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Crime log

Theft

Munson Hall
9/29/15 – Unknown time
Case closed

A student reported to the University Police Department that his laundry, that was supposed to have been cleaned and returned by a laundry service, was missing. A report on the incident was created.

– Referred to MPD

Shoplifting

Marvin Center
10/1/15 – 4:50 p.m.
Case closed

UPD responded to a bookstore complaint of a non-affiliated women hiding textbooks in her large purse. The Metropolitan Police Department responded but The University Bookstore did not want to press charges.

– Subject barred

Assault, Disorderly Conduct and Liquor Law Violation

Thurston Hall
10/2/15 – 3:12 a.m.
Case closed

UPD responded to a complaint of an intoxicated man in front of Thurston Hall. UPD discovered the man was a non-affiliated, serviceman Marine. He and his friend, a student who was also suspected of being intoxicated, were transported to GW Hospital by EMeRG. The student harassed, pushed and attempted to hinder the officers while they were accessing the situation.

– Referred for disciplinary action

Harassment

Gelman Library
Multiple dates and times
Case closed

A male student who works in Gelman Library reported that his non-affiliated ex-girlfriend was harassing him at his workplace.

– Referred for disciplinary action

Harassment

Gelman Library
10/4/15 – 10 p.m.
Case closed

A non-affiliated female reported that her ex-boyfriend, a student who works in Gelman Library, called her derogatory names.

– Referred for disciplinary action

Receiving Stolen Property

Amsterdam Hall
10/3/15 – 2:30 a.m.
Case closed

While responding to an unrelated complaint, UPD observed stolen construction signs in a student’s room. The sign was confiscated.

– Referred for disciplinary action

Drug and Liquor Law Violation

Shenkman Hall
10/4/15 – 5:57 p.m.
Case closed

UPD responded to the report of a suspicious odor and conducted an administrative search. The search yielded marijuana, drug paraphernalia and several containers of alcohol.

– Referred for disciplinary action

Theft

Eckles Library
10/5/15 – 6:16 – 7:00 p.m.
Open case

A student reported to UPD that he placed his backpack containing his laptop and iPad on a chair. When he returned the backpack was missing. MPD responded and took a report.

– Ongoing investigation

– Compiled by Sam Eppler.

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