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Study Finds Philadelphia Prison Population On Decline

A new study says Philadelphia’s jail population decreased dramatically last year, mainly because of new procedures designed to make the criminal justice system more efficient.

2011/07/20

NJ Lawmaker Wants Officials To Obtain DNA Samples From Anyone Arrested In The State

A northern New Jersey lawmaker wants law enforcement officials to collect DNA samples from anyone arrested in the state.

2011/06/24

Police: Pennsylvania Man Beat 2-Year-Old Girl To ‘Toughen Her Up’

A Pennsylvania man faces attempted homicide charges for allegedly beating his fiancée’s 2-year-old daughter because he thought the girl’s upbringing had been too lenient.

2011/06/07

Former Inmates, Guards Reunite At Eastern State Penitentiary

Former inmates and guards gathered at Eastern State Penitentiary Sunday to reminisce about the days when the prison was anything but a tourist attraction.

2011/05/15

Villanova To Screen Documentary About South Philadelphia Rap Artist

A dark past for a South Philadelphia man evolved into music which has turned his life around. That’s the story behind a documentary being created by Villanova students.

2011/03/20

Local Author Pens Book On The History Of Burlington County Prison

Dave Kimball is co-author of “The Burlington County Prison”.

2011/03/13

Inmate Escapes From Delaware Facility

Officials say an inmate has escaped from the Plummer Community Corrections Center in Wilmington.

2011/03/07

Philly Man Uses Makeshift Jail To Send Message To Young People

A man is sitting in an outdoor makeshift jail cell in North Philadelphia, trying to send a message of hope and a warning to young people.

2011/02/10

2 Suspended After 7th Pa. Inmate Mistakenly Freed

Officials say a suburban Philadelphia jail has suspended two employees after an inmate was mistakenly freed— the seventh time such a thing has happened this year.

2010/12/14