Wanted: Suspect for Assault on Police

The PPD Northwest Detective Division is attempting to identify the individuals responsible for this assault on police.

On Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 4:39pm at 1900 W. Hunting Park Philadelphia Police attempted to stop and investigate a male for several motor vehicle violations while he was operating a motorcycle. The male stopped and the officer got out of his vehicle and the male fled on his bike. While doing this the offender ran over the officer’s foot with the motorcycle and fled east on the sidewalk at 1900 Hunting Park.

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Man Indicted For Strangling His Daughter

Dennis J. Hall, 71, of Franklin Township, was indicted on a charge of first-degree murder in the strangulation death of his 40-year-old daughter.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: Franklin Township Police responded to an East Avenue home on Thursday, June 11, 2026, after Hall called 911 and reported that his daughter was not breathing. He admitted on the call to emergency services that he had strangled the victim. Officers attempted lifesaving measures on the victim, who was transported to a local hospital. The victim died from her injuries on June 12. An autopsy performed by the Gloucester/Salem/Cumberland Regional Medical Examiner determined the immediate cause of death was asphyxiation.

Hall was arrested at the scene and initially charged with attempted murder. That charge was amended to first-degree murder following the victim’s death and the autopsy. Hall faces a maximum penalty of life imprisonment if found guilty.

The State is represented by Assistant Prosecutor Michael Mellon.

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Juvenile Charged for Fatal Stabbing in Camden

A juvenile has been arrested and charged in reference to a fatal stabbing earlier this month in Camden, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez.

A 15-year-old male from Trenton is charged with first-degree Murder, third-degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose, and fourth-degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon.

On August 1, 2026, at approximately 2:53 a.m., officers from the Camden County Police Department responded to Cooper University Hospital in reference to a stabbing victim who had walked to the hospital and collapsed outside of the parking garage. The victim, who was identified as 28-year-old Davinne Evans of Camden, was pronounced deceased at approximately 3:49 a.m.Officers subsequently located a crime scene in the area of Broadway and Stevens Street.

During the investigation, detectives determined the juvenile was responsible for fatally stabbing Evans. The juvenile was arrested and charged on August 22, 2026.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Jake Siegfried of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit at (856) 225-5086 and Detective Matthew Blantz of the Camden County Police Department at (609) 923-6853. Tips may also be sent to CAMDEN.TIPS.

Detectives Investigating Homicide in Lawnside

Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in Lawnside on Friday, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Lawnside Police Captain William Plenty.

On Friday, August 21, 2026, at approximately 5:50 p.m., officers from the Lawnside Police Department responded to the unit block of West Hodges Avenue in reference to a shooting. Officers learned that the victim – 25-year-old George Rivera of Lawnside – had been transported in a private vehicle to Cooper University Hospital. The victim was ultimately pronounced deceased at the hospital at approximately 11:27 p.m.

This investigation is active and ongoing. No arrests have been made at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Michael Manning of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit at (856) 365-3246. Tips can also be sent to CAMDEN.TIPS.

AG Sunday, State College Police Announce Charges Against 14 People

Attorney General Dave Sunday, in conjunction with State College Police Department and the 54th Statewide Investigating Grand Jury, announced charges against 14 people in connection to a cocaine-trafficking operation involving primarily college students and two fraternities.

In all, 13 defendants were Penn State University students at or around the time of the alleged conduct, in 2023 and 2024. The 14th defendant, the father of a student, is charged with tampering with evidence and hindering the investigation.

According to the investigation and a grand jury presentment, two members of the organization — Agostino Abbatiello and Thomas Robinson — were the main suppliers for the group, making regular trips to Philadelphia and New York for large quantities of cocaine.

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Former PTO Treasurer Pleads Guilty to Theft

Woodbury, NJ – Tara Webb, 37, of Deptford Township, was sentenced today to 5 years of probation and ordered to pay full restitution by the Honorable Renard L. Scott for third-degree theft by unlawful taking pursuant to a plea agreement.

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court: In her former position as treasurer for the Shady Lane and Pine Acres Early Childhood Center Parent Teacher Organizations, Webb stole money from the bank accounts of both organizations over the course of more than a year. The total amount taken was $99,378.06.

In accordance with her plea agreement, Webb will have to repay that full amount. She will also serve 5 years of probation, may not have any contact with the victims and is banned from working in fundraising or fund management for any nonprofit organization during her term of probation.

The State was represented by Assistant Prosecutor Narline Casamir.

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Wanted: Suspect for Assault in the 9th District

The Philadelphia Police Department- Central Detective Division is seeking the public’s help in identifying the individual depicted in the following video and stills.

On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at approximately 5:30AM, the victim, a 40 year-old female, was chased by a masked offender in the area of 1500 JFK Blvd. The offender made threatening comments while holding his hand behind his back as they approached causing the complainant to stumble and sustain injury. The offender fled in to SEPTA Suburban Station after the incident.

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Suspect for Institutional Vandalism in the 9th District

On August 14, 2026 at approximately 8:10am, employees of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, 101 S. Independence Mall, found someone vandalized the “YO/OY” statue. The statue is a large YO/OY in bright yellow placed directly in front of the museum. Video footage recovered shows that on August 13, 2026 at 8:11pm, an unknown white male approximately 50-60 years old, heavily tattooed, wearing a white tank top, khaki shorts and red/white Nike Air Jordans vandalizes the statue, and then enters the Septa 5th Street station through the southeast stairs.

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Triple Shooting/Homicide

The following information is preliminary and subject to change. Updates will be shared as they become available.

On Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at approximately 4:49 p.m., a triple shooting occurred on the highway on the 2200 block of Ridge Avenue in the 22nd District. Three victims were transported by police to Temple University Hospital. One victim was listed in stable condition, a second victim was listed in critical condition, and a third victim was pronounced deceased at approximately 5:15 p.m.

At this time, there is no known motive, and no arrests have been made. The investigation is active and ongoing with the Homicide Unit. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334/3335 or leave an anonymous tip at 215-686-TIPS.

Woman Arrested After Fatal Car Crash in Lindenwold

A Pine Hill woman was arrested and charged following a fatal collision involving an e-bike on Saturday night, announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Lindenwold Police Chief Michael McCarthy. On Saturday, August 15, 2026, at approximately 10:24 p.m., officers from the Lindenwold Police Department were dispatched to the 1900 block of Laurel Road for a motor vehicle crash. Upon arrival, officers found a motor vehicle had fatally struck a person riding an e-bike. The operator of the e-bike, identified as Erica Beeks, 46, of Lindenwold, was pronounced deceased at the scene at approximately 10:42 p.m.

Officers arrested the driver, identified as 65-year-old Deborah Carey, at the scene. Carey was charged with one count of 2nd -degree Death by Auto and issued multiple summons for traffic-related offenses, including driving under the influence. She was remanded to the Camden County Correctional Facility. The investigation is active and ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Samuel Funches III of the Camden County Prosecutor’s Office Crash Response Investigation Team at (856) 225-8083 and Detective Ryan Brennan of the Lindenwold Police Department at (856) 784-7566. Tips can also be sent to CAMDEN.TIPS. All individuals charged with crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.