Crime
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.
Student leaders discuss rape culture at TableTalk event
TableTalk is a campus organization that serves as a forum for students of diverse knowledge regarding a subject to come together and continue an ongoing conversation on a hot-button topic.
One of those anti-LGBTQ preachers was just arrested after elbowing a University of Georgia student
Brother Ross Jackson hit the student during a verbal confrontation in which the two individuals stood eye-to-eye, standing about an inch apart, according to The Red and Black, the student newspaper at the University of Georgia.
Crime Log: Sept. 30 - Oct. 6
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Sept. 30 and Oct. 6.
Penn wins lawsuit against family of brain cancer victim
A federal judge has ruled in favor of Penn in a recent lawsuit against a neuroscientist who died after exposure to radiation while researching at the University. The plaintiffs plan to appeal the result.
TD Bank at 37th and Walnut robbed on Wednesday afternoon
The suspect, a fully-bearded black man wearing construction gear, is still at large.
Crime Log: Sept. 23 - Sept. 29
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Sept. 23 and Sept. 29.
Police Athletic League center will host activities for West Phila. youth
“It provides a great opportunity for kids to spend time in a positive way,” said Lieutenant Gary Williams, the officer spearheading the center. “I think it allows kids to see that officers are approachable.”
Medical student's death ruled a suicide
Second-year medical student Ari Frosch died on Sept. 22. He had been on a leave of absence at the time.
Crime Log: Sept. 16 - Sept. 22
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Sept. 16 and Sept. 22.
Student sues Penn over alleged racial bias in investigation of sexual assault accusation
The unnamed senior, referred to as John Doe, allegedly sexually assaulted another senior, referred to in the suit as Jane Roe, on June 8.
Faculty members must now report sexual violence under Title IX
Faculty members have been given a much larger role this academic year when it comes to dealing with sexual violence.
Two freshmen disqualified from Class Board race, election will be re-run
In the UA New Student Representative race, there was a tie for the candidacy between College freshman Michelle Kim and College freshman Max Grove. There will be a runoff election between these two candidates.
Crime Log: Sept. 9 - Sept. 15
See what crimes occurred in the Penn Patrol Zone between Sept. 9 and Sept. 15.