Wanted: Suspect Naseem Sills for Homicide in the 12th District

Philadelphia Police, Homicide Detectives are seeking the public’s help in locating Naseem Sills 19-years-old who is wanted for the below listed homicide.

There is a $20,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect in this homicide case.

Homicide by Shooting Incident:
On Thursday, July 4, 2024, at 11:30 p.m., police responded to a radio call for a person with a gun, male shot on the 19XX block of South Salford Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

  • Victim #1:  Maurice Quain who was 19-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to the head.  Philadelphia Fire Department Medic Unit pronounced the victim dead at 11:43 p.m.
  • Victim #2: An 18-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to his left leg.
  • Victim #3: A 23-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to his right leg.
  • Victim #4: A 21-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to his left shoulder.
  • Victim #5: An 18-year-old male suffered a graze wound to his head.
  • Victim #6: A 15-year-old female suffered a gunshot wound to her left foot.
  • Victim #7: A 16-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to his left thigh.
  • Victim #8: A 14-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to his right thigh.
  • Victim #9: A 24-year-old male suffered a gunshot wound to his left leg.
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Philadelphia Police Seek Public’s Help Locating Suspect in South Lawrence Street Homicide

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 27-year-old Rahsign Richards, who is wanted in connection with the fatal stabbing of Malik Green earlier this month. Richards is described as a Black male, standing 6’01” tall and weighing approximately 160 lbs. His last known address was located on the 300 block of South Broad Street.

The investigation began on Saturday, April 18, 2026, at approximately 2:28 pm, when 1st District officers responded to a radio call reporting a person with a gun at 4XX Tasker Street. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, 30-year-old Malik Green, in the 1600 block of South Lawrence Street, suffering from multiple stab wounds to the chest. Police immediately transported Green to Jefferson Hospital, where he succumbed to his wounds and was pronounced dead at 2:38 pm.

A post-mortem examination conducted on April 19, 2026, officially confirmed that the cause of death was stab wounds to the chest, and the manner of death has been ruled a homicide. Investigators have since identified Richards as the primary suspect in this case.

The Philadelphia Police Department urges anyone with information regarding Rahsign Richards’ whereabouts to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334/3335, submit a tip anonymously at 215-686-TIPS, or call 911 immediately if he is sighted.

Philly’s Biggest Year Yet Keeps Getting Bigger!

On July 4, 1776, the United States of America was born here in Philadelphia. 2026 marks the landmark 250th anniversary of the country — and the year-long celebration is well underway in Philly.

The Semiquincentennial in Philadelphia is centered around Independence Day, featuring the 16-day, Juneteenth-to-July-Fourth Wawa Welcome America festival.

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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.  

Wanted: Suspect for Robbery in the 22nd District

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

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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.

Willingboro Resident Leaves Child in Car to Gamble at Parx Casino

 

BENSALEM, PA (CNBNEWS)(April At 8:53 PM on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Bensalem Police responded to the parking lot at Parx Casino regarding an unattended child inside a vehicle.

Leola Dualuqua, age 37

Upon arrival, officers located a 14-month-old child in the backseat of a locked vehicle that was not running, with the windows closed. The child appeared to be sleeping but was visibly sweating, as outside temperatures were in the mid-80s.

Officers were able to gain entry to the vehicle and safely remove the child. The child’s father was contacted, and Bensalem EMS transported the child to St. Mary Medical Center, where he was evaluated and later released to his father.

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Mud Island Speakeasy at Fort Mifflin

Saturday, April 25, 2026 | 7-11 p.m.

Shhh! The roaring ’20s meet the colonial era for a flashy shindig at a National Historical Landmark.

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Spring Blooms at Longwood Gardens

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Through Sunday, May 3, 2026

Spring has officially sprung at Longwood Gardens, Philly’s largest horticultural display garden.

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