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Newsby Staff WriterJune 1, 2022

Man Fleeing from Police Gets Stuck in Tree

First responders in Philadelphia rescued a man Tuesday night after he fled from police, jumped off a roof into a tree, and could not climb down.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 25, 2022

Philadelphia Officer from Walter Wallace Jr. Shooting Dies in Motorcycle Crash

An off-duty Philadelphia police officer, who was involved in a fatal shooting that led to riots in 2020, was killed in a motorcycle accident Tuesday night in South Philadelphia.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 11, 2022

Man Shot During Attack on Philadelphia Officers in Station

A second officer got involved in the scuffle and attempted to disarm the suspect as he swung the screwdriver.

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Newsby Staff WriterMay 2, 2022

Former Philadelphia Officer Charged with Murder in Shooting of 12-Year-Old Who Reportedly Shot at Officers

Krasner says Thomas "T.J. Siderio" was unarmed at the time of the March 1 fatal shooting and that former officer Edsaul Mendoza knew the suspect was no longer a threat.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 22, 2022

Philly Officers Ordered to Hunt Stolen Shopping Carts

A chief inspector in Philadelphia Police Department's Northeast Division confirmed the program. He said it’s a quality of life issue, adding a community concern led them to launch the new stolen carts initiative.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 8, 2022

Philadelphia Waives Residency Requirement for New Officers

In June 2020, city council passed legislation that mandated Philadelphia only hire people – including aspiring police officers – who have lived in the city for at least one year prior to the job appointment.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 7, 2022

Philadelphia Transit Officer and 2 Others Shot, Suspect Dead

Authorities say Officer Ervis Onuzi was shot while covering another officer who was being shot at.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 6, 2022

PA Woman Charged with Threatening to Use Witchcraft Against Officer

When state police questioned Barker she replied “Yes, I did do that. Is there a law against it?” After being told there is a law against it, Barker then explained to the trooper that she practices “white witchery” and that they “best be looking over their shoulder.”

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 1, 2022

One PA Officer Killed, 2 Wounded Responding to Domestic

Lt. William Lebo was killed when he and three other officers responded to a report of a burglary Thursday afternoon. Lebo was a 40-year veteran of the department and was one month from retirement.

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Newsby Staff WriterApril 1, 2022

Philadelphia Showcases New $252M Police Headquarters

When you enter the building, you’re greeted by a sculpture made up of more than 1,400 real police badges, and an updated seal of the City of Philadelphia.

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