Crime
In this week’s crime log: eight counts of building theft and a case of illegal narcotics
On March 23, on the 4000 block of Ludlow Street, at about 11 a.m., the complainant reported that his parked vehicle was damaged and had footprints on the hood, windshield, and roof.
In this week’s crime log: an aggravated assault and 3 DUIs
On March 16, on the 2900 block of Market Street, at about 1:00 p.m., the complainant reported being approached by a group of juveniles. One punched him in the head and pulled his chain off from around his neck.
In this week's crime log: multiple thefts strike Pottruck, DRL, and Penn Bookstore
At the Penn Bookstore on March 5, a suspect removed merchandise from the sales floor and attempted to conceal their origin by removing the tags and was subsequently arrested.
In this week's crime log: 7-Eleven robbed at gunpoint and man arrested at Wawa
Feb. 15: On the 3800 block of Chestnut Street, at about 7:25 p.m., a person reported being struck in the face with a closed fist by an unknown suspect.
In this week’s crime log: vandalism at the LGBT Center and attempted stabbing with a pen
Feb. 10: At the Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, at about 12:30 a.m., a male suspect verbally threatened an officer and proceeded to attempt to stab the officer in the neck with a pen.
Penn student hit by a car at 36th and Chestnut streets Wednesday evening
Philadelphia Police 18th District Captain Matthew Gillespie said the incident may have been weather-related.
In this week's crime log: four indecent assaults in two hours reported near the Quad
Jan. 26: A theft was reported at Thai Singha House located at 3906B Chestnut St. with losses totaling more than $200. A Canada Goose jacket was stolen.
Penn LPS graduate creates digital map to track crime in West Philadelphia
LPS alumnus Dillon Heffernan created the map to help track crime using information from police reports and social media.
Penn's Kappa Alpha Theta sorority house burglarized Friday afternoon
A UPennAlert was sent out Friday afternoon alerting students about the burglary on the 100 block of South 39th Street.
Philadelphia Police barred students from entering the Quad Wednesday morning
At around 11:30 a.m., students reported that Philadelphia Police blocked off the Quad. The Philadelphia Police also temporarily shut down the 3600 block of Spruce street.
Four people were shot 'execution-style' and found in West Philadelphia basement on Monday
All four victims had a single gunshot wound to the head and were found in a house on the 5100 block of Malcolm Street.
Annenberg instructor Desiree Peterkin Bell resigns amid public corruption allegations
Peterkin Bell's profile from the Annenberg website has been deleted. The course listing for her course Urban Communications is no longer on PennInTouch.
Prank stabbing at Terakawa Ramen sends Penn students running, ducking under tables
The incident, which occurred around 7:30 p.m., prompted student diners to flee the premises for safety.
Judge revokes bail set for former Penn student's alleged murderer
Samuel Woodward's next pre-trial hearing is slated to take place in January 2019.
CBS airs film on former Penn student Blaze Bernstein and his alleged killer in '48 Hours' episode
Entitled "In the Name of Hate," the nearly hour long episode featured interviews from Bernstein's friends and family.
Suspicious object reported at 33rd and Chestnut streets, near New College House
A UPenn Alert was sent at 3:30 p.m., indicating that the object was cleared and is no longer a danger to the community.
Home burglary on 4000 block of Walnut St. prompts UPenn Alert Friday night
The suspect was wearing a red sweatshirt and ripped jeans when he entered the property Friday night, according to the Division of Public Safety.
Penn student medics are now armed with Narcan to counter opioid overdoses
Penn's Medical Emergency Response Team initially asked to be equipped with the medication about a year ago.
Penn's new emergency transport system designed for college students, admin. says
In the past, Philadelphia Fire Department officials have expressed annoyance with intoxicated Penn students throwing up in their vehicles, Superintendent of Penn Police Maureen Rush said.