Penn State Drug Ring Leads to Charges
Authorities charged two men following a deadly fentanyl poisoning incident on campus.
State College Crime News
Coverage of crime in State College focuses on police investigations, public safety incidents, the justice system and law enforcement activity. This page tracks developments as they occur across the city and surrounding area.
Property Crime
Police Arrest Suspect After State College Van Theft
A 36-year-old man faces felony theft charges after authorities tracked his stolen vehicle to I-99.
Drug Crime
Five Men Pleaded Not Guilty in Penn State Drug Case
The defendants face charges for their alleged involvement in a cocaine distribution ring at Penn State.
Violence
State College Police Seek Help Identifying Assault Suspects
Authorities have released photographs of individuals connected to an aggravated assault that occurred earlier this month.
Accidents
Live Poll
Should local authorities pursue stricter penalties for drivers who flee the scene of a collision?
State College Resident Charged in Hit-and-Run Case
A 20-year-old man faces charges after a collision involving a pedestrian at a local intersection.
Crime — General
Man Charged After Biting Medic at Beaver Stadium
A 19-year-old from Lock Haven faces multiple charges following an altercation at the Penn State-Buffalo game.
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Reporting here centers on criminal activity, the local justice system, law enforcement policy and community safety trends. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Seasonal fluctuations and the academic calendar often influence the frequency and nature of reports filed. Public safety updates and court outcomes are the subjects that most consistently define this coverage.