Crime & Public Safety
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · Pittsburgh
Philadelphia Police Arrest Man in String of Armed Robberies Across Kensington
A 47-year-old man arrested Monday in Philadelphia has admitted to three armed robberies that occurred over three days, including one that ended in gunfire. The arrest marks a significant break in a violent crime spree that has plagued the Kensington neighborhood and surrounding areas.
NY Driver Faces Homicide Charges After Court in Berks Crash Killing 2 Firefighters
A New York man accused of driving under the influence and slamming into a utility vehicle occupied by two Berks County firefighters appeared in shackles for his preliminary hearing. Fire Chief Jeff Buck and Assistant Fire Chief Robert Shick died en route from a missing person search. The suspect waived the hearing, delaying justice as 21 felony counts loom.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Philadelphia Police Arrest Suspect in Violent North Philly Home Invasion
Philadelphia police arrested 18-year-old Saidakhmad Bakiev after he and up to five other suspects forced their way into a North Philadelphia building early Saturday morning and robbed and sexually assaulted victims at gunpoint. Investigators are still searching for the remaining suspects, described as white males in their late teens to early 20s who may be of Russian or Central Asian descent.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026