Officials identify man accused of groping woman at SEPTA station, linked to other assaults
Officials on Thursday identified a man who is accused of groping a woman who asked for directions at SEPTA station on Wednesday and may be responsible for sexually assaulting other women on SEPTA property, including young girls.
Officials identify man accused of groping woman at SEPTA station, linked to other assaults
Police say the victim Wednesday missed her stop and asked Edwin Allen how to get to the opposite platform. It's believed that Allen sexually assaulted the woman when she followed him.
Man in custody in series of sexual assaults on SEPTA trains and property, sources say
Sources confirm a man has been taken into custody in connection with a series of sexual assaults on SEPTA trains and property.
SEPTA rape investigation: Charges unlikely for riders who saw Philadelphia train attack
Charges are unlikely to be filed against fellow passengers who authorities say did not intervene in an alleged rape on a crowded SEPTA train last week, prosecutors say. Investigators have said some passengers held their phones up in the direction of the incident.
Man accused of raping woman on crowded train was released from immigration detention, never deported
The man who allegedly raped a woman in front of passengers on a Philadelphia area-train already has a criminal record and had overstayed his student visa – but was protected from deportation by the immigration system, according to Fox News.
Bystanders held up phones as woman was raped on SEPTA train, police say
Authorities say other riders who witnessed an alleged sexual assault on a SEPTA train last week "should have intervened." Fiston Ngoy, 35, has been charged with rape, aggravated indecent assault and related counts in the incident.
SEPTA fires revenue agent charged for allegedly slugging rider at Frankford station
A former SEPTA Revenue Agent accused of slugging a rider at Frankford Transportation Center in late September has been fired by SEPTA and is now facing assault charges.
16-year-old girl robbed at knife-point on Broad Street Line, SEPTA police seek suspect
A 16-year-old girl was robbed at knife-point at the Race-Vine station on the Broad Street Line and SEPTA police ask for assistance identifying a man, they say, was responsible.
Bystanders did nothing as woman was raped on SEPTA train, police say
Authorities say other riders who witnessed an alleged sexual assault on a SEPTA train last week "should have intervened." Fiston Ngoy, 35, has been charged with rape, aggravated indecent assault and related counts in the incident.
Man sought for starting two fires inside SEPTA stations, police say
SEPTA police are searching for a man accused starting two fires inside a pair of SEPTA stations on the Broad Street Line line this weekend.
Man in custody after knife-point assault of pregnant woman at South Philly SEPTA station
A Philadelphia man has been apprehended on assault charges after police say he held a knife to a pregnant woman's neck at a South Philadelphia SEPTA station on Wednesday night.
Pregnant woman grabbed by knife wielding suspect in SEPTA station
Authorities are looking for a knife-wielding suspect they say left a pregnant woman with minor injuries after an attack inside a SEPTA station.
SEPTA revenue officer slugs rider at Frankford Transportation Center
A SEPTA revenue officer is under investigation after he was captured on video punching a man to the ground at Frankford Transportation Center earlier this week.
SEPTA revenue officer slugs rider at Frankford Transportation Center
Exclusive video of the assault obtained by FOX 29 News shows the armed officer take two jabs at the victim striking him at least once in the face.
SEPTA to offer free rides home after Eagles home opener
SEPTA is partnering with NRG to offer sports fans free rides home from NRG Station on the Broad Street Line after the Eagles versus 49ers game this Sunday, September 19.
SEPTA proposes name change for subway, trolley lines
How do you like the name SEPTA Metro? It could become the new name for these trains and trolley cars as part of a major rebranding effort to make the system more user-friendly.
SEPTA plans to rebrand subway/rail line called SEPTA Metro
The manager of strategic planning for SEPTA joined FOX 29's Alex Holley and Mike Jerrick to talk about their $40 million plan to rebrand their subway and rail lines called SEPTA Metro and the changes they plan to put into motion including new names and colors.
SEPTA proposes name change for subway, trolley lines
How do you like the name SEPTA Metro? It could become the new name for these trains and trolley cars as part of a major rebranding effort to make the system more user-friendly.
SEPTA experiencing driver shortage due to COVID-19 pandemic
SEPTA officials say they are down 83 operators for their busses and trolleys. The transportation authority is rushing to hire more drivers amid a significant shortage.
SEPTA experiencing driver shortage due to COVID-19 pandemic
SEPTA officials say they are down 83 operators for their busses and trolleys. The transportation authority is rushing to hire more drivers amid a significant shortage.