Category: PENNSYLVANIA

Unhealthy Air Affects Nearly 1.2 Million PA Kids; Philadelphia Metro Earns Failing Grades

Today, the American Lung Association released its 27th annual “State of the Air” report, which finds that nearly half of the children in the U.S. are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution, including 1,176,798 kids in Pennsylvania. The report also shows that air quality in the Philadelphia-Reading-Camden, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro area continues to fail, earning, F grades for ozone smog, daily and year-round particle pollution. While the region remains graded straight F’s for all three measures, year-round fine particle pollution worsened compared to last year, moving from 26th worst in the nation to 17th worst, increasing residents’ exposure to unhealthy air.

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Arrest of Dieufort Joly

Aggravated Assault Incident

On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 1:40 p.m., the offender intentionally drove his black 2007 Hyundai Tucson into the 2nd Police District headquarters lobby on the 73XX block of Castor Avenue.  There were five civilians in the lobby that received medical attention for non-life-threatening injuries from this incident.   The offender exited his vehicle and walked onto Castor Avenue, where police apprehended him.  

There is extensive damage, but not structural damage, to the police building.  The suspect was transported to Jefferson Torresdale Hospital for medical treatment, released, and then transported to the police facility for processing.  Police Officers began rendering aid to individuals, and the Philadelphia Fire Department responded to assist. The civilians in the lobby sustained minor injuries from debris from the incident.  Police secured the scene.  Northeast Detectives are leading the investigation.

Offender:   Dieufort Joly, 26-year-old male, from the 21XX block of Glendale Avenue was charged with the following offenses;  Five counts of  Aggravated Assault, Five counts of Simple Assault, Five Counts of Recklessly Endangering Another Person,  one count of Causing/Risking Catastrophe, One count of Institutional Vandalism,  and One count of Possession of Instrument of Crime.  

Investigation Into Human Remains Found


On Monday evening, 14th District Officers responded to the woods near the intersection of Wissahickon Creek and Germantown Avenue at approximately 6:41 p.m., where they located the skeletal remains of an adult. Due to the condition of the remains, the individual’s race and gender have not yet been determined. Investigators from the Medical Examiner’s Office will begin the recovery process and work toward a formal identification.

Suspect for Homicide in the 18th District

Wanted: Suspect for Homicide in the 18th District [VIDEO]
The Philadelphia Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect in the following Homicide:On April 6, 2026, at approximately 4:40 pm, two men became involved in an altercation inside a store on the 4000 block of Market Street. One of the men shot and killed the other. The offender then escaped on a motorized scooter and was last seen in the area of 4100 Aspen Street. Surveillance cameras in the area captured the shooting and several images of the offender.***A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.***Suspect Description: Black male, 40’s, thin build, mustache, last seen wearing a black “Guess” hooded jacket, distressed blue jeans, black Nike Air Max Goadomes boots, white head phones…known to frequent the area of 40th & Market Streets.To view this video and more, visit The Philadelphia Police YouTube Channel or https://phillypolice.com/newshttps://youtu.be/bYVdbmVbg5gNote: This video has no audio.If you see this suspect do not approach, contact 911 immediately.To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477)Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.All tips will be confidential.If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact:
Homicide Unit:
215-686-3334/3335
Det. Domenic #9140
DC 26-18-018760

Online Child Investigation Nabs Old Bridge Suspect; Vigilantes Interfere

OLD BRIDGE, NJ (CNBNews)( (April 16, 2026)–-Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera, Chief Thomas J. Montagna of the Old Bridge Police Department, and Chief Daniel Plumacker of the Sayreville Police Department announced today that Kevin Coposky, 39, of Old Bridge, has been arrested as a result of an online child exploitation investigation conducted by the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office.

Old Bridge Police Department received a tip from a concerned citizen regarding Coposky attempting to meet children online for the purpose of engaging in sexual activity. An investigation was conducted by Detective Ryan Hall of the Old Bridge Police Department, Detective Christopher Raub of the Sayreville Police Department and Detective Ken McGarry of the Internet Crimes Against Children Unit at the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office. As a result of that investigation Coposky was charged.

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Wanted: Suspect for Theft of Packages in the 3rd District

Wanted: Suspect for Theft of Packages in the 3rd District [VIDEO]
On April 13,2026 at approximately 2:00 PM, an unknown person was captured on surveillance video scouting around in the 1XX block of Carpenter Street. Moments later, the suspect returns and takes several packages from the victim’s steps then leaves the area in an unknown direction.To view this video and more, visit The Philadelphia Police YouTube Channel or https://phillypolice.com/newshttps://youtu.be/kRIzpwh3l_oNote: This video has no audio.If you see this suspect, do not approach, contact 911 immediately.To submit a tip via telephone, dial 215.686.TIPS (8477)Use this electronic form to submit a tip anonymously.All tips will be confidential.If you have any information about this crime or this suspect, please contact:
South Detective Division:
215-686-3013/3014
DC 26-03-015220

Philly Beer Tour Reimagined

Crafted in Philly Brewery Tour returns for third consecutive year

Philly beer drinkers have never had more options in the city and suburbs, and for the third consecutive year, BrewedAt brings the Crafted In Philly Brewery Tour to the city. 

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Officer Involved Shooting/Overnight Incidents

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

On Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at approximately 7:14am, two 18th District Philadelphia Police Officers responded to a radio call for a person with a weapon and a report of a family being held hostage on the 5400 block of Webster Street. Preliminary investigation indicates the 911 call originated from a phone registered to the decedent.

Upon arrival, the uniformed officers observed a male (later identified as the decedent) on the front porch of a residence. The officers, Officer #1 and Officer A, exited their RPC, at which point the male brandished a firearm, and raised the handgun in their direction. The officers took cover and issued multiple commands for the male to drop the weapon. The male discharged one round from his weapon. At that point officer #1 discharged her service weapon one time, striking the male.

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Homicide Investigation

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

On April 4, 2026, at approximately 4:42 p.m., officers from the 18th District responded to 4004 Market Street following reports of a shooting inside a grocery store. Upon arrival, officers located an adult male victim suffering from a gunshot wound.

The victim was transported by University of Pennsylvania Police to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, where he was pronounced deceased at 5:13 p.m.

The investigation is currently ongoing with the Homicide Unit

DRBC News Update: Upcoming Webinars

  • The DRBC and its River Basin Commission partners are hosting a free, public webinar on Data Centers: What About Water? on April 16, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. The webinar will explore how water factors into the rise of data centers, why it matters for our communities and shared resources and the role of interstate River Basin Commissions. Learn more and register at https://www.nj.gov/drbc/programs/supply/datacenters.html#webinar.
  • DRBC Sr. Chemist/Toxicologist Dr. Jeremy Conkle will be one of the presenters at an upcoming webinar hosted by the New Jersey Section of the American Water Resources Association (NJ-AWRA). The April 23, 2026, webinar will take place from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and will focus on PFAS: Toxicology, Data Collection and Treatment. Conkle’s presentation is entitled “Twenty years of PFAS data in the Delaware River Basin: Just scratching the surfactant.” Learn more and register at https://njawra.org/event-6626649.