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PHILADELPHIA, PA — Rashell Ortiz, 23, of Grove City, Ohio, was sentenced to 20 months in prison on Thursday for her role in a fraudulent scheme that deceived more than …
Luxury Scam Exposed: Ohio Woman Jailed for Conning 300 Victims in $130K Fraud Read More
NEW CASTLE, DE — Authorities have charged a Wilmington man following an alleged assault on a crossing guard in the Garfield Park community.
75-Year-Old Crossing Guard Allegedly Attacked in New Castle, Suspect Charged Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Delaware State Police are investigating an armed robbery that occurred on the afternoon of May 21, 2025, targeting a guard of a Loomis armored transport vehicle.
Brazen Armed Robbery in Wilmington: Guard Disarmed, Cash Stolen Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington Police have taken two men into custody following an investigation into alleged drug-related activities on the morning of May 20, 2025.
Drug Bust in Wilmington: Two Men Arrested, Heroin and Crack Seized Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Two Philadelphia residents have been arrested and charged in connection with a string of organized retail thefts targeting stores across multiple southeastern Pennsylvania counties. Attorney General Dave …
Father-Son Duo Arrested in Alleged Retail Theft Spree Across PA Read More BEAR, DE — Delaware State Police are investigating an alleged armed robbery that took place in the parking lot of the Salem Center shopping complex on Pulaski Highway.
Alleged Armed Robbery Shocks Bear Community as Suspects Flee in Stolen Car Read More
OXFORD, PA — A former employee of Ware Presbyterian Village in Oxford has been charged with multiple felony counts following an investigation into allegations of theft and fraudulent activity.
Employee Accused of $12K Fraud Scheme Sparks Shock in Oxford Community Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Philadelphia have intercepted nearly 300 pounds of dried opium poppy pods, marking a significant step in …
Massive Opium Bust in Philadelphia: CBP Stops 300 Pounds of Illegal Poppy Pods! Read More
NEW CASTLE COUNTY, DE — Delaware State Police have arrested 65-year-old Charles LeCates of Wilmington in connection with a series of alleged shoplifting incidents that occurred over a nine-month period …
Retail Crime Rampage Ends: Wilmington Man Accused in $9,500 Theft Spree Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Delaware State Police are investigating an alleged armed robbery that took place on the afternoon of May 17, 2025, at the Family Dollar located at 1311 East …
Armed Robbery Shocks Wilmington Family Dollar Employees and Shoppers Read More