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U.S. District Judge Paula Xinis’ order comes after the Supreme Court said the administration must work to bring back the Maryland man, who was sent to a prison in El Salvador.
3 months ago
How Philadelphia police draw on personal experiences to respond to mental health crises
Studies over the past two decades have shown a person with serious mental illness can be over 10 times more likely to experience use of force during police interactions.
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence to be used by SEPTA, PPA to catch drivers illegally parked in bus lanes
High-tech cameras will be mounted onto more than 150 buses and trolleys so the Philadelphia Parking Authority can identify and ticket vehicles illegally parked in bus lanes.
3 months ago
Listen 1:11Los investigadores siguieron las pistas de drogas desde un cártel mexicano hasta Delaware, incautando alrededor de 35 libras de fentanilo, heroína, cocaína y “tranquilizante”.
3 months ago
The program, which informs police officers if a driver is autistic, was first implemented in the Garden State in Hunterdon County.
3 months ago
Listen 1:05Pa. Senate passes bills to alert ICE of crimes, restrict bail options for some defendants
The measures now move to the Democratic-controlled House, where they can expect tough sledding.
3 months ago
Michael Kealty was a decorated cop, Army vet and family man, but he also shared child porn and convinced a 16-year-old Ohio girl to send explicit pics.
3 months ago
Listen 1:42Man shot by police in Point Breeze was carrying airsoft-style BB gun
The 46-year-old officer who fired his weapon has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of this ongoing investigation.
3 months ago
Man grabs Philadelphia police officer’s gun outside hospital, shoots him before being fatally shot
The man was driven to a psychiatric hospital in a police van but was not handcuffed because he had agreed to go voluntarily.
4 months ago
Police shoot man in Philly’s Point Breeze neighborhood, rifle seen lying in street
Officers confronted the man on the 1600 block of Moore Street after he was seen walking with a rifle. The man is hospitalized in critical condition; no officers were injured.
4 months ago
Retired Philadelphia detectives go on trial in perjury case stemming from 2016 murder exoneration
Philly DA Larry Krasner charged former detectives Martin Devlin, Manuel Santiago and Frank Jastrzembski in 2021, days before the statute of limitations was set to expire.
4 months ago
Once-routine immigration check-ins become high-stakes calculations as some are detained
In Philadelphia, an Ecuadorian man released by ICE in January was detained at his appointment in February. His lawyer said all that changed was who occupied the Oval Office.
4 months ago
Mayor Cherelle Parker introduced her proposed budget to city council Thursday, with a commitment to keep city residents safe.
4 months ago
Listen 0:56Sudiksha Konanki is a Virginia resident and a student at the University of Pittsburgh. She was vacationing in Punta Cana with five others when she went missing last week.
4 months ago
Judge orders release of New Jersey restaurant owner detained by ICE on a $7,500 bond
A federal judge ruled that Emine Emanet can be released from immigration detention on $7,500. She could be reunited with family by Wednesday.
4 months ago