Early Reports Show Crime Numbers Down on State Patty’s Day
The initial State College Police crime numbers are in, and it looks like the drinking holiday might be losing its luster.
Through 8 a.m. this morning, police are reporting a 45 percent drop in crime. Only 20 arrests were made all day Friday and into Saturday.
Between noon Friday and 8am Saturday, State College Police made 20 arrests/non traffic citations, down 47% from the same period last year.
— State College Police (@StateCollegePD) March 1, 2014
Overnight @StateCollegePD made 3-DUI arrests, cited 3 for minor’s law, broke up 6 fights, investigating 2 furnishings (cont’d)
— State College Police (@StateCollegePD) March 1, 2014
(cont’d) Citations were also issued for the Borough noise ordinance, public urination and public drunkenness to name a few.
— State College Police (@StateCollegePD) March 1, 2014
The downturn has been palpable, too. Although admittedly unscientific, I took a few laps around downtown this afternoon and saw very little commotion or destruction. There was still a fair amount of green and visibly drunk folks meandering around, but businesses and sidewalks are far less crowded than just two years ago.
Even the State College Police Department is having a little fun today…
We’ll have updated crime numbers as they are available tonight or tomorrow afternoon.
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