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Citizens Police Oversight Commission Works to Move Forward Amid Turmoil and Resignations
The Citizens Police Oversight Commission — the independent oversight agency responsible with overseeing the Philadelphia Police Department — is working to move forward amid turmoil and resignations. NBC10’s Claudia Vargas has the details.
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Commissioner Reveals Further Problems With Citizens Police Oversight Commission Following 3 Resignations
The Citizens Police Oversight Commission was created in the wake of the George Floyd murder in 2020. The purpose of the commission was to have citizens oversee the Philadelphia police department’s actions. After three commissioners recently resigned, one remaining commissioner is revealing other problems that is making it hard for the commission to perform its duties. NBC10’s Claudia Vargas has...
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3 Commissioners Resign From Citizens Police Oversight Commission
Three commissioners with Philadelphia’s Citizens Police Oversight Commission have resigned, the NBC10 Investigators confirmed. NBC10’s Claudia Vargas has the details.
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Philadelphia City Leaders Making Last Push to Hire Lifeguards for the Summer
Philadelphia city leaders are making their last push to hire lifeguards and workers for dozens of outdoor city pools this summer season. NBC10’s Claudi Vargas highlights what to expect when swimming in the city this summer.
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Student Stabbed Outside High School in West Philadelphia
A student was stabbed outside Parkway West High School in West Philadelphia. NBC10 Investigative Reporter Claudia Vargas has more on the investigation.
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Amid Rise in Carjackings and Car Thefts, Philly Police Down to One Plate Reader–and No Stats
Philadelphia Police said they photograph license plate numbers as part of a public safety strategy to catch criminals. But NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas found that they have little to show for the millions of tags they’ve scanned in recent years.
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Fake Paper Car Tags Making It Harder for Police to Catch Criminals
Recent crimes around the nation have been linked to the usage of vehicles with temporary paper car tags. Police say it has become a rising problem in efforts to catch criminals. Claudia Vargas of the NBC10 Investigators has the details.
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Escape of 2 Inmates Sheds Light on Current Issues in Philly Prisons
The escape of two prisoners on Monday is shedding light on current issues with Philadelphia’s jails. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas has the details.
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Pa. and NJ Join Push for Federal Government to Recall Hyundai and Kia Vehicles
Pennsylvania and New Jersey joined several states that are pushing for the federal government to recall Hyundai and Kia vehicles due to a rise in car thefts fueled by a TikTok trend. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas has the details.
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NJ Wind Port Facility Is a Site of Controversy for Environmental Activists
While environmental activists are all for clean energy, they have concerns over how the building of a 200+ acre wind port could impact the local wildlife. NBC10’s Claudia Vargas has more.
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Kia and Hyundai Shipping Out Wheel Locks Amid Rise in Vehicle Thefts
Thousands of steering wheel locks for Kia and Hyundai vehicles have been sent to police departments across the country amid a rise in thefts sparked by a TikTok trend. However, more than 200 of those wheel locks that were sent to Philadelphia are still in storage. NBC10’s investigative reporter Claudia Vargas explains why.
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Ransomware Attack Locks Up Criminal Investigative Files at Camden County Police Department
The Camden County Police Department experienced a ransomware attack that has been locking many criminal investigative files and day-to-day internal administration abilities, several law enforcement officials said. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas has the details.
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Facility Responsible for Chemical Spill in Delaware River Has History of Problems, Records Say
The facility responsible for the latex leak in the Delaware River has a history of violations reported to the Coast Guard, according to records. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas has the details.
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Steve Lazar Freed After Serving More Than Decade for Murder Prosecutors Say He Didn't Commit
Steven Lazar was finally freed after serving more than 10 years for a murder prosecutors say he didn’t commit. NBC10’s Claudia Vargas shows us how the Lazar’s research at a prison’s law library helped him win his case.
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Safety Concerns Around Temple University Continue as Officials Look to Increase Security
Following the death of Sgt. Christopher Fitzgerald, Temple University reinstated its agreement with Philadelphia police to aid in supplemental patrolling around the campus. NBC10’s Claudia Vargas has the details.
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NBC10's ‘Boy in the Box' Documentary Premieres On NBCLX News on Tuesday
The NBC10 Investigators documentary “Boy in the Box: Naming America’s Unknown Child” will premiere on NBCLX News on Tuesday. NBC10’s Claudia Vargas has a preview.
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Pa. High School Athletes Can Win Endorsements. What Safeguards Exist?
High school athletes in Pennsylvania can now make money for their name, image and likeness, but some have raised concerns that the high schoolers could be taken advantage of without proper precautions. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas has the details.
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Protecting Yourself Against Tax Scams and Fraud
NBC10 Responds is always working to stay ahead of scams so you don’t become a victim. This national consumer protection week, one fraud investigator has advice to help you avoid scammers. NBC10 investigative reporter Claudia Vargas explains the biggest threats targeting people across the Philadelphia area.
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Police Now Focus on “Boy in the Box's” Killer
After discovering the identity of the “Boy in the Box” as Joseph Augustus Zarelli, now local police want to find out who murdered the child. NBC10 Investigative reporter Claudia Vargas has more on what police have verified so far.
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Investigators Share Evidence Collected in the University of Idaho Stabbings
Several knives, a gun, ammunition, and masks were seized during a search for evidence at the home of the parents of the graduate student charged with stabbing four University of Idaho students to death, according to newly unsealed court documents. NBC10’s Claudia Vargas has more on what this means for the case, and where the investigation is headed.