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: April 10 – April 16

Police blotter: April 10 – April 16

By News Editors • April 21, 2025
Pitt police reported two robberies on Dithridge and Robinson, a liquor law violation in the Eatery and more in this week’s crime log. 
Police blotter: April 3 - April 9

Police blotter: April 3 – April 9

By News Editors • April 10, 2025
Pitt police reported a possible scam on South Highland Avenue, a liquor law violation at McCormick Hall and more in this week’s crime log.
SWAT response to barricade situation in Pittsburgh's Oakland neighborhood.

Barricaded man prompts SWAT response in South Oakland

By Briana Bindus, Assistant News Editor • April 9, 2025
Since about 10 p.m. on Tuesday evening, SWAT and the University of Pittsburgh police have been responding to a domestic incident where a man barricaded himself inside a South Oakland home, according to a Pittsburgh Police spokesperson. The situation is ongoing. 
The Cathedral of Learning.

‘Incredibly dystopian’: Pitt community reacts to rumors of ICE on campus

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • April 8, 2025
Across the country, ICE has targeted foreign nationals on college campuses for deportation. Many Pitt students fear their campus is next.
Police blotter: Mar. 27 - Apr. 2

Police blotter: Mar. 27 – Apr. 2

By News Editors • April 3, 2025
Pitt police reported a theft by deception at Litchfield Tower B, a missing phone on a Pitt shuttle and more in this week’s crime log.
Police blotter: Mar. 20 - Mar. 26

Police blotter: Mar. 20 – Mar. 26

By News Editors • March 28, 2025
Pitt Police reported a road rage incident at the 3900 block of Forbes Avenue, a defiant trespass at Hillman Library and more in this week’s crime log.
Police blotter: Mar. 13 - Mar. 19

Police blotter: Mar. 13 – Mar. 19

By News Editors • March 21, 2025
Pitt police reported a roof collapse on the 300 block of Semple Street, a set of paper towels caught on fire at the Chevron Science Center and more in this week’s crime log.
Police blotter: Feb. 27 - Mar. 12

Police blotter: Feb. 27 – Mar. 12

By News Editors • March 14, 2025
Pitt police reported a burglary home invasion at the 3600 block of Dawson Street, a report of theft at Scaife Hall and more in the past two weeks’ crime logs.
Police blotter: Feb. 20 - Feb. 26

Police blotter: Feb. 20 – Feb. 26

By News Editors • February 28, 2025
Pitt police reported a strong armed robbery at the 3800 block of Forbes Avenue, the theft of an Apple Watch at Trees Hall and more in this week’s crime log.
Police blotter: Feb. 13 - Feb. 19

Police blotter: Feb. 13 – Feb. 19

By News Editors • February 21, 2025
Pitt police reported a theft by deception at the Chevron Science Center, a retail theft at Maggie and Stella’s and more in this week’s crime log.
Load More Stories