Crime
Attorney steps down from representing man accused of murdering Penn student Blaze Bernstein
The judge also continued Samuel Woodward's post preliminary hearing arraignment until Nov. 9.
Robbery reported Wednesday night at 34th and Spruce, near entrance of Irvine Auditorium
A UPennAlert was sent at approximately 8:30 p.m., and a subsequent 'all clear' was declared 15 minutes later.
Judge orders man charged in murder of Penn student Blaze Bernstein to stand trial
The evidence and testimonies presented at the pre-trial hearing provided the most vivid glimpse into the interactions and relationship of Woodward and Bernstein leading up to Bernstein's death.
Penn Police responded to more than 160 crimes over the summer
Over three months, the Penn Police responded to a number of incidents involving simple assault and package theft.
Man charged with murder of Penn student Blaze Bernstein denies hate crime charges
Samuel Woodward, 21, could face life in prison without parole if convicted of the crime with the sentencing enhancement of a hate crime.
Sam Woodward, man accused of murdering Blaze Bernstein, faces new hate crime charges
Reports that the homicide was a hate crime have been circulating since the spring, but this is the first time that formal charges are being raised.
Former Temple Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity president on trial for 7 charges of sexual assault
On May 15, Temple University senior Ari Goldstein was arrested for attempted rape, according to Philly Voice.
Suspect apprehended in string of West Philadelphia sexual assaults
The Philadelphia Police are currently investigating the string of assaults and urges anyone with information to come forward.
Blaze Bernstein murder pre-trial postponed because defense is ‘not ready’
Orange County DA spokesperson Michelle Van Der Linden confirmed that the hearing was postponed and has not been rescheduled.
A robbery at PNC Bank on 40th Street prompts UPenn Alert Tuesday afternoon
The suspect, a black male in his 30s, seen wearing a tan jacket, black gloves, a white hat, and sunglasses, is still at large.
UPDATED: Suspect involved in Robbery at nearby Sheraton Hotel apprehended by Penn Police
The alert indicated that the suspect was last seen inside the hotel, but that police were on the scene and patrolling the area.
Temple student shot and killed in off-campus apartment Saturday night
Both the Philadelphia Police Department and Temple Police are investigating the homicide, and Temple’s announcement noted the investigators “do not believe that this was a random act.”
A robbery at the TD Bank on Walnut St. prompts UPenn Alert on Wednesday afternoon
“I cannot judge if [the perpetrator] is experienced or not, but what I can tell that he is trying his best to evade authorities,” Maureen Rush, the Vice President for Public Safety and Superintendent of the Penn Police, said.
In the Fling week's crime log: five thefts and six citations due to underage drinking
April 12: An 18-year old woman was issued a citation for underage drinking on the 200 block of 41st St., around 11:45 p.m.
Student arrest at Harvard University sparks controversy over claims of police brutality
In a letter signed by over 90 student organizations at American universities, the Harvard Black Law Students Association claimed that the arrest was a 'a brutal instance of police violence.'
In this crime log: reported assault at Dunkin Donuts on 40th Street
March 23: A theft was reported at Huntsman Hall between the late morning and early afternoon which resulted in losses totaling over $200.
How Penn Police union struck a deal with the U. after working six months with no contract
The new terms of the three year contract, will provide a pay increase for officers, changes in officer pension plan, and includes new language allowing officers to review body camera footage during disciplinary hearings.
After studying Penn and other schools, JHU proposes drastic changes to campus security
After visiting other campuses, JHU President Ron Daniels said he found that the University was 'dramatically out of step with our peers' in regards to campus security.
Penn announces contract with police union at a ceremony recognizing campus service
The contract between the PPA and the University expired on July 31, 2017 and until this point had not been renewed since representatives from the union and DPS had not been able to agree on the terms of the contract.