Tag: police
6 members of Lansdowne family feared dead in house fire and shooting, prosecutor says
Delaware County District Attorney Jack Stollsteimer cautioned that the probe is in its early stages.
3 months ago
Memphis authorities release video in Tyre Nichols’ death
Video showing five Memphis officers beating a Black man has been made public.
1 year ago
Former Philly cop accused of luring and grooming young girls
Patrick Heron is also accused of trying to intimidate victims to prevent them from turning him in to authorities.
2 years ago
Lower Merion Township police union passes vote of no confidence in its chief
During Wednesday night's Board of Commissioners meeting, FOP President Joe Braun announced Tuesday's 73 to 0 vote.
2 years ago
Pet boa constrictor strangles owner; police investigate
Authorities in Pennsylvania say a man has died after his pet boa constrictor wrapped itself around his neck.
2 years ago
1 officer killed, 2 others shot in Lebanon, Pa.
Police officers went to a home in the city at about 3:30 p.m. Thursday when the gunfire broke out and officers radioed in they were hit.
2 years ago
Chemical mixture in Philadelphia police waiting area prompts evacuation
Police say the mixture, which appears to have been a combination of mace and some other substance, was deployed at about 9:15 p.m. Friday.
2 years ago
Norristown’s pick for police chief is veteran Philadelphia inspector Derrick Wood
A longtime inspector for the Philadelphia Police Department, Wood will be tasked with leading officers in the diverse Montgomery County seat.
2 years ago
Two teens charged in connection with the police shooting of 8-year-old in Sharon Hill
First-degree murder charges are filed against two people in a gunfight near Academy Park High before the shooting by Sharon Hill police officers.
2 years ago
About 100 people gathered in Germantown to honor Walter Wallace Jr., and call for Philadelphia to invest in alternatives to traditional policing.
2 years ago
Biden: ‘Democracy survived’ Capitol riot because of police
The president spoke at the 40th Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service to remember the 491 law enforcement officers who died in the line of duty in 2019 and 2020.
3 years ago
Mt. Laurel man faces more charges for terrorizing Black neighbors
As Edward Mathews faces new charges for another separate bias incident. The Burlington County Prosecutor’s Office said no favoritism was shown to him by Mt. Laurel Police.
3 years ago
Cherry Hill P.D. sends officer to ’20th grade’ in Facebook post about online safety
It’s a visual aid on how to protect the identity of children while sharing those pictures of the first day of school.
3 years ago
A significant chunk of Philly’s CARES Act money is paying for police and prisons
Out of $276 million in initial federal COVID grants, the city appears to have allocated at least $100 million to cover staffing in the police, prisons, and fire departments.
3 years ago
Community pressure helps get charges dropped against Woodlynne teen
The charges could have prevented Timothy Cook from joining the Marines in August as planned. Charges are still pending against his father.
4 years ago