CNBNEWS DIGITAL ARCHIVES: Hooray! My Last Cancer Treatment Is Over

William E. Cleary Sr. | Cleary’s Notebook News

PHILADELPHIA, PA (CNBNews)(January 20, 2023)—The morning of Wednesday, January 18, 2023, arrived with a mixture of emotions I can barely put into words. After 33 treatments spanning nearly two months, I was finally heading to the Roberts Proton Therapy Center at 3600 Civic Blvd., Philadelphia, for my last prostate cancer treatment. With me were my wife, Connie; my daughter, Connie Lynn Woods; and my granddaughter, Brianna Woods. My entire family wanted to be there—but the hospital limits the number of support people you can bring with you to just three. Still, knowing they were all thinking of me, sending texts of encouragement throughout the morning, made me feel surrounded by love.

As we drove up I-676 that morning, the Philadelphia skyline emerging through the winter haze, I found myself reflecting on how this journey had begun. It seemed like yesterday, yet it felt like a lifetime ago.

The Beginning: When Everything Changed

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Suspect Charged After Highway Patrol Officer Shot During North Philadelphia Traffic Stop

The Philadelphia Police Department is providing an update on the investigation into the shooting of a Highway Patrol officer that occurred Monday evening in North Philadelphia.

Authorities have identified the suspect as 26-year-old Rashid Walker. Walker has been officially charged with Violations of the Uniform Firearms Act (VUFA) following the incident in the 2400 block of North 17th Street.

The investigation began at approximately 7:40 p.m. on May 4, 2026, when Highway Patrol officers conducted a vehicle stop. As an officer performed a safety frisk of Walker, who was a passenger in the vehicle, the officer felt a handgun inside Walker’s jacket pocket. At that point, the firearm discharged, striking the officer in the upper right leg.

The wounded officer was rushed to Temple University Hospital by fellow personnel and remains in stable condition.

Walker was taken into custody at the scene, and the firearm was successfully recovered.

The Homicide Division continues to lead the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the discharge.

Public Assistance Requested: Suspects and Vehicle Sought in Fatal West Philadelphia Shooting

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a vehicle and several individuals in connection with the fatal shooting of 20-year-old Miguel Angel Quinones-Barreto. The incident occurred on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at approximately 4:51 PM in the 5200 block of Chester Avenue.

Investigators are searching for a 2006 Toyota Highlander bearing Pennsylvania license plate MVT-7446. The attached photos are of two males identified as suspects who were occupants of the vehicle at the time of the shooting.

A $20,000 reward is being offered for any information that leads to an arrest and conviction in this case. Members of the public with information regarding the whereabouts of the vehicle or the identities of the suspects are urged to contact the Homicide Unit at 215-686-3334. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling or texting 215-686-TIPS (8477).

Investigation into Unusual Incident Involving Injured Child

The Philadelphia Police Department is investigating an unusual incident involving an injured child that occurred Tuesday evening in the city’s 26th District.

At approximately 6:38 p.m., officers responded to a private residence on the 2200 block of North 7th Street following reports of a fall. Preliminary investigations determined that a 4-year-old male sustained injuries after falling from a third-floor apartment window.

The child was initially transported via private vehicle to Temple University Hospital. He is currently being transferred to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, where he is listed in stable condition.

The scene is currently being held for processing. The investigation remains active and is being conducted by the Special Victims Unit (SVU).

Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

Can Event Venues in Philadelphia Reduce Chaos With Better Parking Control?

Crowds arriving for concerts, games, or conventions often face frustration before the doors even open. In Philadelphia, parking shortages and disorganized flow create ripple effects that stretch far beyond a lot or garage. Gridlocked entrances, absent signage, and overwhelmed attendants combine to slow traffic, sour moods, and weaken the experience before guests ever reach their seats.

When multiple events overlap across the city, the pressure only intensifies. Late arrivals disrupt programs, nearby streets stall, and staff are left scrambling. Solutions such as advance reservations, staggered entry times, clear drop-off lanes, and live lot updates bring order to the curb, turning parking from a liability into a coordinated extension of the event.

Tackling Traffic Bottlenecks Before Guests Arrive

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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.

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.

NYPD Mounted Unit Officer Captures Purse Thief (video)

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A New York Police Department Mounted Unit Officer handcuffs a suspected purse thief following a full gallop chase down a Manhattan Street in broad daylight. Photo courtesy of NBC New York

NEW YORK CITY (CNBNews)(April 21, 2026)— A dramatic scene played out on the Upper West Side on April 15 when an NYPD Mounted Unit officer, patrolling the neighborhood on horseback, chased down a robbery suspect in broad daylight.

According to police, the officer was riding Kelly, a retired racehorse now serving with the Mounted Unit, when a woman allegedly snatched a purse near West 72nd Street and Columbus Avenue. NYPD body‑camera footage shows the officer urging Kelly into a full gallop as they pursued the fleeing suspect through the busy Manhattan corridor.

The NYPD later commented on the unusual takedown, saying, “Whether on foot or on hooves, our officers are always ready.”

With help from a witness who pointed out the direction of travel, the officer closed in, recovered the stolen purse, and took the alleged purse thief into custody.

According to the Toms River Patch, Kelly was rescued by the Standardbred Retirement Foundation from a “kill pen” in 2020, the foundation’s Executive Director, Judy Bokman, told Patch.
The Eyewitness News ABC7NY video below captures the chase and arrest as it unfolded.