Category: CNB CRIME

Arrests Made in Homicide Investigation

On Thursday, January 1, 2026, at approximately 11:14 a.m., officers from the 2nd District responded to a reported shooting in the 7100 block of Oakland Street. Upon arrival, officers located a gunshot victim. The victim, identified as 52-year-old Luis Colon of the 7100 block of Oakland Street, was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds to the chest. He was transported by police to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 11:55 a.m. Flash information was broadcast over police radio, indicating the suspects fled the scene in a dark-colored Chrysler 300.

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Paulsboro Man Charged with Murder 

Woodbury, NJ – Ramon Luis Acevedo, 40, of Paulsboro was arrested and charged by  complaint with first-degree murder, second-degree aggravated assault, and second degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose after a shooting left one dead  and one injured this morning. 

According to documents filed in this case: 

The Paulsboro Police Department responded to a 911 call on Elizabeth Avenue  reporting an adult female with a gunshot wound to the head and a second victim who  had been shot and fled the residence. During the call, Acevedo identified himself and  stated that he had shot both victims. 

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Philadelphia Police Seeking Public’s Help With Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash

The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle wanted for investigation in connection with a fatal hit-and-run crash that occurred at approximately 3:44 a.m. on December 20, 2025, on the 5600 block of Lancaster Avenue. The vehicle involved is described as a 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE, red or burgundy in color, bearing Pennsylvania registration MXB-1835. The vehicle is expected to have significant front-end damage, primarily to the passenger-side fender and headlight area, with the passenger-side headlight believed to be damaged as a result of the crash. The vehicle was last seen traveling westbound on the 6000 block of Lancaster Avenue.

The photograph provided on the left is for reference purposes only. Anyone with information regarding this vehicle or the incident is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department Crash Investigation Division at 215-685-3180/3181 or call 911.

OFFICER-INVOLVED SHOOTING: 1800 Block of N. Bailey Street, Philadelphia

Please note that the following information is preliminary and subject to change as the investigation continues.

On Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at approximately 2:51 AM, Philadelphia Police officers responded to a 911 call for a “person screaming” on the 1800 block of North Bailey Street. The responding officers, Officer 1 and Officer A, both assigned to the 22nd District, were in full uniform and operating a marked police vehicle.

Upon arrival, both officers activated their Body-Worn Cameras (BWCs). As they approached the residence, the officers heard arguing inside and a female voice yelling. The officers knocked, received no answer, and attempted the door handle. A child ultimately opened the door, allowing the officers to enter to check on the occupants’ safety.

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Wanted: Suspect for Commercial Burglary in the 14th District [VIDEO]

The PPD Northwest Detective Division is attempting to identify this individual responsible for this commercial church burglary.

On December 20, 2025 at 3:30PM at 9 East Chestnut Hill Ave the offender broke in and burglarized the Our Mother of Consolation Church. The complainant (resident priest of Our Mother of Consolation Church) stated he was in his second floor bedroom above the church when he heard a loud noise at the entrance of the church. When he went down he observed an unknown black male breaking into the “poor box” in the main church worship area. The offender saw the complainant and fled. The offender was last seen north bound on Germantown Ave.

Note: This video has no audio.

If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact:
Northwest Detective Division:
215-686-3353/3354
DC 25-14-100981

For additional information and updates, visit https://www.phillypolice.com/news-blotter/wanted-suspect-for-commercial-burglary-in-the-14th-district-video-6/

Philadelphia CBP officers intercept six more dangerous ketamine smuggling attempts from Europe

PHILADELPHIA – U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers intercepted six separate ketamine smuggling attempts in Philadelphia, most recently on Dec. 11, that shipped from Europe to addresses in the United States.

Ketamine hydrochloride is a Schedule III non-narcotic compound regulated under the Controlled Substances Act. It is a dangerous anesthetic commonly known on the street as “Special K,” “Donkey Dust,” and “Cat Killer,” and is smoked, snorted, or mixed in beverages, or cut with other dangerous drugs. Overdoses can lead to serious health threats, such as nausea, elevated heart rate, unconsciousness, convulsions, and respiratory failure.

Ketamine is used lawfully by medical professionals to treat human and animal patients. However, ketamine is used illegally by street addicts and recreational users as a hallucinogen, similar to phencyclidine (PCP). Sexual predators also use ketamine to incapacitate their victims.

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Mantua Man Pleads Guilty to Aggravated Sexual Assault and Distribution of Child Sexual Abuse Material 

WOODBURY, N.J. – Nicholas Bounasis, 41, of the Sewell section of Mantua, pled  guilty to one count of first-degree aggravated sexual assault and one count of  second-degree distribution of child sexual abuse material before the Honorable  Kevin T. Smith on Monday. 

According to documents filed in this case and statements made in open court:  

Bounasis was arrested on June 27, 2024 following the execution of a search warrant  of his residence by the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Unit.  During the search, detectives found devices belonging to Bounasis containing images of child sexual abuse and exploitation, and evidence that Bounasis had sent  those images to other individuals via the internet. Further investigation found Bounasis had sexually assaulted a child under the age of twelve. 

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Egg Harbor man arrested for promoting prostitution of a minor

Woodbury, NJ – Amir A. Vaughan, 25, of Egg Harbor Township, was charged by
criminal complaint with first-degree promoting prostitution and first-degree
endangering the welfare of a child today, Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.
According to documents filed in this case:
On Dec. 10, 2025, a minor victim reported to the Franklin Township Police Department
she was forced by a man named “Kyro” to perform sexual acts with adult men on four
occasions between April and May 2025. She also reported being forced to record those
interactions so “Kyro” could sell the video content. Through investigations, police were
able to identify “Kyro” as Vaughan, a registered sex offender, which was confirmed by
the victim.

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Mount Laurel Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Two Young Girls

Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia L. Bradshaw announced that a 55-year-old Camden County man has been convicted of sexually assaulting two young girls over a period of several years.

James Murray, of Cypress Point Circle in Berlin, was found guilty on December 17 of two counts of Aggravated Sexual Assault (First Degree), three counts of Sexual Assault (Second Degree), two counts of Endangering the Welfare of Child (Second Degree) and one count of Obscenity to Minors (Third Degree).

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Homicide Investigation

The following information is preliminary and subject to change; updates will be provided as they become available. 

On Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at approximately 5:03 p.m., a shooting occurred in the 25th District on the 2800 block of North Franklin Street. A 23-year-old male sustained a gunshot wound to the leg and was transported by medics to Temple University Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition. 

The victim later succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced deceased at approximately 7:41 p.m.

 At this time, no motive or arrests have been identified. The investigation remains ongoing and is being handled by the Homicide Unit, Philadelphia Police department.