Crime
August property crimes drop 20 percent
Total crime dropped 19 percent this August, with 72 crimes reported this summer as opposed to the 89 crimes reported last August.
Penn researcher found shot in home
A 35-year-old researcher at Penn was found shot and killed in his home on Wednesday, the AP reported last night.
U. Sciences frat robbed at gunpoint
Two black males broke into a University of Sciences fraternity house at 42nd and Baltimore streets at gunpoint on Wednesday morning at around 2:30 a.m.
Crime Log: Aug. 15 – Aug. 21
A motorcycle theft and a report of fraud are among crimes that were reported in the Penn Patrol Zone between Aug. 15 and Aug. 21, 2014
NSO hospital transports increase 65 percent
Three parties were shut down over the weekend and three students were cited for underage drinking.Liquor police cracks down on underage drinking in Phila. as college semesters start
The Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement is cracking down on underage drinking at Philadelphia colleges as the fall semester begins, although it is currently unclear whether the BLCE will patrol near Penn during New Student Orientation.Crime Log: Aug. 8 – Aug. 14
Two men trying to dine and dash without paying at Chilis and an unaffiliated man kicking an affiliated female are among the crimes reported in the Penn Patrol Zone between Aug. 8 and Aug. 14, 2014.
With NSO alcohol incidents common, MERT prepares for calls
Sixty-five MERT members — all of whom have received professional training in emergency medical assistance — will be on call this Friday in order to assist students who need medical attention
Former Penn Police officer charged with making false statements to feds
A former Penn Police Officer was charged on Tuesday with having a gun in a federal facility and making false statements to federal law enforcement officers.Crime Log: Aug. 1 – Aug. 7
An aggravated assault at 36th and Ludlow streets and a robbery on the 4000 block of Walnut Street are among the crimes reported in the Penn Patrol Zone between Aug. 1 and Aug. 7, 2014.Crime Log: July 25 – July 31
Eight thefts, an assault and a terroristic threat were among the crimes reported in the Penn Patrol Zone between July 25 and July 31.?Local Congressman’s son indicted for bank fraud
The son of local Congressman and 1986 Fels graduate Chaka Fattah Sr. (D-Pa.) has been charged with defrauding private banks and the Internal Revenue Service of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Former Penn basketball player charged with four additional burglaries
Former Penn student and varsity basketball player Anthony Bagtas was charged on June 9 with four burglaries that occurred over Thanksgiving break last fall. He now faces a total of 14 burglary charges and is in custody at a correctional facility.Crime Log: July 18 - July 24
Last week's crimes included two acts of vandalism, two frauds and an assault. See what other crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between July 11 and July 17, 2014.
New billboards stress need for community help in murder case
A billboard advertising a $25,000 reward for tips towards Don Ly's murder was unveiled today at a press conference. Ly operated a fruit salad cart at 34th and Walnut streets.Crime Log: July 11 - July 17
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between July 11 and July 17, 2014.
