Philadelphia District Attorney's Office launches retail 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.
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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.
Eight nonprofit organizations received $175,000 in grants from the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office to continue their work to fight violent crime in the area.
Tyrese Maxey will be the first Philadelphia 76ers player to compete in the 3-Point Contest since Kyle Korver in 2005.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
The Seattle Seahawks are taking on the New England Patriots Sunday in the 2026 Super Bowl. Get live updates here.
A man died after being hit by a westbound Market-Frankford Line train in Philadelphia, a SEPTA spokesperson said Sunday.
A man is in critical condition after being hit by a car going through a McDonald's drive-thru in the city's Crescentville section, Philadelphia Police said.
Arctic air remains Sunday as highs only climb into the upper teens. Philadelphia woke up to temps around 5 degrees, the first single-digit low for the city since 2022.
Tyrese Maxey will be the first Philadelphia 76ers player to compete in the 3-Point Contest since Kyle Korver in 2005.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
The Seattle Seahawks are taking on the New England Patriots Sunday in the 2026 Super Bowl. Get live updates here.
Camden firefighter Howard Bennett died after falling into the icy Delaware River Thursday.
A man died after being hit by a westbound Market-Frankford Line train in Philadelphia, a SEPTA spokesperson said Sunday.
A man is in critical condition after being hit by a car going through a McDonald's drive-thru in the city's Crescentville section, Philadelphia Police said.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
The Please Touch Museum marked Black History Month with a daylong celebration centered on representation, creativity and possibility.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
A number of restaurants in the Philadelphia area landed on OpenTable's list of the Top 100 Romantic Restaurants in the U.S.
After a portion of the Keansburg Fishing Pier crashed into the Raritan Bay, there's now concern at other marinas and piers that are being hit by ice chunks.
John Quinesso Sr., a World War II veteran from South Jersey, still drives himself everywhere he needs to go.
Two firefighters and two residents were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Wilmington on Sunday, officials said.
Power companies across the Philadelphia region and Lehigh Valley are reporting some outages Saturday while high wind alerts are in effect.
The coldest air of the season is set to slide over the Philadelphia area this weekend, which could lead to frost quakes, ice quakes and lake quakes.
The man whom Jill Biden divorced for the eventual 46th President of the United States is now in jail on murder charges.
A Delaware man is behind bars after he allegedly attacked two other men over a parking dispute, police say.
A new kind of joint replacement is now available for people who have a certain kind of arthritis in the hand.
A person with a confirmed case of measles visited an urgent care center in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, last month, health officials said.
A toddler and a dog from Los Angeles have a unique bond that came together thanks to a Philly doctor and a story from CBS News Philadelphia.
New Jersey has less than a one-week supply of red blood cells and less than a day's supply of platelets, health officials say.
For Kolin and his family, CHOP was a home away from home while he waited for a heart transplant.
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.
With product return fraud on the rise, an emerging company is using AI to help spot issues.
Here are mall opening and closing hours for the Christmas and Christmas Eve holidays around the Philly region.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
The city says residents shouldn't park on a major stretch of South Broad Street in Philadelphia Tuesday for a snow removal operation.
Traffic is starting to move again on Roosevelt Boulevard after a fatal crash shut down the road in both directions Friday morning.
Snow-covered sidewalks, freezing temperatures and more have made commutes challenging for many public transit riders across Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is closing several roads in Center City Tuesday night to remove snow after a winter storm dumped nearly 10 inches over the weekend.
Transportation service will ramp up gradually Monday across the Philadelphia area following the weekend snowstorm.
Tyrese Maxey will be the first Philadelphia 76ers player to compete in the 3-Point Contest since Kyle Korver in 2005.
The Seattle Seahawks are taking on the New England Patriots Sunday in the 2026 Super Bowl. Get live updates here.
Lindsey Vonn, who came out of retirement to compete in the Milano Cortina Games, is in stable condition after her crash.
Joel Embiid scored 33 points, Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the 76ers beat the cold-shooting Suns Saturday night.
As part of a 38-city tour across North America, the FIFA World Cup trophy is coming to Philly before competition kicks off.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny is set to take the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else is performing at Super Bowl 60.
Don't miss the 2026 Winter Olympics opening ceremony. Here's how to watch live, stream for free and catch replays.
The Temple University Jazz Band is releasing its first internationally-recorded album after placing first at the National Collegiate Jazz Championship.
Mural Arts Philadelphia is looking for an artist or team of artists to design a mural honoring Boyz II Men's contributions to music and culture as the city celebrates America's 250th anniversary.
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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.
The Philadelphia City Council is set to vote this week on a bill that would place a three-year suspension on dog breeding across the city. The bill specifically targets the sale and breeding of dogs under 7 months old.
A water main break in North Philadelphia created an icy mess on the 2300 block of North Park Avenue Saturday night. Plus, Sunday is the last day to visit the Philadelphia Auto Show, and frigid temperatures stick around for another day before a midweek warm-up.
Arctic air remains in place all day Sunday as temperatures only climb into the upper teens Sunday afternoon. While it won't be as windy as Saturday, wind gusts around 25 mph through the day will likely keep wind chills near zero or into the single digits. Finally by Tuesday afternoon, temperatures will climb back above freezing with highs in the upper 30s.
The Puerto Rican community in Philadelphia is hosting several watch parties for the Super Bowl, aka Benito Bowl, on Sunday. Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny will perform during the halftime show.
For decades, the Pennsylvania SPCA has helped animals beat the odds and overcome heartbreaking abuse. Animal advocate Carol Erickson introduces us to some of the animals recently rescued by the PSPCA.