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(Mayor Nutter is interviewed by KYW's John McDevitt in City Hall. Credit: Mike Dunn)

Nutter Says Gun Death of Overbrook Student Keeps Spotlight On Gun Control

“I’m angry anytime anyone gets hurt in this city, whether it be by guns or any other method. You know, it’s about violence. It’s about the culture of violence, and a mindset in that regard,” the mayor said.

2013/04/12

(Shakeem Carter, following his arrest in February. Credit: CBS3)

Chesco DA Will Pursue Death Penalty in Murder-Arson of Norristown Teen

Police say Shakeem Carter stabbed Kevin Allen more than twenty times before dousing the body in vegetable oil and setting it on fire.

2013/04/11

Teen Sought In March Murder In Pottstown, Pa.

Police are looking for 19-year-old Maurice Andrews, who is known to hang out in Philadelphia, Norristown, and Pottstown.

2013/04/10

Philadelphia Murder Rate Down in 2013; Foot Patroling Credited

In 2012, there were 89 murders by this date. This year, it’s only 54.

2013/04/05

(Luckenson Desrivieres. Photo from Norristown PD)

Judge Bars Press From Portion of Hearing in Norristown Double Murder Case

Prosecutors asked the judge to close the evidence-suppresion hearing and seal the testimony of a special agent from the Department of Homeland Security because it could jeopardize the safety of others and compromise ongoing investigations.

2013/04/02

Admitted Drug Gang Hitman Holds Ground During Kaboni Savage Murder Trial

Cooperating witness Lamont Lewis says he knew his role in the gang, and did it without question.

2013/04/02

Philadelphia Hitman Testifies Against Former Crime Colleague

Lamont Lewis, 36, says he started cooperating with prosecutors to save his own life — to take the death penalty off the table.

2013/04/01

Bensalem Babysitter Gets Probation In Assault of Infant

Cindy Burdick admitted assaulting the four-month-old boy in her care last year; he suffered a near-fatal brain injury.

2013/03/19

Dramatic Testimony in Murder Trial of Phila. Drug Kingpin Kaboni Savage

To stop Coleman from testifying against Savage after Coleman was busted, prosecutors allege that Savage ordered the firebombing of Coleman’s family home in North Philadelphia.

2013/03/18

(Raghunandan Yandamuri. Photo from Upper Merion PD)

King Of Prussia Man Pleads Not Guilty To Kidnap, Murder

One by one, prosecutors read the charges against Raghu Yandamuri during his formal arraignment. And one by one, his attorney answered, “Not guilty.”

2013/03/15

Hatfield Authorities Still Searching For Man Wanted In Weekend Stabbing

Thomas Young, 49, has been on the run since Sunday, when police found a woman stabbed inside a home in the 300 block of Wheatfield Circle in Hatfield, Pa.

2013/03/14

Police: Man Accused of Raping Woman In Center City Was Mere Days Out of Jail

Philadelphia police say 42-year-old Rafiq Smith has a history of beating the rap.

2013/03/08

Gulph Mills Man Charged With Killing Family Wants Inheritance To Pay For Defense

Joseph McAndrew’s court-appointed guardian says his client should be able to use his mother’s estate, valued at $1 million, to pay for private counsel and expert psychiatrists in his defense.

2013/03/05

Montco Businessman Gets 2-4 Years For Soliciting Kidnap Of Supposed Rival

Midway through his trial late last year, Paul Vangore pleaded guilty to three felony counts of criminal solicitation to commit kidnapping with the intent to cause bodily injury.

2013/02/28

Bucks DA Indicates Man Charged In Police Standoff Will Face Murder Count

Officials say at least one count of murder is likely to be filed against the man who allegedly engaged police in a shootout. An elderly woman was killed in a nearby apartment.

2013/02/28