Penn State Cocaine Probe Charges 14, Including 2 Philadelphia-Area Men
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Updated · FOX 29 Philadelphia · Aug 20
Penn State Cocaine Probe Charges 14, Including 2 Philadelphia-Area Men
3 articles · Updated · FOX 29 Philadelphia · Aug 20
Summary
Fourteen people now face charges in an alleged cocaine-trafficking operation at Penn State’s main campus, with Daniel Price of Philadelphia and Kyle Ridpath of Media identified in court records.
Attorney General Dave Sunday described the case as a coordinated cocaine network that made regular trips to source cities and moved large quantities onto campus.
A 2024 affidavit says confidential informants helped target alleged ringleader Thomas Robinson, who allegedly sold cocaine on Snapchat, accepted Venmo payments and was arrested at the Delta Upsilon house in December 2024.
Penn State said Delta Upsilon is on interim suspension, while Sigma Chi is not a recognized university organization and falls outside campus oversight.
Investigators have not said how long the operation ran or whether more charges could follow, suggesting the case may widen beyond the 14 already charged.