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.

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 as they approached causing the complainant to stumble and sustain injury. The offender fled in to SEPTA Suburban Station after the incident.

Note: This video has no audio.

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Suspect Wanted For Murder of Off-Duty Philly Police Officer – $20,000 Reward

The Homicide Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the male depicted in the above photographs in connection with the murder of an off-duty Philadelphia Police Officer.

The male is described as approximately 6 feet tall, with a thin to medium build, dark complexion, and medium to bushy cropped hair. He is believed to be in his mid-to-late 20s and was last seen wearing a black hooded jacket, black pants, a light blue surgical mask, and black sneaker-style boots. He also had a long key chain hanging from the back of his pants and was wearing a large wristwatch.

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Man Faces Felony Arson Charges

A man is facing felony charges following a July fire investigation by the Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal.

The accused is identified as Chad Edward Care, 43, of Hedgesville, West Virginia. Care is facing first- and second-degree arson charges and two counts of first-degree malicious burning. All are felonies.

Deputy State Fire Marshals assigned to the Western Region Office served a criminal summons on Care this morning at Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County.

On July 30, 2026, at approximately 4:50 p.m. Deputy State Fire Marshals and accelerant-detection K-9 Quinn responded to investigate a fire reported near the 0 block of Dobbin Road in Oakland, Maryland.

Investigators determined the fire was set intentionally by one of the property owners following a family dispute. A greenhouse and two camper trailers were destroyed in the fire, with an estimated loss of $40,000.

The Gorman Fire Department responded to extinguish flames. Garrett County, Maryland Sheriff’s Office assisted with the investigation. No injuries were reported.

Wanted: Suspect for Robbery 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 stills and video clips.

On August 12, 2026, at approximately 10:05 PM, the victim, a 50 year-old female along with her 16 years-old son, parked her car on the 3xx block of Delancey Street. As the victim was gathering her items an unknown black male approached her pointing a handgun at her demanded her wallet and cell phone. The victim handed the suspect her wallet but could not find her phone. After patting the victim’s pockets for the her phone he demanded her son’s wallet, but did not have one. The suspect then fled north on S. 3rd St with the victim’s wallet. The suspect was seen in the area for approximately 45 minutes prior to the robbery.

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Philly: Overnight Crime Incidents

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

On Sunday, August 16, 2026, at approximately 9:10 p.m., a fatal hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian occurred at 26th Street and Penrose Avenue in the 1st District. A preliminary investigation determined that a black tow truck was traveling westbound on Penrose Avenue when it struck a pedestrian in the intersection. The tow truck fled westbound on Penrose Avenue toward the 12th District. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene at 9:28 p.m. and remains unidentified at this time. The investigation is ongoing with the Crash Investigation Division.

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Shooting Investigations

On August 14, 2026, in the 22nd District, at approximately 8:15 p.m., a shooting occurred on the highway in the 2100 block of N. Gratz Street. The victim was transported by police to Temple University Hospital and is currently listed in critical condition.

In the 39th District, at approximately 8:33 p.m., a shooting occurred on the highway at N. 25th and W. Elkhart Streets. The victim was transported by private vehicle to Temple University Hospital and is currently listed in stable condition.

Serial Shed Burglar Arrested Following Investigation

On July 21, 2026, at approximately 12:22 AM, Gloucester Township Police responded to the unit block of Vance Avenue in Sicklerville for a report of a suspect actively breaking into a resident’s shed.

As officers arrived in the area, they observed a white Chevrolet Equinox fleeing the scene. Officers attempted to conduct a motor vehicle stop; however, the driver failed to comply and continued to flee.

Officers identified the driver as Darryl Hill, age 60, of the unit block of Dickenson Drive in Sicklerville. Officers responded to Hill’s residence, where they observed him exit the Chevrolet Equinox and flee on foot. Hill was apprehended and taken into custody without further incident. The Chevrolet Equinox was impounded pending an application for a search warrant.

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