Walter Perez
Walter Perez joined 6abc as an anchor and general assignment reporter for Action News in September of 2003. He currently anchors Action News' weekend evening shows. Walter came to WPVI-TV from WNBC in New York, where he was a reporter and weekend morning anchor. Prior to that, he worked as an anchor/reporter at WPLG in Miami and at News 12 New Jersey.

Walter also has radio experience, co-hosting the highest-rated radio talk show in Central New Jersey on WCTC News-Talk Radio 1450AM, and was color commentator for the Princeton Football Radio Network in New Jersey for 5 years.

Walter has numerous broadcast honors, including an Edward R. Murrow award for spot news coverage, a New York City Press Club award, a New York State Broadcasters award, and two New Jersey Associated Press awards.

A political science graduate from Duke University, Walter, and his wife, reside in Monmouth Junction, New Jersey with their two sons.

Walter's Stories
Stray bullet narrowly misses 2 little girls in Bucks County bedroom
While investigators are still working to determine who fired the shot and why, a video clearly shows the bullet came from inside the next door neighbor's home.
Illegal car meetups causing chaos in Philadelphia at center of City Council meeting
Police officials made it clear that despite the chaos that unfolded in late September, they are pouring significant resources into this issue.
Woman reportedly unhappy with order causes $8K in damage during restaurant outburst
Police say by the time the woman left, she had destroyed enough of the store interior and broken enough electronic equipment to leave behind more than $8,000 in damage.
Unidentified human remains from unsolved cases being exhumed from Philadelphia's Potter's Field
With advanced technology, investigators are now hoping to identify homicide victims from decades ago.
'We're coming for you': Philadelphia police promise to crackdown on illegal car meetups
Investigators are actively working to identify the people and vehicles in these videos to prosecute everyone involved and seize the cars.
Authorities warn of police impersonator in Chester County
Authorities in Chester County are warning the public of a police impersonator.
Philadelphia officer dies after being shot in June; suspect will now be charged with murder
A Philadelphia police officer who had been hospitalized since being shot during a traffic stop back in June has died.
Villanova professor talks debate strategy as Harris, Trump prepare to face off in Philadelphia
Action News talked about potential debate strategies with Villanova University Political Science Professor David Barrett.
Teens arrested, others at large after 4-day crime spree targeting cars in Montgomery County
In the attempted carjacking, the suspects allegedly used two vehicles and tried to box in an upscale car they were targeting.
Why did Kamala Harris choose Tim Walz over Josh Shapiro for VP? Expert weighs in
Some experts believe Harris is taking a calculated risk by solidifying her commitment to progressive policies by choosing Walz over the more centrist Shapiro.