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03/04/2022

Apple AirTags Increasingly Being Used In Stalking, Theft Crimes: 'Bad Guys Are Just Using Them For Bad Reasons'

Authorities say criminals are using the small tracking devices to steal cars and even stalk their victims.

03/04/2022

E-ZPass New Jersey Set To Mail Nearly 1 Million New Transponders To Users

New Jersey drivers who use E-ZPass should keep an eye on their mailboxes. E-ZPass New Jersey is sending out almost 1 million new transponders.

03/04/2022

Upper Moreland Township Police Searching For Man Accused Of Stealing $1,100 Worth Of Steaks, Seafood From Giant

Upper Moreland Township Police are searching for a man who allegedly stole $1,100 worth of steaks and seafood from the Willow Grove Giant at the end of February.

03/04/2022

Man Dies After Suffering Medical Condition, Crashing Into Tree On Roosevelt Boulevard In Bustleton, Police Say

A 46-year-old man died on Thursday morning after he crashed into a tree in Philadelphia's Bustleton section, police say. The crash occurred around 5:30 a.m. on Roosevelt Boulevard and Winchester Avenue.

03/04/2022

New Law In Effect Prevents Philadelphia Police From Stopping Drivers For Low-Level Traffic Violations

As headlights light up Philadelphia streets Thursday night, a new law is in effect. It prevents police from stopping drivers for low-level traffic violations.

Philadelphia is now the first big city to do this.

03/04/2022

Police: Elderly Man Shot, Killed During Robbery Attempt Inside Germantown Citizens Bank

BREAKING: Police say an elderly man was shot and killed during a robbery inside a Citizens Bank in Philadelphia's Germantown neighborhood.

It happened around 8:15 p.m. Thursday on the 5700 block of Germantown Avenue.

03/04/2022

Concerns Growing Over Potentially Contaminated Baby Formula Made By Abbott Laboratories

BABY FORMULA RECALL: The formula in question has been voluntarily recalled, and it comes at a time when parents are already dealing with a shortage of baby formula due to supply chain issues.

The FDA is expanding its investigation following reports of infant illnesses and a second death.

03/04/2022

Police Seek Suspect Accused Of Stealing $1,100 Worth Of Steak & Seafood From Willow Grove Giant

Police in Montgomery County are searching for a man they say stole $1,100 worth of steak and seafood from a Willow Grove Giant.

If you recognize the suspect, call Upper Moreland police.

03/04/2022

CHAT WITH: Sarah Michelle Gellar

TUNE IN FRIDAY AT 11PM 📺 She’s best known as "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" but her offscreen passions are helping other women! Hear the unexpected challenges she’s faced as an entrepreneur, the important subject in her book she wants every woman to talk about, and what you’ll never see at her dinner table!

Watch Jessica Kartalija's Chat With Sarah Michelle Gellar on CBS3 Friday at 11PM!

MORE: https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/category/a-chat-with/

03/04/2022

Former Philadelphia Detective James Pitts Charged With Perjury That Led To Man's Wrongful Conviction

A former Philadelphia homicide detective is arrested and charged for alleged misconduct in the case of a now exonerated man. Officials say he violently coerced a confession during an interrogation and then lied about it.

Obina Onyiah was convicted of murder based on the confession taken by Pitts.

03/03/2022

'He Had No Chance In Life': New Details On 12-Year-Old Boy Killed By Philadelphia Police

We're learning more about a 12-year boy who was shot in the back and killed by a plainclothes officer in South Philly.

"He had no chance in life," said the mother of a boy who was with Siderio at the time of the shooting.

Authorities are working to find out if the shooting of the 12-year-old was justified.

03/03/2022

Neighbors Who Helped After Medical Helicopter Crashed In Drexel Hill Honored By Local Officials

Every single one of the good Samaritans honored say not once did they feel nervous or scared, they all jumped into action to help. And of course, every second counted on Jan. 11, the day that medical chopper came crashing down.

Four citizens were honored: an Upper Darby High School senior, her Uber driver, a neighbor that was picking up care packages for homeless families, and an off-duty EMT.

03/03/2022

Brandon Bostian Trial: Fate Of Former Amtrak Engineer Now In Hands Of Philadelphia Jury

The fate of Brandon Bostian, the former Amtrak engineer charged in the deadly 2015 train derailment in Port Richmond, is now in the hands of a Philadelphia jury.

Former Amtrak engineer Brandon Bostian did not take the witness stand at his trial on Thursday.

03/03/2022

Some Local Truckers Join Convoy Heading To DC To Protest COVID Mandates

Some truckers in the area came together today to join a convoy advocating for an end to COVID-19 mandates and restrictions.

The convoy is headed to the Washington, D.C. area where it hopes to attract the attention of lawmakers.

03/03/2022

2015 Amtrak Derailment Photos Shown In Trial

GALLERY: 2015 Amtrak Derailment Photos Shown In Trial

2015 Amtrak Derailment Photos Shown In The Brandon Bositan Trial

03/03/2022

US Women's Soccer Returning To Philadelphia Area In April For Friendly Against Uzbekistan

The U.S. women's national team is returning to the Philadelphia area in April for a friendly against Uzbekistan.

The USWNT will face Uzbekistan on April 12 in Chester, outside of Philadelphia.

03/03/2022

WATCH LIVE: District Attorney Larry Krasner To Announce Arrest Of Philadelphia Homicide Detective James Pitts

WATCH LIVE ON CBS NEWS PHILLY: Philly DA Larry Krasner announces the arrest of a longtime homicide detective

The briefing will take place at 3:30 p.m. and will be streamed on CBS News Philly.

03/03/2022

Pennsylvania, New Jersey Join Other States In Probe Into TikTok's Effect On Kids' Health

Pennsylvania and New Jersey have joined other states in a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users’ mental health.

State attorneys general have launched a nationwide investigation into TikTok and its possible harmful effects on young users’ mental health, widening government scrutiny of the wildly popular video platform.

03/03/2022

Energize Delaware Gives $800,000 To Fund Climate Smart Homes In Wilmington

Money from Energize Delaware is going to the nonprofit New Ecology Inc. to support building climate-smart homes in Wilmington.

03/03/2022

Chat With Sarah Michelle Gellar

TUNE IN FRIDAY AT 11PM 📺 She’s best known as Buffy The Vampire Slayer but her offscreen passions are helping other women! Hear the unexpected challenges she’s faced as an entrepreneur, the important subject in her book she wants every woman to talk about, and what you’ll never see at her dinner table!

Watch Jessica Kartalija's Chat With Sarah Michelle Gellar on CBS3 Friday at 11PM!

MORE: https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/category/a-chat-with/

03/03/2022

EXCLUSIVE: Upper Darby Police Arrest 2 Men Who Stole Hundreds Of Thousands In Mailbox Theft Operation

'It’s a sigh of relief that we were able to catch these two guys.'

Two suspects are in custody after a postal carrier was robbed late last year. Upper Darby police believe they stole a tool that allowed them to steal mail from post boxes.

A search warrant revealed the suspects had in their possession 348 personal checks from the Drexel Hill and Lansdowne areas.

03/03/2022

Neighbors Who Helped After Medical Helicopter Crashed In Drexel Hill To Be Honored By Local Officials

Neighbors who assisted in the aftermath of a helicopter crash in Drexel Hill will be honored Thursday afternoon. The residents ran toward the scene of the crash and helped with the rescue effort.

They will be recognized by Drexel Hill's mayor and state representative, Mike Zabel.

03/03/2022

Camden County Officials Hold Final Virtual COVID-19 Town Hall As Cases, Hospitalizations, Deaths Drop

Camden County held its final COVID Town Hall on Thursday. After two years, county commissioners say the situation has improved enough that the briefings can end.

After two years, county commissioners say the situation has improved enough that the briefings can end.

03/03/2022

Former Amtrak Engineer Brandon Bostian Will Not Take Witness Stand At His Trial

JUST IN: Former Amtrak engineer Brandon Bostian has chosen not to testify in his own defense.

Former Amtrak engineer Brandon Bostian will not take the witness stand at his trial in Center City and closing arguments are expected Thursday. Bostian is charged with involuntary manslaughter and other crimes, and he could face life in prison if convicted.

03/03/2022

Man Dies After Suffering Medical Condition, Crashing Into Tree On Roosevelt Boulevard In Bustleton, Police Say

A 46-year-old man died on Thursday morning after he crashed into a tree in Philadelphia’s Bustleton section, police say.

A 46-year-old man died on Thursday morning after he crashed into a tree in Philadelphia's Bustleton section, police say. The crash occurred around 5:30 a.m. on Roosevelt Boulevard and Winchester Avenue.

03/03/2022

WATCH LIVE: Camden County Officials To Hold Final Virtual Town Hall On COVID-19 Pandemic

WATCH LIVE ON CBS NEWS PHILLY: Camden County Health Department address resident's questions and concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic

The briefing will take place at approximately 11 a.m. and be streamed on CBS News Philly.

03/03/2022

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03/03/2022

Union Advising SEPTA Operators To Ignore Fare Beaters After Bus Driver Assaulted, Spit On

'He dropped his mask down and spit on the bus operator.'

Front-line SEPTA workers are fed up. They say their safety is at risk and they’re no longer going after fare evaders.

"I’m asking my members to sit in that seat and if they refuse to pay, be quiet and let them ride because we have no protections," Pollitt said.

03/03/2022

Fitbit Recalls 1 Million Ionic Watches After Burn Injuries

Google-owned Fitbit has recalled 1 million of its Ionic smartwatches after dozens of users reported burn injuries after the battery overheated.

03/03/2022

Upper Moreland Township Police Searching For Man Accused Of Stealing $1,100 Worth Of Steaks, Seafood From Giant

SURF & TURF SWINDLER 🥩🍤 Police say he stole more than a thousand worth of steak and seafood from a Giant supermarket in Willow Grove.

Upper Moreland Township Police are searching for a man who allegedly stole $1,100 worth of steaks and seafood from the Willow Grove Giant at the end of February.

03/03/2022

Mason Hall Sentenced Up To 32 Years In Prison For Raping Jogger At Norristown Park

A judge sentenced Mason Hall to between 13 and 32 years in state prison Wednesday. He was convicted of raping a jogger at Norristown Farm Park in 2017.

Hall was 17 at the time of the sexual assault.

03/03/2022

Brandon Bostian Trial: Prosecution Rests Case As Defense Turns To Call Witnesses, Move Toward Acquittal

Bostian could face life in prison if a jury convicts him of all charges in the May 2015 Amtrak derailment.

03/03/2022

E-ZPass New Jersey Set To Mail Nearly 1 Million New Transponders To Users

New Jersey drivers who use E-ZPass should keep an eye on their mailboxes. E-ZPass New Jersey is sending out almost 1 million new transponders.

03/03/2022

12-Year-Old Armed Boy Killed By Officers In South Philadelphia Shooting, Police Say

'I don’t understand these kids with these guns. Where are they getting them from?'

Officials have identified the 12-year-old boy who was shot in the back and killed by police during a shootout in South Philadelphia. Ross DiMattei CBS-3 has the latest.

The officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative duty pending the outcome of the investigation. Their identities are not known at this time.

03/03/2022

Beards Replace Masks At Wells Fargo Center As James Harden Makes Home Debut For Sixers

‘Bring on the championship. We are going all the way.’

James Harden made his South Philly debut Wednesday night and Sixers fans couldn’t get enough of his performance in the win over the Knicks.