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PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Philadelphia man was sentenced Tuesday to 14 years in federal prison for his role in an armed carjacking in the city in August 2023, federal prosecutors …
Philadelphia Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Carjacking Case Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A 21-year-old Philadelphia man pleaded guilty Friday to carjacking and a related firearms charge stemming from the armed theft of a vehicle in Southwest Philadelphia that ended …
Masked Carjacking Ends in Guilty Plea Read More
NEWARK, DE — A 13-year-old male is facing multiple felony charges after police said he allegedly stole a vehicle early Wednesday and fled from officers before being taken into custody.
Teen Accused in Overnight Newark Car Theft and Chase Read More NEWARK, DE — Two 16-year-olds are charged in connection with an alleged armed robbery and stolen vehicle investigation earlier this week, according to the Newark Police Department.
Teens Accused in Gunpoint Robbery, Car Theft Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Philadelphia man who carried out a violent, pre-dawn carjacking in Center City has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison, U.S. prosecutors announced.
Guns Drawn at 3 a.m.: Brutal Center City Carjacking Brings 8½-Year Sentence Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington closed 2025 with its sharpest drop in violent crime in years, posting the lowest number of shooting incidents since 2003 and continuing a multiyear downward trend …
Wilmington Records Lowest Shootings in Decades as Violent Crime Falls Again Read More
WOMELSDORF, PA — Police in Berks County have recovered a school district van that was reported stolen last month, but the individual allegedly responsible for taking the vehicle remains at …
Stolen School Van Recovered, Suspect Still on the Run in Berks County Read More
ROBESONIA, PA — Police are asking for the public’s assistance as they investigate an alleged overnight vehicle theft from the Conrad Weiser Area School District campus in Berks County.
School District Van Stolen Overnight, Police Seek Public’s Help to Track It Down Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A Philadelphia man who prosecutors say stalked and carjacked a FedEx truck at gunpoint in broad daylight, believing it carried a lucrative shipment of cocaine, was sentenced …
Gunpoint FedEx Heist for Phantom Drug Cache Earns Philly Man 22 Years Read More
WYOMISSING, PA — Wyomissing police officers handled a wide range of alleged incidents during January 1 and January 2, 2026, responding to more than 40 calls that included traffic violations, …
Busy New Year Start Keeps Wyomissing Police Responding to Dozens of Calls Read More