The Philadelphia Police Department’s Central Detective Division is currently speaking with two persons of interest in connection with the recent gunpoint robberies in the 9th and 22nd Police Districts. The investigation remains ongoing. No charges at this time. Updates will be shared as they become available.
Category: CNB CRIME
Arrest Made in Arson Investigations
On September 21, 2026, at approximately 7 p.m., police responded to the 8200 block of Williams Avenue for a report of a fire at the rear door. Engine 9 and a Fire Marshal responded to the scene. The offender is described as a Black female in her 30s with a medium build, wearing a black baseball cap, white face covering, red shirt and blue pants. The offender appeared to have ignited a can before fleeing the location. The investigation into this incident remains ongoing.
On September 26, 2026, police responded to the 8200 block of Williams Avenue and spoke with a resident regarding a fire that occurred the previous evening, September 25, at approximately 10:30 p.m. The resident reported witnessing a Black female, approximately in her 20s or 30s, 5 feet 8 inches tall, with a medium-brown complexion and medium build. She was described as wearing glasses, her hair in a bun, a black cap, dark-colored hooded sweatshirt and dark-colored pants. According to the resident, the offender threw a bottle that had been set on fire at a parking bollard in the rear driveway, causing a fire. Engine 73 responded and extinguished the fire. The offender was last seen fleeing westbound on Mount Airy Avenue.
No injuries were reported in either incident. All information is preliminary and subject to change.
Stabbing Incident
On October 7, 2026, at approximately 3:05 p.m., 25th District officers responded to the 2900 block of Mutter Street for a reported stabbing.
A 40-year-old man was transported by police to Temple University Hospital after suffering one stab wound to the top of his head, one to his left shoulder and one to his left hand. He was placed in stable condition.
The preliminary investigation indicates the victim was approached by an unknown Hispanic male in his 30s with blonde hair who was armed with a machete-style knife and attempted to rob him.
No arrests have been made. The scene remains held as the investigation continues.
This information is preliminary and subject to change as the investigation continues.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling 215-686-TIPS (8477).
Numerous Street Signs Spray Painted Along Blackwood Clementon Road
Gloucester Township Police are investigating numerous incidents of criminal mischief along Blackwood Clementon Road, in the Cherrywood Development, and LaCascata Development where an unknown suspect(s) utilized four separate colors of spray paint to deface traffic signs. These incidents are believe to have taken place over the early October weekend. The majority of the defaced signs are owned by the Township of Gloucester, one stop sign is owned by Wawa, and the others are owned by Camden County Highway Department. Gold spray paint with the word “GOST” was also located on a traffic control box on Kelly Drivers Road at Blackwood Clementon Road.
Continue reading “Numerous Street Signs Spray Painted Along Blackwood Clementon Road”Officer Involved Shooting
The following information is preliminary and subject to change as the investigation continues.
On Friday, October 2, 2026, at approximately 2:46 p.m., officers assigned to the 15th District responded to reports of a male attempting to open doors in the rear of properties along the 4100 block of Tyson Avenue. Officer #1 and Officer #2 were in full uniform, each operating a marked police patrol vehicle.
Officer #1 spoke with a witness who provided a description of the male and reported seeing him try house, garage and vehicle doors. Officers subsequently located a male matching that description along Frankford Avenue.
Continue reading “Officer Involved Shooting”Sicklerville Man Arrested for Winslow Township Wawa Shooting
Winslow Township, NJ – A Sicklerville man has been arrested and charged for a shooting that occurred inside a Wawa in Winslow Township on Sunday night, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Winslow Township Police Chief Donald Lemons.
Marcus L. Norman, 20, is charged with first-degree Attempted Murder, second-degree Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, and second-degree Possession of a Weapon for an Unlawful Purpose.
On Sunday, October 4, 2026, at approximately 9:07 p.m., Winslow Township police responded to a Wawa located on the 400 block of Sicklerville Road for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, police found Norman suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to Cooper University Hospital for treatment. Police were subsequently notified that another 20-year-old man walked into Jefferson Hospital in Washington Township with a gunshot wound and was later transported to Cooper University Hospital.
Continue reading “Sicklerville Man Arrested for Winslow Township Wawa Shooting”Bensalem Man Charged with Sexual Assault of a Minor
Woodbury, NJ – Valeed Anjum, 27, of Bensalem, Pa, was arrested and charged with first-degree aggravated sexual assault, second-degree sexual assault and third degree endangering the welfare of a child, Gloucester County Prosecutor Andrew B. Johns announced.
According to documents filed in this case:
On July 29 West Deptford Police responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle in National Park and made contact with Anjum and a 12-year-old girl inside the vehicle. The juvenile was safely returned home.
During an investigation, detectives learned that Anjum had communicated with the minor victim through Snapchat and a review of those communications revealed evidence of sexual contact between Anjum and the juvenile, as well as images depicting child sexual abuse involving additional victims.
Continue reading “Bensalem Man Charged with Sexual Assault of a Minor “Former Paramedic Sentenced to Five Years in Prison
Camden County, NJ – A former paramedic has been sentenced to five years in New Jersey State Prison in connection with the distribution of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), announced Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay. Jeremy Algarin, 31, of Berlin Borough received the sentence in Superior Court on October 2, 2026. Additionally, the defendant must register as a sex offender under Megan’s Law and will be subject to lifetime parole supervision.
Algarin previously pled guilty to one count of 2nd- degree Distribution of CSAM on June 22, 2026. He was charged on August 6, 2025, after a cyber tip led detectives to a Discord account used to possess and distribute CSAM. During the investigation, detectives identified Algarin as the user of the account. Additionally, a forensic search of Algarin’s cell phone revealed CSAM. Detectives ultimately located more than 1,000 images and videos of CSAM on various electronic devices.
Continue reading “Former Paramedic Sentenced to Five Years in Prison”Philadelphia Police Investigating Homicide
On October 5, 2026, at approximately 10:08 p.m., 25th District officers responded to a radio call for a person with a gun on the 300 block of West Loudon Street.
Upon arrival, officers found a 26-year-old Hispanic man suffering from multiple gunshot wounds throughout his body. He was located inside a gray Honda.
The victim was transported by police to Temple University Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 10:28 p.m.
Continue reading “Philadelphia Police Investigating Homicide”Detectives Investigating Shooting Inside Winslow Township Wawa
Winslow Township, NJ – Detectives are investigating a shooting that occurred inside a Winslow Township Wawa that injured two men on Sunday night, reported Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Winslow Township Police Chief Donald Lemons.
On Sunday, October 4, 2026, at approximately 9:07 p.m., Winslow Township police responded to a Wawa located on the 400 block of Sicklerville Road for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, police found a 20-year-old man suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to Cooper University Hospital in stable condition. Police were subsequently notified that another 20-year-old man walked into Jefferson Hospital in Washington Township with a gunshot wound and was later transported to Cooper University Hospital.
Continue reading “Detectives Investigating Shooting Inside Winslow Township Wawa”
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