Carjacking in Philadelphia declined sharply last year from 2022’s record high, thanks in part to federal-local law enforcement cooperation.
By Paul Davis
Unknown unknowns: Pennsylvania doesn’t track inmate deaths
Hundreds of inmates die in Pennsylvania’s state prisons and county jails, but oversight is superficial at best.
By Anthony Hennen
Paul Davis: South Philly’s drug addicts, aggressive homeless and assorted shady characters
Kensington isn’t the only neighborhood troubled by lawlessness.
By Paul Davis
Paul Davis: The Kensington Initiative
A veteran narcotics officer on combating the Kensington open-air drug market.
By Paul Davis
Woman’s death marks 12th tied to Delaware County prison since government’s warden installed
Details are scarce about the emergency that began in the prison but ended more than a week later in a hospital bed.
By Todd Shepherd
Paul Davis: Police offer tips on how to avoid being carjacked
“Know where you are, who is near you, and who is approaching you,” Captain John Ryan said.
By Paul Davis
Five-on-one attack with no guards present: Charges filed in Delco prison stabbing
The assault is one of many incidents in the George W. Hill prison that has led to an environment employees call unsafe.
By Todd Shepherd
Paul Davis: Lawmakers strike back — Politicians declare war on shoplifters
Elected officials in both parties have had enough of the rampant crime.
By Paul Davis