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Public Safety recommends using a U-lock instead of a cable or chain lock for securing your bicycle.

College reports uptick in vehicle thefts, burglaries

By Kate SantaMaria, Staff Writer November 15, 2024

Eight vehicle thefts, including that of five bicycles, two scooters and one car, as well as numerous auto-burglaries, have been reported on campus this fall semester and are currently being investigated...

Benjamin Kitson '24 is currently serving time in Chester County Prison. (Photo courtesy of LafayetteDelts.net)

Recent alumnus sentenced for child pornography charges

By Clara Witmer, Assistant News Editor November 8, 2024

A recent Lafayette College alumnus was sentenced to prison for charges of child pornography in a court hearing on Sept. 6 following a guilty plea. Benjamin Kitson ‘24 graduated with a B.S. in mechanical...

The victim of Tuesday's shooting is current not cooperating with officials. (Photo courtesy of Easton Police Department)

Man injured in Easton shooting, suspect still at large

By Jenny Davis, Contributing Writer October 25, 2024

The Easton Police Department responded to a shooting on Tuesday at around 6:18 p.m. on the 1300 block of Liberty St. in Easton. Upon arrival at the scene, police found a 44-year-old man suffering from...

The broken glass has been temporarily repaired with plexiglass.

Public Safety investigating incident after student punches through glass door of Kirby House

By Isabella Gaglione and Elisabeth Seidel October 11, 2024

A Lafayette College student was sent to the hospital early Saturday morning after punching through several panes of glass in a campus residence hall door, leaving some student witnesses with safety concerns...

Peter Milius was formally arraigned at the Northampton County Courthouse on Sept. 19.

Criminal court scheduled in Milius case

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor September 27, 2024

Peter Milius — the former Lafayette College student facing child pornography and invasion of privacy charges — was formally arraigned on Sept. 19, according to court records. The formal court hearing...

The criminal investigation into Mindleaf CBD began in July.

College Hill hemp store charged with selling marijuana

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor September 6, 2024

The owners of Mindleaf CBD, a hemp store just one block away from Lafayette College, were charged on Aug. 27 for selling illegal marijuana and possessing other illicit products.  According to a news...

The incident comes nearly two months after a shooting occurred in Easton's West Ward. (Photo courtesy of City of Easton on X)

Shots fired into occupied Easton home

By Andreas Pelekis, News Editor July 6, 2024

A teenager fired shots into an occupied home in Easton on Monday, according to the Easton Police Department. No one was injured and the suspect is still at large. The reports of a shooting came at 1:30...

Peter Milius' formal arraignment is expected to take place in Courtroom 1 of the Northampton County Courthouse.

Peter Milius waives preliminary hearing, formal arraignment to come

By Elisabeth Seidel, Managing Editor June 18, 2024

Peter Milius, the former Lafayette College student charged with possession of child pornography and invasion of privacy, waived his preliminary hearing before Magisterial District Judge Robert Weber last...

Peter Milius was a sophomore before he departed Lafayette College. It is unknown if his departure was voluntary. (Photo courtesy of TikTok)

More details revealed in Milius case, preliminary hearing postponed

By Madeline Marriott and Trebor Maitin May 3, 2024

A criminal complaint from the Northampton County Magisterial District Court revealed more details regarding child pornography and invasion of privacy charges leveled against Peter Milius, a former Lafayette...

The inciting incident took place in Rubin Hall on the night of Oct. 15.

Now-former student charged with child pornography possession, invasion of privacy after filming students in shower

By Trebor Maitin, Managing Editor April 26, 2024

Peter Milius, who was a Lafayette College student through at least last semester, was arraigned on Monday in connection with an October incident in Rubin Hall in which two students were recorded showering,...

The manhunt for Tamir Freeman took four months. (Photo courtesy of The Morning Call)

Suspect in December Centre Square shooting captured

By Selma O'Malley, News Editor April 26, 2024

After a four-month-long manhunt for a shooter who opened fire in Easton Centre Square, a suspect was arrested on Tuesday, according to the Morning Call. Tamir Freeman, 23, was arrested by the U.S. Marshals...

The three incidents took place in Ruef Hall, Marquis Hall and Watson Hall.

Students share recent experiences with burglary, harassment

By Selma O'Malley, News Editor April 19, 2024

Multiple incidents of burglary and one of a student being followed to her residence hall have been reported to Public Safety since the end of March. Three female first-years anonymously shared their experiences...

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