Blotter: Police News from the Campus and Community

Police Blotter

Friday, Aug. 26, 2005

* Police responded to Mountain View Tower to dispose of an open container of alcohol that was found in a common fridge on the fifth floor.

* Campus police responded to a report of skateboarders on the north side of the Business building. The individuals were warned of university policy.

* Police responded to a call from an electronics employee stating that a handheld radio and battery charger had been stolen. Police are still investigating.

Saturday, Aug. 27, 2005

* Around 1 p.m., police responded to a report of several individuals throwing rocks and shooting paint ball guns in a field near the Stan Laub building. The individuals were all juveniles and their parents were contacted.

* Just after midnight, police responded to complaints of a noisy house party. The party was dispersed.

Sunday, Aug. 28, 2005

* Police responded to an elevator alarm at Mountain View Tower. One person was trapped inside. Police reset the elevator. No injuries were reported.

Monday, Aug. 29, 2005

* USU police responded to a traffic accident in the Taggart Student Center turnaround. A Parking and Transportation employee accidentally ran the bus he was driving into the center divider. There were no injuries reported, but damage is estimated at $900.

* USU police responded to a report that two males set off a car alarm in a parking lot and left the area. Police searched, but were unable to find the suspects.

Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2005

* Officers made contact with a student who felt threatened by repeated sexual advances from another student. Police are still investigating.

* Police responded to the B parking lot after a student passed out after donating blood. The student was taken to her residence.

Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2005

* Around 4:30 p.m., police responded to the report of a stray in the dumpster on the west end of Aggie Village. When police arrived, the dog had left the area.

Thursday, Sept. 1, 2005

* Police responded to the Merrill Library on a report that a battery-operated reflector light was stolen off a locked bicycle. Police are investigating at this time.

* Police found two males on bicycles jumping off cement pillars in front of the Science and Technology Library. The individuals were informed of the university’s bicycle policy and released.

Compiled by Aaron Falk.