Mayor Disputes Controller's Report on Philadelphia Police Cam Failures
"They said by (last) September that they'd have 90 percent working," Alan Butkovitz said today. "It's now almost a year later and they've got 32 percent working."
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"They said by (last) September that they'd have 90 percent working," Alan Butkovitz said today. "It's now almost a year later and they've got 32 percent working."
Philadelphia police are putting the word out to merchants about a payment card scam that has proven very costly.
Police say it was cash meant for an ATM machine and the thieves are still on the loose.
The incident happened at about 9 a.m. on the 2800 block of Saxton Road.
Philadelphia police continue their investigation into a robbery of the Valley Green Inn located along Forbidden Drive in Fairmount Park.
Philadelphia Police are investigating shootings that sent several people to the hospital on Memorial Day.
Police say they're looking for a blue Chrysler 300 taxi cab with silver trim and a cage in the rear.
Police confirm that 12-year-old Maurice Sorzano-Carter has been found.
Police say they arrested an intoxicated man who was firing shots at his stepdaughter and then officers in North Philadelphia.
Philadelphia police confirm a man, carrying a seven-inch butcher knife, was shot and killed following a struggle with officers.
The incident happened on Sunday at about 10:40 p.m. on the 6000 block of Wister Street.
Philadelphia Police are searching for a 12-year-old boy who they say was last seen on Wednesday.
The incident happened at about 9:45 p.m. at N. 24th Street and W. Oxford Street.
Philadelphia police commissioner Charles Ramsey says the investigation is underway into two separate police-involved shootings last night, that left two men dead.
The incident happened at about 9 p.m. on the 5500 block of Devon Street.
The incident happened at about 6:30 p.m. at the 5600 block of Wyalusing Avenue.
The incident happened at about 7:30 p.m. on the 2100 block of S. 6th Street.
A prayer-healing couple has been charged with third degree murder in the death of their 7-month-old son.
Federal authorities allege that officer Jeffrey Walker planted drugs in the target's car, then stole approximately $15,000 from a home.
SEPTA and Philadelphia police are investigating a fatal pedestrian accident near SEPTA's outbound Philmont train station.
The incident happened at about 9:27 p.m. on the 6900 block of Stenton Avenue.
According to investigators, 68-year-old Don Ly was loading his cart with food and supplies when he was approached by a man who stabbed the victim in the neck.
Police are investigating an incident involving "inappropriate touching" at an elementary school in West Philadelphia.
Police are searching for several suspects who beat and robbed a disabled war veteran inside his Northeast Philadelphia home early Monday morning.
Philadelphia police officers shot 52 people, last year, according to department figures.
