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legalcriminal-justice1 year ago

"Philadelphia LGBT Affairs Director and Spouse Arrested on I-76, Released Without Charges"

The executive director of Philadelphia's Office of LGBT Affairs, Celena Morrison, and her husband were arrested by a state trooper during a traffic stop on the Vine Street Expressway. A video of the incident shows Morrison repeatedly stating, "I work for the mayor," as her husband is being arrested. The mayor has called the interaction "very concerning," and the Pennsylvania State Police are still investigating. Charges have been filed but initially declined by the Philadelphia DA Office pending further review, and the investigation is ongoing.

legalcrime1 year ago

"Philadelphia LGBT Affairs Director and Spouse Arrested in Vine Street Expressway Incident"

The executive director of Philadelphia's Office of LGBT Affairs, Celena Morrison, and her husband were arrested by a state trooper during a traffic stop on the Vine Street Expressway. A video of the incident shows Morrison repeatedly stating, "I work for the mayor," as her husband is being arrested. The mayor has called the interaction "very concerning," and the Pennsylvania State Police are still investigating. Charges have been filed for multiple traffic violations, but no charges have been filed as a result of the incident.

local-news1 year ago

Philadelphia Mayor's Office and LGBT Affairs Officials Released from Custody After I-76 Arrests

A staffer in Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker's office and her spouse were released from custody after being arrested during a traffic stop on the Schuylkill Expressway. The Pennsylvania State Police initially filed charges against the couple, but those were declined by the Philadelphia District Attorney's Office pending further investigation. The incident, caught on video, led to concerns from city officials and the public, prompting statements from Mayor Parker and Councilmember Rue Landau.

crime-and-justice1 year ago

"Philadelphia City Official Arrested on Multiple Highways, Mayor Expresses Concern"

A Pennsylvania State Trooper attempted to pull over a grey Infiniti sedan on the Vine Street Expressway in Philadelphia, leading to the arrest of both drivers for resisting arrest, obstruction of justice, disorderly conduct, and other related charges. One of the arrested individuals was revealed to be Celena Morrison, the city's executive director of the Office of LGBT Affairs. The incident, captured in a circulating video on social media, has raised concerns and is currently a developing story.