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Crime

Levittown Man Charged In Robbery, Armed Confrontation Before Bensalem Police Shooting

Written by Dan Doyle, August 14, 2025

by Dan Doyle | August 14, 2025 BUCKS COUNTY, PA — A Levittown man wounded in an officer-involved shooting in Bensalem earlier this month is now facing a barrage of new felony charges tied to an armed robbery in Philadelphia and a violent roadside confrontation. Prosecutors say John Thomas Mathis, 44, robbed a Metro by…

Crime

Two Common Criminals Wanted For Multiple Gunpoint Robberies In South Philadelphia

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross Philadelphia Police are looking for two black males who they say are responsible for at least three armed robberies of people minding thier business in South Philadelphia. One of those victims is a 68 year old man. On July 30, 2025, at 10:00pm, the victim, a 68 year-old male, was walking…

Crime

Feds Arrest Three Males For $2 Million Armored Car Robbery

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, August 13, 2025

ALEX LLOYD GROSS FILE PHOTO DELAWARE VALLEY NEWS.COM BRINKS CAR ROBBERY IN PHILADELPHIA by Alex Lloyd Gross Federal agents arrested Daishaun “Daisha” Hughes-Murchison, 30, Brian Wallace, 31, and Trayvine Jackson, 31, all of Philadelphia. They were all charged with robbery interfering with interstate commerce (Hobbs Act robbery) and use of a firearm in furtherance of…

Fire & Accident

Two Injured In Crash On Torresdale Avenue

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross Last night about 9:30 PM, police and EMS were called to the intersection of Torresdale and linden Avenue for a traffic accident. One vehicle was traveling south and the driver was not paying attention. She made a left turn in front of an SUV. Both drivers sustained minor injuries and were…

Crime

Police Respond To Shooting In Tacony

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex lloyd Gross Just before 7:00 PM an argument happened n the 6000 block of Torresdale Avenue. Police said that argument turned into a fight and then a gun was pulled. Police said one person tried to disarm the gunman but in the process a male was shot at least one time. A civilian…

Center City Philadelphia

Summer Camp Employee Beats Up Juvenile Lifeguard In Warrington

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, August 12, 2025

by Alex Lloyd Gross Thomas Shubert, 53, worked at Camp America which is in Warrington Twp. Pa. In the middle of July, he was walking by the pool area where a 16 year old male lifeguard was on duty. The lifeguard greeted him politely and Shubert ignored the greeting. The juvenile repeated his greeting at…

Community

Suspended Lower Moreland Mechanic Arrested For Fake Truck Inspection Scam In NE Philly and Montco

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross According to Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin Steele, Fares Farhat, 50 ran “A+ AutoInspections” and “A Plus Auto Care LLC,” from locations on Philmont Avenue in Lower Moreland, as well as on Torresdale Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia. According to authorities, Farhat did have a vehicle inspection license but it was suspended….

Bensalem

Amber Howard Brings basketball Clinic To Bensalem With State Senator Frank Farry

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, August 11, 2025

by Alex Lloyd Gross Amber Howard used to play basketball at Benslem High School a few years ago. She graduated and is now attending University at Buffalo, home of the 2025 Women’s WNIT Champions. She currently plays for their team. Howard returned to host a three hour camp where she taught basic skills to children…

Crime

Woman Arrested For Firing Pistol On North Broad Street

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross On August 10, 2025 Philadelphia police responded to a call about a female shooting a gun on the 7100 block of North Broad Street. Police said the woman was observed firing in the direction of an unknown person. When police arrived, she went to her house and refused to answer the…

Arts & Entertainment

Styx Returns To Area With Don Felder and Kevin Cronin

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross, August 10, 2025

by Alex Lloyd Gross It was a delightful evening of classic rock live August 8 2025 at Freedom Mortage Pavillion in Cemden NJ. The show started at 7:00 PM with Don Felder from the Eagles on a solo tour, doing mostly Eagles hits. Life In the Fast Lane, Hotel California and he branched off a…

Community

Pat Dugan To Challenge Larry Krasner In November For Philly DA

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross Larry Krasner is the District Attorney in Philadelphia Pa. During the spring primary, he beat challenger Pat Dugan, a former judge , but Dugan had a very impressionable showing and turnout was light. Light turnout also helped Krasner beat back his challenger Carlos Vega, four years ago. During a primary, Democrats…

Fire & Accident

Arson Investigation Underway After Early Morning Fire Damages Van And Home

Written by Dan Doyle, August 8, 2025

by Dan Doyle | August 8, 2025 CROYDON, PA — An early morning blaze in Croydon has been ruled an act of arson after investigators determined it began in a work van before spreading to a nearby home. The fire erupted around 5:15 a.m. Friday on the 700 block of Cedar Avenue. A Bristol Township…

Morrisville Borough

Morrisville Borough Police Department Hiring Full-Time Police Officers

Written by Dan Doyle,

by Dan Doyle | August 8, 2025 MORRISVILLE, PA – The Morrisville Borough Police Department is now accepting applications for full-time police officer positions, offering a competitive benefits package and a chance to serve in one of Bucks County’s active riverfront communities. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply ahead of the August 26, 2025, 3:00…

Middletown

Philadelphia Man Charged In Oxford Valley Mall Shooting

Written by Dan Doyle,

by Alex Lloyd Gross | Dan Doyle August 8, 2025 MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, PA – A Philadelphia man has been arrested and charged in connection with a shooting that occurred outside the Oxford Valley Mall on June 19, 2025. Shannon James Lewis, 33, was taken into custody Friday morning by the Middletown Township Police Department with…

Central Bucks County

Warminster Resident Arrested For Blowing Up His Employer’s House In New Jersey

Written by Alex Lloyd Gross,

by Alex Lloyd Gross Michael Patrick Takacs, Jr., 43, of Warminster, Pennsylvania is charged in Federal Court in New Jersey with having an explosive device and putting it under a vehicle in Delran during the early morning hours of July 26 , 2025. US Attorney Alina Habba said. According to the criminal complaint, A dark…