Police Beat

By Claire Simpson, Copy Editor

Jan. 26
11:19 p.m.
Burglary
An individual attempted to steal packaged bakery items from the Thomas Hammer coffee shop in the PUB by using a ski pole to skewer the items through the grating that blocks the shop off after closing. Various sandwiches and cookies were found on the floor of the shop, and it is assumed that the theft was unsuccessful. At an exit of the PUB, police found the ski pole, a black bicycle and a water bottle that was being used to prop open the exit. There are no leads or suspects.

Jan. 27
9:38 p.m.
Marijuana
An anonymous caller reported the smell of marijuana emanating from an apartment in the Townhouse apartments. Officers went to the apartment in question, which did have an odor, and spoke to the owner, who denied possession.

Jan. 30
11:25 a.m.
Alcohol
A student was referred to Student Rights and Responsibilities after being found intoxicated in Morrison Hall.

Jan. 30
2:50 p.m.
Vehicle Theft
An Eastern HVAC vehicle with keys left inside was stolen from outside the Science Building. The vehicle was located the next day outside of Albany, Oregon, by state police and had to be stopped with a spike strip. The perpetrator was a non-student.

Jan. 30
9:40 p.m.
Alcohol
In Pearce Hall, three intoxicated students were referred to Student Rights and Responsibilities.

Feb. 1
Unknown Time
Alcohol
A group of five students were referred to Student Rights and Responsibilities after they were caught intoxicated in Dressler Hall.

Feb. 1
11:36 p.m.
Alcohol
A CA on the fifth floor of Morrison Hall reported a possible incident of alcohol poisoning. Officers came to the room, where the occupant had difficulty opening the door for them. The student was obviously intoxicated, with slurred speech and difficulty keeping his eyes open. The fire department was called, and the medics cleared him from needing to go to the hospital. The 19-year-old was cited with a minor in possession charge.