Niece breaks silence after uncle, ex-Delco officer accused of child rape dies
The niece of the ex-Delaware County police officer charged with child rape speaks out publicly for the first time about the abuse after he was fatally shot by police.
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The niece of the ex-Delaware County police officer charged with child rape speaks out publicly for the first time about the abuse after he was fatally shot by police.
Catalina Baldwin, who works at Oaks Early Learning Center, is accused of harming two babies in her care.
Brenda Spencer and her boyfriend Branndon Mosley, accused of abusing Spencer's daughter over several years, were ordered to be held in jail until trial.
Brenda Spencer and her boyfriend Branndon Mosley were ordered to be held in jail until trial during a court appearance. Prosecutors said the couple from Gloucester Township beat Spencer's daughter and locked her in a dog crate for a year with her hands handcuffed behind her back.
A Gloucester Township, New Jersey, couple is accused of abusing a child they allegedly kept confined to a home for several years, the Camden County prosecutor said. Branndon Mosley, 41, and Brenda Spencer, 38, were arrested Sunday and charged with kidnapping, aggravated assault, endangering the welfare of a child and other offenses, officials said. The victim escaped last week.
Authorities issued an arrest warrant for a woman in connection with the death of a 5-year-old girl in Mercer County, New Jersey, Monday. The warrant alleges Raphaelle Register failed to adequately feed the child and provide proper medical care.
The investigation found that a teacher and a teacher's aide at Jamison Elementary School in Central Bucks County allegedly abused nonverbal students with autism.
Parents in the Chester Community Charter School community are furious after the alleged abuse that led to 20 school staff members being criminally charged on Monday. Two parents who didn't want to be identified spoke to CBS News Philadelphia about what happened to their children.
Twenty people working within a Delaware County charter school were charged in a child abuse case involving elementary school-aged children, according to the DA's Office.
A Mount Laurel woman faces additional child abuse-related charges after being accused of abusing six children at a home daycare.
A New Jersey woman who is accused of abusing children at a home daycare is facing additional charges after the families of more victims came forward.
A Mount Laurel woman is facing more charges after prosecutors said she abused several children at her at-home daycare. Danielle Ingraham was already accused of abusing two children earlier this month. Prosecutors said four more families came forward saying their children were hurt Wednesday afternoon. According to prosecutors, the latest victims are between five months and 13 months old.
Falls Township Fire Chief Brian Salt was suspended after he was charged with child abuse for allegedly dropping his daughter and fracturing her skull.
The Lehigh County District Attorney's Office said Joshua Dechant and Tracy Dechant face two felony counts each of endangering the welfare of children.
A Bucks County mother and father were sentenced to up to 16 years in prison after officials say they forced their children to live in unsanitary conditions.
The latest lawsuit in the death of 12-year-old Malinda Hoagland lists a long list of defendants, including Chester County, school districts and individual schools.
A civil lawsuit was filed this week against several agencies related to the torture and starvation death of 12-year-old Malinda Hoagland, the Chester County, Pennsylvania, girl who died in May. The suit includes a long list of defendants including Chester County, Chester County Children, Youth and Families, school districts, and individual schools.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found protective measures were in place to keep 12-year-old Malinda Hoagland away from Cindy Warren before the child's death in May 2024.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found warning signs were missed in the starvation and torture death of Malinda Hoagland in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Investigators described Malinda Hoagland, the 12-year-old Chester County girl who died earlier this year, as "broken and barely alive" when she was found. A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found warning signs were missed in the starvation and torture death of Malinda Hoagland in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
Investigative reporter Joe Holden spoke to Cindy Warren following her arrest in connection to the death of 12-year-old Malinda Hoagland. Prosecutors said Warren tortured and starved her boyfriend's daughter, ultimately leading to the girl's death. Hear what Warren had to say regarding the horrific accusations, including one alleging she chained the girl to an air hockey table.
Community members in West Caln Township gathered to remember the 12-year-old who was found "broken and barely alive" and died of her injuries.
Members of the West Caln Township community in Chester County, Pennsylvania, wore blue this week to remember Malinda Hoagland, a 12-year-old who died after what officials called "evil" child abuse at the hands of her father and his girlfriend.
A father and his girlfriend have been arrested in connection with the death of the man's 12-year-old daughter, who was found "broken and barely alive" in West Caln Township, Pennsylvania, over the weekend, the Chester County district attorney said Tuesday.
A youth wrestling coach and former state champion who made headlines for becoming the NCAA's first openly gay college wrestler was sentenced to more than 7 years in a case involving images of children.
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
A strong cold front will move through Monday into the night, bringing the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms across the Philadelphia region.
Quentin Grimes scored 14 of his season-high 31 points in the fourth quarter as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-103.
The Villanova and Penn men's basketball teams are back in the Big Dance after years of Philadelphia not being represented in the NCAA Tournament.
A sea of green filled the streets of Philadelphia Sunday as thousands gathered for the city's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
A strong cold front will move through Monday into the night, bringing the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms across the Philadelphia region.
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
Quentin Grimes scored 14 of his season-high 31 points in the fourth quarter as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-103.
The Villanova and Penn men's basketball teams are back in the Big Dance after years of Philadelphia not being represented in the NCAA Tournament.
A sea of green filled the streets of Philadelphia Sunday as thousands gathered for the city's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
A sea of green filled the streets of Philadelphia Sunday as thousands gathered for the city's annual St. Patrick's Day Parade.
A fire in West Philadelphia Saturday night left two people injured, the fire department said.
A 26-year-old man was shot multiple times and killed in North Philadelphia Saturday night, police said.
A baby died, and her mother remains in critical condition as Philadelphia police continue to investigate a crash involving a private ambulance in Frankford early Sunday morning.
St. Patrick's Day celebrations helped bring a financial boost that one businessman said could not have come at a better time.
Security has been increased at synagogues around the Delaware Valley after Thursday's attack at a synagogue in Michigan.
Police and bomb-sniffing dogs were called out to West Deptford High School on Friday for a reported bomb threat.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
Philadelphia police and a security provider for South Jersey Jewish communities say they have stepped up patrols.
High gas prices and travel uncertainty are on the minds of many travelers as they try to book their vacations locally and overseas.
A teenager in Newark, Delaware is being charged with first degree murder after stabbing a rideshare driver multiple times, police say.
Up-and-coming bands are sharing their sound in between the aisles at Fiesta Fresh Farmers Market.
A barge hauling scrap metal caught fire in the Delaware Bay on Tuesday.
Mortgage rates have fallen to a three-year low, prompting some homeowners to ask whether now is the right moment to refinance.
Delaware residents can now schedule appointments at the Wilmington DMV, which will reopen on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
After years of being misdiagnosed, Mary Schneider is raising awareness about narcolepsy and other sleep disorders.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
Yentli Soto Albrecht, who is a genetic carrier of ALS, is working on research at Penn that could one day prove life-saving.
The 18th annual Pink Invitational is raising money to help women with breast and ovarian cancer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Former Sheetz president and CEO Steve Sheetz has died at age 77, the Altoona-based company announced on Monday.
The post-Christmas return rush was underway at shops and malls across the Philadelphia area.
Fire crews were called to the Valley Forge Service Area on the Pennsylvania Turnpike for a truck fire Friday morning.
Construction in Upper Darby and Newtown Square has frustrated drivers. PennDOT says work is set to be completed at the end of the year.
TSA workers are impacted by the government shutdown and the agency is dealing with staffing constraints, including at PHL.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
The Philadelphia St. Patrick's Day Parade returns to Market Street Sunday.
The United States will face the winner of Monday's semifinal between Italy and Venezuela in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game.
Quentin Grimes scored 14 of his season-high 31 points in the fourth quarter as the short-handed Philadelphia 76ers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-103.
The Villanova and Penn men's basketball teams are back in the Big Dance after years of Philadelphia not being represented in the NCAA Tournament.
Tight end Dallas Goedert is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles on a one-year deal, according to multiple reports Sunday.
TJ Power scored an Ivy Madness-record 44 points and Cam Thrower hit five clutch points in overtime, lifting Pennsylvania to an 88-84 victory over Yale to win the Ivy Legue championship.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best supporting actress at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
The Ministry of Awe on 3rd Street in Philadelphia features five floors of art installations, interactive exhibits and more.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Andrew Kozak says the Philadelphia region should prepare for the possibility of severe weather on Monday, including tornadoes. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
A rowhome fire in West Philadelphia that sent two people to the hospital is under investigation.
Investigators said the ambulance driver ran a red light and crashed into another vehicle with the mother and her baby inside in Frankford. The ambulance driver now faces DUI charges.
ACCT Philly helped get a trapped dog down from a support beam at a SEPTA station in West Philadelphia.
Andrew Kozak says the Philadelphia region could get hit with severe storms Monday night. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.