Family files lawsuit after man allegedly raped, beaten to death in Philadelphia Federal Detention Center

The family of 31-year-old Kevante Washington is accusing the Federal Bureau of Prisons of failing to protect their son who they allege was raped and beaten to death by his cell mate in May 2023.

3 wanted in gunpoint scooter-jacking in Southwest Philadelphia: police

Investigators in Philadelphia are searching for three men accused of stealing a scooter during a gunpoint robbery early Thursday morning. 

New Jersey, 62, man admits to possessing child sex abuse material: prosecutors

A New Jersey man who prosecutors say was previously convicted for possession of child sex abuse material was found with hundreds of explicit images.

Toddler shoots himself with gun left on bed in Montco home; father arrested: DA

A 2-year-old boy is lucky to be alive as local officials say a shooting at a family's Pottstown home serves as a “frightening reminder" to parents.

Bodycam video shows officers arrive to home invasion, robbery turned shooting in Abington

New details have emerged as Abington police release body camera video showing the tense moments when they arrived to Horace Street for a home invasion and robbery, turned shooting. FOX 29's Kelly Rule spoke to officials and residents in the area about the incident after the suspect was arrested and charged.

California man accused blowing up courthouse on his court date

Five people were injured after a man set off an explosive device in the lobby of the Santa Maria Courthouse. A suspect has been detained.

Customers rally around popular restaurant vandalized in Montgomery County

A Montgomery County community is rallying around a beloved burger joint after it was hit by vandals. The owner says he thought he would have to shut the restaurant down for good, but that business is expected to survive the setback.

Woman in custody after man shot, killed in West Philadelphia

Philadelphia police are investigating the shooting death of a man in West Philadelphia and have taken a woman into custody.

Berks County mom convicted of murdering her 2 young children in 2019

Lisa Snyder, has been found guilty in the 2019 hanging deaths of her two children in the basement of their home in Berks County, officials say.

7 men invade Philadelphia home, leaving victim injured: police

Scary moments unfolded in a Philadelphia apartment when a home invasion ended with a stabbing Wednesday morning.