Crime
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.
Division of Public Safety cracks down on theft after spike in crimes against property
Retail thieves beware - the Division of Public Safety is on your case.A trend in frequent retail thefts has developed in the Penn Patrol zone from 30th to 43rd streets and Market Street to Baltimore Avenue with 17 retail thefts last month, eight this month and 13 back in March.Crime Log: July 4 - July 10
Last week's crimes included a fire incident, fraud and a DUI.Crime Log: June 27 - July 3
Last week's crimes included two robberies, a burglary and a DUI.Crime Log: June 20 - June 29
This week's crimes include four thefts, two frauds, and one count of harassment.
Former Pottruck Director of Recreation allegedly stole from gym
Amy Wagner was arrested on May 7, 2014 by a member of the Philadelphia Police Department, according to the Penn Division of Public Safety.
Wawa robbed early Sunday morning
Philadelphia Police are investigating a robbery that occurred this morning at the Wawa on the corner of 38th and Spruce Streets. The suspect entered the Wawa around 4:45 a.m.Crime Log: June 13 - June 19
This week's crimes include four burglaries, vandalism and a sex offense.