The Philadelphia Police Department’s Central Detective Division has provided an update regarding a robbery pattern involving incidents in the 9th and 22nd Police Districts.
Jaiden Bethea, 19, and Kyeme Hunter, 19, were arrested in connection with the robberies.
Bethea was charged with criminal conspiracy, robbery, possession of a firearm with an altered serial number, VUFA-No license, theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, possession of an instrument of crime (PIC), simple assault, and recklessly endangering another person (REAP).
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Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 46, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, pleaded guilty in federal court today to 12 hate crimes charges for using Molotov cocktails to attack members of the group Run for Their Lives and others.
As part of the plea agreement, Soliman admitted that on June 1, 2025, he lit and threw two Molotov cocktails into a gathering of the Boulder chapter of Run for Their Lives, a group that organized walks throughout the United States to raise awareness for hostages still held after the October 7, 2023, terrorist attacks in Israel. Soliman further admitted that he targeted the group because of the victims’ actual or perceived Israeli national origin and Jewish religion. The attack killed one person and caused permanent and life-threatening injuries to several others.
“No one should be subjected to violence because of their religion or national origin,” said Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division. “With this plea, we hope to deliver a measure of justice to the victims and their families. The Civil Rights Division remains committed to vigorously prosecuting the perpetrators of bias-motivated violence.”
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The Philadelphia Police Department has arrested and charged two individuals in connection with the fatal shooting of 53-year-old Saud Clark, which occurred in the 22nd Police District.
On Monday, October 19, 2026, at approximately 9:41 p.m., officers assigned to the 22nd Police District responded to a radio call for a “Person with a Gun” on the 2300 block of North 16th Street. Upon arrival, officers located a 53-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound to the head. The victim was transported by police to Temple University Hospital, where he was initially listed in critical condition.
On Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at approximately 6:31 p.m., the victim, identified as Saud Clark, was pronounced deceased at Temple University Hospital. The Homicide Unit was notified at approximately 7:00 p.m. and assumed responsibility for the investigation, which was initially assigned to the Shooting Investigation Group.
As a result of the investigation, two individuals were arrested and firearms were recovered. The defendants have been identified as Edward Hobson, 36, of Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, and Anthony Roberts, 40, of the 1800 block of North Taylor Street in Philadelphia.
On Thursday, October 22, 2026, charges were approved against both defendants, including Murder, Violations of the Uniform Firearms Act (VUFA), Possessing Instruments of Crime (PIC), Recklessly Endangering Another Person (REAP), and Criminal Conspiracy.
The investigation remains ongoing with the Philadelphia Police Department’s Homicide Unit.
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GLOUCESTER CITY, NJ (October 30, 2026)— Emergency responders were dispatched to an apartment complex on Market Street Friday morning for a reported medical emergency.
Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS) units responded to the scene. Additional information regarding the patient’s condition was not immediately available. Dispatch information indicated the call originated from an apartment on Market Street in Gloucester City. [uscrimeradar.com]
Editor’s Note: Information was obtained from emergency dispatch reports. The nature of the incident and the patient’s condition have not been officially released. [crimeradar.us]
Last weekend, breast cancer survivor and South Jersey professional ranch sorter Michelle Donio hosted her annual “Sort for Support” rodeo and ranch sorting fundraiser at Double P Ranch in Bridgeton, N.J., raising nearly $20,000 for patients at Jefferson Health’s Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center (SKCCC) where Donio was treated. “Sort for Support”, which features teams of riders on horseback separating specific numbered cattle from a herd and driving them into an adjacent pen, has now generated nearly $90,000 over six years.
“Michelle has been an extraordinary advocate for our patients, and we are incredibly grateful for her continued generosity and support,” said Dr. Tamara LaCouture, Chief of Cancer Services, Jefferson Health New Jersey’s Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center and a member of Donio’s care team. “Sort for Support reflects her compassion, resilience, and dedication, and the funds raised will make a meaningful difference for patients and families receiving cancer care.”
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On Thursday, October 29, 2026, at approximately 4:12 a.m., a cargo theft was reported at 52XX Devereaux Avenue. Preliminary information indicates that unknown offenders cut the rear padlock of a trailer and removed five pallets of beef valued at approximately $10,000. The driver, who was sleeping inside the truck’s cab, awoke at approximately 4:00 a.m. and observed individuals at the location. The driver captured cellphone video of the offenders’ vehicles, described as a dark gray Nissan sedan and two dark-colored SUVs. The investigation remains ongoing with Northeast Detectives.
Photos of Suspect Vehicles
Vehicles believed to have been used by the suspects to flee the scene following the cargo theft at 52XX Devereaux Avenue on October 29, 2026. Anyone with information regarding these vehicles or the incident is encouraged to contact Northeast Detectives at 215-686-3153 or call 911.
PHILADELPHIA, PA – Forget toys, games, and the latest electronics. This holiday season, the wish lists at Philadelphia Zoo look a little different. LumiNature, presented by PNC Bank, returns Thursday, November 19, 2026 with an all-new interactive holiday adventure inspired by the animals who call the Zoo home. Throughout the Zoo, larger-than-life illuminated letters to Santa Claws reveal the animals’ holiday wishes, inspired by their unique personalities and favorite things. Guests can follow those wishes through 14 enchanting stops filled with one million dazzling lights, festive sounds, and interactive surprises. Upon arrival, guests will receive a Book of Wishes to reveal clues and capture discoveries throughout their journey as a holiday keepsake. LumiNature opens Thursday, November 19 and runs most nights through Saturday, January 9 from 5:00 to 9:00pm. Timed and anytime tickets are now on sale at philadelphiazoo dot org. Philadelphia Zoo is located at the corner of 34th Street and Girard Avenue in Philadelphia’s historic Fairmount Park at 3400 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104.
Continue reading “LumiNature Returns to Philadelphia Zoo Starting Nov. 19”SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A Coast Guard Air Station Borinquen MH-60T Jayhawk aircrew conducted a medical evacuation of a passenger from the cruise ship Star Pride, approximately 150 nautical miles north of Puerto Rico, Monday.
The patient, an 81-year-old man experiencing a medical emergency, required a higher level of care at a shoreside hospital.
Sector San Juan watchstanders initially received the urgent medical evacuation request from the Star Pride at approximately 5 p.m. Saturday, when the vessel was located roughly 900 nautical miles north of Puerto Rico.
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