We're learning more about the man charged with shooting a Philadelphia police officer over the weekend during a traffic stop in Kensington. 

Criminal records show 36-year-old Ramon Rodriquez-Vazquez was arrested more than a decade ago in Puerto Rico, accused of shooting at two law enforcement officers. 

KYWs Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson has details.

(Photo credit: Philadelphia Police Department)

We're learning more about the man charged with shooting a Philadelphia police officer over the weekend during a traffic stop in Kensington. 
Criminal records show 36-year-old Ramon Rodriquez-Vazquez was arrested more than a decade ago in Puerto Rico, accused of shooting at two law enforcement officers. 
KYWs Crime and Justice reporter Kristen Johanson has details.
(Photo credit: Philadelphia Police Department)

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Suspect charged in shooting Philadelphia police officer in Kensington was arrested in Puerto Rico for similar crime

An Atlantic County grand jury has indicted a Galloway Township man for attempted murder and related charges after investigators said he violently stabbed a police officer in the face earlier this year.

On April 7, investigators said Galloway officers responded to a residence on Cresson Avenue after a series of 911 calls and hang-ups. Upon arrival, officials said 31-year-old Keith Kiminsky came out of the house and slashed a cop in the face with a serrated blade.

The officer was stabbed in the cheek near the carotid artery in his neck. The gash was so deep that his mouth and teeth were exposed, according to officials. He underwent emergency surgery at a nearby hospital. Police said Kiminsky continued to fight with officers for several minutes while on the ground and refused to drop the knife, injuring other cops in the process.

Atlantic County authorities are still investigating. Kiminsky is being held at Atlantic County Jail.

An Atlantic County grand jury has indicted a Galloway Township man for attempted murder and related charges after investigators said he violently stabbed a police officer in the face earlier this year.
On April 7, investigators said Galloway officers responded to a residence on Cresson Avenue after a series of 911 calls and hang-ups. Upon arrival, officials said 31-year-old Keith Kiminsky came out of the house and slashed a cop in the face with a serrated blade.
The officer was stabbed in the cheek near the carotid artery in his neck. The gash was so deep that his mouth and teeth were exposed, according to officials. He underwent emergency surgery at a nearby hospital. Police said Kiminsky continued to fight with officers for several minutes while on the ground and refused to drop the knife, injuring other cops in the process.
Atlantic County authorities are still investigating. Kiminsky is being held at Atlantic County Jail.

NJ man indicted on attempted murder charge after slashing cop’s face with knife

Fifty soccer teams will once again compete for Philadelphia’s Unity Cup this fall. Mayor Cherelle Parker helped pick teams for the 16 groups that will compete beginning in mid-August. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb was at the Dell East for the draw.

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Fifty soccer teams will once again compete for Philadelphia’s Unity Cup this fall. Mayor Cherelle Parker helped pick teams for the 16 groups that will compete beginning in mid-August. KYW Newsradio’s City Hall bureau chief Pat Loeb was at the Dell East for the draw.
(Photo credit: Albert Lee/City of Philadelphia via Flickr)

Philadelphia’s Unity Cup soccer tournament will continue in the Parker administration

The SEPTA Board signed off on a new $1.74 billion budget for the fiscal year that starts on Monday, but it’s contingent on the state budget that is still being debated in Harrisburg. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports.

The SEPTA Board signed off on a new $1.74 billion budget for the fiscal year that starts on Monday, but it’s contingent on the state budget that is still being debated in Harrisburg. KYW Newsradio's Mike DeNardo reports.

Suspect charged in shooting Philadelphia police officer in Kensington was arrested in Puerto Rico for similar crime

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