Crime
Robbery at 1920 Commons raises UPennAlert questions
Penn Police have identified a suspect who entered 1920 Commons Tuesday night and — with the help of a gun — made off with cash, the Division of Public Safety confirmed. INTERACTIVE: History of the UPennAlert systemDPS, Penn work to prevent sexual assault
Penn’s Division of Public Safety works to prevent sexual assault from falling through the cracks like it allegedly did at Pennsylvania State University.Prosecutors seek extension for prison term of former state Sen. Vince Fumo
In a rare turn of events, prosecutors in former state Sen. Vince Fumo’s federal corruption case are asking the judge to give the defendant more time in prison. INTERACTIVE: The Fumo caseCrime Log: Oct. 28-Nov. 3
Six thefts and one act of burglary were perpetrated throughout the week.October crime decreases from last year
Overall, October saw a significant decrease in crime. Compared to 102 crimes in October 2010, this October saw only 67 crimes total, including crimes against persons and property. INTERACTIVE: October crime 2007-2011Police raided The Blockley
Forty underage students were cited Thursday night at The Blockley Pourhouse, located at 38th and Chestnut streets, for alleged underage drinking.
Taylor Hawes | Identifying the faces of crime
Pretty women who are accused perpetrators of violent crime almost always receive more than their fair share of media attention.Crime Log: Oct. 14-20
Breakdown of crime on and around campus last week, with an interactive map.Crime log: Oct. 7-13
Crimes committed on and around campus last week, with an interactive map.September crime rises 13 percent from last year
September crime saw an increase of about 12 percent in crimes against property and a 25 percent increase in crimes against people, according to the Division of Public Safety.
'Enforcer of Wall Street' visits Wharton
The enforcer of Wall Street, United States Attorney Preet Bharara, made a special visit to Huntsman Hall last Thursday, urging students to lead their lives with integrity and humility.DPS responds beyond campus
On Sept. 30, a man was shot in the head near 44th and Market streets at the Philadelphia Housing Authority’s Westpark Apartments. The incident was an example of violent crime that necessitates Penn Police action in areas that, while off campus, are still home to several students.Crime log: Sept. 23-29
The DP’s weekly breakdown of crime in the Penn Patrol Zone, with an interactive map.