Vaishawun Covington faced nearly a hundred charges connected to straw purchases. He pleaded guilty to 33 counts and one count of conspiracy Friday. Judge Nicholas Kamau sentenced him to five to 10 years behind bars.





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Vaishawun Covington faced nearly a hundred charges connected to straw purchases. He pleaded guilty to 33 counts and one count of conspiracy Friday. Judge Nicholas Kamau sentenced him to five to 10 years behind bars.
 
 
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Philly man pleads guilty to several gun trafficking related charges

A man is in custody in Lehigh County after he intentionally ran over two people, killing a man and severely injuring a woman.

KYW's Sunny Morgan has more...

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A man is in custody in Lehigh County after he intentionally ran over two people, killing a man and severely injuring a woman.
KYW's Sunny Morgan has more...
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Man intentionally runs over and kills former neighbor in Lehigh County

Police say one man is critically injured after a double shooting Friday night in North Philadelphia.

According to authorities, it happened around 10:15 on North 24th Street near Cecil B. Moore Avenue.

Police say one man is critically injured after a double shooting Friday night in North Philadelphia.
According to authorities, it happened around 10:15 on North 24th Street near Cecil B. Moore Avenue.

North Philly double shooting leaves one man critical at Temple Hospital

Nearly 2 dozen Pennsylvania counties, including Chester County, are under a disaster emergency after Debby battered the region with heavy rain.

Governor Shapiro says the declaration will cut the red tape, and allow the state to help when assistance is requested.

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Nearly 2 dozen Pennsylvania counties, including Chester County, are under a disaster emergency after Debby battered the region with heavy rain.
Governor Shapiro says the declaration will cut the red tape, and allow the state to help when assistance is requested.
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Philly man pleads guilty to several gun trafficking related charges

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