s car is awake and asking about his 4-year-old sister, his family said. Andre Howard III Severely Injured In Crash Andre Howard III was inside a car with his family near Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard when the Learjet 55 exploded upon impact after taking off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport on Friday, Jan. 31. A piece of debris from the fiery wreckage smashed through the windshield, piercing Andre’s head as he tried to shield his little sister. He…

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Pilots, Doctor Identified In Philadelphia Learjet Crash As Audio Reveals Final Moments Pilots, Doctor Identified In Philadelphia Learjet Crash As Audio Reveals Final Moments
Pilots, Doctor Identified In Philadelphia Learjet Crash As Audio Reveals Final Moments The pilots of a Learjet 55 that crashed and exploded in Northeast Philadelphia have been identified, and newly released air traffic control audio reveals their final moments before impact. The jet, owned by Mexican company Jet Rescue, went down just after 6:06 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, shortly after taking off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The aircraft was en route to Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri before it crashed near Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard in a fiery explosion. Pilots And Crew Identified The …

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Pediatric Patient, Mom Aboard Learjet Crashing, Exploding In Philadelphia (VIDEOS) Pediatric Patient, Mom Aboard Learjet Crashing, Exploding In Philadelphia (VIDEOS)
Pediatric Patient, Mom Aboard Learjet Crashing, Exploding In Philadelphia (Videos) An explosion rocked Northeast Philadelphia after a medical jet crashed into a densely populated area, igniting multiple fires and injuring people both in the air and on the ground, authorities told Daily Voice. A Mexican-registered Learjet 55, registered as XA-UCI, crashed near Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard just after 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, after departing from Northeast Philadelphia Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Aerial view over Philadelphia crash site pic.twitter.com/DC48p3K2ff — TaraBull (@TaraBull808) February 1, 2025 Flight data s…

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by Jillian Pikora
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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…

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2 Adults Stabbed At Philly Middle School: Police 2 Adults Stabbed At Philly Middle School: Police
2 Adults Stabbed At Philly Middle School: Police Two adults were stabbed at a Philadelphia middle school on Tuesday, Nov. 19, according to police. Officers responded for a person with a weapon at Castor Garden Middle School, 1800 Cottman Avenue, at 12:11 p.m., the Philadelphia Police Department said in a news release. A 63-year-old woman was stabbed on the left side of her body, and a 31-year-old woman was stabbed in the right arm, according to police.  The 63-year-old woman was taken to the hospital, police said. Her condition is unknown. The 31-year-old woman refused treatment. A weapon was recovered, according to police. Daily …

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by Merriell Moyer
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Child Raped During Burglary, Philadelphia Police Say Child Raped During Burglary, Philadelphia Police Say
Child Raped During Burglary, Philadelphia Police Say A child was raped during a burglary, according to a police release on Thursday, Oct. 3. Tyreek Collier, also known as Tyreek Jackson, 28, was arrested from the 6400 block of Charles Street on Wednesday, Oct. 2, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.  Collier is accused of sexually assaulting a child during a burglary in the 3000 block of Cottman Avenue at 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 18, police said. He was charged under two separate dockets with: Rape Forcible Compulsion. Unlawful Contact with Minor - Sexual Offenses. Involuntary Deviate Sexual Intercourse Forcible Compu…

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by Merriell Moyer