Philadelphia Police Department

(Jonathan Josey outside the Criminal Justice Center in Philadelphia, after being found not guilty of assault. Credit: Tony Hanson)

Advocacy Groups Want Probe Into Assault Acquittal of Philadelphia Cop

Lt. Jonathan Josey was found not guilty of assault charges stemming from an incident in which he was caught on videotape slapping a woman to the ground during a Puerto Rican Day celebration. The judge’s wife is a Philadelphia police officer.

2013/03/07

Scene of home invasion that targeted several Temple University students. (credit: Jenn Bernstein)

3rd Suspect Arrested In Temple U. Home Invasion

Philadelphia police say the investigation is ongoing after a third arrest connected to a home invasion in which four Temple University students were bound and robbed at an off-campus apartment earlier this week.

2013/03/07

2 In Custody In Home Invasion Of Temple University Students; 3rd Suspect Remains At Large

Two suspects are in police custody and a third is being sought in connection with the home invasion robbery of several Temple University students earlier this week.

2013/03/06

4 Female Temple University Students Bound, Robbed During Home Invasion

Four Temple University students are Philadelphia’s latest home invasion victims.

2013/03/05

Former Philadelphia Cop Found Not Guilty Of Assaulting Woman After Puerto Rican Day Parade

Judge Patrick Dugan today ruled that Jonathan Josey was not guilty of simple assault when he struck Aida Guzman in the face.

2013/02/26

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Suspect Sought In Robbery Of Northeast Philadelphia Dairy Queen

Police are searching for a suspect who robbed an ice cream store in Northeast Philadelphia.

2013/02/25

Son-In-Law Of Governor Corbett Fired From Philadelphia Police Department

The son-in-law of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Corbett has been fired from the Philadelphia police force after he allegedly stole marked money during a police sting.

2013/02/22

Cops: Driver Distracted By Hat Flips Car In North Philadelphia

Philadelphia police say a driver distracted by his hat flipped his car over early Friday morning.

2013/02/22

(Philadelphia fire officials and a representative from Weight Watchers pose with "biggest loser" Lt. Edward Marko, second from right, and the microwave oven his department received. Credit: Paul Kurtz)

Philadelphia Cops Pull Even With Firefighters in 26-Year Weight Loss Competition

But the biggest individual loser was fire lieutenant Edward Manko (second from right in photo).

2013/02/15

4 Questioned In Abduction Of Girl From Philadelphia School

Philadelphia police say they brought in four people who were questioned in connection with the abduction of a young girl from her school last month.

2013/02/14

Would-Be Rittenhouse Bank Robber On The Run

The FBI and the Philadelphia Police Department are searching for a suspect who attempted to rob a PNC Bank in Rittenhouse.

2013/02/14

(Lt. Jonathan Josey strikes Aida Guzman in the face during an incident after the 2012 Puerto Rican Day parade. File photo)

Judge To Rule on Philly Cop’s Slap of Woman at Puerto Rican Day Incident

By John McDevitt PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — Final testimony and closing arguments were heard today in the trial of a former Philadelphia police lieutenant charged with striking a woman at a Puerto Rican Day celebration last […]

2013/02/12

Chief Inspector Cynthia Dorsey speaks during a City Council hearing on expanding Philadelphia's use of crime surveillance cameras. (credit: Mike Dunn)

Shooting In Sandy Hook Prompts Reexamination Of Security At Philadelphia Public Schools

The Philadelphia School District’s top security official says the district should “re-think” its security efforts at elementary schools in light of the Sandy Hook massacre.

2013/02/11