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Police Blotter

Aug. 28

A bicycle was reported stolen from the College of Business at 9:42 p.m. The crime is believed to have occurred between 10:00 a.m. and 9:42 p.m. There are no suspects at this time.

Aug. 29

Officers were called to the Cornell Court Apartments at 7:22 p.m. because of the smell of marijuana coming from a resident’s room.
Upon arriving at the room, police discovered two people inside, the resident and a visitor. The visitor had existing warrants out for his arrest and was taken into custody. The resident was reported to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.

Aug. 30

A theft was reported from the Walton Residence hall at 11:52 a.m.
The student’s room was left unattended and when he returned he discovered items missing. The police are investigating the incident.

During the EMU football game at Rynearson Stadium at 11:09 p.m., two suspects, one an EMU student, took a box of candy from a vendor without paying. After being confronted by the vendor the suspects paid for the candy. No criminal charges were filed but the student may face discipline under the Student Code of Conduct and Community Standards.

Aug. 31

Police were called to Wise Residence Hall at 12:57 a.m. when the smell of marijuana filled a hallway. The officers found the room the smell was coming from and recovered a bong and other narcotic paraphernalia. No charges were filed but the student residing in the room was reported to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.

Officers observed a student unable to walk on their own near the Pierce Street parking meters at 1:51 a.m. The student was cited for minor in possession and was sent to the hospital for medical treatment. He or she may also face discipline under the Student Code of Conduct and Community Standards.

A male student was arrested at Walton Residence Hall at 4:21 a.m. for 4th degree criminal sexual conduct and minor in possession. The student was in a female student’s room when the crime occurred.
Police are seeking charges from the county prosecutors office and the incident was also reported to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.

Police were called to Phelps Residence Hall at 5:04 a.m. for a domestic violence call. A female student discovered data on her boyfriend’s phone that upset her. The female student threw the phone in the toilet and the conflict started to become physical. It is unclear who the primary suspect in the matter is and the case has been sent to the prosecuting attorney and the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards for review.

Officers were called to Putnam Residence hall at 8:53 p.m. because of the smell of marijuana coming from a student’s room. Officers made conduct with the female student residing in the room and cited her for possession of narcotic paraphernalia. The student may also face discipline under the Student Code of Conduct and Community Standards.

Sept. 1

Police were called to Downing Residence Hall at 1:52 a.m. when a female student became ill in her room. The two female students living in the room were both cited for minor in possession and referred to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.
Officers on East Circle Drive observed a female student having difficulty walking at 1:58 a.m. The student was cited for minor in possession and taken the hospital via HVAC. She may also face discipline under the Student Code of Conduct and Community Standards.

A breaking and entry was reported at Bowen Field House at 12:27 p.m. Electronic equipment was stolen from an office inside the building. The case is ongoing.

Officers arrested a male student at Sellers Residence Hall for assault and battery and malicious destruction of property at 3:03 p.m. The suspect observed information on his girlfriend’s phone that upset him. The male suspect broke the phone and became physically violent with the female victim. The female, also an EMU student, was not seriously harmed. The male student is awaiting arraignment and was also reported to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.

A student reported a box of his or her belongings were stolen during move in at 5:08 p.m. After unpacking his or her belongings the student noticed the possible theft. The crime is believed to have occurred between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on August 30. The case is under review.

Sept. 2

Resident staff from Wise Residence Hall called the police at 2:05 a.m. about several underage students consuming alcohol. After making contact with the group of eight students, officers discovered both empty and full containers of alcohol in their possession. Five of the students were reported to the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.

Police were called to Wise Residence Hall at 2:37 a.m. for a minor in possession violation. The intoxicated student was cited and may also face discipline under the Student Code of Conduct and Community Standards.