Police Blotter Oct. 15 – Oct. 21
By News Editors
October 23, 2020
Liquor law violations, drug violations and more in this week’s police blotter.
Large crowd, few masks at Schenley Park worship service
By Rebecca Johnson and Jon Moss
October 19, 2020
California-based Christian musician Sean Feucht hosted a worship service Sunday evening at Schenley Park’s Flagstaff Hill that drew about 200 people. Few attendees of the “Let Us Worship” outdoor concert wore masks or were socially distanced.
Pitt police town hall addresses transparency, communication with students
By Thea Barrett, Staff Writer
October 19, 2020
Pitt police Chief James Loftus and Commander Eric Holmes, the chief of staff of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, participated in the event along with University administration and Pitt security subcontractor Allied Security. The Student Government Board, Student Affairs and the Black Senate organized the town hall.
Police Blotter Oct. 1 – Oct. 7
By News Editors
October 9, 2020
Liquor law violations, indecent assault and more in this week’s police blotter.
Peduto: Expanding, not defunding, is the future of Pittsburgh police
By Rebecca Johnson and India Krug
October 5, 2020
Mayor Bill Peduto said at a roundtable last Thursday that reforming the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police requires investing more in the police force rather than defunding it. No protest organizers were included as panelists at the event.
Police Blotter Aug. 20-26
By News Editors
August 27, 2020
A drug violation, theft and a criminal mischief in this week’s police blotter.
Pitt students, faculty express concerns over City arrest in unmarked van
By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor
August 21, 2020
For Eric Macadangdang, the arrest of a protest marshal by City police officers outside Pitt’s Barco Law Building last Saturday is a safety concern for all Pitt students.
Rosfeld wrongful termination lawsuit dismissed
By Benjamin Nigrosh, News Editor
August 12, 2020
Rosfeld filed a civil complaint in January against the University, Pitt police Chief James Loftus and Kathy Humphrey, the senior vice chancellor for engagement, for allegedly violating his due process rights and the 14th Amendment in his Jan. 18, 2018 termination.
Police blotter: April 9 – April 15
By News Editors
April 16, 2020
The Pitt News collates and publishes the Pitt police’s media crime log on a weekly basis.
Police blotter: March 4 – March 18
By News Editors
March 19, 2020
Arrests, thefts, conduct referrals, City police reports and more in this week's Police Blotter.