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Philly Police Take Cell Phone Gun Off Repeat Offender

Police say the woman who possessed the disguised weapon had 13 prior arrests, including a gun violation.

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Philadelphia Officer Shot, Suspect Killed at Traffic Stop

At that point, the suspect removed a gun from the front of his waistline and fired his gun in the direction of police, officials said. He then reportedly exited the Kia and discharged at least two additional rounds in the direction of police.

PA Officer Rescues 3 People from Burning House

Millvale police Chief Tim Komoroski lauded the efforts by Officer Joe Spalick, a rookie officer who graduated from the Police Academy in August 2020 and joined the department the following month.

PA Chief Placed on Leave After Officer Arrested Over Capitol Riot

North Cornwall Township Police Chief John Leahy was temporarily placed on paid administrative leave, the township’s board of supervisors announced in a news release Monday.

Veteran and His Puppy Help PA Police Capture Suspect in Attack on Officer

After a struggle and argument on the front porch, Swingle said he let his 4-month-old German Shepherd Keeper go after the suspect again. Swingle also retrieved his handgun and saw the suspect across the street trying to break into another house.

PA Trooper Dies After On-Duty Medical Emergency

Trooper Monty Mitchell, 45, was assigned to the patrol section of Troop C in DuBois, where he suffered a medical emergency in the station parking lot during his shift around 9 p.m. Monday, according to the state police.

Philadelphia Study Finds Police Transporting Gunshot, Stabbing Victims Improves Survival Rate

The study found that scoop and run hospital transports had survival rates comparable to those transported by EMS professionals highlighting how crucial police have become to patient care.

Man Accused of In-Custody Shooting of PA Officer Arrested

He was taken into custody on Tuesday and will remain at the North Central Regional Jail and Correctional Facility until he is extradited back to Pennsylvania to face charges, the Allegheny County Police Department announced.

4 Charged with Aiding Fugitive Accused of Shooting PA Officer while in Custody

The suspect, Koby Francis, 22, has managed to elude arrest for a full week since the shooting of Officer Gerasimos "Jerry" Athans, 32, outside the McKeesport, Pennsylvania, Police Department. A $15,000 reward is being offered for Francis's arrest, and an all-hands-on-deck search for him has spread out to multiple states.

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Suspect Slips Cuffs, Shoots PA Officer and Escapes

When Officer Gerasimos Athans opened the door of his cruiser to take out suspect Koby Francis, the 22-year-old man came out firing, police say. He then escaped after firing more shots at the officer.