A police officer is injured after a man drove through Philly’s Coast Guard Headquarters security barrier

Incident at Philly's Coast Guard Headquarters

A police officer was injured after a man drove through the security barrier at the Philadelphia Coast Guard headquarters.

The incident occurred on Saturday around 7 p.m. when the man, driving a white sedan, breached the facility barrier at 1 Washington Ave. He then disabled multiple surveillance cameras and communication devices.

As the Philadelphia Police Marine Unit and Coast Guard personnel responded, the trespasser struck a police officer in the face with a surveillance camera, causing minor injuries. A brief struggle ensued before the man was subdued.

Authorities suspect that the man may have been under the influence of drugs and transported him to a hospital for evaluation.

Authorities believe he might have been under the influence of drugs.

Author's summary: A man breaches Coast Guard headquarters, injuring an officer.

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The Philadelphia Inquirer The Philadelphia Inquirer — 2025-10-12

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