Crime

Police 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.

DUI crash blocks traffic at 40th, Walnut

All three people involved in the crash were transported to HUP and are in stable condition.

Penn Women's Center, DPS partner to address sexual violence

The U.S. Department of Justice Violence Against Women Act grant, which is nearing its three-year cycle, has paid for a full-time violence prevention educator and has funded projects like the Student Anti-Violence Advocate program.

Man shot in head near 44th, Market streets

The man, unaffiliated with Penn, was shot at Westpark Apartments Friday night and is currently in stable condition. Philadelphia Police have identified and are looking for a suspect.

Con artist pretends to be Penn student

Eugene Tinsley, who posed as a Penn student, pled guilty this year to two counts each of theft, forgery, receiving stolen property and securing execution of documents by deception.

Crime log: Sept. 16-22

Check out an interactive map of crime in the Penn Patrol Zone last week.

Philadelphia looks to extend teen curfew

The law will introduce graduated school-year curfews for three different age groups. Young adults aged 16 to 17 will face a curfew of 10 p.m., which could affect University students who fall in that age group.

Crime Log: Sept. 9-15

Crime log for the week of Sept. 9-Sept. 15, with an interactive map.

Penn releases annual Jeanne Clery report

In the spirit of transparency, the University released its annual Jeanne Clery crime report Sept. 15, detailing three years of crime and emergency on campus.

Safety Fair informs students about public safety issues

In addition to educating students about safety issues, the fair also aimed to increase participation and awareness about DPS programs and initiatives, in part because the division saw low freshman enrollment in several of these programs during New Student Orientation, according to Vice President for Public Safety Maureen Rush.

Crime log: Sept. 2-8

Crime log for the week of Sept. 2-Sept. 8

Summer sees increased overall crime

This summer saw 7 percent more crime than last summer, but robbery and theft saw significant decreases.

Samantha Sharf | Reclaiming the flash mob

In recent years, however, the term “flash mob” has acquired a new meaning. Philadelphia’s non-violent high-school and college-aged residents need to reclaim the flash mob.