2008 Crafton Crime Statistics - FBI UCR / CIUS Report

The information below is provided by the FBI from the Crime in the United States (CIUS) database. All data regarding crime is reported to the FBI by the borough on the Uniform Crime Report (UCR).

Note: Crimes not reported to the FBI will not appear on this report. The homicide that occurred in October 2008 in the 2500 block of Crafton Blvd is not represented in the 2008 CIUS database, it was conveniently left off the report by Mayor Susan O'Connell and Chief Harold Rost. Read the minutes from the Nov. 2008 Council Meeting.

PA Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by City

• 2008

Compare the data from 2006 and 2007

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Mayor O'Connell / Chief Rost Put Crafton Last - Again

With the approval of Mayor O'Connell, Chief Rost left for a 2 week vacation last week at a time that CPD is short at least 2 officers. The remaining police officers are working approximately 6 days a week and large amounts of overtime are being paid. All at the expense of the Borough tax payers.... People like you and I.

It's very clear there's been an increase of crime in the borough, with homes being broken into in the Barr Ave area, a resident being assaulted in front of his own home, to a clear increase of drug activity throughout the entire borough. Who and when will someone be responsible for the safety of the residence of Crafton Borough and the management of the CPD?

I guess writing tickets is a bigger priority; those pesky people in the shopping center will eventually learn their lesson. But hey, who cares if someone is killed over drugs on Crafton Blvd or homes are broken into......

I wonder if those kids ever got their skate boards back from the Chief.... Poor kids, they could be selling drugs or vandalizing peoples property. Would you rather they do that?

Chief Rost and Mayor O'Connell clearly don't have the skills or the ability to ensure the safety of the residence of Crafton Borough.

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Crime Watch Alert - 09/2/09

A man reported that he observed a box truck drop off a very large package in the front lawn of 2029 Crafton Blvd around 1030 AM. He advised that he went into his home for approx 10 minutes and when he returned saw that the package was now gone. He asked his neighbor were the package went and she told him that someone had taken it. He did not see who took the package. She reported that the delivery driver dropped of the package in the front lawn near the roadway, gave her a receipt of delivery and she observed him drive away. She advised that the package contained a red and silver, 49cc "Bashan" motor scooter and provided a receipt for the scooter. According to the delivery receipt, the package weight was 250 lbs. The scooter was in a large unmarked box with just the word China on the outside.

Packages are often left on customers porches and front entrances. If you know that you are expecting a package try to make arrangements for a friend or neighbor to accept delivery for you. If you see anyone removing a package from a home call 911 immediately.

Information obtained from Crime Watch Alert email.

Update

On 09/13/09 the motor scooter that was reported taken from the front yard of 2029 Crafton Blvd. was anonymously returned to 2029 Crafton Blvd. The motor scooter was originally reported to be take on 09/02/09. Motor Scooter is not damage and is in running condition.

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Crime Watch Alert - 09/1/09

On 09/01/09 there was an attempted burglary of a home on Willard Avenue between the hours of 1:20 PM and 7:00 PM. A woman came home to find her front door ajar and the door damaged. There did not appear to be anything stolen from the home and it was uncertain if the actor entered the residence. Neighbors report not hearing anything unusual.

Information obtained from Crime Watch Alert email.

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