Phil Jurkovec arrested for vehicle theft in Pennsylvania
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 5:05 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Former Notre Dame quarterback Phil Jurkovec was arrested on September 18 in Pennsylvania for allegedly stealing a box truck from a hospital. Jurkovec is currently jailed in Allegheny County after failing to post $25,000 bail. GPS tracking led police to capture him shortly after the theft. His next court hearing is scheduled for the end of September. Jurkovec played for Notre Dame, Boston College, and Pittsburgh during his college career, transitioning to tight end in his final season.
- •Jurkovec stole a box truck from Wexford Hospital, police say.
- •He remains jailed and has a scheduled court hearing later this month.
- •Jurkovec previously played for Notre Dame, Boston College, and Pittsburgh.
- •He was a legislative aide prior to this incident.
- •Efforts to secure an NFL contract have not yet materialized.
- 5:05 PMYahoo Sports — Former Notre Dame football QB arrested after stealing vehicle from hospital
"The former Fighting Irish QB remains in jail as he awaits his next court hearing.
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