Cherise Lynch

Philadelphia

Digital Content Producer at WCAU-TV (Philadelphia, PA)

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2 wanted after robbing Brinks truck on Castor Avenue in Philadelphia: Police

6 days ago | nbcphiladelphia.com | Cherise Lynch

Two individuals are wanted after robbing a Brinks armored truck in Philadelphia Saturday morning, police said. According to the Philadelphia Police Department, the incident happened on the 25000 block of Castor Ave. Police said two armed men wearing black clothing and ski masks took a firearm and money from a Brinks truck. They were last seen in a black Hyundai going southbound on nearby Thompson Street. The FBI has taken over the investigation, according to police.
Man shot in the leg in South Philadelphia, police investigating

6 days ago | nbcphiladelphia.com | Cherise Lynch

Philadelphia Police are investigating after they said a man arrived at an area hospital suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg overnight. According to police, officers responded to a report of a person with a gun around 2:26 a.m. on the 1400 block of S. 24th St. in South Philadelphia. When officers arrived, police said they found multiple fired cartridge casings and projectiles, but no victims or witnesses were around.
Man riding e-scooter dies after colliding with Jeep in Philadelphia, police say

6 days ago | nbcphiladelphia.com | Cherise Lynch

A man died after he was hit by a Jeep while riding an e-scooter in Philadelphia Saturday morning, police said. According to police, the crash happened around 11:40 a.m. on Saturday, June 21, 2025, on the 3100 Frankford Avenue. Police said that, according to the preliminary investigation, a black Jeep Cherokee, driven by a 25-year-old man, was traveling northbound on Frankford Avenue with a steady green traffic signal.
2 women shot after fight breaks out at Airbnb party in Philadelphia, police say

6 days ago | nbcphiladelphia.com | Cherise Lynch

Two women were injured in a shooting after a fight broke out at an Airbnb party in Philadelphia overnight, police shared. According to police, the incident happened around 11:15 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025, in the vicinity 2300 block of N. 18th St.Police said when officers arrived on the scene, they found two women suffering from gunshot wounds.
Alligator, dog rescued from Philadelphia rowhome following eviction

1 week ago | nbcphiladelphia.com | Cherise Lynch

Talk about an unexpected discovery. Members of ACCT Philly were in for a wild surprise earlier this week when they found an alligator and a husky left behind in a rowhome following an eviction. Léelo en español aquí. According to the animal shelter, on the morning of Wednesday, June 18, 2025, police reported that animals were inside a residence in Philadelphia's Strawberry Mansion neighborhood. The alligator was discovered in a makeshift cage inside the home, while the dog was found roaming around.
Allen Iverson joins 76ers to unveil refurbished basketball court in West Philly

1 week ago | nbcphiladelphia.com | Cherise Lynch

Basketball legend Allen Iverson helped the 76ers and Penn Medicine celebrate a major slam dunk for West Philadelphia. On Wednesday, they unveiled the newly refurbished basketball court at Rufus Williams Basketball Court, which organizers said completes "a facelift on a crucial community space for young people and their families."Just a few weeks ago, before the grand reopening, dozens of volunteers from the 76ers and Penn Medicine were there picking up trash and cleaning up the surrounding area.
Security guard injured after being shot outside Philadelphia apartment: Police

1 week ago | nbcphiladelphia.com | Cherise Lynch |Matt DeLucia

A security guard is in critical condition after police said he was shot outside an apartment complex in Philadelphia's Cobbs Creek neighborhood. According to police, the shooting happened around midnight last night, in front of the Walnut Park Plaza Apartments located on the 6200 block of Walnut Street. When officers arrived on the scene, they found a 46-year-old unarmed security guard shot in the back on the street, police said.
Mines Spung Wildfire in Burlington County 90% contained after burning 6,400 acres

1 week ago | nbcphiladelphia.com | Cherise Lynch

The Mines Spung Wildfire in Burlington County, New Jersey, is almost contained after burning thousands of acres, according to the New Jersey Forest Fire Service. Officials said that as of 1 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, the crews have achieved 90% containment of the 6,400-acre wildfire burning in Wharton State Forest, in Shamong Township. The fire was initially spotted by a private aircraft flying in the area in the early morning hours of Friday, June 13, officials shared.
The Oval returns for free summer fun along the Ben Franklin Parkway

1 week ago | nbcphiladelphia.com | Cherise Lynch

Summer time fun has returned to Philadelphia's Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, in partnership with the Parkway Council, announced the return of The Oval. The popular seasonal park will be open from now through Sunday, September 14, offering free, family-friendly programming and dynamic public space activations.
Man in custody after deadly shooting in North Philadelphia overnight: Police

1 week ago | nbcphiladelphia.com | Cherise Lynch

A man is in custody in connection with a deadly shooting that happened overnight in North Philadelphia, police shared. According to police, the shooting happened just before 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2025, on the 2100 block of N. 21 St.When officers got to the scene, they found a man in his late 20s to early 30s suffering from a gunshot wound to the face. Police said he was taken to the hospital, where he later died.