PHILADELPHIA (July 24, 2024) — District Attorney Larry Krasner on Wednesday announced that a Philadelphia jury convicted Kelechi J. Chibundu (DOB 6/17/96) of Third Degree Murder, Possession of an Instrument of Crime (PIC), VUFA 6106, and VUFA 6108 for fatally shooting 21-year-old Melvin Hollimon...
PHILADELPHIA (July 23, 2024) — District Attorney Larry Krasner, the Philadelphia Police Department, and the Philadelphia Sheriff’s Office are requesting the public’s help in locating nine fugitives wanted for homicides committed in Northwest Philadelphia since 2018. Members of the...
PHILADELPHIA (July 22, 2024) — “On Sunday, a number of people opened fire on the 1200 block of North Alden Street in the city’s Carroll Park section. They took the lives of three people and injured six others. Thankfully, those injured are recovering. I know all Philadelphians join me...
PHILADELPHIA (July 16, 2024) — District Attorney Larry Krasner announced on Tuesday that a Philadelphia jury has convicted ex-Philadelphia Police Homicide Detective James Pitts of abusing his authority. Today, the jury found Pitts guilty of obstruction for assaulting then-suspect Obina Onyiah in...
VERSÃO TRADUZIDA PARA O PORTUGUÊS DESTE COMUNICADO DISPONÍVEL ABAIXO PHILADELPHIA (July 8, 2024) — District Attorney Larry Krasner announced on Monday that a Philadelphia jury convicted Deandrade Jeferson (DOB 9/10/03) of Robbery, Conspiracy, Possession of an Instrument of Crime, and VUFA...
PHILADELPHIA (July 5, 2024) — “After surveying the crime scene this afternoon and meeting with residents alongside Mayor Cherelle Parker, Council President Kenyatta Johnson, Councilmember Jamie Gauthier, state elected officials, faith leaders, and community advocates, I want to assure the...
PHILADELPHIA (July 3, 2024) — “This week, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that ex-Philadelphia Police Detective Robert Redanauer’s case must be sent back to the Court of Common Pleas for prosecution. I applaud this important and just decision. “My office’s Special...
PHILADELPHIA (July 1, 2024) — “Today, defendant Richard Kralle was sentenced to 25 1/2 to 51 years for shooting and seriously wounding Philadelphia Police Lieutenant Robert Friel inside a CVS in South Philadelphia on May 29, 2020. The defendant previously pleaded no contest to two counts...
PHILADELPHIA (June 26, 2024) — District Attorney Larry Krasner along with the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office External Engagement and Government Affairs Division awarded on Wednesday $675,000 in violence prevention microgrants to nearly two dozen local non-profit groups. These...
Please attribute the following to a spokesperson for the District Attorney’s Office: PHILADELPHIA (June 14, 2024) — “While we respect the Commonwealth Court’s decision and the independence of the judiciary, today’s close (4-3) ruling on whether or not the Pa. Attorney General can...