John Stanford named interim commissioner of Philadelphia Police Department

First Deputy Police Commissioner John M. Stanford has been elevated to serve as the Philadelphia Police Department's interim commissioner following the departure of Danielle Outlaw.

Escaped Missouri inmate recaptured in Chester County: U.S. Marshals

Mario Che-Tiul, 34, was taken into custody at a Chester County apartment after he and five other escaped a Missouri jail in June. The arrest comes a week after the frantic manhunt for Danelo Cavalcante came to and end.

Delaware Valley sees uptick in swatting incidents at schools, Jewish centers, airports

Swatting bomb threats are happening across the country and in the Delaware Valley. This week, multiple townships have reported incidents of swatting at schools and police are on a heightened alert.

Mother of Virginia 6-year-old who shot teacher to remain free on bond after failing drug tests

Despite multiple failed drug tests, a judge rejected a request by prosecutors Thursday to revoke the bond of the mother of a 6-year-old who shot his teacher in Virginia as she awaits sentencing on a federal weapons charge that she used marijuana while possessing a firearm.

Philadelphia Sheriff's Office disputes 'misleading' controller report that 76 service guns still missing

An impassioned press conference saw the Philadelphia Sheriff's Office fire back at a report filed by the city Controller's Office claiming that 76 service weapons are still missing with insufficient records.

Bodycam footage of Elijah McClain's death presented in trial of 2 cops charged with homicide

Prosecutors say the officers ignored Elijah McClain's pleas that he couldn’t breathe. He was pronounced dead three days after going into cardiac arrest on the way to the hospital.

Alex Murdaugh pleads guilty to financial crimes — the first time he’s admitted blame to a judge

The 55-year-old disbarred attorney pleaded guilty to 22 counts of financial fraud and money laundering and will be sentenced at a later date. He is serving life without parole in a South Carolina prison for fatally shooting his wife and son.

Teen arrested for double homicide of ex-girlfriend, her mother in Northampton County: DA

Authorities believe anger may have taken a violent turn that claimed the lives of a teen girl and her mother, and ended with a 17-year-old boy charged with murder.

Man arrested, charged in connection with SW Philadelphia gas station shooting

U.S. Marshals have arrested a man wanted in connection with a shooting at a South Philadelphia gas station that injured a grandfather and his 5-year-old grandson.

Wildwood Mayor Pete Byron resigns amid fraud indictment in state benefits program

“It is with deep sadness - yet great hope - for the continued prosperity of Wildwood, that I resign as Mayor of the City of Wildwood, NJ." the mayor said in a statement Thursday.

Man attacked with grizzly bear spray during robbery in Medford: police

A south Jersey community is rattled after a violent robbery where the victim was hit with bear spray and police in Medford are still searching for the robber.