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Newsby Staff WriterMay 18, 2011

Philadelphia Cop's Wife Sentenced In Drug Conspiracy

A federal judge today sentenced the wife of a former Philadelphia police officer to more than 10 years in prison for her role in a heroin conspiracy that included two police officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 16, 2011

Pittsburgh Squad and Ambulance Collide

Pittsburgh Police are investigating two cruiser crashes over the weekend, including one patrol car's collision with an ambulance as both were responding to a fatal shooting.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 10, 2011

Decorated Former Philly Officer Sentenced for Heroin Plot

A former Philadelphia police officer who was commended four times by the department was sentenced Monday to 42 months in federal prison for a scheme to rob a drug dealer of heroin and resell it for cash.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 9, 2011

Pa. Man On Bath Salts Assaults Trooper

A police stun gun had "little to no effect" on a Pennsylvania man who reportedly was under the influence of bath salts when he assaulted a state trooper.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 2, 2011

Woman Gets 7 Months for Supplying Gun Used to Kill Pa. Trooper

A federal judge sentenced Emily Gross, who had obtained a plea bargain in the case. A U.S. district judge and defense attorneys had recommended 12 months house arrest.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 12, 2011

Video: Pittsburgh Police Reviewing Force Used On Fan

In a clip posted to YouTube of the arrest, Detective Francis Rende and Officer Jeffrey LaBella are seen striking Ashley several times before taking him to the ground and handcuffing him. The officers had attempted to TASER Ashley, who than assumed a fighting stance.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 18, 2011

Philly's Top Cop Considers Chicago Job

Philadelphia Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey acknowledged that he would seriously consider accepting the post of superintendent of the Chicago Police Department if the position were offered.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 17, 2011

Pennsylvania Troopers Get Remington 870P Shotgun with LED Forend

In addition, courses will be provided by the Remington Armorer's School instructors to train Pennsylvania troopers on how to repair and maintain the Remington Model 870P shotguns used by their officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 14, 2011

Vest Saves Philly Officer Shot by Suicidal Man

Officer Nicoletti and Winans struggled in the kitchen with Winans grabbing the officer's gun and firing a shot that grazed the officer's vest. Hearing his partner yell, "He's got my gun," Officer McCarthy headed to aid his partner and fatally shot Winans.

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Newsby Staff WriterMarch 7, 2011

Man Dragged Pa. Officer 150 Feet with Jeep

The officer fired and struck Ernest Bryant Matthews, 22, on Friday, after he accelerated away from the officer at 11 p.m. Friday. Two York officers noticed what they believed was a drug transaction occurring in the Jeep, reports Public Opinion Online.

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