Claudia Vargas

One of the main problems the Philadelphia Police Department is facing is the lack of staffing. Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel spoke on community policing, community partnerships and smart policing to help make Philadelphia a safer place—but to do this, first more officers are needed. NBC10’s Claudia Vargas has more on the new plan.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced new limits for so called “forever chemicals” in drinking water. PFAS do not break down easily in the environment or the body which is why they are known as “forever chemicals.” The NBC10 Investigators have been looking at the issue of PFAS in our area. Investigative reporter Claudia Vargas explains the new rules and...

Police have made two arrests in the shooting that left eight injured at a SEPTA bus stop. This was the fourth shooting in a span of four days involving a SEPTA bus. Court documents detail how police were able to track down the two suspects they have in custody. NBC10’s Claudia Vargas shares what those documents detailed.

A city-owned building is now getting attention from the Parker administration after an NBC10 Investigators report. A building in Fairhill has been empty for decades and will be demolished. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas has the latest on some of Philadelphia’s most dangerous buildings.

Philadelphia has over one hundred buildings in danger of collapse. The NBC10 Investigators found the dangerous properties are continuing to be a hazard to neighbors and pedestrians years after their first violation. NBC10’s Claudia Vargas explains what is supposed to happen next.

Hundreds of sex offenders in the tri-state area are wanted by law enforcement for failing to register as a sex offender. The NBC10 Investigators found that some of them have been living their normal lives while hiding in plain sight. This has become an increasing problem for law enforcement officials. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas explains how they are able...

Mayor Cherelle Parker has a goal of making Philadelphia a greener city. However, Parker’s administration has run into a road block when it comes to the city’s responsibility to install electric vehicle chargers. The city controller is now investigating the cars as well as the city’s infrastructure. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas explains.

An upcoming movie is shining new light on one of the most shocking incidents in Philadelphia’s history; the caught-on-camera abduction of Carlesha Gaither-Freeland nearly a decade ago. She sat down with NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas to talk about what happened and how she has been coping with the trauma over the years. 

With a new Lifetime movie about her 2014 abduction in Philly set to premiere, Carlesha Gaither-Freeland spoke with NBC10 about how forgiveness, family, friends and counseling have helped her cope with the trauma over the years. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas has a preview of her exclusive interview on NBC10 News at 11.

The suspect in custody for the shooting deaths of Rodney Ramseur and Latia Jones was exonerated after a judge ruled his confession was no longer credible. This came after the detective involved was indicted for grooming and assaulting suspects. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas has the details.

Since 2018 dozens of inmates have been released after being exonerated of their crime. The latest was a man who was released after serving nearly 40 years for a crime he didn’t commit. The NBC10 Investigators took a look at these wrongful convictions and reporter Claudia Vargas is asking police whether they’ll be reopening the cases to find the real...

The escaped teen murder suspect, Shane Pryor, was in prison in connection to a 2020 murder. NBC10’s investigative reporter Claudia Vargas has more on why Pryor was awaiting trial for so many years.

Shane Pryor was just 14-years-old in 2020 when he was arrested for allegedly shooting and killing a woman in an alley. He has been awaiting trial since then in hopes he will be tried as a juvenile. A judge recently denied this request and his lawyer believes that may be what prompted his escape. NBC10’s Claudia Vargas spoke with...

Officials in Philadelphia report that they are making progress cleaning the streets after Friday’s storm. NBC10’s Claudia Vargas explains how the city is also working to keep people warm during this extreme cold.

Many flights into and out of Philadelphia International Airport have been cancelled or delayed because of Friday’s snow storm. NBC10’s Claudia Vargas spoke with some travelers about the impact. 

Neighborhoods throughout the region are seeing several inches of snow that’s causing issues for travel, but that’s not stopping some kids from taking advantage of the sledding conditions. NBC10’s Tim Furlong, Lauren Mayk, Matt DeLucia and First Alert Weather meteorologists Brittney Shipp and Justin Godynick have our team coverage of the storm. 

The trial of 3 former Philadelphia homicide detectives accused of perjury is set to begin next week. However, a judge is considering whether to toss the case out entirely. NBC10’s Investigative reporter Claudia Vargas was in the courtroom as the district and defense attorney sparred over whether or not the case should continue.

In 2023 the number of stolen cars went up in the city and things like a TikTok challenge made it much worse. NBC10’s Investigative Reporter Claudia Vargas explains further and gives us a look at the numbers.

Philadelphia has seen a decrease in the number of homicides and shootings this past year, but other crimes saw a surge like retail theft. NBC10’s Investigative Reporter Claudia Vargas explains further.

The parents of deceased Barbara Jean recently met with Philadelphia police for an update on the case surrounding her death. She was killed in 1988. They told NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas why they are losing hope that justice will be served