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
Bensalem police credit drone technology for retail theft clearance rate
The drones have been able to arrive on the scene consistently within two minutes as the operator pans the camera to find someone matching the description of the suspect.
Philadelphia police seek minivan after hit-and-run crash leaves 3 people injured
Three people were injured in a hit-and-run crash on Monday night in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia, leaving one of them in critical condition.
New Jersey State Police trooper dies during training at headquarters in Mercer County
The trooper had been with the state police for over eight years and was a member of the 156th State Police Class, according to the post.
Law enforcement officials across Pennsylvania work to get gun 'switches' banned
The tiny and inexpensive 'switch' lets criminals create machine guns, increasing danger on the streets and to law enforcement.
Police trainer in Bucks County discusses officer safety after deadly shooting in North Carolina
According to the Fraternal Order of Police, as of April 1, at least 98 officers across the country have been shot in the line of duty and 10 were killed.
Victims speak out after hit-and-run in Port Richmond: 'He was going so fast'
Michelle McDermott and Michele Hartman were walking home from a dollar store in Port Richmond when they were hit by a driver who fled the scene.
'Senior Assassin' game results in potentially dangerous misunderstandings, police warn
It sounds innocent enough, but more and more reports of dangerous misunderstandings have been surfacing over the game involving high school seniors.
Fmr. President Trump airs grievances over Michael Cohen during exclusive Action News interview
The former president did not hold back in airing his grievances over one of the key witnesses in the case, despite a gag order that requires him not to.
'She was an angel': Woman killed after tree falls onto her camper in Bucks County
Authorities say two people were inside the camper when the tree fell.
Leader of burglary ring targeting Asian Americans arrested in Bensalem, Pa.
A months-long investigation led to the arrest of a burglary ring leader who police say primarily targeted Asian American business owners.