Pennsylvania agencies

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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

Bail Denied for DUI Suspect Who Killed 2 PA Troopers

As troopers escorted Webb out of the state police barracks on Tuesday and transferred her to Philadelphia police headquarters, she was wearing the same handcuffs that were carried by the state troopers who died in the crash.

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2 PA Troopers Struck and Killed on Interstate

“Troopers Mack and Sisca made the ultimate sacrifice this morning while assisting a citizen in need. These troopers personified our department’s core values of honor, service, integrity, respect, trust courage and duty,” said Col. Robert Evanchick.