Police and Crime News
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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 […]
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Man Planned to Use Guns, Explosives in Attack on State High Around Columbine Anniversary, Police Say
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The man accused of plotting a since-thwarted mass attack at State College Area High School planned to use guns and explosive devices during a high-traffic morning period later in April, […]
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Arson Suspect Told Police He Planned to Beat Gov. Josh Shapiro With a Hammer if Seen in Mansion
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Cody Balmer, 38, of Harrisburg, was briefly inside the official residence while setting it ablaze with homemade Molotov cocktails, police said.
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Increased Security to Be in Place at State High After Thwarted Attack Plot
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State College Area High School will have enhanced security on Monday after police arrested a man they say was planning a deadly attack on the school for later this month. […]
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Man Arrested for Plotting Attack on State College Area High School, Police Say
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A Mifflin County man is behind bars after being accused of planning a potentially deadly attack on State College Area High School. Braeden Phillips, 20, formerly of State College, was […]