Police and Crime News

Former Penn State Employee Pleads Guilty to Federal Wire Fraud Charge

Latest Penn State NewsA former Penn State employee has pleaded guilty to defrauding the university of more than $267,000 over the course of 12 years, federal prosecutors said on Thursday. Daniel P. Sickels, […]

Three Penn State Students Charged in November Assault

Latest Penn State NewsState College police on Tuesday charged three Penn State students for their alleged involvement in a Nov. 4 assault that left a man hospitalized, according to court documents. Valentino Scarpone, […]

Man Convicted of Murdering Jean Tuggy Sentenced to Life in Prison

Local NewsThe man who shot and killed a Pine Grove Mills woman in her home seven ago was sentenced on Wednesday to life in prison without the possibility parole. Christopher G. […]

Some Pa. Courts Are Excluding Probation Officers from Requirements Under Police Misconduct Law

Local NewsThe decision further undermines the effectiveness of a program once lauded as a national model and championed by Gov. Josh Shapiro when he was attorney general.

Police Investigating After Vehicle Damaged Spring Creek Park Field

CommunityThe State College Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance as it investigates an alleged act of trespassing and criminal mischief in College Township. Someone drove a motor vehicle onto […]

Former State College Business Owner Sentenced to 80 Months in Prison for Assaulting Police Officers During Jan. 6 Riot

Local NewsA former State College business owner was sentenced on Friday to nearly seven years in federal prison for assaulting two police officers during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. […]