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.
Iran's relentless attacks on Gulf states and infrastructure appear to be overshadowing interventions by the U.S. and its allies aimed at easing energy prices.
High gas prices and travel uncertainty are on the minds of many travelers as they try to book their vacations locally and overseas.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team is heading to the 2026 NCAA Tournament for the first time in more than a decade.
NYPD Chief Aaron Edwards hopped a metal barrier to chase down a suspect accused of throwing IEDs during clashing protests outside Gracie Mansion.
"The president is constantly critical on mail-in voting, and that's ridiculous," Democratic Sen. John Fetterman said Wednesday.
After an early taste of summer in Philadelphia, temperatures are expected to drop more than 50 degrees.
Service on SEPTA's Market-Frankford Line between 30th Street and Spring Garden stations resumed Wednesday night after an underground fire.
Iran's relentless attacks on Gulf states and infrastructure appear to be overshadowing interventions by the U.S. and its allies aimed at easing energy prices.
After its kitchen was damaged in a fire last year, the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name.
High gas prices and travel uncertainty are on the minds of many travelers as they try to book their vacations locally and overseas.
New owners say Springfield Hospital could reopen as soon as this year, bring much-needed health care to Delaware County.
The return of a popular program that temporarily turns busy Center City streets into pedestrian-only spaces is back and expanding.
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.
SEPTA plans to create new bus routes and extend service on others in Philadelphia.
High gas prices and travel uncertainty are on the minds of many travelers as they try to book their vacations locally and overseas.
After its kitchen was damaged in a fire last year, the former Westmont Diner in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is reopening with a new name.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
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.
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.
New Castle County police fatally shot a man armed with knives after a standoff on Ramsey Road.
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.
A micro-hospital that aims to help Delaware County after Crozer Health's collapse last year is inching closer to opening in Aston.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
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.
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.
SEPTA plans to create new bus routes and extend service on others in Philadelphia.
A person is dead, and another was critically injured in a crash in Southwest Philadelphia involving a SEPTA bus Wednesday afternoon, police said.
The same technology the PPA started using last year to ticket illegally parked drivers from cameras on SEPTA buses will soon be used on trolleys.
The Lehigh University men's basketball team is heading to the 2026 NCAA Tournament for the first time in more than a decade.
It's a big summer for sports in Philadelphia, and one of the biggest events is the PGA Championship at Aronimink Golf Club.
Cam Payne scored 13 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, rookie VJ Edgecombe added 21 points in his return to the lineup and the 76ers rallied to beat the Grizzlies 139-129 on Tuesday night.
Bam Adebayo scored 83 points, the second-most in a game in NBA history, and set records for most free throws taken and made on Tuesday.
The Eagles made two moves at tight end Tuesday by agreeing to terms with Johnny Mundt and bringing back Grant Calcaterra, according to multiple reports.
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.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 list of nominees, including Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Wu-Tang Clan and more.
Barry Manilow announced Friday he needs to reschedule several more concerts as he continues to recover following surgery after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
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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.
The fluctuating temperatures brought more than just some warmth — they're also leading to potholes popping up everywhere. PennDOT says they have already received about 3,000 pothole complaints from drivers in our region in 2026.
Iran continued retaliatory strikes on U.S. allies around the Persian Gulf on Thursday, sparking fires in Bahrain, Oman and the UAE. This strike at a fuel storage facility in Muharraq, Bahrain resulted in a large plume of flames. Josh Sanders has the latest from the Pulse Desk.
Rising gas prices are expected to come up when the Pennsylvania Senate returns to session on Monday.
Smoke billowed out from the underground SEPTA entrances in and around City Hall in Philadelphia on Wednesday, but service has been restored and so far there have been no residual delays Thursday morning. Brandon Goldner reports.
More than 25 cats and kittens rescued from a Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, home are now in the care of the Bucks County SPCA.