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Upland, PA

Shot Woman Drives Into Building, Upland Police Say Shot Woman Drives Into Building, Upland Police Say
Shot Woman Drives Into Building, Upland Police Say Upland police responded to a crash on Sunday night, June 23 to find the driver had been shot, officials say.  It happened on the 300 block of Third Street around 11 p.m., according to borough police. The driver crashed into a building and was found to have multiple gunshot wounds when medics removed her from the vehicle. Investigators said the shooting appears to have been targeted and "not a random act." Anyone with information is asked to call Upland Detective Carl White at 610-872-3040 or Delaware County Detective David Tyler at 610-891-4700. Tips can be submitted online via C…
Know Them? Delco Duo Wanted For Murder, Troopers Say Know Them? Delco Duo Wanted For Murder, Troopers Say
Know Them? Delco Duo Wanted For Murder, Troopers Say Two men wanted for homicide in Delaware County are sought by Pennsylvania State Police.  Naere Shamir Alexander-Thorpe, 25, and Jamade Imira McMillian, 24, both have ties to Delco, Delaware state, and "surrounding states," troopers said.  In addition to the murder charges, both men are accused of attempted homicide, aggravated assault, and weapons charges, according to authorities.  Alexander-Thorpe, of Upland, is said to be 5-foot-5 and 165 pounds. He was last seen with "ear-length" hair. McMillian, of Aston, is described as 6-foot-4 and 200 pounds with "close-cut hair," st…
Suspected Shooter 'Armed And Dangerous,' Upland Police Say Suspected Shooter 'Armed And Dangerous,' Upland Police Say
Suspected Shooter 'Armed And Dangerous,' Upland Police Say Authorities in Upland are warning residents to keep an eye out for an alleged gunman.  Okorya Martel Craig-Dill is wanted for aggravated assault and firearm charges, borough police said in a release.  Officials said the 31-year-old shot at a car as it fled north on the 800 block of Mulberry Street on Saturday, Dec. 23.  The victim used to live in a house on the block and had showed up to collect their belongings, but had gotten in a "physical altercation" with Craig-Dill, who went inside and grabbed a gun, according to investigators.  Police said Craig-Dill fled the ar…
Delco Driver Who Stopped To Help At Accident Scene Hit By Passing Car: Police Delco Driver Who Stopped To Help At Accident Scene Hit By Passing Car: Police
Delco Driver Who Stopped To Help At Accident Scene Hit By Passing Car: Police A Philadelphia man who pulled over at the scene of a Delaware County accident was seriously injured when he was hit by a passing car, authorities say.  It happened on I-95 in Tinicum Township in the early morning hours on Sunday, March 12, state police wrote in a report. A single-vehicle accident had occurred in the right lane near mile marker 8.7, disabling the car and blocking the path, troopers said.  A passing driver, 44-year-old Kafumba Kromah, parked his Mitsubishi Outlander on the right shoulder and got out to assist at the scene of the crash, police said.  At about 1…
Drugs, Guns, And $31K Seized In Delco Bust: Police Drugs, Guns, And $31K Seized In Delco Bust: Police
Drugs, Guns, And $31K Seized In Delco Bust: Police Officials in Delaware County uncovered a trove of weapons and drugs during a raid at an Upland Borough home early on Friday, Feb. 3, authorities said in a release.  Upland Police and Delco Narcotics Task Force officers seized "sizeable quantities" of heroin, cocaine, marijuana, and unspecified prescription pills while executing a search warrant, the department said.  Investigators said they also located scales, other drug paraphernalia, a sawed-off shotgun with ammunition, and $31,000 in cash. The contraband has been seized, along with two vehicles that police say are "associated with" an …
Longtime Suburban Philly Firefighter, Police Officer Dies, 33 Longtime Suburban Philly Firefighter, Police Officer Dies, 33
Longtime Suburban Philly Firefighter, Police Officer Dies, 33 A longtime Pennsylvania firefighter who also served his community as a police officer died on Monday, Sept. 12. He was 33. Born in Upland and raised in Boothwyn, James C. Hallman III was a 19-year member of the Boothwyn Fire Company, according to his obituary and the department. The Upper Chichester Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Firefighter James Hallman, III. Jim was a 19... Posted by Upper Chichester Fire Department on Monday, September 12, 2022 "His confidence to get the job done was always felt by his fellow brothers," the Upper Chichester Fire department wr…
Upland Police: Good Samaritans Aid Crying Child, 4, In Car After Dad ODs Driving Upland Police: Good Samaritans Aid Crying Child, 4, In Car After Dad ODs Driving
Upland Police: Good Samaritans Aid Crying Child, 4, In Car After Dad ODs Driving A Chester dad was charged with child endangerment after overdosing behind the wheel -- his 4-year-old child in the car, police said. Upland officers found the crying child in the company of two strangers, who were standing outside of a vehicle on Upland Avenue in 30-degree weather around 1:20 p.m. March 2, authorities said. The child's dad, Aaron Michael Powers, 25, of Chester, was found in the car suffering an overdose, police said. Powers was transported to Crozer-Chester Medical Center for treatment and the child was turned over to family members.  Powers was charged with one coun…