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ATF Philadelphia @ATFPhiladelphia

Official account for ATF's Philadelphia Field Division, covering the state of Pennsylvania. Contact 888-ATF-TIPS justice.gov/doj/privacy-poli…

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ATF Philadelphia
@ATFPhiladelphia
20 Aug 2025
Your call could save a life! Providing Gun Crime, Arson, or Explosives tips is easy and can be ANONYMOUS. ➡️ 1-888-ATF-TIPS (1-888-283-8477) ➡️ATFTips@atf.gov ➡️atf.gov/atf-tips. ➡️In Pa., text “ATFPHI” to 63975 & click the reportit® link that is texted back. #ATFTips
Text reads: Your call could save a life. Call: 1-888-ATF-TIPS (1-888-283-8477) E-mail: ATFTips@atf.gov Web: www.atf.gov/atf-tips App store: Reportit® Icons of a Phone, Letter, Globe, and Computer screen with “APP” ATF seal

ALT Text reads: Your call could save a life. Call: 1-888-ATF-TIPS (1-888-283-8477) E-mail: ATFTips@atf.gov Web: www.atf.gov/atf-tips App store: Reportit® Icons of a Phone, Letter, Globe, and Computer screen with “APP” ATF seal

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Philadelphia Police Department
@PhillyPolice
Jun 11
Wanted: Suspects for Homicide in the 1st District [VIDEO] phillypolice.com/news-blotte…
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Don't Lie for the Other Guy! International travelers are advised not to engage in straw purchasing, illegal buying of firearms for prohibited persons. With enhanced penalties, we're committed to preventing gun trafficking risks at FIFA World Cup 2026™. Learn more at atf.gov/firearms/tools-servi… #FIFAWorldCup2026 #WeAreATF
Three people watching multiple sports games on TV in a bar, with a message warning that buying a gun for someone who can't legally own one is a crime.

ALT Three people watching multiple sports games on TV in a bar, with a message warning that buying a gun for someone who can't legally own one is a crime.
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Somerset County Felon Charged with Attempted Murder of U.S. Marshals Service Officers and Related Firearms Violations “This indictment reflects our commitment to holding violent offenders accountable. This individual’s attempt to kill brave law enforcement officers demonstrates a blatant disregard for human life and the rule of law. ATF and our law enforcement partners will relentlessly pursue those who threaten the safety of our community and those sworn to protect it.” Eric DeGree, Special Agent in Charge ATF Philadelphia Field Division. News report here ⬇️
WPXI
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Jun 11
Western Pennsylvania man charged with trying to kill US Marshals Service officers ebx.sh/40VF2e
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Sale and manufacture DANGEROUS ILLEGAL EXPLOSIVES is a CRIMES punishable with up to 10 years in FEDERAL PRISON. Report dangerous activities to ATF tip line at 888-ATF-TIPS (283-8477), ATFTips@atf.gov, atf.gov/atf-tips, text “ATFPHI” to 63975, or ReportIt® app More at: atf.gov/explosives/illegal-e…
Text reads: Sale and manufacture of DANGEROUS ILLEGAL EXPLOSIVES is punishable with up to 10 YEARS in FEDERAL PRISON Image of prison cell and image of an illegal explosive device. Image of Liberty Bell behind the Seal of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. ATF Philadelphia Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Text: (888) ATF-TIPS, ATFTips@atf.gov, www.atf.gov/atf-tips, text “ATFPHI” to 63975, ReportIt® app

ALT Text reads: Sale and manufacture of DANGEROUS ILLEGAL EXPLOSIVES is punishable with up to 10 YEARS in FEDERAL PRISON Image of prison cell and image of an illegal explosive device. Image of Liberty Bell behind the Seal of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. ATF Philadelphia Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Text: (888) ATF-TIPS, ATFTips@atf.gov, www.atf.gov/atf-tips, text “ATFPHI” to 63975, ReportIt® app

Text reads: Illegal explosives endanger your neighborhood. Image of town homes with the middle one collapsed and smoking, with fires around. Image of an illegal explosive device. Image of Liberty Bell behind the Seal of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. ATF Philadelphia Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Text: (888) ATF-TIPS, ATFTips@atf.gov, www.atf.gov/atf-tips, text “ATFPHI” to 63975, ReportIt® app

ALT Text reads: Illegal explosives endanger your neighborhood. Image of town homes with the middle one collapsed and smoking, with fires around. Image of an illegal explosive device. Image of Liberty Bell behind the Seal of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. ATF Philadelphia Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Text: (888) ATF-TIPS, ATFTips@atf.gov, www.atf.gov/atf-tips, text “ATFPHI” to 63975, ReportIt® app

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Sale and manufacture DANGEROUS ILLEGAL EXPLOSIVES is a CRIME punishable with up to 10 years in FEDERAL PRISON. Report dangerous activities to ATF tip line at 888-ATF-TIPS (283-8477), ATFTips@atf.gov, atf.gov/atf-tips, text “ATFPHI” to 63975, or ReportIt® app More at: atf.gov/explosives/illegal-e…
Text reads: Sale and manufacture of DANGEROUS ILLEGAL EXPLOSIVES is punishable with up to 10 YEARS in FEDERAL PRISON Image of prison cell and image of an illegal explosive device. Image of Liberty Bell behind the Seal of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. ATF Philadelphia Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Text: (888) ATF-TIPS, ATFTips@atf.gov, www.atf.gov/atf-tips, text “ATFPHI” to 63975, ReportIt® app

ALT Text reads: Sale and manufacture of DANGEROUS ILLEGAL EXPLOSIVES is punishable with up to 10 YEARS in FEDERAL PRISON Image of prison cell and image of an illegal explosive device. Image of Liberty Bell behind the Seal of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. ATF Philadelphia Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Text: (888) ATF-TIPS, ATFTips@atf.gov, www.atf.gov/atf-tips, text “ATFPHI” to 63975, ReportIt® app

Text reads: Illegal explosives endanger your neighborhood. Image of town homes with the middle one collapsed and smoking, with fires around. Image of an illegal explosive device. Image of Liberty Bell behind the Seal of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. ATF Philadelphia Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Text: (888) ATF-TIPS, ATFTips@atf.gov, www.atf.gov/atf-tips, text “ATFPHI” to 63975, ReportIt® app

ALT Text reads: Illegal explosives endanger your neighborhood. Image of town homes with the middle one collapsed and smoking, with fires around. Image of an illegal explosive device. Image of Liberty Bell behind the Seal of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. ATF Philadelphia Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Text: (888) ATF-TIPS, ATFTips@atf.gov, www.atf.gov/atf-tips, text “ATFPHI” to 63975, ReportIt® app

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ATF Philadelphia retweeted
ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jun 11
ATF is proposing to allow individuals who make NFA firearms by altering existing firearms to use the original manufacturer’s markings instead of adding redundant ones. Since the original serial number and markings already meet statutory and regulatory requirements, this eliminates duplicative markings. The proposal codifies ATF’s prior variance practice for consistent, clear guidance. Read the proposal and comment at federalregister.gov/document…. #NewEra
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announces proposed rule allowing makers to adopt certain markings for National Firearms Act firearms.

ALT Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives announces proposed rule allowing makers to adopt certain markings for National Firearms Act firearms.

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U.S. Attorney MDPA
@MDPAnews
Jun 11
Wilkes-Barre Man Indicted For Illegal Firearm Possession @ATFPhiladelphia justice.gov/usao-mdpa/pr/wil…

Wilkes-Barre Man Indicted For Illegal Firearm Possession

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WDPAnews
@WDPAnews
Jun 11
A convicted felon from Rockwood has been charged with the attempted murder of federal officers and violating federal firearms laws after firing at a Deputy U.S. Marshal and five task force officers in April 2026. @ATFPhiladelphia @PAStatePolice justice.gov/usao-wdpa/pr/som…

Somerset County Felon Charged with Attempted Murder of U.S. Marshals

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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jun 10
ATF’s Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence Laboratory is breaking new ground by specializing in the recovery of DNA from fired cartridge cases. While NIBIN has long linked shooting scenes across jurisdictions, new techniques created by ATF’s forensic biologists extract DNA and generate investigative leads through CODIS. Identifying persons of interest and connecting crimes, even across different firearms, is a powerful fusion of NIBIN and DNA and is a major advancement in solving violent gun crime. At full capacity, the lab will be able to analyze DNA from approximately 12,000 cartridge cases per year. ATF is hiring forensic biologists to join the fight against violent crime! Learn more at atf.gov/careers/forensic-bio…. #CrimeGunIntel #ATFJobs
Gloved hands holding forensic evidence gathering tools and a fired cartridge casing with text about ATF hiring forensic biologists in Wichita, Kansas.

ALT Gloved hands holding forensic evidence gathering tools and a fired cartridge casing with text about ATF hiring forensic biologists in Wichita, Kansas.

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Manufacture, storage and handling of ILLEGAL EXPLOSIVES puts your neighborhood in DANGER of EXPLOSIONS and FIRE. Report dangerous activities to PROTECT YOURSELF. 888-ATF-TIPS (283-8477) ATFTips@atf.gov atf.gov/atf-tips Text “ATFPHI” to 63975, or ReportIt® app More at: atf.gov/explosives/illegal-e…
Text reads: Illegal explosives endanger your neighborhood. Image of town homes with the middle one collapsed and smoking, with fires around. Image of an illegal explosive device. Image of Liberty Bell behind the Seal of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. ATF Philadelphia Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Text: (888) ATF-TIPS, ATFTips@atf.gov, www.atf.gov/atf-tips, text “ATFPHI” to 63975, ReportIt® app

ALT Text reads: Illegal explosives endanger your neighborhood. Image of town homes with the middle one collapsed and smoking, with fires around. Image of an illegal explosive device. Image of Liberty Bell behind the Seal of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. ATF Philadelphia Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Text: (888) ATF-TIPS, ATFTips@atf.gov, www.atf.gov/atf-tips, text “ATFPHI” to 63975, ReportIt® app

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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jun 9
Today, ATF Director Robert Cekada attended the @NationalSheriff Annual Conference in Omaha, Nebraska. He met with law enforcement leaders and highlighted ATF’s strong partnerships with local agencies, as well as the unique investigative tools and expertise ATF provides to help bring violent criminals to justice. #WeAreATF
ATF Director Robert Cekada attended the National Sheriff's Association Annual Conference in Omaha, Nebraska.

ALT ATF Director Robert Cekada attended the National Sheriff's Association Annual Conference in Omaha, Nebraska.

ATF Director Robert Cekada met with law enforcement leaders at the National Sheriff's Association Annual Conference in Omaha, Nebraska.

ALT ATF Director Robert Cekada met with law enforcement leaders at the National Sheriff's Association Annual Conference in Omaha, Nebraska.

ATF Director Robert Cekada spoke with law enforcement partners at the National Sheriff's Association Annual Conference in Omaha, Nebraska.

ALT ATF Director Robert Cekada spoke with law enforcement partners at the National Sheriff's Association Annual Conference in Omaha, Nebraska.

ATF Director Robert Cekada met many law enforcement partners at the National Sheriff's Association Annual Conference in Omaha, Nebraska.

ALT ATF Director Robert Cekada met many law enforcement partners at the National Sheriff's Association Annual Conference in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency
@PEMAHQ
Jun 10
We get that sparklers are fun, pretty, and a summer tradition. They also burn at 2,000ºF — that's hot enough to melt some metals. Take precautions to keep kids safe: • Don't let young children to use sparklers 🚫 • Supervise older kids when they're using sparklers 👀 • Keep a bucket of water nearby to soak spent sparklers 🪣
A girl wearing an American flag shirt holds a box of sparklers in one hand and an ignited blow torch in another. Sparklers: Hot as a blow torch. Be safe, PA.

ALT A girl wearing an American flag shirt holds a box of sparklers in one hand and an ignited blow torch in another. Sparklers: Hot as a blow torch. Be safe, PA.

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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jun 9
ATF Director Robert Cekada addressed attendees at the Association of State Criminal Investigative Agencies Spring Conference in Phoenix, June 8. He emphasized ATF’s role in helping states investigate and solve violent crime, particularly through the use of ATF’s unique tools, including NIBIN, eTrace, and the new Forensic Crime Gun Intelligence Lab in Wichita, Kansas, which all help law enforcement bring criminals to justice. #WeAreATF
ATF Director Robert Cekada addresses attendees at the 2026 ASCIA Spring Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.

ALT ATF Director Robert Cekada addresses attendees at the 2026 ASCIA Spring Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.

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U.S. Attorney EDPA
@USAO_EDPA
Jun 9
Member of Blumberg DTO Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Crack Distribution, Illegal Gun Possession @ATFPhiladelphia @PhillyPolice justice.gov/usao-edpa/pr/mem…

Member of Blumberg DTO Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for Crack

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ATF Philadelphia retweeted
ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jun 9
Our sincere condolences go out to the Central Berks Regional Police Department and the family and friends of Police Office Kristen Yeager, who was killed in an automobile crash while responding to assist another agency. Officer Yeager served with the department for more than two years and is survived by her husband and three children. #LODD #EOW @ATFPhiladelphia
Memorial tribute for Police Officer Kristen Yeager of Central Berks Regional Police, Pennsylvania. End of Watch: May 29, 2026.

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ATF Philadelphia retweeted
ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jun 9
ATF is proposing a technical update to amend the language in its subset of regulations under the Arms Export Control Act to match the terminology already used in the State Department’s U.S. Munitions List. Aligning these definitions would reduce ambiguity for Federal Firearms Licensees, Federal Explosives Licensees, and defense‑industry stakeholders. Read the proposal and comment at federalregister.gov/document…. #NewEra
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives proposes defining component terms under the Arms Export Control Act.

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Sale and manufacture DANGEROUS ILLEGAL EXPLOSIVES is a CRIMES punishable with up to 10 years in FEDERAL PRISON. Report dangerous activities to ATF tip line at 888-ATF-TIPS (283-8477), ATFTips@atf.gov, atf.gov/atf-tips, text “ATFPHI” to 63975, or ReportIt® app More at: atf.gov/explosives/illegal-e…
Text reads: Sale and manufacture of DANGEROUS ILLEGAL EXPLOSIVES is punishable with up to 10 YEARS in FEDERAL PRISON Image of prison cell and image of an illegal explosive device. Image of Liberty Bell behind the Seal of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. ATF Philadelphia Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Text: (888) ATF-TIPS, ATFTips@atf.gov, www.atf.gov/atf-tips, text “ATFPHI” to 63975, ReportIt® app

ALT Text reads: Sale and manufacture of DANGEROUS ILLEGAL EXPLOSIVES is punishable with up to 10 YEARS in FEDERAL PRISON Image of prison cell and image of an illegal explosive device. Image of Liberty Bell behind the Seal of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. ATF Philadelphia Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives Text: (888) ATF-TIPS, ATFTips@atf.gov, www.atf.gov/atf-tips, text “ATFPHI” to 63975, ReportIt® app

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ATF Philadelphia retweeted
Project ChildSafe@ProjChildSafe
Jun 7
When you’re out in the field, keep firearm safety front and center. Start by being S.A.F.E. and securing your firearm when they aren’t in use to help prevent accidents, theft and misuse. Learn more about our resources for hunters: bit.ly/3Id0pyr
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ATF HQ
@ATFHQ
Jun 6
ATF is proposing to eliminate the requirement that NFA applicants send a copy of their application and Responsible Person Questionnaire (ATF Form 5320.23) to their local Chief Law Enforcement Officer. This longstanding requirement has faced repeated legal challenges and has not delivered meaningful public safety benefits. The change would simplify the process for law-abiding applicants. Read the proposal and comment at federalregister.gov/document…. #NewEra
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives proposes removing CLEO notification requirement under the National Firearms Act.

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