Crime
Why a former Penn Police officer filed a lawsuit because he refused to shave his beard
Joseph Lewis had been a Penn Police officer for close to six years before his sergeant told him to shave or go home, according to his legal complaint.
Prosecutors recommend Penn alum Chaka Fattah spend 17 to 21 years in prison
Government lawyers filed their suggestions for Fattah’s sentencing on Monday, recommending that the convicted Democrat serve 17 to 21 years in prison.
Crime Log: Nov. 11 - Nov. 22
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Nov. 11 and Nov. 22.
Harvard College students made 121 disclosures of potential sexual harassment cases this past academic year
Despite the amount of disclosures this past year, only five undergraduate students filed a formal complaint to Title IX coordinators.
Phila. District Attorney creates 'ethnic intimidation' task force
Ethnic intimidation, which is another legal term for hate crimes, is an overt action coupled with targeting an individual of a group which falls under the statue.
Crime Log: Nov. 4 - Nov. 10
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Nov. 4 and Nov. 10.
Former Penn Police officer says his beard problems were the reason he was fired
The officer, Joseph Lewis, claimed he was fired because he maintained facial hair, which is reportedly against University policy. His skin condition, primarily affects black men and stems from an issue with ingrown hairs that create bumps every time he shaves, Billy Penn reported.
Crime Log: Oct. 29 - Nov. 3
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Oct. 29 and Nov. 3.
UPennAlert sent after attempted theft echoes 'flash mob' events at Temple
At 5:10 p.m. on Saturday, a juvenile riding a red bicycle tried to grab an unaffiliated woman's cell phone on the 4000 block of Locust Street.
Here's what the alleged Castle arsonist has been up to this past year
Lorenzo Bonfiglio’s pretrial at the Criminal Justice Center was originally scheduled for July 14 this year, but has since been pushed back three times and is currently scheduled for Nov. 29
How the Division of Public Safety hires Penn Police officers
DPS pays careful attention to the character and history of job applicants before hiring them, and even after being hired, they go through a lengthy orientation program.
Reported armed robberies near campus prompt UPennAlerts
At 3:58 AM on Sunday Oct. 30, Penn Police responded to a report of armed robbery on Sansom Street, prompting a UPennAlert at 4:24 a.m.
There is voter fraud in the U.S., but will not change the outcome of the election, according to Penn Prof.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump has been making allegations that the 2016 presidential election is rigged due to large-scale voter fraud in Philadelphia.
Former admitted student is likely going on trial for sexual assault
Chukwudi “Chudi” Ikpeazu, a former Penn admitted student, pleaded not guilty on Aug. 8 to a misdemeanor charge of sexual assault.
Crime Log: Oct. 14 — Oct. 20
See all the crimes committed in the Penn Patrol Zone between Oct. 14 and Oct. 20.Armed robbery at T-Mobile store on 34th and Chestnut streets prompts UPennAlert
An armed robbery occurred at 6:38 p.m. on Wednesday at 3441 Chestnut St., prompting a UPennAlert. At that time, a robbery was reported in progress at the T-Mobile store, according to the Division of Public Safety. The suspect entered the store, indicated he had a gun and told the store clerk to open the cash register.
How Penn Police plans to keep you safe this Halloween
You might think that with the increase of drunken people on the streets with dark costumes, Halloween weekend would lead to an increase in crime — but you’d be wrong.
The past year of crimes committed at Penn is now available to view
This year's report, which includes crimes that occurred in 2015, covered offenses as varied as sexual assault, drug referrals and hate crimes and includes crimes committed to students who are abroad and students on Wharton's San Francisco campus.
Crime Log Oct. 7 - Oct. 13
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Oct. 7 and Oct. 13.