Philadelphia District Attorney's Office launches retail theft task force
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner on Monday announced the launch of the Organized Retail and House Theft Task Force.
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Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner on Monday announced the launch of the Organized Retail and House Theft Task Force.
Officials said the task force will focus on prolific or repeat offenders and fencing operations, where people steal and then resell merchandise online.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner wants to stop thieves from stealing houses, particularly from families who have lost a loved one.
Surveillance video of a shooting inside a North Philadelphia corner store is raising questions about police tactics.
Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel and DA Larry Krasner provided an update on Friday's police shooting that killed Alexander Spencer in Philadelphia.
Myzeh Ross, the man who ran a red light and struck a Lyft car in August 2022 leading to three peoples' deaths, was convicted of third degree murder, DA Larry Krasner announced Monday.
Larry Krasner, Philadelphia's two-term elected district attorney, is suing to halt the appointment of a new special prosecutor for crimes that occur on the city's trains.
City officials banded together Thursday to warn people not to fire guns during New Year's Eve celebrations. District Attorney Larry Krasner said police are often arriving at scenes and encountering multiple drunk, armed people.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner in a press conference Monday asked for help from the public finding 12 people wanted for homicides committed in South and Southwest Philadelphia since 2019. Krasner said homicides are down in Philadelphia by 19% over last year.
District Attorney Larry Krasner and Philadelphia law enforcement officials say they're looking for tips and information on a dozen suspects connected to murders committed over the last four years.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner joined immigrant advocacy groups for a press conference Monday to speak out against alleged targeting by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Jayana Webb pleaded guilty to third-degree murder in the 2022 killings of Troopers Martin Mack and Branden Sisca and Reyes Rivera Oliveras.
According to the DA's office, the man and woman are connected to a series of armed robberies throughout the city since August.
Among 9 issues reported at Philadelphia polls is a fraudulent document where City Council member Jamie Gauthier was not listed as an incumbent.
Michael Ortiz, 25, was sentenced to life without parole Monday for the murder of Luis Alcazar in January 2021, Philadelphia's district attorney's office said.
Two men were charged in connection to a carjacking and the looting of a West Philadelphia pharmacy during civil unrest in September. The pair are accused of stealing thousands of oxycodone and Percocet pills.
Cody Heron, 26, was charged with possession of an instrument of crime, recklessly endangering another person and multiple counts of aggravated assault, the Philadelphia DA's office said.
Officials gave an update Monday after several stores were looted across Philadelphia last week.
Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner announced charges against Dial, who turned himself in to police Friday.
Prosecutors will release body camera footage of the Eddie Irizarry shooting on Friday morning, Howard Monroe reports.
District Attorney Larry Krasner and officials met Wednesday to discuss dangerous street racing and drifting in Philadelphia. This comes after police say they found the man responsible for hitting an innocent person with his car.
The two "red flag" bills would empower police to remove firearms from people with a court order, as well as expand background check requirements.
They're calling for the state's GOP majority in the Senate to pass two “red flag” bills that would empower police to remove firearms from people who may be an imminent danger to themselves or others.
Philadelphia police, District Attorney Larry Krasner, lawmakers and more are looking to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing our city – gun violence.
Philadelphia police, District Attorney Larry Krasner, lawmakers and more are looking to tackle one of the biggest challenges facing our city – gun violence.
Clouds will thicken overnight ahead of our next front that has very cold air behind it.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
A large fire that tore through several homes in Camden, New Jersey left one person injured Saturday night, fire officials say.
The combined efforts of Travis Konecny and Dan Vladar led the Flyers to victory over the Bruins.
A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash Saturday afternoon in Frankford after a vehicle detached from a tow truck and struck him.
Clouds will thicken overnight ahead of our next front that has very cold air behind it.
Protesters gathered outside Philadelphia City Hall on Saturday calling for no war with Iran as religious leaders and law enforcement react to the U.S.-Israel strikes.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
A large fire that tore through several homes in Camden, New Jersey left one person injured Saturday night, fire officials say.
The combined efforts of Travis Konecny and Dan Vladar led the Flyers to victory over the Bruins.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
A motorcyclist was killed in a hit-and-run crash Saturday afternoon in Frankford after a vehicle detached from a tow truck and struck him.
Protesters gathered outside City Hall calling for no war with Iran as religious leaders and law enforcement react to the U.S.-Israel strikes.
Philadelphia police are "monitoring developments overseas" after the United States and Israel began military strikes in Iran.
Quakertown Police Chief Scott McElree has been placed on leave as an investigation continues into a violent confrontation that followed a student anti-ICE walkout.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
A large fire that tore through several homes in Camden, New Jersey left one person injured Saturday night, fire officials say.
Philadelphia police are "monitoring developments overseas" after the United States and Israel began military strikes in Iran.
Ewing Township police are looking for three women who allegedly vandalized a Wendy's resturant and tried to assault its employees.
Madison St. Rose is making a name for herself with the Princeton Tigers women's basketball team after overcoming a major health scare.
Operation Epic Fury sparked swift reaction from lawmakers in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
After a nor'easter dumped snow on the Philadelphia area, some schools have announced closings and virtual learning days for Tuesday, Feb. 4.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
A nor'easter taking aim at Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware has prompted schools to announce closings and virtual learning days for Monday, Feb. 23.
Wawa says these four bottled milk products could present a choking hazard and are being recalled as a precaution.
One Montgomery County woman spoke with CBS News Philadelphia to detail how she found treatment that saved her life.
A Philadelphia-area woman is among a growing number of younger women with cardiovascular disease. This device saved her life.
Camden County health officials said a New Jersey resident was placed in isolation after testing positive for active tuberculosis earlier this month.
One year after receiving CRISPR gene editing therapy at CHOP, a Delaware County baby is thriving, and doctors want to expand treatment to others.
The NICU team at Virtua Voorhees Hospital in New Jersey celebrated Baby Myla as she headed home Tuesday.
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.
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.
A stretch of Route 202, also known as DeKalb Pike, will be closed until late fall as work to prevent sinkholes gets underway.
A major winter storm blanketed southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware with snow Sunday night and Monday.
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in Philadelphia has reopened following emergency repairs, according to the city.
A stretch of Spruce Street in Philadelphia's University City section is closed until further notice because of a water main break.
The combined efforts of Travis Konecny and Dan Vladar led the Flyers to victory over the Bruins.
The Philadelphia 76ers say that Joel Embiid will miss at least three games because of a strained right oblique.
Madison St. Rose is making a name for herself with the Princeton Tigers women's basketball team after overcoming a major health scare.
The Philadelphia Flyers rallied to beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Thursday night.
Tyrese Maxey broke Allen Iverson's 76ers franchise record for 3-pointers, finishing with five 3s and 28 points in Philadelphia's 124-117 victory over the Miami Heat.
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.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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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.
Sunday begins with scattered rain showers and even a wintry mix north and west of the city. Andrew Kozak reports.
Sunday begins with scattered rain showers and even a wintry mix north and west of the city. Andrew Kozak reports.
The U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran sparked swift reactions from Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey lawmakers. Joe Holden reports.
Standing outside Philadelphia City Hall waving flags and holding signs, a group of demonstrators mobilized Saturday calling for "No War With Iran" after waking up to the news the U.S. and Israel had launched airstrikes targeting the Iranian regime. Ryan Hughes reports.
The United States and Israel launched military strikes across Iran on Saturday morning, and Iran followed with retaliatory strikes targeting American bases across the Middle East. Ray Strickland reports.