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PHILADELPHIA, PA — An 18-year-old Philadelphia resident, Isaiah Smith, has been indicted on charges of possessing child pornography, as announced by U.S. Attorney David Metcalf.
Philadelphia Teen Indicted on Child Pornography Charges Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — A 19-year-old Wilmington man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that injured a teenager in March.
Teen Shot, 19-Year-Old Arrested in Connection to Wilmington Attack Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — A Thursday evening shooting in Wilmington left one man dead and two others injured, including a child. The incident occurred at approximately 6:44 p.m. on May 8, …
Wilmington Shooting Leaves One Dead and Two Injured Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia Police are investigating a tragic hit-and-run that claimed the life of a pedestrian late Friday night in West Philadelphia. The incident occurred at approximately 11:35 p.m. …
Who Was He? Police Search for Clues in Fatal Philly Hit-and-Run Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The former executive director of the Cambria County Bar Association has been charged with embezzling over $300,000 from the organization over a five-year period.
Bar Official Accused of $300K Theft to Fund Lavish Lifestyle Read More
NEWARK, DE — A Wilmington resident has been arrested in connection with a series of burglaries targeting various businesses across New Castle County and beyond.
Serial Burglar Caught: $79K Bail Set for Wilmington Man in Multi-State Crime Spree Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — A 27-year-old man has been arrested on multiple charges following an incident involving the Wilmington Police Canine Unit on May 1, 2025.
Man Caught with Stolen Gun and Drugs After Wilmington Scooter Escape Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Authorities are actively pursuing leads in a homicide investigation after a fatal arson occurred on November 12, 2024, in the 1400 block of N. 61st Street.
Who Set the Fire? Search for Suspect in Deadly Philadelphia Arson Intensifies Read More
PARKESBURG, PA — A 40-year-old man has been charged with motor vehicle theft and related offenses following a traffic stop conducted by Parkesburg Borough Police on May 1, 2025.
Man Arrested in Parkesburg Traffic Stop for Alleged Vehicle Theft Read More
HARRISBURG, PA —A Schuylkill County resident has been sentenced to 16½ to 33 years in prison for possessing and distributing child sexual abuse material on multiple social media platforms.
Predator Caged: Schuylkill County Man Sentenced to Decades for Distributing Child Abuse Material Read More