John Paul

Philadelphia

Anchor and Reporter at WPVI-TV (Philadelphia, PA)

Anchor and reporter for 6abc. WMU grad. Kzoo native. I combat misinformation. E-mail: [email protected]

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Staying near Philly this Memorial Day weekend? There's plenty to do!

2 weeks ago | 6abc.com | John Paul

Staying near Philly this holiday weekend? There's plenty to do!Friday, May 23, 2025 11:13PMIf you're staying near Philadelphia for Memorial Day weekend, there's a lot to do. PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- If you're staying in the city for the holiday weekend, there's a lot to do. From concerts and museum exhibitions to Memorial Day ceremonies and parades, there's something for everyone. Action News' John Paul has more. Copyright © 2025 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved.
Jury reaches verdict in trial of fmr. Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial

2 weeks ago | 6abc.com | John Paul

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The jury has reached a verdict in the trial of former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial on its second day of deliberations. This post will be updated when the verdict is read. At the heart of the case was whether Dial was justified in using deadly force when he fired six shots into a car driven by Eddie Irizarry in 2023, killing him. Dial took the stand in his own defense on Wednesday, at times tearful as he told the jury he feared for his life.
Jury begins deliberating fate of fmr. Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial

2 weeks ago | 6abc.com | John Paul

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The jury began deliberations Wednesday in the trial of former Philadelphia police officer Mark Dial. Dial is accused of fatally shooting 27-year-old Eddie Irizarry in 2023. At the heart of the case: whether Dial was justified in using deadly force when he fired six shots into Irizarry's car. Dial took the stand in his own defense on Wednesday, at times tearful as he told the jury he feared for his life.
Paul Miller's Law bans all handheld devices behind the wheel in Pennsylvania

3 weeks ago | 6abc.com | John Paul

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. (WPVI) -- A new state law takes effect on June 5 that bans all handheld devices while behind the wheel in Pennsylvania. It's known as Paul Miller's Law, named after the 21-year-old who was killed in Hamilton Twp., Monroe County, in 2010. He was hit by a distracted driver of a tractor-trailer. "You know, I couldn't identify my son at the morgue. I couldn't even identify him, it was that bad," said Eileen Miller, Paul's mother.
Investigation underway after family of Conestoga High School student contacts police

1 month ago | 6abc.com | John Paul

TREDYFFRIN TWP., Pa. (WPVI) -- An investigation is underway involving Conestoga High School in Chester County. The investigation began Monday after Tredyffrin Township police were contacted by family members of a juvenile male student who attends Conestoga. Police confirm that the complaint is potentially criminal in nature, but they could not say anything beyond that. It's not clear if this involves a staff member at the school, or someone else.
7-Eleven owner in Philadelphia warning others after receiving fake $20 bills

1 month ago | 6abc.com | John Paul

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The owner of a 7-Eleven in South Philadelphia has issued a warning after receiving more than $300 worth of fake $20 bills. "Those bills look better than the new ones, the real ones," said Vincent Emmanuel, the spokesperson for the Franchise Owners Association. The store at the corner of 23rd Street and East Passyunk Avenue was targeted just after midnight on April 3.
Carjacking leads to police pursuit that ends in crash and explosion in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania

2 months ago | 6abc.com | John Paul

UPPER PROVIDENCE TWP., Pa. (WPVI) -- Police are searching for a group of eight to 10 people after a wild police chase that ended with a crash in Montgomery County. Upper Providence police were notified by police in Norristown that a stolen car had been tracked to a Wawa on Egypt Road just after midnight on Friday. As police searched for that car, license plate readers got a hit on a second stolen car in the area as well.
Burlington Township man who saved neighbors in fire spotted flames because he was late to work

2 months ago | 6abc.com | John Paul

BURLINGTON TWP., N.J. (WPVI) -- A neighbor in Burlington Township is being hailed as a hero after rushing into a burning home to save two people. Albert Oliver only noticed the fire on the other side of LaClede Drive because he was delayed getting to work. "I usually would have been gone, but I was here," Oliver said. He noticed thick black smoke coming from the home around 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday. He knew his older neighbors could be inside, so he ran in to look for them.
Philadelphia District Attorney announces task force to go after illegal dumping

2 months ago | 6abc.com | John Paul

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Philadelphia District Attorney announced a new task force that will go after people illegally dumping trash throughout the city. A news conference to announce the Cleaner and Greener Enforcement Unit was held near Tacony Creek Park in Crescentville, near the site where nearly 4,000 tires were illegally dumped recently.
Neighbors concerned over viscous pack of dogs on the loose in 2 Philadelphia neighborhoods

2 months ago | 6abc.com | John Paul

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- People who live in the Wissinoming and Tacony neighborhoods of Philadelphia are concerned for their safety after video surfaced of a pack of dogs mauling a cat. It happened on Monday night near the corner of Carver and Ditman streets. "The dogs were jumping all over the porch, and they just ripped this poor animal to shreds," said Tara Gnoza, who sent the video to Action News. The video shows the dogs chase a cat onto someone's front porch, and maul it to death.