Philadelphia Police
Police Search Door-to-Door Near St. Joe’s for Suspect
UPDATE: Police have reportedly arrested the suspect. Police are searching in Overbrook for a potentially armed suspect who allegedly stole a car during a home […]
Police Arrest Man Skinny-Dipping in the Schuylkill
Police arrested a man who was skinny-dipping in the Schuylkill on Wednesday night. Officials found the man swimming shortly before 8 p.m. in Fairmount Park, near […]
Police and Fire Vehicles Found Covered in Gasoline in West Philly
The Philadelphia Police and Fire departments are investigating after several of their vehicles were found covered in gasoline in a shared garage in West Philly.
Meet the PPD’s New Explosive-Detection Puppies
Introducing George and Ralph: two balls of golden fuzz that will soon become Philly canine heroes. The Philadelphia Police Department posted photos this week of […]
Former Philly Cop Accused of Sexually Assaulting Mentally Ill Woman
A recently retired Philadelphia police officer has been accused in a lawsuit of sexually assaulting a woman suffering from mental illness. The officer, Thomas J. O’Neill, […]
Police Shoot Man Who Allegedly Opened Fire in North Philly
Philadelphia police shot a man who allegedly opened fire on them on Monday night in North Philly. Officers say they were responding to a report of […]
Police Seek Jeep Driver in Deadly Center City Hit-and-Run
This is a developing story. Check back for more information. Philadelphia police are searching for the driver of a Jeep in a deadly hit-and-run that […]
Police: 2 Arrested After Hundreds of Teens Gather at Germantown Rec Center
A barbecue at an East Germantown recreation center became hectic on Sunday night when hundreds of teenagers gathered at the location. The event took place at the […]
Delran Police Want Wheelie Kids to Stop “Swerving”
You’ve probably seen kids popping wheelies as they cruise city roads, sometimes where they might not belong (like on I-676). Maybe you like the so-called wheelie […]
Off-Duty Philly Police Officer Charged With DUI
An off-duty police officer was charged with driving under the influence Thursday after police say he crashed into four parked cars in North Philly. The officer, […]
Police: Man in Dallas Cowboys Hat Steals Baby Formula in the ‘Burbs
The Bensalem Police Department is searching for a man who allegedly stole large amounts of baby formula from multiple stores in the area. Police say […]
Police Seek Haverford Murder Suspect
Police in Philadelphia and Delaware counties are searching for 24-year-old Derrick Rollins, whom they say killed 29-year-old John Le in Ardmore this past weekend. At […]
PPD Commissioner: “We Don’t Condone Mistreatment of Prisoners”
In a clear message to President Donald Trump, Philly Police Commissioner Richard Ross denounced the “mistreatment of prisoners” in a tweet shortly after Trump told law enforcement officials […]
OPINION: Activists Encouraged by New DOJ Involvement in Police Shooting Incident
When it was clear that Jeff Session would indeed assume the top leadership role at the U.S. Department of Justice, activists and city officials around […]
Police Release Footage of Suspects Wanted for Anti-Police Graffiti
The Philadelphia Police Department has released footage of suspects wanted for spray-painting “anti-police” graffiti in South Philadelphia earlier this week. The PPD footage reveals three unknown […]