Crime Archives - The Pitt News

Opinion | Crime reporting has become distasteful

By Faith Richardson, Senior Staff Writer • November 10, 2025

Senior staff writer Faith Richardson argues that crime reporting has become distasteful in recent years.

Pitt student charged with harassment after attempt to film female student in bathroom stall

By Amanda Yu, Assistant News Editor • November 7, 2025

A junior at Pitt is facing charges after admitting to police he tried to film a female student inside a Benedum bathroom stall.

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.

Opinion | On the death penalty

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor • November 15, 2024

I am struck by how profoundly fear, anger and hatred distorted my beliefs. That despite everything I valued most, I clung to views rooted in violence and oppression, values I thought I could never hold.

Police blotter: Feb. 15 – Feb. 20

By News Editors • February 23, 2024

Thursday, February 15 Pitt police assisted Pittsburgh police with a student who got scammed out of money at the 3700 block of Forbes Avenue Pitt police issued one citation for violating a City...