West Philly Police District Hosts Youth Block Party
A police district in West Philadelphia held a "youth block party" on Friday, drawing children to its parking lot at 56th and Pine Streets, for food, treats, music, dancing and fun.
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A police district in West Philadelphia held a "youth block party" on Friday, drawing children to its parking lot at 56th and Pine Streets, for food, treats, music, dancing and fun.
Breathalyzer tests used by Philadelphia police are back in service, after a private attorney found fault in the testing of the devices in January.
Sixty-two-year-old Betty Jean Severe was last seen at her home in West Philadelphia Friday evening.
Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help in locating a homicide suspect.
Police say an officer has been arrested and charged with robbery, theft and other related charges following an incident in Bristol Township.
Dogs on the Philadelphia police force have some added protection.
Authorities say an SUV struck the officer's marked unit, forcing the vehicle to crash into a telephone poll.
It happened shortly before midnight Saturday at Venango and Edgemont Streets.
It happened around 3 a.m. Sunday at the Packer Marine Terminal along the 3300 of Columbus Boulevard.
It happened just after 3 a.m. Saturday at Juniper and Locust Streets.
Authorities say the suspect entered an office suite of the building at 15th and Walnut street on June 8 and stole a desktop computer.
Philadelphia Police tweeted some tips on what to do if you ever find yourself in an active shooter situation.
Officers have been instructed to be vigilant and to patrol any area that could be of concern.
In the comical video, Commissioner Ross directs the department's social media manager, and then, Philly cops are seen dancing with residents.
It was made possible because of a $22,000 donation.
A 17-year-old man was shot overnight during an attempted robbery and then drove himself to the hospital.
Authorities say two armed men broke into a home in the 2000 block of 66th Street and pistol whipped a woman inside, knocking out her front teeth.
A video of a Philadelphia Police officer playing football with kids is going viral.
Students at Samuel Powel Elementary school got a special treat Wednesday as part of 'Pizza with the Police Day'.
Philadelphia Police have announced that a shooting took place on Tuesday involving an off-duty police officer whose home was being burglarized.
Police are offering a $20,000 reward for information that helps lead to an arrest an conviction of those responsible.
Police say an off-duty officer fired at a suspect after the officer's motorcycle was involved in a crash
Mayor Jim Kenney says he likes the location for the police department.
Police received a radio call describing a 'person screaming' around 5:00 Monday night.
It happened around 5:30 a.m. at 52nd Street and Woodland Avenue.
