PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — Rosalind “Roz” Pichardo, a Philadelphia activist known for her anti-violence work and outreach efforts, was arrested Wednesday and is facing aggravated assault and related charges stemming from an incident on July 17.<\/p>\n
According to authorities, transit police responded just after 9 p.m. to a report of a stabbing on SEPTA’s Market-Frankford Line heading eastbound under Market Street at 8th Street.<\/p>\n
Police later found two women involved in a physical confrontation, with both suffering injuries.<\/p>\n
Pichardo was taken to a hospital for treatment. The other woman, who sustained lacerations to her face, was transported to Jefferson Hospital. It is unclear whether she faces any charges.<\/p>\n
Pichardo posted $2,500 bail.<\/p>\n
Pichardo is the founder of Operation Save Our City, an organization whose mission is to provide life-saving skills, education and necessities to people who have experienced trauma and been exposed to violence.<\/p>\n
She is also the woman behind Sunshine House, a Kensington center that provides resources to people battling addiction.<\/p>\n
Video of the fight was captured and is now part of the investigation. The case is being handled by the mass transit prosecutor through the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office.<\/p>\n
Pichardo declined to comment and referred questions to her attorney, who said, “no comment” at this time.<\/p>\n
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