Judge Reaffirms Bail Release For Some Philadelphia Cops Charged With Corruption
A U.S. trial judge has upheld a decision to grant house arrest to a Philadelphia police officer charged with robbing drug suspects.
A U.S. trial judge has upheld a decision to grant house arrest to a Philadelphia police officer charged with robbing drug suspects.
The prosecution says the defendants are flight risks and a danger to the community.
Commissioner Ramsey has long wanted the ability to rotate officers out of the department's narcotics and Internal Affairs units, but such moves had been prohibited by the city's contract with the police union.
"My client vehemently denies these allegations, and he looks forward to clearing his good name," said Brian McMonagle, attorney for Officer Thomas Liciardello.
Lt. Marques Newsome, who was off duty at the time, allegedly got into a verbal argument with his girlfriend that ended with him assaulting her.
Police confirm that a Philadelphia officer has been arrested and charged with bribery, theft by extortion and criminal use of a communication facility.
Jury deliberations were expected to begin Tuesday afternoon in the case of former Philadelphia police officer Frank Tepper, who shot and killed a 21-year-old neighbor during a confrontation in Port Richmond in 2009.
The defense concedes that then-officer William Haviland was drinking in a bar while on duty but argued that he was not impaired.
A former Philadelphia police officer has pleaded guilty to an off-duty DUI crash that nearly cost a Pennsylvania state trooper his life and his legs.
Fiften people, including a Philadelphia police detective and two other Philadelphia police officers, have been indicted by a federal grand jury for their alleged involvement in an illegal steroid and HGH distribution ring.
Former Philadelphia police officer Brien Greene has been ordered to stand trial on charges he pulled out his gun and threatened to shoot a West Philadelphia donut shop owner and her daughter during an argument.
A Philadelphia police officer has been arrested and officially charged with drinking while on duty.
Two Philadelphia police officers are under arrest for allegedly stealing drugs and cash from an undercover officer posing as a drug dealer.
The Los Angeles Angels were able to rally from a three-run deficit and beat the Philadelphia Phillies Monday night in Anaheim, California.
Tuesday will be warmer than normal with highs in the low 80s. The morning stays quiet, but clouds move later this afternoon along with the chance for thunderstorms mostly north of the city.
A person was shot in East Lansdowne, Delaware County, on Monday night, police said. The shooting happened on the 100 block of Wildwood Avenue just before 10 p.m.
On Monday, Philadelphia had a high temperature of 90 degrees, marking the first time the area experienced a 90-degree or higher temperature this year and tying the record for the day, last set in 1974.
A woman is in custody in connection with a shooting that injured a 16-year-old girl in North Philadelphia, police said.
University of Pennsylvania officials have told protesters involved in an encampment on campus to leave, but the demonstration remains.
The Los Angeles Angels were able to rally from a three-run deficit and beat the Philadelphia Phillies Monday night in Anaheim, California.
Philadelphia Eagles great Jason Kelce is heading to ESPN's Monday Night Countdown, CBS Sports reported on Monday.
Tuesday will be warmer than normal with highs in the low 80s. The morning stays quiet, but clouds move later this afternoon along with the chance for thunderstorms mostly north of the city.
Seventeen-year-old Kayla Kosmalski is breaking barriers and making history as the first contestant with Down syndrome to be crowned Miss Delaware Teen USA.
Tuesday will be warmer than normal with highs in the low 80s. The morning stays quiet, but clouds move later this afternoon along with the chance for thunderstorms mostly north of the city.
On Monday, Philadelphia had a high temperature of 90 degrees, marking the first time the area experienced a 90-degree or higher temperature this year and tying the record for the day, last set in 1974.
A woman is in custody in connection with a shooting that injured a 16-year-old girl in North Philadelphia, police said.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a vehicle fire on the impound lot of Troop K in Philadelphia as arson on Monday.
University of Pennsylvania officials have told protesters involved in an encampment on campus to leave, but the demonstration remains.
Tuesday will be warmer than normal with highs in the low 80s. The morning stays quiet, but clouds move later this afternoon along with the chance for thunderstorms mostly north of the city.
On Monday, Philadelphia had a high temperature of 90 degrees, marking the first time the area experienced a 90-degree or higher temperature this year and tying the record for the day, last set in 1974.
Atlantic City's main casino workers union and the state's attorney general want a judge to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a different union that seeks to ban smoking at the city's nine casinos.
Before heading outside to enjoy Philadelphia's warm weather, know the differences between heat stroke and heat exhaustion and what to do if you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms.
Break out those shorts, it will be hot in Philadelphia on Monday as the region chases 90 degrees. But will it be a record-warm day?
Tuesday will be warmer than normal with highs in the low 80s. The morning stays quiet, but clouds move later this afternoon along with the chance for thunderstorms mostly north of the city.
On Monday, Philadelphia had a high temperature of 90 degrees, marking the first time the area experienced a 90-degree or higher temperature this year and tying the record for the day, last set in 1974.
Wilmington police are asking for the public's help identifying an unknown man they found in a Delaware landfill in 1978.
Seventeen-year-old Kayla Kosmalski is breaking barriers and making history as the first contestant with Down syndrome to be crowned Miss Delaware Teen USA.
Before heading outside to enjoy Philadelphia's warm weather, know the differences between heat stroke and heat exhaustion and what to do if you or someone you know is experiencing symptoms.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
Around 1 in 5 retail milk samples had tested positive for the bird flu virus, but further tests show it was not infectious.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid says he's been diagnosed with Bell's palsy, a medical condition that causes facial muscle weakness, pain and discomfort.
Saturday is National Drug Take Back Day and we've got everything you need to know about why and the risks of holding onto expired medications.
California is partnering with a New Jersey-based pharmaceutical company to purchase a generic version of Narcan, the most well-known version of naloxone that can save a person's life during an opioid overdose.
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank's 32 branches in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York and they will be taken over by Fulton Bank.
For the second time in a month, Aramark union workers will go on strike, this time during Game 3 of the Philadelphia 76ers-New York Knicks playoff series at the Wells Fargo Center.
From a new Taylor Swift to an exclusive Pearl Jam "Dark Matter" vinyl, Record Store Day 2024 will be a big one for record stores in the Philadelphia area and worldwide.
Wawa is officially in central Pennsylvania.
Montgomery County officials said a crash between a car carrier truck and another vehicle killed at least two people on U.S. Route 202 and Horsham Road Monday afternoon.
Starting Monday, the city of Philadelphia is cracking down on drivers who park on streets in the 14 neighborhoods being cleaned as part of the Mechanical Street Cleaning program.
The fatal crash in Boothwyn shut down Route 322 from Chelsea Parkway to Creek Parkway for several hours on Wednesday afternoon.
"Intercity bus carriers" will be relocating from the Spring Garden Street area of the city as soon as Labor Day, Philadelphia transportation officials told a Northern Liberties neighborhood group.
Three construction workers died on I-83 in York County, Pennsylvania after a truck struck their vehicle in an active work zone, Pennsylvania State Police said.
The Los Angeles Angels were able to rally from a three-run deficit and beat the Philadelphia Phillies Monday night in Anaheim, California.
Philadelphia Eagles great Jason Kelce is heading to ESPN's Monday Night Countdown, CBS Sports reported on Monday.
The Philadelphia Eagles drafted nine new players in the 2024 NFL draft, including University of Toledo cornerback Quinyon Mitchell in the first round. Here are grades for each pick.
Taijuan Walker returned to the mound for the Phillies on Sunday and made a sensational behind-the-back catch to start a double play. Philadelphia won 8-6.
Mekhi Becton, 25, was picked 11th overall by the Jets in the 2020 NFL draft but has dealt with numerous knee injuries over his professional career.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Billie Eilish on Monday announced a world tour for her third studio album, "Hit Me Hard and Soft," that will see the nine-time Grammy Award-winning singer stop in Philadelphia this fall.
The vinyl sales alone were monumental, Billboard said, with "the largest sales week for an album on vinyl in the modern era."
The Philadelphia 76ers lost to the New York Knicks, 97-92, on Sunday at the Wells Fargo Center and now trail 3-1 in the best-of-seven series.
A Pennsylvania school district has reversed the cancellation of an appearance by actor and children's book author Maulik Pancholy.
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Great Valley High School senior Lucca Ruggieri is already working his dream job: campaign manager for Republican Neil Young's run at Pennsylvania's 6th Congressional District.
While students aren't using real tattoo machines, an elective class at West Philadelphia High School is teaching students the techniques to create intricate tattoo designs.
William Bodine High School's robotics team is one of a few schools in the area set to represent Philadelphia at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Texas.
Two Bucks County girls wrestling medal winners are hopeful more young women will get involved in the male-dominated sport.
Students in Philadelphia's Law Pathway program are learning more about a possible legal career with help from Penn's law school and the Troutman Pepper law firm.
Groups at the encampment on the University of Pennsylvania's campus have been warned they're trespassing, but protestors say they won't move until their demands are met. At Swarthmore College, school administrators say they're working with student organizers to bring the encampment there to a peaceful end.
Tuesday won't be quiet as hot as the record-tying 90-degree day on Monday, but it'll still be warmer than normal with highs in the low 80s. Clouds move in around 7-8 p.m., along with the chance for thunderstorms. Right now it looks like those storms will stay mostly north of the city in the Lehigh Valley, though a few storms could make it a little further south. Kate Bilo has your forecast.
Bill Kelly says Tuesday won't be as hot as Monday, but it will still be a warm day in the Philadelphia region with a chance of storms.
Philly City Council hosted its fourth neighborhood budget town hall on Monday night in West Philadelphia.
Police say a Pennbrook middle schooler assaulted another student using a Stanley Tumbler last week.