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The Easterner

The independent, student-run news site of Eastern Washington University.

The Easterner

The independent, student-run news site of Eastern Washington University.

The Easterner

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Police Beat Mar. 19th-Apr. 4th

By Elizabeth McGowan, Reporter April 20, 2026

Malicious Mischief   — Mar. 19th An incident was reported at 11:47 p.m. of a tagging of the southside of Reese Court. The graffiti was not derogatory or racial in manner. The incident was referred...

The Red Barn is located at 609 W 7th St, Cheney, WA 99004

Police Beat Jan. 16-Feb. 4

By Elizabeth McGowan, Reporter February 16, 2026

Domestic Violence Call  — Jan. 16 Neighbors reported hearing a verbal argument between a couple at the Townhouse Apartments. The dispute reportedly involved burnt bacon. Police responded, the situation...

The Red Barn is the EWU Police department headquarters.

Police Beat: Oct. 22 — Nov. 10

By Elizabeth McGowan, Reporter December 9, 2025

Trespassing — Oct. 22 A suspect was reported outside of the URC around 8:47 p.m. He is restricted from being on campus during certain hours and was violating those conditions. He was later arrested...

 The Red Barn, at 609 W. Seventh St. in Cheney, Washington, is the Eastern police headquarters.

Police Beat: Oct. 1–20

By Stormy Byrne, Community Engagement Specialist November 11, 2025

Harassment — Oct. 1 An unknown Instagram account spread rumors about a female student. Police determined the behavior was not considered criminal harassment and referred the student to campus resources.  Stalking/Harassment...

Police Beat: May 7 - May 16

Police Beat: May 7 – May 16

By Nic Cunningham, Reporter May 30, 2025

This report is based on correspondence with EWU Detective Robert Schmitter taking place May 21. Cases may have developed further since. Fire Alarm/Steam Leak – May 7 A boiler in the mechanical room...

The EWU Police department headquarters.

Police Beat: April 14 – April 26

By Stormy Byrne, Reporter May 12, 2025

This report is based on correspondence with EWU Detective Robert Schmitter taking place at the end of April. Cases may have developed further since. Motor Vehicle Theft - April 14 At about 1:40 p.m.,...

Eastern Washington University Police Department vehicles line up in front of the department headquarters, the Red Barn.

Police Beat Jan. 6 – Feb. 24

By Carly King and Stormy Byrne March 10, 2025

Drug Offense - Jan. 6 At 9:12 p.m., a Resident Life Coordinator reported smells of marijuana in Louise Anderson Hall. Eastern Washington University Police went to the room they believed it was coming...

Eastern Washington University Police headquarters, the Red Barn, is located at 609 W 7th St, Cheney, WA 99004.

Police Beat: Dec. 31 – Jan. 5

By Carly King, Reporter January 11, 2025

Drug Call - Dec. 20 At 6:40 p.m., a Resident Life Coordinator called the Eastern Washington University Police due to smells of marijuana in Dryden Hall. Police were unable to locate the source of the...

Police Beat Nov. 2 - Nov. 21

Police Beat Nov. 2 – Nov. 21

By C.J. Luce, Reporter December 3, 2024

Robbery — Nov. 2 At 6:00 p.m. a student reported that he had his glasses stolen at Roos field and was punched. No charges were pressed. Suspicious circumstance — Nov. 3 At 12:15 a.m. a complaint...

Police Beat Oct. 19 - Nov. 1

Police Beat Oct. 19 – Nov. 1

By Cannon Barnett, Editor in Chief November 2, 2024

Liquor Violation — Oct. 19 At 7:48 p.m. Eastern Washington University police received a call that someone had passed out underneath a vehicle following a football game at Roos Field. Officers and...

The EWU Police headquarters resides in the Red Barn building.

Police Beat: Oct. 10 – Oct. 18

By Juan Luna-Elliot, Reporter October 30, 2024

Burglary — Oct. 10  EWU Police responded to a burglary at 12:22 p.m. in Dryden Hall. Dryden Hall is no longer used by students, but by faculty as an overflow area where faculty can store personal...

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