Norristown man arrested for leading intrastate retail theft ring
Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
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Nehemeiah Jones was arrested for orchestrating a retail theft group that targeted stores across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
Police sources say law enforcement agencies are conducting a warrant connected with an investigation into retail merchandise thefts out of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
District Attorney Larry Krasner said his office is taking a new approach to prosecuting retail theft. That includes internet sales of legal and stolen items, crimes involving self-checkout technologies and changes in store security and policies. It also now addresses factors that can lead to stealing. Krasner said organized retail theft cases will be charged at higher levels.
Steven Ranke was wanted for retail theft in what is being called an 'organized retail theft ring' across multiple states.
Police in Burlington County, New Jersey, are looking for five men suspected of stealing thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from the Dick's Sporting Goods store in Mount Laurel.
A retired Pennsylvania State trooper is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing merchandise from retail stores.
The District Attorneys from Chester and Delaware counties met with members from the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office and several local retailers to discuss how to combat organized retail thefts.
Philadelphia police arrested Chim Phu, 53, for allegedly stealing over $100,000 worth of jewelry from a Center City retailer in late July, authorities announced Tuesday.
Three men involved in over two dozen retail thefts dating back to April, stealing over an estimated $14,000 worth of merchandise were arrested Sunday, July 14, police announced Friday.
Investigators believe these three suspects are responsible for 25 retail thefts, two robberies and $14,000 in stolen items.
Police say 19-year-old Janiyah Robinson and 24-year-old Ayonna Robinson have been arrested in a nine-person theft ring that targeted stores in Philadelphia, King of Prussia and Ardmore.
Two Philadelphia women were arrested in what police described as a theft ring responsible for stealing tens of thousands of dollars in merchandise from high-end stores like Givenchy and Lululemon. They had help from a 9-year-old accomplice in multiple thefts, police said in a news conference.
Police say two women were arrested in a theft ring that targeted Lululemon, Givenchy and other high-end stores around the Philadelphia area.
Two people, whom police are calling the "birthday bag bandits," are accused of stealing over $5,000 worth of merchandise from two separate CVS stores in Bucks and Montgomery counties.
They're being nicknamed the birthday bag bandits. The duo is accused of packing birthday gift bags with thousands of dollars in merchandise from at least two CVS Pharmacy locations in Bucks and Montgomery counties. Customers are nervous and worried about where the bandits might strike next. Kim Hudson reports the latest from Richboro.
A credit card skimmer has been found at a 7-Eleven store in Pennsauken, New Jersey, just a few days after a skimmer was found at a 7-Eleven store in Cinnaminson.
No more full carts at the Target self-checkout! The retail chain says it's implementing a new policy that will require customers with more than 10 items to check out with a human cashier.
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner on Monday announced the launch of the Organized Retail and House Theft Task Force.
A male has been arrested for leaving a baby inside a Northeast Philadelphia Walmart after a suspected retail theft.
"While Stanley Quenchers are all the rage, we strongly advise against turning to crime to fulfill your hydration habits," said the Roseville police.
Two men and a woman confronted about possible retail theft at the Philadelphia Mills Walmart left behind an infant, according to police.
People confronted about possible retail theft at the Philadelphia Walmart store left a baby behind, according to security.
In the store's security camera video one of her workers can be seen trying to stop the man.
DA Jack Stollsteimer and James Nolan toured a Wegmans in Glen Mills Tuesday morning.
Two suspects smashed the store's front door with a hammer, shattering the glass to gain entry into the store.
MLB's first game at the Field of Dreams movie site in four years in Dyersville, Iowa, averaged 1.66 million viewers on Netflix Thursday night according to Nielsen.
The alleged ringleader of a cocaine trafficking ring involving two Penn State fraternities surrendered on Tuesday morning.
Temple University is welcoming thousands of students to campus this week as a new school year gets underway.
Five flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars sold nationwide were recalled because they may include glass, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said.
D4M Skiano, whose real name is Aamir Johnson Daye, was shot in Philadelphia's Overbrook neighborhood on July 5, 2020.
A masked man threatened and chased at least a half dozen people around City Hall and allegedly asked one woman if she was "ready to die."
MLB's first game at the Field of Dreams movie site in four years in Dyersville, Iowa, averaged 1.66 million viewers on Netflix Thursday night according to Nielsen.
The alleged ringleader of a cocaine trafficking ring involving two Penn State fraternities surrendered on Tuesday morning.
Temple University is welcoming thousands of students to campus this week as a new school year gets underway.
Five flavors of Outshine Fruit Bars sold nationwide were recalled because they may include glass, Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream said.
Temple University is welcoming thousands of students to campus this week as a new school year gets underway.
D4M Skiano, whose real name is Aamir Johnson Daye, was shot in Philadelphia's Overbrook neighborhood on July 5, 2020.
Police said the boy's mother left the car running and unattended before thieves jumped in and drove away with her child.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
Two people were shot and killed in Millville Sunday morning, the Cumberland County Prosecutor's Office says.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
While Tuesday will be hot, the humidity levels in the region will be lower, making for a good day to head to the pool or beach.
A 54-year-old woman was killed by an alleged drunken driver who ran a stop sign in New Castle, Delaware, Saturday night, police said.
A 6-year-old boy riding a bike was injured when an SUV struck them in Port Penn, Delaware, on Sunday, New Castle County Paramedics said.
East Side Little League of West Chester is heading to Williamsport for the 2026 Little League Baseball World Series.
After a brief period of relief in 2025, car insurance costs are climbing again across much of the country.
A Chester County teenager is getting ready to go back to school after recovering from a special kind of brain surgery.
An experimental treatment being tested in Philadelphia could offer new hope for people with ALS.
History is the backbone of a new back-to-school vaccine campaign in Camden, N.J., launched by Grandparents for Vaccines.
In 2012, Emily Whitehead was the first pediatric patient to get a breakthrough cancer treatment that saved her life and is now helping others.
One Philadelphia mom who didn't trust organ donation changed her mind after she watched what happened with her son, "Jimmy Jam."
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
Beginning Sunday, several bus routes in Philadelphia are changing, including the addition of two new routes.
A deadly crash in Warminster is under investigation Sunday, police said.
PennDOT is advising drivers about an overnight closure on the Schuylkill Expressway westbound in West Philadelphia between 30th Street and the interchange with I-676 East.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
MLB's first game at the Field of Dreams movie site in four years in Dyersville, Iowa, averaged 1.66 million viewers on Netflix Thursday night according to Nielsen.
Cristopher Sánchez struck out six and became MLB's first 16-game winner as the Phillies beat the Marlins, 6-5, on Monday.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Bryan De La Cruz hit a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Philadelphia Philles overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5 and sweep the three-game series.
Islam Makhachev sets a UFC record with his 17th straight victory, defeating Ian Machado Garry by unanimous decision at UFC 330 on Saturday night.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
Emily Mello is joining Mural Arts Philadelphia and will replace Jane Golden, who is leaving after more than 40 years with the organization.
The Philadelphia theater program created for Black girls returns with an original production exploring identity, immigration and the stories often left untold.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
The Regal movie theater in King of Prussia said its IMAX 70mm projector is working again after an outage that affected screenings of "The Odyssey."
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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 New Castle Emergency Management shared photos of what appears to be a funnel cloud in Delaware. Meteorologist Grant Gilmore says there's currently no severe weather, and it could be a form of waterspout.
Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an executive order that restricts data center development in Pennsylvania. The order also gives local communities more control.
Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that the accused 24-year-old leader of a cocaine trafficking ring at Penn State, Agostino Abbatiello, surrendered Tuesday morning.
The NTSB has just released the public docket on the medical plane crash on Jan. 31 of last year in Northeast Philly. Two new videos of the crash have been released. In one clip, you can see the plane in the upper-right corner of your screen as it plummets toward the ground.
It's already back to school, and Temple is welcoming thousands of students this week for move-in day. Madeleine Wright spoke to students moving in on Tuesday.