Penn College Police
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Crime Alerts
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Student Reports Off-Campus Assault
Monday, November 02, 2009
A 20-year-old female Penn College student has reported that she was grabbed and pulled to the ground between houses in the 900 block of West Fourth Street last Friday around 2 a.m. She has described the attacker as a dark-skinned male. The student was able to get away from the assailant and run to safety. She reported the incident to the Williamsport Bureau of Police, who are investigating. There is no other description of the assailant available at this time. Penn College Police remind everyone to be alert for suspicious persons and dangerous situations. At night, walk only on well-lit streets and pathways and with a friend. Be security conscious at all times. If you see any suspicious people or activity, contact the Penn College Police. If something does happen, report it immediately to the Police.
Assault Suspect Arrested and in Custody
Thursday, September 18, 2008
A man accused of a Tuesday assault of a Penn College student with whom he was acquainted was taken into custody by Penn College Police and the U.S. Marshal's office Wednesday around 11 p.m. at the Maryland/Pennsylvania border. David Smith was arraigned before a district judge and committed to the Lycoming County Prison. Smith is charged with assault, attempted kidnapping, robbery, motor vehicle theft and receiving stolen property.
Assault and Theft of Vehicle on Campus
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
A male student was assaulted on campus at 11 a.m. today in the parking lot west of College Avenue Labs. The victim’s vehicle was stolen. It was reported the victim was acquainted with the assailant, whose name is believed to be David Smith. Smith is not a current student. The vehicle was recovered several miles from campus. Police are searching for the assailant and in the process of obtaining an arrest warrant.
All students, faculty and staff should be alert for suspicious persons and potentially dangerous situations on and off campus. Immediately report all crimes or suspicious activity to Penn College Police. Police. Penn College Police continue to work with local, state and federal law enforcement officials. Anyone having additional information about this or any other crime should call campus police at (570) 321-5555.
Robbery in the City of Williamsport
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
A Pennsylvania College of Technology student reported being robbed at gunpoint late Tuesday night at 9:15 p.m. in the parking lot of an off-campus apartment in the 900 block of Second Street. The incident was reported to the Williamsport Bureau of Police, who are investigating the incident. The student was not injured. The suspects were described as two black males wearing hooded sweatshirts. One of the suspects was armed with what appeared to be a handgun.
Another Pennsylvania College of Technology student had reported being robbed at gunpoint on Friday, January 25, 2008, at 11:55 p.m. in the 700 block of West Third Street. The suspects were described as four black males wearing hooded sweatshirts. One of the suspects was armed with what appeared to be a handgun. The Williamsport Bureau of Police are investigating.
Anyone who has any information about either of these crimes is requested to contact Penn College Police at (570) 321-5555.
All students, faculty and staff should be alert for suspicious persons and potentially dangerous situations on and off campus. At night, walk on well-lit sidewalks and walkways. Park as close as possible to any buildings you intend to enter. If possible, walk with another person. Call Penn College Police for an escort, if needed. All crimes should be reported immediately to the police.
College Police Announce Increased Patrols as a Result of City Crime Activity During Holiday Break
Tuesday, January 08, 2008
Penn College Police have doubled patrols both on and off campus as a result of recent crime activity in the city. None of the incidents occurred on campus.
Off-Campus Apartment Burglaries
Since Dec. 13, at least 14 apartment burglaries in the immediate area of the College (most affecting off-campus student housing) were reported to Williamsport or Penn College Police. All of the apartments were empty while students were away on holiday break between semesters. Landlords have contacted students that live in the apartments where the burglaries were reported. It appears that mostly small, low-value items and cash were taken.
STUDENTS: If you return to campus and find that your apartment was broken into and it has not been reported to police, please contact the Penn College Police immediately at (570) 321-5555.
Shootings in the City
On Friday, January 4, four shootings occurred in the city, resulting in one death and several injuries. Williamsport Bureau of Police are continuing to investigate these shootings, which occurred in four different locations, two in the east end of the city and two several blocks north of the campus.
Another shooting, which resulted in no injuries, happened around 2 p.m. Monday, January 7, at the intersection of Memorial Avenue and Walnut Street (several blocks north east of campus). A suspect in this shooting was immediately taken into custody and remains in jail.
Be Alert and Report Suspicious or Dangerous Situations
Penn College Police issue Crime Alerts so that students, faculty, and staff can be alerted to potentially dangerous situations on and around campus and take appropriate precautions. The warnings are issued when the situation is considered to represent a serious or continuing threat to students and employees.
All students, faculty and staff should be alert for suspicious persons and potentially dangerous situations on and off campus. Immediately report all crimes or suspicious activity to Penn College Police, who will coordinate communications with the Williamsport Bureau of Police. Penn College Police continue to work with local law enforcement and city officials to improve safety in the community that surrounds our campus.
If you have information on the burglaries, shootings, or other crimes, please immediately contact Penn College Police (24 hours a day) at (570) 321-5555 or submit information online via the Silent Witness Web site at www.pct.edu/police/silent_witness.htm to remain anonymous.
Former Student Reports Being Assaulted Near Campus
Monday, August 20, 2007
A 19-year-old female, who formerly attended Penn College, reported being grabbed and forced by an unknown, “college-age” white male, who she said was carrying a knife, to an off-campus apartment, where she said she was sexually assaulted. The incident reportedly occurred while the woman was walking on Vine Avenue on Sunday, August 19, at approximately 6 p.m.
The woman said she was able to get away from the assailant early Monday. She reported the incident to Penn College Police at 2 p.m. Monday. There is no other description of the assailant available at this time. Penn College Police have referred the victim to the Williamsport Bureau of Police and local counseling services.
Penn College Police remind everyone to be security conscious at all times and alert for suspicious persons and dangerous situations. At night, walk only on well-lighted streets and pathways. Walk with a friend and/or call Penn College Police for an escort to any on-campus or off-campus location in the immediate area of the College. Report any incidents or concerns immediately to Penn College Police.
Robbery Reported at Off-Campus Apartment
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Two Pennsylvania College of Technology students reported being robbed at gunpoint at 12:30 a.m. Thursday at an off-campus apartment in the 1000 block of West Fourth Street, according to a Crime Alert from Penn College Police.
The incident was reported to the Williamsport Bureau of Police, which is investigating. The students were not injured. The suspects were described as five black males wearing black hooded sweatshirts. One of the suspects was armed with what appeared to be an airsoft pistol.
All students, faculty and staff should be alert for suspicious persons and potentially dangerous situations on and off campus. Be security-conscious, and keep doors locked at all times. At night, walk on well-lit sidewalks and walkways. Park as close as possible to any buildings you intend to enter. If possible, walk with another person. Call Penn College Police for an escort, if needed. All crimes should be reported immediately to the police.
College Police Urge Vigilance, Attention to Surroundings
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
College Police are urging students, faculty, and staff to protect personal and College property after a series of recent on-campus thefts. Items including purses, briefcases, and laptop computers have been stolen from offices, classrooms, and apartments left unlocked or propped open while unoccupied. Please pay attention to your surroundings. Lock offices, classrooms, and apartment doors when you leave the area unoccupied. Do not prop doors open for easy access when the room is vacant -- even for a short period of time. Thefts can occur in mere minutes. Report any suspicious behavior to the College Police. It's for your protection.
Burglaries Reported at Rose Street Apartments
Monday, February 19, 2007
The Penn College Police are investigating several burglaries that have occurred at Rose Street Apartments over the past three weeks. Several apartments in the Lancaster building were entered, and personal items were stolen. These items include game stations, laptop computers and cash. Some of these burglaries occurred while the residents were in their apartments sleeping. All of the apartments entered appear to have been left unlocked and unsecured.
Penn College Police are requesting that anyone with information about these incidents call (570) 321-5555. Individuals may also submit information by completing the Silent Witness form on the Penn College Police Web site: http://www.pct.edu/police/silent_witness.htm. Individuals submitting information may remain anonymous.