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Crime Log

Theft

Potomac House
10/23/14 – Unknown time
Open case

A student reported that something was stolen from the door of his dorm room.

– Open case

Drug Law Violation/Theft

Townhouse Row
10/24/14 – 12:24 a.m.
Case closed

Campus and city police responded to a room where Metropolitan Police Department officers claimed a laser light had been directed at them in the street. Two students were identified but denied shining the light. An administrative search yielded a stolen sign, marijuana residue and paraphernalia.

– Referred for disciplinary action

Liquor Law Violation

Off Campus
10/24/14 – 11:28 p.m.
Case closed

Secret Service notified campus police about an intoxicated student. EMeRG responded to assess the student and they brought her to GW Hospital.

– Referred for disciplinary action

Disorderly Conduct/Intoxication

Thurston Hall
10/25/14 – 12:40 a.m.
Case closed

UPD saw an intoxicated student. While she was being escorted to the ambulance, she attempted to flee and was detained. She was assessed and brought to GW Hospital for treatment.

– Referred for disciplinary action

Liquor Law Violation

South Hall
10/25/14 – 2:16 a.m.
Case closed

UPD responded to a report of an intoxicated student, and she was assessed and transported to GW Hospital for treatment.

– Referred for disciplinary action

Robbery Pick Pocket/Credit Card Fraud

Marvin Center
10/26/14 – 3:10 p.m.
Open case

A student reported that her wallet was stolen from her jacket while it was on the back of her chair. A man jumped up next to her when her wallet fell to the floor, and he then fled the building. She was later notified that there were fraudulent charges on her missing credit card.

– Open case

Threats of Bodily Harm

Shenkman Hall
10/26/14 – 11:30 a.m.
Case closed

A student sent a threatening message about his roommates in an email.

– Referred for disciplinary action

Harassment (Verbal)

Merriweather Hall
10/27/14 – 11 a.m.
Case closed

A student reported that she had told another student that she did want to be friends with him anymore, and despite that he continued to send her messages.

– Referred for disciplinary action

Unlawful Entry

Academic Center (Breezeway)
10/29/14 – 12:40 a.m.
Case closed

UPD responded to assist MPD officers who had observed a male suspect sitting on a bench. UPD officers verified that the suspect still had an active bar notice and the suspect was arrested.

– Subject arrested

Compiled by Benjamin Kershner

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