Police Beat

By Claire Simpson, Copy Editor

March 2
12:06 a.m.
Malicious Mischief
The owner of a 2013 Chevy Equinox at the Townhouse Apartments discovered scratches and grooves on the windshield after the recent snow. The damage is estimated to be $500, but there are no leads or suspects.

March 2
8:20 p.m.
Marijuana
A resident in snyamncut Hall found marijuana that one of his roommates had left out in their dorm. He called the police, who spoke to the owner of the substance. This individual claimed to have a medical marijuana card and was unaware of policies regarding underaged smoking on campus with a card. The marijuana was confiscated and the officers noticed two fifths of alcohol in the residence, so all three individuals were referred to Student Rights and Responsibilities.

March 3
12:06 a.m.
Marijuana
The odor of marijuana was detected on the 11th floor of Pearce Hall. The officers questioned one of the residents, who said that she was holding paraphernalia for a friend living off-campus and trying to sober up. She permitted a search and directed the officers to a drawer that contained a pipe with burnt marijuana and lighters. She was referred to Student Rights and Responsibilities.

March 5
1:20 p.m.
Harassment
A student working at The Roost reported an event that had happened on Feb. 25 between her and a co-worker. The event is being investigated by the university. The individual had been touching her back. Since then, the situation has escalated, with him making her uncomfortable and the two of them arguing.

March 6
12:34 a.m.
Marijuana
A room on the fifth floor of Pearce Hall was emitting the smell of marijuana. When questioned, the resident stated he did not know anything but was not making eye contact and appeared nervous. He was referred to Student Rights and Responsibilities.

March 6
12:44 a.m.
Alcohol
Officers were directed to the 12th floor of Pearce Hall where a highly intoxicated student was screaming and crying into a phone. She was stumbling and slurring her words with a PBT of 0.18 BAC. The police have had previous contact with her before, so she was cited with a minor in possession.

March 8
2:20 p.m.
Harassment
A student in snyamncut Hall reported that she had been receiving negative Instagram messages over the last week and a half. She has contacted Instagram and the investigation is pending as the police are currently following leads.