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Philly Corrections Officers Convicted for Assaulting Naked Inmate, Cover-Up

The victim suffered injuries to his face, neck, and scrotum from the assault, authorities said.

Hateful Messages Broadcast Over Pittsburgh EMS Radios

Authorities struggle to stop racist and pro-Nazi messages on emergency channels for third day.

Bus Driver Charged After Driving Drunk with 54 Kids on Board

Kelly Weber faces DUI, child endangerment charges after incident in Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh Renews Controversial Gunshot Radar Contract Despite Concerns

Critics argue the ShotSpotter system has not reduced gun crime and worsened racial tensions with police.

Northampton Police Report Multiple Incidents, Including DUI Arrest and Downed Wires

Traffic accidents, utility issues, and a fraud complaint were among the incidents handled by Northampton police over one week.

Pittsburgh Police Sued Over Tasing of Autistic Man on Porch

Federal lawsuit alleges officers used excessive force and violated constitutional rights during 2024 incident.

Person briefly detained after reported climb of Gulf Tower in Pittsburgh

Officials say the individual did not have permission to access the building's roof.

Threat Against Pittsburgh Mayor Broadcast Over Police Scanner

Authorities investigating hacked police communications containing Nazi messages and death threat

Quakertown Police Chief Placed on Leave After ICE Protest Confrontation

Videos show violent clash between police and high school students during off-campus walkout

Norristown Officer Charged After Running Over Naked Man

The sergeant faces multiple charges, including aggravated assault, after the incident in February.

Five Displaced, Firefighter Injured in Scranton Blaze

Firefighter hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after the Monday afternoon fire on Crown Avenue in South Side

Monessen Teacher Found With Gun at Elementary School

District says weapon was secured, no students or staff were in danger.

Man Arrested on Weapons Charges in East Lansdowne

Authorities say Stephon Dowden was found on a roof holding a handgun without a license.

Man Arrested for DUI After Traffic Stop in East Lansdowne

Police say the 44-year-old driver exhibited signs of impairment during the early morning incident.

Düsseldorf Police Conduct Sweeping Traffic Checks, Arrest Woman on Deportation Order

Operation targets impaired driving and traveling criminal groups, highlighting shift towards proactive policing and use of technology

Red Light Camera Enforcement Begins in Southwest Philadelphia

Drivers now face $100 fines for running red lights at 58th and Baltimore

Man Leads Police on High-Speed Chase from Binghamton to Scranton

53-year-old Cumberland County man denied bail, remains behind bars

Multiple Arrests After Police Break Up Illegal Car Rally in Maryland

Two Pennsylvania men charged following joint operation between police agencies

Three Arrested on Weapons Charges in Altoona

Parole inspection uncovers firearms and drugs at residence

Chester County 911 System Restored After Brief Outage

The emergency response system was briefly down on Wednesday morning.

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