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Police Blotter 10/05/21-10/11/21

Evelyn Luthringer
October 16, 2021

10/05/21: Suspicious Vehicle Check: A student reported a vehicle door open in the Patrick Henry lot. Officers responded and located the vehicle. It was determined that the seatbelt caused the door not to close. The door was closed and the vehicle secured. The case is closed.   10/05/21:...

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Allegheny County Police Department to participate in Drug Take-Back Day

Angelie Bartholomew, Contributor
October 12, 2021

PITTSBURGH- The Allegheny County Police Department will be participating in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Oct. 23. The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) has hosted this bi-annual event for years, making this the 21st year. This event gives people the opportunity...

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Police Blotter: 9/14/21-9/20/21

September 24, 2021

9/14/21- Departmental Information: A parent called to report identity theft on behalf of his daughter. This issue was resolved without any charges. The case is closed. 9/14/21- Harassment: RMU Island Sports Center Public Safety reported a fight between a coach and a parent....

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Police Blotter: 8/31/2021-9/06/2021

September 13, 2021

8/31/21-Fire Alarm-False Alarm: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be steam from the shower. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was cancelled. The panel was reset. The case is closed.   8/31/21-Fire...

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Police Blotter 8/24/2021-8/30/2021

September 3, 2021

8/24/21: 911 Hang Up Calls- RMU Police received a 911 hang up call from the UPMC Events Center. Officer responded and located a staff member working in the ticket office. They accidentally dialed 911. - The case was closed. 8/24/2021: Fire Alarm-False Alarm- Guardian Protection...

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Police Blotter 8/17/21-8/23/21

Julia Wasielewski and Evelyn Luthringer
August 27, 2021

8/17/21-Welfare Check- Residence Life CA reported a student missing. Officers checked the dorm room and found no one there. The RMU Band Director notified the Police that the student had gone home and she had spoken to the student’s parents. The case was closed.   8/18/21-Departmental...

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Wanted felon arrested for multiple drug and gun charges

Soundharjya Babu, Contributor
December 12, 2018

PITTSBURGH -- A wanted Pittsburgh felon was arrested for multiple drug and gun charges. In 1996, 40-year-old Tyrek Jrevae Booker was convicted of voluntary manslaughter after killing Sgt. James Taylor. Pittsburgh Bureau of Police Officers arrested Booker on Dec. 6 after...

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Mars, Bethel Park schools closed due to threats

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Editor
October 19, 2018

MOON TOWNSHIP -- Two area school districts have canceled classes Friday after receiving threats of violence. The Mars Area School District canceled classes after they say a rumor of possible violence was brought to the attention of administrators and police. As a precautionary...

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Pittsburgh Police honor Breast Cancer Awareness month

Gage Goulding, Assistant News Manager
October 15, 2018

PITTSBURGH - The Pittsburgh Police Department is honoring Breast Cancer Awareness month. The Pittsburgh Bureau of Police is placing pink decals on vehicles and motorcycles for the entire month of October. Officers also have the option to purchase "Find a Cure" patches for...

RMU police department has outgrown Barry Center

RMU police department has outgrown Barry Center

Delaney Hassell, News Editor
December 11, 2015

Due to the continuing expansion of the Robert Morris Police Department, they have simply outgrown their current building. Barry Center, where the department is located, was built in the 1960s. As one of the first buildings on the Moon campus, the building has had many different...