While police say their person of interest was caught on tape in the murder of Officer Moses Walker, they have yet to go public with his name.
They even say they believe he's the trigger man who pumped three shots in Officer Walker, but still, he has not been charged.
"We have to work with the DA to make sure we have sufficient probable cause to justify the charges," explained Comm. Charles Ramsey.
But while they build their case against him and search for a second person of interest, questions are being asked about why this guy, the person of interest in custody, was even on the street in the first place.
"He's a thug, a career criminal," Ramsey said. "I don't know what else I can say about him."
Court records indicate he's been arrested several times on robbery and gun charges and served four years in prison. On July 25th, a judge ordered him on house arrest, monitored by an electronic ankle bracelet. The only problem is he wasn't wearing any electronic monitoring device when he was arrested Wednesday.
"Right now we're focused on catching the second guy and getting charges and not all the woulda', coulda', shoulda,'" Ramsey added.
The judge was on vacation and unable to answer questions, but a clerk for President Judge Pamela Demby who issued a warrant for the convicted criminal's arrest on Wednesday, says after an inmate is released from prison on house arrest they are supposed to be fitted for electronic monitoring immediately, unless one isn't available.
It's unclear if the man in question ever got one.
"I won't talk about that right now," said Homicide Unit Captain James Clark.
Meanwhile police continue to patrol the area where a second person of interest lives. His last known address was on the 1400 block of North 23rd Street, not far from the murder scene.
"We're tracking that individual and we feel like we'll have him very soon," he predicted.
Sources say the person of interest in custody failed drug tests on Aug. 10th and Aug. 15th after he was released from prison. There was no explanation as to why he wasn't returned to prison after those results. There is still a $118,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the killers.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:37 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:37:38 GMT
Breaking news in North Philadelphia on the 2300 block of North Tenth Street, where three people, including a pregnant woman, were shot. This happened just before four this afternoon.
Breaking news in North Philadelphia on the 2300 block of North Tenth Street, where three people, including a pregnant woman, were shot. This happened just before four this afternoon.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:13 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:13:35 GMT
At approximately 2:45pm Wednesday afternoon, a bank robbery occurred at the National Penn Bank on E. High Street in Pottstown, PA. Police have captured three of the fours suspects so far.
At approximately 2:45pm Wednesday afternoon, a bank robbery occurred at the National Penn Bank on E. High Street in Pottstown, PA. Police have captured three of the fours suspects so far.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:11 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:11:57 GMT
If you hated going to traffic court in Philadelphia, you won't have to anymore! Today, Governor Tom Corbett signed a bill abolishing traffic court,effective immediately.
If you hated going to traffic court in Philadelphia, you won't have to anymore! Today, Governor Tom Corbett signed a bill abolishing traffic court,effective immediately.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:57 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:57:28 GMT
A main line mascot gets the boot. At issue: cultural sensitivity.It's an issue that's been playing out on athletic fields all over America: re-thinking team names and the mascots that go with them.
A main line mascot gets the boot. At issue: cultural sensitivity.It's an issue that's been playing out on athletic fields all over America: re-thinking team names and the mascots that go with them.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:47 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:47:02 GMT
City administration officials came before a City Council committee with orders not to talk about the building collapse, but that didn't stop council members from raising questions.
City administration officials came before a City Council committee with orders not to talk about the building collapse, but that didn't stop council members from raising questions.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 5:06 PM EDT2013-06-19 21:06:59 GMT
Six of the people accused in one of the largest public corruption cases in our area's history plead guilty today in court. 18 people total are accused of bilking the Bensalem school district.
Six of the people accused in one of the largest public corruption cases in our area's history plead guilty today in court. 18 people total are accused of bilking the Bensalem school district.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:49 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:49:38 GMT
Everyone remembers Cabbage Patch Dolls. They were those cherub-faced dolls that had yarn hair. A fan of those dolls is making and selling wigs to look exactly like the toy!They come in all shapes, sizes
Everyone remembers Cabbage Patch Dolls. They were those cherub-faced dolls that had yarn hair. A fan of those dolls is making and selling wigs to look exactly like the toy!They come in all shapes, sizes
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:37 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:37:45 GMT
Thursday weather looks spectacular with mostly sunny skies and low humidity levels. A light jacket may be needed early in the day with lows in the 50s, but under sunny skies temperatures climb into the low 80s. Along the coast highs top out in the mid 70s. Winds will be out of the WSW 5-10 mph. High 83. Low 58.
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:37 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:37:01 GMT
The best confidence boosters for women are the ones without a price tag! A study done by the "Ready To Glow" campaign says that simple things like a smile from a stranger or being told "I love you" makes
The best confidence boosters for women are the ones without a price tag!
Wednesday, June 19 2013 4:05 PM EDT2013-06-19 20:05:26 GMT
The Camden County Police Department has released the photos of two missing jueveniles hoping that someone will recongize them and know thier whereabouts. The following information is directly from a
The Camden County Police Department has released the photos of two missing juveniles hoping that someone will recognize them and know their whereabouts.
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