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Crime Log

Burglary/Receiving Stolen Property/Unlawful Entry

01/28/13 – 2 p.m. Ivory Tower Case closed
The University Police Department stopped a man who had reportedly been entering rooms. Officers found recently stolen electronics in a suitcase, which was also stolen. A search of the suspect’s person yielded a deactivated GWorld.
Subject arrested

Unlawful Entry/Drug Law Violation

01/30/13 – 3:55 p.m. Gelman Library Case closed
A staff member reported a suspicious individual in Gelman Library. UPD stopped and identified the subject and found that he was previously barred from campus. He was arrested, and found to be in possession of several bags of marijuana. He was turned over to the Metropolitan Police Department and charged with possession with intent to distribute. The subject had initially entered the library through the exit lane in the front entrance.
Subject arrested

Drug Law Violation/Tampering with Evidence/Liquor Law Violation

01/30/13 – 6:45 p.m. Mitchell Hall Case closed
UPD responded to a complaint of a suspicious odor. An administrative search yielded drug paraphernalia and alcohol. The student said she threw her joint out the window.
Referred for disciplinary action

Burglary

01/31/13 – 2:37 to 2:54 p.m. Fulbright and JBKO halls
A student reported a laptop missing from his room in Fulbright. Officers later determined that an unknown female followed a student into the building and entered the unlocked room. Officers said the same female also broke into JBKO.
Open case

02/01/13 – 2:15 p.m. Ivory Tower
The same suspect as the previous case used the same method to gain entry into Ivory. A female student found the girl in her room and the suspect left. The student reported the incident the next day.
Open case

Assaulting a Police Officer/Disorderly Conduct/Threats

02/03/13 – 3:20 a.m. Potomac House Case closed
UPD responded to reports of an intoxicated student. During his assessment, the student assaulted an EMeRG staff member and police officers. He was restrained and taken to the hospital. The officers and EMeRG staff sustained minor injuries.
Referred for disciplinary action

Compiled by Aaron Goodtree

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