Crime
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Crime in KensingtonPPD, SWAT and Narcotics Units Target Heroin Distribution in Kensington
There was heavy police activity in Kensington on Thursday afternoon following a series of narcotics busts in the area. Officers of the 26th District, as well as narcotics units and SWAT, gathered…
Bob Stewart | 07/16/2015 -
Crime in FishtownThree Men Invade Fistown Home and Beat Man With Hammer
At 4:00AM on Thursday morning, a home on the 1200 block of Shackamaxon Street was invaded by three men who police say were wearing scarves to cover their face. According…
Joshua Albert | 07/16/2015 -
Crime in Port RichmondWoman Begins to Disrobe on I-95
According to an NBC10, a woman attempted to disrobe on an I-95 ramp from Aramingo Avenue on Thursday morning. Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) received a call regarding a woman taking off her…
Max Pulcini | 07/16/2015 -
Crime in KensingtonSouth Kensington Man Beaten And Robbed By Men In Mask Over Something Involving Drugs
According to Philadelphia Police and NBC Philadelphia, "something involving drugs may" have lead to a man being beaten and robbed in Northern Liberties South Kensington Thursday morning. Police say there were no signs of…
Joshua Albert | 07/16/2015 -
Crime in Port RichmondPort Richmond: 31-year-old man pulls a shovel, 66-year-old man pulls a gun.
Gunfire rang out Tuesday night around 11:30 p.m., during what police call a neighbor's dispute on the 2100 block of East Ann Street in Port Richmond. Police say during the…
Spirit Staff | 07/15/2015 -
Crime in KensingtonFormer Philadelphia Police Officers Arraigned For Brutal Traffic Stop Beating in Kensington
Former Philadelphia Police officers Kevin Robinson and Sean McKnight were arraigned on Tuesday in the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas on eight criminal charges each, stemming from a traffic stop…
Austin Nolen | 07/15/2015 -
Crime in Kensington“Ain’t Nothing Personal, Give Me The Money” — Said Robber After Ordering Chocolate Frosted Doughnut in Kensington
Philadelphia police are looking for two suspects who robbed the Dunkin Donuts at 532 West Lehigh Avenue in Kensington last night. According to police, two men walked into the establishment around…
Joshua Albert | 07/13/2015 -
Crime in Northern LibertiesIn Other Subway Related News: Wig Wearing Suspect Robs NoLibs Subway (VIDEO)
It's been a bad week for sandwich fast-food chain Subway, both nationally and locally. For starters, Jared Fogle, their notorious spokesperson who allegedly lost hundreds of pounds by eating sandwiches, may or…
Joshua Albert | 07/08/2015 -
Crime in KensingtonOne of Two Suspects Who Shot Seven People In Kensington Arrested, Police Say It Started With A Fight
A man has been arrested in connection with a shooting in Kensington that occurred several weeks ago, which left seven people, including children, wounded. 36-year-old Dennis Tindal was arrested yesterday and is suspected…
Joshua Albert | 07/08/2015 -
Crime in KensingtonWatch: Hoagie Bandits Use Sandwich As Bait For Robbery
Philadelphia Police are looking for three people who robbed a Kensington deli on June 29th, at 8:30 in the morning. The suspects (listed at the bottom of the article) used a…
Joshua Albert | 07/07/2015 -
Crime in KensingtonKensington Man Found Dead In Pool Of His Own Blood During Violent Holiday Weekend
Reggie Ellis, a 44 year-old Kensington resident, was shot multiple times at the 2000 block of East Stella Street early on Sunday morning, according to Philadelphia Police. Police officials say the…
Joshua Albert | 07/06/2015 -
Crime in KensingtonSuspect Caught in May Shooting of Kensington Resident
Kensington resident Steven Justiniano was gunned down on the evening of May 15 and succumbed to his chest wound about 30 minutes after SEPTA police found him lying face-down in…
K. Andrew Deffley | 06/28/2015