Crime Archives - The Pitt News

Police blotter: Sept. 6 – Sept. 10

By News Editors • September 13, 2024

Pitt police reported a dispute between two roommates, harassment by communication and more in this week’s crime log.

Protesters face formal arraignment, criminal charges after arrests during summer encampments

By Kyra McCague, Senior Staff Writer • September 8, 2024

After a preliminary hearing on Aug. 26, two protesters from the pro-Palestine encampments in April will face a formal arraignment on Oct. 11.

Police blotter: Aug. 29 – Sept. 2

By News Editors • September 5, 2024

An individual reported the theft of an electric scooter, an officer confiscated a small amount of marijuana and more in this week’s police blotter.

Group of Jewish students attacked at Cathedral of Learning Friday evening, Hillel JUC responds

By Spencer Levering, Assistant News Editor • August 31, 2024

At around 11:30 p.m. on Friday night, the University confirmed that a group of Jewish students “were attacked by an individual wielding a bottle” near the Cathedral of Learning at around 6 p.m. Friday evening. The statement clarified that two of the students were treated for injuries at the scene and that the alleged perpetrator, who has “no known Pitt affiliation,” is in Pitt Police’s custody.

Police blotter: August 21 to August 28

By News Editors • August 29, 2024

Pitt police reported a theft of rugs, a theft of an energy drink and more in this week’s crime log.

Pitt police issue crime alert after sexual assault

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • March 4, 2024

The Pitt Police reported a sexual assault in North Oakland that occurred in the early morning hours of March 3.

Police blotter: Jan. 4 – Jan 9.

By News Editors • January 12, 2024

Pitt police reported public drunkenness, theft of a firearm and more in this week’s crime log.

Pitt to automatically enroll all students in ENS texts

By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor • January 12, 2024

All Pitt students on the Oakland campus will receive texts when an Emergency Notification System alert is sent out beginning Jan. 16.

Police Blotter: Dec. 1 – Dec 5

By News Editors • December 8, 2023

Pitt police reported a bicycle theft, a drug law violation and more in this week’s crime log.

Police Blotter: Nov. 9 – Nov. 15

By News Editors • November 17, 2023

Pitt police reported a criminal trespass, a theft of a bicycle and more in this week’s crime log.