Police and Crime News
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Charges Bound Over, Bail Denied for Man Accused of Plotting Shooting at State High
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The man accused of plotting a mass shooting at State College Area High School will remain jailed while his case proceeds toward trial. Centre County Judge Julia Rater bound over […]
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Penn State Student Accused of Impersonating Police Officer in Messages Composed Using AI
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A Penn State student was charged last week with impersonating a public servant for allegedly pretending to be a university police officer in messages he composed using an artificial intelligence […]
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State High Parents, Students Advocate for Increased Security, Mental Health Resources After Planned Attack
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A group of about 50 parents and students met with State College Area School Board members on Wednesday evening to express their concerns with the security at State High following […]
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Penn State Wrestler Accused of Running From Police, Resisting Arrest After Refusing to Leave Frat House
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A Penn State wrestler is accused of drunkenly running from police and resisting arrest after being told to leave a fraternity house last month in State College. Braeden Davis, 20, […]
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State High Returns to ‘Normal Arrival Protocols,’ Ending Daily Use of Metal Detectors
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State College Area High School returned to what the district’s superintendent described as “normal arrival protocols” on Tuesday, just over a week after it began using metal detectors at entrances […]
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Independent Expert Will Review Security at Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Official Residence After Arson Attack
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Top lawmakers say they won’t consider whether to hold hearings about the security breach until a review is complete, or are still weighing what actions to take.
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Police Chief Provides Update on Investigation Into Alleged State High Shooting Plot
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Days after law enforcement thwarted an alleged plot to carry out a mass shooting at State College Area High School, borough police chief John Gardner on Monday provided a general […]
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Man Accused of Attempting to Rape, Injuring Mount Nittany Medical Center Nurses
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A State College man was arrested on Friday morning after he allegedly attempted to rape and injured two nurses at Mount Nittany Medical Center. Conner C. Patterson, 26, was a […]
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Arson Suspect Who Allegedly Targeted Gov. Josh Shapiro Is ‘Mentally Ill,’ Mother Says
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Conversations with Cody Balmer’s neighbors and a review of public information reveal a chronically troubled man who does not seem to have a strong political ideology.
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Extra Security Measures Cause Delays at State High but No Safety Issues Reported After Alleged School Shooting Plot Thwarted
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Enhanced security measures caused long lines and a schedule delay on Monday morning at State College Area High School on the first day back to classes after police arrested a […]