Police Beats

By Claire Simpson, Copy Editor

April 13
9:12 p.m.
Marijuana
Officers followed the smell of marijuana to a dorm room on the ninth floor of Pearce Hall where six students were gathered. The occupant denied a search on the basis that there was no marijuana in the room and explained that the smell must have come from an individual who had just left the room. He refused to give the identity of the individual because this person is not allowed on campus. The occupant was then referred to Student Rights and Responsibilities.

April 16
6:55 a.m.
Destruction of Property
A university employee discovered that someone had attempted to steal one of the John Deere Gator 4x4s outside the Phase Building. The window had been left open, and there was evidence that an unsuccessful attempt had been made to jimmy the lock. This caused $300 in damages to replace the ignition. The investigation is pending.

April 9
10:00 p.m.
Theft
A wallet was found in a trashcan in LA Hall and turned in to the police. Despite cash and gift cards having been taken, the individual’s ID was left, so she was able to claim it. The investigation is pending.

April 19
12:30 p.m.
Warrant
Officers encountered and ran the name of a suspicious individual at the PUB who has had previous contact with the police. He had a $1,000 warrant, so he was taken into custody.