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We’ve updated the crime map page with data from 12/08 to 12/21/2008 and the crimes we track are continuing on a downward trend. It could be a seasonal dip or a positive trend. BUT murder in Frankford increased in 2008 over 2007. Not a positive trend.
One item to note is the cluster of burglaries along Orthodox Street, between Melrose and Tackawanna.
We were out taking pictures of the Christmas lights tonight and found a new one in the 4900 block of Griscom St. It has a great view of the main entrance to Frankford hospital and the surrounding area.
We just noticed a new one at Ditman and Margaret. This is a link to the map.
From AllHipHop.com:
By Nolan Strong
Philadelphia rapper Rosco P. Coldchain has been arrested in connection with the murder of a local man, sources have confirmed with AllHipHop.com.
A source who wished to remain unidentified told AllHipHop.com that the rapper, notable for his affiliation with hit production team The Neptunes, is being questioned in connection with the incident.
While details are sketchy, the unidentified victim, a male in his teens or early 20’s, was gunned down near Cottage Street and Wakeling around 7:30 pm last night (December 18).
The victim died a short time later at Frankford Hospital-Torresdale.
Sources have told AllHipHop.com that another victim has also died in the shooting, although this has not been confirmed.
Police stopped two men in the area after the shooting and questioned them, one of whom turned out to be Rosco P. Coldchain, born Amin Porter.
At press time, Coldchain is in prison, but police have yet to charge him with any crime, as they investigate the deadly shooting.
In October, Rosco. P. Coldchain – who admitted in past interviews that he earned his nickname due to his fondness for weapons – released his mixtape titled There Will Be Blood.
The rapper was originally signed to Pharrell Williams’ Star Trak imprint around 2000, after a chance encounter with Williams on a Philly’s Most Wanted video shoot Philadelphia.
Rosco P. Coldchain’s career has consistently been derailed, due to his frequent trips to jail.
In addition to this work with The Neptunes, Coldchain has worked with artists like The Clipse, DJ Premier, Havoc of Mobb Deep and others.
Police could not be contacted to give an official statement or details surrounding the arrest of Rosco. P. Coldchain.
This has not been reported by any Philadelphia news sources as yet.
Followup in the Northeast Times:
The police department has identified the victim of a Dec. 18 shooting as Stefan Carter, 31, of the 1800 block of Harrison St. in Frankford.
Carter was shot in the head, shoulder and back on Cottage Street near Wakeling Street.
He died about an hour later at Frankford Hospital-Torresdale.
He had been unidentified until police checked his fingerprints.
Two suspects were soon taken into custody, questioned and later charged with murder and related offenses.
They are identified as Joseph Williams, of the 1000 block of S. Fourth St. in South Philadelphia, and Amir Porter, of the 4700 block of Oakmont St. in Mayfair.
Both are 29. ••
A miserable excuse of a man pleaded guilty yesterday to rape and attempted murder earlier this year in Frankford. From the Inquirer:
A 33-year-old East Frankford man pleaded guilty yesterday to rape and attempted murder charges in the abductions of two high-school girls a year apart.
Both teens had been on their way to school when they were kidnapped.
Jason Johnson yesterday pleaded guilty to attempted murder, rape, kidnapping and aggravated indecent assault, and is to be sentenced March 19 by Common Pleas Judge Albert J. Snite Jr.
But the question that remains unanswered is who was this guy and why was he living in Frankford. Does anybody know? Was he in one of the fine drug flophouses established by the out of town landlords? Was he on parole for some other crime? Or was he just a lost sould who suddenly decided to turn into a monster
