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Paul Davis: Give up the food, and other South Philly stories
Perhaps only in South Philly. Late one evening last month, a delivery driver for a South Philly pizza shop was […]
Paul Davis: The crime before Christmas — my interview with Santa Claus
As a newspaper crime reporter and columnist, I was compelled to look into a report of a burglary of an […]
Paul Davis: The grinch in your pocket — eight things pickpockets don’t want you to know
A crime victim contacted me and told me that he had taken the subway from Snyder Avenue to Center City […]
Paul Davis: Feds warn of holiday identity theft, online shopping scams, and charity fraud
‘Tis the season for scams — if you’re not careful.
By Paul Davis
Paul Davis: Beware of fake U.S. Postal Service emails during the holiday season
Think before you click!
Paul Davis: Serial home invader gets 22 years in prison
I recall some years ago speaking to a Philadelphia detective about home invasions. He was part of a task force […]
Paul Davis: Guns Down, Gloves Up, Hands Out
The Philadelphia Police Department announced on November 7th that five active-duty Philadelphia police officers had been suspended for 30 days […]
Paul Davis: A look back at Philadelphia’s 1993-95 mob war
“Goodfellas don’t sue goodfellas,” one mob philosopher advised an associate, “Goodfellas kill goodfellas.”
By Paul Davis