The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
Police blotter: Jan. 16 - Jan. 21

Police blotter: Jan. 16 – Jan. 21

By News Editors • 9:22 am
Pitt police arrested a person for robbery, terroristic threats and theft, responded to a report of harassment at Sutherland Hall and more in this week’s crime log.
Police blotter: Jan. 9 - Jan. 15

Police blotter: Jan. 9 – Jan. 15

By News Editors • January 17, 2025
Pitt Police reported the theft of alcohol from two suites, assisted the United States Secret Service with an investigation and more in this week’s crime log.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Investigation into Upper Campus hit-and-run still ongoing

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • January 11, 2025
A Pitt employee later identified as Jessie Maroney, 37, was killed after being struck by a box truck near the intersection of Terrace and Darragh Streets on the morning of Dec. 5. As of Jan. 9, the investigation is still ongoing.
Police blotter: Jan. 1 - Jan. 8

Police blotter: Jan. 1 – Jan. 8

By News Editors • January 10, 2025
Pitt Police reported the theft of salt at College Garden Departments, harassment at The Eatery and more in this week’s crime log.
An image of Michael Knowles set on fire outside of the O'Hara Student Center on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

Couple charged in Knowles protest sentenced to prison and probation and owe nearly $50,000 in damages

By Neel Kamal and Spencer Levering • January 7, 2025
The couple who threw a homemade firework at Pitt Police officers and planted two smoke bombs during a protest against conservative commentator Michael Knowles in April 2023 were sentenced to time in prison and probation and fined nearly $50,000 on Monday.
Police blotter: Nov. 21 - Dec. 2

Police blotter: Nov. 21 – Dec. 2

By News Editors • December 6, 2024
Pitt police reported a small fire at Benedum Hall, a fondling at Holland Hall and more in this week’s crime log.
The Cathedral of Learning.

Woman struck by truck, killed in hit-and-run on Upper Campus

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • December 6, 2024
A 37-year-old woman was killed after being struck by a box truck at the intersection of Terrace Street and Darragh Street just before 5:45 a.m. on Thursday morning.
Police blotter: Nov. 8 - Nov. 20

Police blotter: Nov. 8 – Nov. 20

By News Editors • November 21, 2024
Pitt police reported one warrant arrest for indecent exposure at Forbes and Bouquet, the theft of a bottle of Gatorade at Trees Hall and more in the past two weeks’ crime logs.
Police blotter: Nov. 7

Police blotter: Nov. 7

By News Editors • November 15, 2024
Pitt police reported the theft of a laptop at the Litchfield Tower lobby, a stalking at Bridgeside Point II and more in this week’s crime log.
Police blotter: Nov. 1 - Nov. 6

Police blotter: Nov. 1 – Nov. 6

By News Editors • November 7, 2024
Pitt police reported theft by deception at The Eatery, graffiti at the Allegheny Observatory and more in this week’s crime log.
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