Dog Shot After Reported Attack on 9-Year-Old Boy in Philly’s Parkside

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A dog was shot Friday morning after reportedly attacking a 9-year-old boy in Philadelphia’s Parkside neighborhood.

According to reports, police responded around 7 a.m. on November 6 to the 4900 block of West Girard Avenue for a reported dog attack.

When officers arrived, they learned a tan-and-white pit bull had bitten a 9-year-old boy, leaving him with injuries to his legs and chest.

Authorities said a man intervened during the attack and shot the dog in an effort to rescue the child.

The boy was transported to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, where he was reported to be in stable condition.

The injured dog was taken to the Pennsylvania SPCA for evaluation.

The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.

Source: 6abc Action News Philadelphia.

Traffic Advisory

(Trenton) – Route 42 northbound, I-295 northbound and I-76 eastbound are scheduled to have extended lane and ramp closures tonight and tomorrow night as the Direct Connection project advances in Bellmawr, Camden County. The lane and ramp closures, as well as traffic slowdowns, are expected to last until 10 a.m. Saturday and Sunday mornings. The extended closures are necessary to install two structural steel beams at once. Motorists are advised to use caution and expect delays when traveling through the work zones.

I-76 eastbound Exit 1A to I-295 southbound Lane and Ramp Closures

Beginning at 9 p.m. tonight, Friday, November 6 until 10 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, November 7, and again tomorrow, Saturday, November 7 at the same time, two lanes on I-76 eastbound and the Exit 1A ramp to I-295 southbound are scheduled to be closed. At least one lane will be maintained. The following detour will be in place:

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Three Found Dead in Mount Holly Home

Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw and Mount Holly Township Police Chief Clifford Spencer announced that three elderly people were found dead this afternoon inside a home in the unit block of Winding Way near the township’s border with Eastampton.

Mount Holly Township police officers were called to the scene by a postal worker who discovered a note on the door indicating that 9-1-1 should be called.

There is no threat or danger to the public in connection with this incident. The names of the decedents are being withheld until next of kin can be notified.

Autopsies will be performed by the Burlington County Medical Examiner’s Office over the weekend.

The investigation, which is ongoing, is being conducted by the Prosecutor’s Office and the Mount Holly Township Police Department.

UPDATE: Arrest Made In Murder of Malayshia Alford Case

The search for answers in the heartbreaking case of 10-year-old Jalayshia “Malayshia” Alford has taken a significant turn. Philadelphia police have announced the arrest of 34-year-old Carprice Williams in connection with her murder.

Williams has been arrested and charged with murder, endangering the welfare of a child, possession of an instrument of crime (PIC), recklessly endangering another person (REAP), tampering with evidence, and abuse of a corpse. Malayshia was initially reported missing after she was last seen on Monday, October 26, 2026, at approximately 7:30 a.m. She lived on the 500 block of North Simpson Street in Philadelphia. The Philadelphia Police Department had previously appealed to the public for assistance in locating the young girl. That missing juvenile investigation has now resulted in a homicide arrest .Williams, 34, is now facing multiple charges in connection with Malayshia’s death. Suspect: Carprice Williams, 34.

Our thoughts remain with Malayshia’s family, loved ones, and everyone affected by this tragic case.

Philadelphia Police Investigating Shooting

On Thursday, November 5, 2026, at approximately 8:14 a.m., 19th District officers responded to a shooting on the unit block of North Dewey Street.

Upon arrival, officers located a 39-year-old male who had sustained four gunshot wounds: one to the abdomen, one to the right knee and two to the right shoulder.

The victim was transported by private vehicle to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center for treatment. His condition is currently unknown.

The scene was secured and held for investigators. No arrests have been made, and no weapons were recovered.

The investigation remains active and ongoing with the Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigation Group.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Philadelphia Police Department at 215-686-TIPS (8477).

Anonymous tips are welcome.

Logan Township Man Charged with Intent to Distribute CDS

Woodbury, NJ – Brandin Jones, 38, of Logan Township, was arrested and charged with possession of controlled dangerous substance (CDS) with intent to distribute and related charges, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.

According to documents filed in this case:

On Nov. 4, following an investigation, the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office Gangs, Guns, and Narcotics (GGN) Task Force conducted search warrants on Jones’s home, vehicle and person. Investigators recovered 120 wax folds containing suspected heroin, as well as a mixer, a razor blade, and a plastic straw all with white, powdery residue. The CDS was found in a location which was easily accessible to three children who were also present at the time of the search.

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Philly Airport first to launch CBP’s Global Entry arrival experience

PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection has deployed its updated Global Entry® arrival processing experience at Philadelphia International Airport, the first airport to implement the new process.

The process uses cameras with biometric facial comparison technology to verify Global Entry members’ identities and membership status as they enter the Global Entry processing area. The technology replaces the previous user-operated kiosk process, through which members answered customs declaration questions upon arrival.

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Bellmawr Man Charged in Fatal Pedestrian Hit-and-Run

Woodbury, NJ – Shaun D. Fennimore, 46, of Bellmawr, was charged with leaving the scene of a deadly accident and driving with a suspended license, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.

According to documents filed in this case:

At 5:47 p.m. on Nov. 5, Monroe Township Police responded to a report of a 73-year old pedestrian being struck by a motor vehicle on Blue Bell Road. The victim, identified as Margaret M. Flail, was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased.

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REAL ID Appointments Available in NJ

With Thanksgiving just weeks away and the holiday travel season fast approaching, REAL ID appointments are widely available at New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (NJMVC) locations across the state, with average wait times of just three days — a dramatic improvement from the 73-day wait residents faced at the beginning of 2026.

The expanded availability of REAL ID appointments reflects the Sherrill Administration’s commitment to making government work better for New Jersey residents. Through targeted operational changes, the NJMVC has dramatically reduced wait times while maintaining high service levels — issuing 750,000 REAL IDs in 2026 and approaching the 1 million milestone for the year.

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Federal, local authorities arrest fugitive at PHL Airport

PHILADELPHIA – Homeland Security Investigations agents and Customs and Border Protection officers arrested Wenceslao Boccelli Vargas, 30, on Tuesday at Philadelphia International Airport on Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, charges.

The Abington Township, Pennsylvania, Police Department issued a full extradition warrant for Vargas, of Philadelphia, on a felony charge of manufacture, deliver, or possess with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance, and misdemeanor charges of corruption of minors and selling or furnishing liquor or malt or brewed beverages to minors.