From violent crime to cyber fraud, it was a busy year for FBI agents in Philadelphia and 2026 will bring a new set of challenges as major events are happening all over the city.
Special Agent In Charge Wayne Jacobs at the FBI’s Philadelphia field office says that 2025 demanded constant vigilance.
“Each and every day, employees of the FBI show up committed to pursing justice and holding people accountable,” Agent Jacobs said.
Over the past 12 months, agents worked dozens of major cases, tracking down fugitives wanted for violent offences, arrested suspects connected to armored truck robberies and, most notably, arresting 33 alleged members of the Weymouth Street Gang.
The sweep of the violent drug trafficking organization operating in Kensington was part of a joint federal and local law enforcement effort.
Jacobs said that agents aren’t slowing down and are already focusing on the next potential criminal organization in the region.
“We’re out there, day in and day out and the next Weymouth Street investigation, or something like it, is already in motion,” Jacobs explained. “So, it should be a warning to folks who are engaging in that behavior that your time is going to come.”
Another focus is on the future as Philadelphia will be in the spotlight hosting FIFA World Cup matches in 2026, the nation’s 250th birthday and massive crowds during Wawa Welcome America.
Jacobs told NBC10 that planning is already underway with coordination between local, state and federal partners who are addressing everything from crowd safety to cyber threats.
“The importance for us is to make sure were aligning resources where they need to be,” Jacobs said.
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