Northeast names
most-wanted suspects

By William Kenny
Times Staff Writer

The Philadelphia Police Department’s Northeast Detectives division is seeking the public’s help in locating the following five most-wanted suspects in connection with crimes linked to the Northeast.
Northeast Detectives updates the list every four weeks and releases information about each suspect to the Northeast Times.
• Phillip Dickerson, 16, of the 8700 block of Glenloch St., for assault and weapons violations.
On April 15, at 9:25 p.m., Dickerson allegedly used a gun to force a woman motorist to pull to the side of the road near Ditman and Megargee streets. With the victim parked, Dickerson threatened her with the gun, police said. The woman had children in the car at the time.
Dickerson is considered armed and dangerous.
• Tyson Harrington, 35, of the 2400 block of Oakdale St. or the 4700 block of Leiper St., for burglary.
On Feb. 24, Harrington allegedly entered the home of a female acquaintance on the 4700 block of Leiper St. at about 2 a.m. and went into her bedroom.
The victim awoke as the suspect walked off with her laptop computer and fled, police said.
• Tina Roehm, 32, of the 2800 block of Knorr St., for burglary.
Last Sept. 15, Roehm allegedly broke into a neighbor’s home sometime between 2 and 7:30 p.m., stole jewelry and a handgun and left the scene. Another neighbor witnessed the break-in, police said.
Roehm is considered armed and dangerous.
• David Wendowski, 40, of the 5700 block of Frankford Ave., for burglary.
Last Dec. 24, Wendowski allegedly broke into the home of a female acquaintance on the 800 block of Fuller St. at about 4:40 p.m. by way of a basement window.
As the victim fled the home and called 911, she saw the suspect leave through the front door of the residence carrying a trash bag containing unknown items, police said. The woman reported missing numerous household items and $200 cash.
• Kevin White, 29, of the 500 block of Van Kirk St. and the 5900 block of Malta St., for aggravated assault.
On April 17, White allegedly punched and kicked a female victim repeatedly, resulting in serious injuries and a hospital stay for the victim.
Call Northeast Detectives at 215-686-3153 to report information about any of the suspects. ••
Reporter William Kenny can be reached at 215-354-3031 or bkenny@phillynews.com