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Showing articles 1 to 10 of 38 by Mike Newall

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July 30th, 2009

Dispatch: An Indecent Proposal

At the bail hearing, Jared lunged at Amy, screaming, "I love you! Marry me!"

by Mike Newall

July 16th, 2009

Dispatch: An Eye for a McFlurry

One terrible reason to lose a body part.

Assistant District Attorney Nicole Siller asked Henderson to explain the extent of his injuries. Henderson spoke of his physical pain, his depression and of how he could no longer work at his job. "I can't believe I lost an eye over this," he said.

by Mike Newall

July 2nd, 2009

Dispatch: By the Sword

Little Anthony's mother didn't like the 18-inch sabre he'd hung above his bed.

In the apartment upstairs, Edward Harty was lounging in his underwear watching the Discovery Channel. His 11-year-old son heard commotion. Edward went to his front door but didn't hear anything. The son heard more noises. Edward walked downstairs to Anthony's slightly open front door. "Oh no, please," he heard Anthony saying.

by Mike Newall

June 18th, 2009

Dispatch: Juvies

"My son's favorite words are, 'I don't care.'"

In the last nine months, Philadelphia has lost a police officer, an infant, two small children and a young mother in reckless accidents caused by kids who walked away from the city's juvenile-justice system.

by Mike Newall

June 4th, 2009

Dispatch: Eviction Party

One man's mission to get his house back.

He'd negotiated the rental agreement from L.A. and had been arguing with the deadbeat tenants over the phone for weeks. Now he would confront them. Figuring a show of force would prevent fireworks, Todd had asked friends to meet him. He promised everybody beer and pizza, and called it an eviction party. All of his friends thought this was a dumb idea.

by Mike Newall

May 28th, 2009

In Memoriam

A neighborhood tradition struggles to soldier on.

The planning for this year's parade was especially trying. Thanks to the budget mess, the city told organizers they'd be responsible for the price of police and road closures.

by Mike Newall

May 21st, 2009

Dispatch: The $3 Murder

"Pay your debt, Crip. Pay your debt."

Gordo killed Crip over $3. Shot him point-blank in the chest with a 9 mm in broad daylight.

by Mike Newall

April 30th, 2009

Dispatch: The Witness

Kamal Murray had been called to testify against the person who allegedly shot him.

by Mike Newall

April 23rd, 2009

American History Ex

Philly Civil War buffs mourn the unexpected loss of their museum.

Philly's Civil War Museum, which owns one of the most respected Civil War collections in the nation, planned to relocate to The First Bank Building at Third and Chestnut. Philly Civil War buffs were excited. On Sunday, however, it was reported the deal was off.

by Mike Newall

April 16th, 2009

Dispatch: After the Raid

On Monday, after posting $75,000 bail for a host of drug and weapons charges, Edward Mack pulls up in front of The Caddi Lounge in his black SUV. It's one of the five bars raided in the 22nd Police District last Friday evening as part of their new crime-reduction initiative, Operation Pressure Point. Police held a press conference saying they found enough guns and ammo inside Caddi to "take over a small country."

by Mike Newall

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