The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

The news site of Robert Morris University

RMU Sentry Media

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Police Blotter 01/21/20-01/27/20

February 2, 2020

o1/21/20- Parking Complaint- Students reported a vehicle at Marshall Hall is blocking them in for several minutes. The vehicle was moved. Owner given verbal warning (closed).  01/22/20- Medical Emergency- Student Health Services reported a student in need of an ambulance....

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Allegheny County names Matthew Dugan as new Chief Public Defender

Michael Delehanty, Contributor
February 1, 2020

PITTSBURGH - Allegheny County named Matthew Dugan, Esq. as the new Chief Public Defender. County Manager William D. McKain announced that Matthew Dugan was appointed to the position on Jan. 14. "We are proud of the work that has been done in the Public Defender's office...

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CityMatCH provides several Pittsburgh organizations with tools to reduce birth disparities

John Blinn, News Editor
January 29, 2020

PITTSBURGH - Several Pittsburgh organizations and departments will receive training and technical assistance to reduce birth disparities. Despite a decline in infant mortality rates on a national scale, the problem still continues within Allegheny County. Information shows...

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Police Blotter 1/07/20-1/13/20

January 23, 2020

1/07/20- Found property- A Credit Card was turned into this Department. The owner was notified (closed). 1/08/20- Accident Without Injury- Staff reported a minor accident at Facilities. Report and Photos taken for insurance purposes (closed). 1/08/20- Medical Emergency-...

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Police Blotter 12/10-12/16

January 15, 2020

12/10/19- Suspicious Person- A professor reported a male trying to buy textbooks earlier in the day in Nicholson Center. Male was already gone. Report for informational purposes (closed). 12/10/19- Harassment- A student reported repeated nuisance comments from another student....

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Police Blotter 12/31/19- 1/06/20

January 7, 2020

12/31/19- Criminal mischief-  Caller reported witnessing a male damaging the “Robert Morris University” sign at the entrance to Campus. Officers Identified male. Charges pending (pending).  12/31/19- Fire alarm- Moon Dispatch notified this Department of a fire alarm...

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Police Blotter 12/17/19-12/30/19

December 31, 2019

12/17/19- Trespassing- Officers received an anonymous complaint that a student that was banned from Salem Hall had been inside. CCTV video was reviewed and the individual charged with trespassing and sent through student conduct (closed).  12/18/19- Departmental Information-...

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Update: AJR postpones concert at UPMC Events Center

John Blinn, News Editor
November 25, 2019

UPDATE: Nov. 25 - 6:00 p.m. Update: AJR revealed that part two of their "Neotheater Tour" would stop at all cities that were originally scheduled for the first part of the tour but were missed due to Jack Met's illness. The band took to Twitter on Nov. 22, posting an updated...

Robert Morris Universitys Freedom Card Office set to move

Robert Morris University’s Freedom Card Office set to move

John Blinn, News Editor
November 23, 2019

MOON TOWNSHIP - In an email sent to students, Robert Morris University recently announced that the Freedom Card Office will be moving to the Nicholson Center. The process will begin on Nov. 25 while the current office, located in the Revere Center, will close. The office...

Pittsburgh Public Safety prepares for Light up Night

Pittsburgh Public Safety prepares for “Light up Night”

John Blinn, News Editor
November 21, 2019

PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Public Safety is preparing the city for the large crowds that are expected to come with the city's "Light up Night." The annual event will take place on Nov. 22 and kick off the holiday season with various bands and other events. “As a native of...