$10K Reward Offered In South Philadelphia Sex Assault; Police Call Suspect 'Sadistic'
On Thursday, the Mayor's Office announced it is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.
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On Thursday, the Mayor's Office announced it is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect.
The victim is currently in guarded condition at Presbyterian Hospital.
On Monday around 5:30 a.m., the 35-year-old female victim was asleep on the 1800 block of South Rosewood Street when she woke up to an unknown male standing over her bed.
When an employee, a 66-year-old woman, tried to stop the suspects, one of them sprayed her with pepper spray.
Detectives are asking for the public's help finding two men who robbed a bar in Fairmount this week.
Police say the victim reported being robbed at gunpoint around 5 a.m. Saturday after leaving the casino with $12,000 in cash.
Anyone with information is asked to call West Deptford Police at 856-853-4599 extension #168.
It happened around 11 p.m. Sunday in the 6600 block of Hegerman Street.
Philadelphia police are searching for two suspects who forced a man to drop his pants during an armed robbery inside a take-out restaurant.
A 21-year-old man says he was talking with the rapper and his crew when a member of the entourage pulled out a gun and demanded his money.
The incident occurred around 10:40 p.m. March 20 on the 400 block of Fairmount Avenue.
Officials say a customer at the gas station's convenience store was run down after he confronted the suspect who allegedly just robbed the store.
Police say an investigation is underway after a 61-year-old woman was robbed at knifepoint while walking to her car.
Radnor Police say the unusual headgear worn by an accused armed robber helped lead to his arrest for the May 22, 2014 armed robbery of an A Plus Mini Mart in Wayne.
The federal judge granted a prosecution motion to dismiss a couple of charges in a police corruption case that has ensnared six former Philadelphia narcotics officers.
The defendants are accused of using force and their positions as police officers to steal money, property, and drugs from drug dealers.
A Philadelphia Police officer who was buying a gift for his son as a reward for good grades was shot and killed during a shootout with two suspects who were trying to rob a video game store in North Philadelphia Thursday.
The USPS letter carrier was robbed on March 3, 2015 around 12:45 p.m. near the intersection of North 20th Street and West Cumberland in Philadelphia.
Anyone with information should call Philadelphia Police at 215-546-TIPS.
Michael Taggart of Gloucester Township was taken into custody around 3:30 a.m. Thursday morning.
The suspect is described as a black male between 6'0" and 6'2" and 220-240 lbs. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt and gloves.
Investigators say Urie Ridgeway and William Hyman attacked a 64-year-old man inside of his home on Chief Massasoit Road Sunday night.
A southern New Jersey man says three men posing as police officers assaulted him and stole two cellphones during a robbery.
At least on the of the robbers was reportedly armed with a shotgun.
Philadelphia Police and the FBI are searching for a suspect who used what appeared to be a grenade to rob a Center City bank.
A person was taken into custody in connection with a hit-and-run crash in North Philadelphia that killed a passenger inside an Uber, police said.
Ryan Quigley, a survivor of a New Orleans truck attack, has been honored by the Philadelphia Eagles.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
JD Vance held an event in the Lehigh Valley Tuesday, where he aimed to address affordability concerns one week after President Trump visited the Poconos.
A memorial honoring Billy McWilliams, who was killed in a hit-and-run in 2023, was destroyed one day after what would have been his 19th birthday.
Ten people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a school bus in Moorestown Township Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
A person was taken into custody in connection with a hit-and-run crash in North Philadelphia that killed a passenger inside an Uber, police said.
Ryan Quigley, a survivor of a New Orleans truck attack, has been honored by the Philadelphia Eagles.
Philadelphia Officer Andy Chan was remembered as a man whose presence was larger than life during his funeral at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
JD Vance held an event in the Lehigh Valley Tuesday, where he aimed to address affordability concerns one week after President Trump visited the Poconos.
A person was taken into custody in connection with a hit-and-run crash in North Philadelphia that killed a passenger inside an Uber, police said.
JD Vance held an event in the Lehigh Valley Tuesday, where he aimed to address affordability concerns one week after President Trump visited the Poconos.
The New Leash on Life program aims to help inmates reacclimate into society after serving time behind bars.
Cradles to Crayons Philadelphia is collecting new and gently used coats for its Gear Up for Winter initiative.
Philadelphia Officer Andy Chan was remembered as a man whose presence was larger than life during his funeral at the Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Ten people were taken to the hospital after a crash involving a school bus in Moorestown Township Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
At a popular sledding hill along Johnson Street in Washington Township, dozens of kids and parents bundled up to make the most of the winter weather.
Several inches of snow fell across the Philadelphia region Sunday as a winter storm moved through the Delaware Valley.
The snow has moved out of the Delaware Valley Sunday after dropping inches of snow in communities around the region.
From packing your car to driving safety, here's a few tips to help you stay safe once the snow starts falling.
South Jerseyans are preparing for what could be a significant winter blast of snow this weekend.
The 68 Ventures Bowl announced that Delaware football will take on the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns in Mobile, Alabama, on Dec. 17, 2025.
Children with critical illnesses and their families can visit the Wishing Place in Bala Cynwyd to start their wish journeys.
An early Christmas present came to some people from Tanzania visiting South Jersey for life-altering interventions.
A community event in Germantown gave away free hearing aids, letting attendees reconnect with the world through sound.
A stomach bug sickened several students at a Camden County elementary school, the health department announced Friday.
Experts say the holiday season is prime for contagious illnesses to spread in crowded places like malls, airports and holiday parties.
Through Amazon Now, customers can get household items, cosmetics, electronics, groceries and more delivered in about 30 minutes or less.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
Amazon's Northeast Philadelphia facility expects to see about 10,000 more packages per day during the holiday peak.
The U.S. Department of Energy says it's loaning $1 billion to help finance the restart of the nuclear power plant on Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island.
Her Place Supper Club, Friday Saturday Sunday and Provenance each received a prestigious Michelin star, the first for any Philadelphia restaurants.
NJDOT is raising awareness about speeding, drunk driving and distracted driving while using humor and some holiday puns.
Residents say the icy conditions on side streets in Manayunk and Roxborough need more attention from the city.
Road closures and parking restrictions will be in effect in Philadelphia Monday and Tuesday for Officer Andy Chan's funeral.
The southbound lanes of the New Jersey Turnpike in Mount Laurel were closed for a while after a crash that injured six people.
SMART Local 1594, which represents more than 300 bus, train and trolley operators, reached a tentative deal with SEPTA after the union authorized a strike last month.
Ryan Quigley, a survivor of a New Orleans truck attack, has been honored by the Philadelphia Eagles.
The Phillies appear intent on giving prospect Justin Crawford the opportunity to be part of their starting outfield in 2026.
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets following a worldwide backlash, with some final seats available for $60.
The Philadelphia Eagles are on the verge of clinching a spot in the playoffs heading into Week 16.
Jayden Daniels won't face the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 16 as the Washington Commanders are shutting down their quarterback for the rest of the season.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Rob Reiner was the son of a comedy giant who became one himself with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally…" and "This is Spinal Tap."
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Philadelphia will ring in the new year with LL Cool J, DJ Jazzy Jeff and other musical acts in front of the Art Museum on New Year's Eve.
Zarwin Baum hosted a Philadelphia Eagles tailgate benefiting the Easter Seals.
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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 Leash on Life program aims to help inmates reacclimate into society after serving time behind bars. Madeleine Wright reports.
St. Joe's women's basketball coach Cindy Griffin and her daughter Kaylie, one of the team's point guards, have their eyes set on the NCAA tournament this season.
Bill Kelly has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region on a partly cloudy and very cold Tuesday night.
The construction is part of the ongoing I-95 CAP project in Philadelphia.
The tribute concert for Pierre Robert will be on Wednesday night at The Fillmore.