PHILADELPHIA (April 20, 2026) — District Attorney Larry Krasner and the DAO’s Elder Justice Unit announced Monday that charges were held for court against Defendant Patrick Vassor for defrauding a senior out of $13,000 in April 2025. The following charges for Defendant Patrick Vassor...
PHILADELPHIA (April 2, 2026) — Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, DAO DATA Lab and justice partners collaboratively release a report on Philadelphia’s Accelerated Misdemeanor Program (AMP), which is a pre-trial diversion program for defendants charged with non-violent offenses...
PHILADELPHIA (March 30, 2026) — District Attorney Larry Krasner and the chiefs of the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office’s (DAO) Family Violence and Sexual Assault Unit (FVSA), Gun Violence Task Force (GVTF), Economic Crimes Division, and Information Technology Unit announced on...
PHILADELPHIA (March 19, 2026) — Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and law enforcement officials announced on Thursday charges against 21 defendants of local street groups for their role in more than a dozen shootings and gun-related crimes across Philadelphia. The crimes occurred...
PHILADELPHIA (February 25, 2026) — The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, the DAO’s Gun Violence Task Force (GVTF), the Philadelphia Police Department’s Shooting Investigations Group (SIG), Philadelphia Field Office for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the...
PHILADELPHIA (February 13, 2026)—As we reach the midway point for Black History Month, we recognize the importance of uplifting the work our community does on a daily basis. Today, Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and members of the DAO’s External Engagement and Government...
PHILADELPHIA (January 28, 2026) —Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner and a group of reformed prosecutors around the country announced on Wednesday the launch of a coalition to assist in prosecuting federal law enforcement officers who violate state laws. The national...
PHILADELPHIA (January 13, 2026) — Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner shared the following statement on Tuesday: “The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office joins the Philadelphia community in extending our sincere condolences to the co-survivors and families impacted by...
PHILADELPHIA (January 9, 2026)— The Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner announced the retirement on Friday of First Assistant District Attorney Robert Listenbee. “There are no bigger shoes to fill than that of First Assistant District Attorney Robert Listenbee, who has left...
PHILADELPHIA (January 2, 2026)— The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office provides the following prosecutorial updates on Friday regarding two recent shootings that occurred on January 1, 2026 in Northeast Philadelphia and West Philadelphia. Shooting Incident #1: The Philadelphia District...