Police Blotter 7/6/2021 – 7/12/2021

7/6/2021 – Fire Alarm Smoke Detector Activated – Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Marshall Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be burnt food. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled and the panel was reset. This case is closed.

7/7/2021 – Harassment – Officers responded to a fight in progress at the RMU Island Sports Center. Officers identified the individuals and nobody wanted to press charges. Both of the parties were warned. This case is closed.

7/8/2021 – Traffic Stop – RMU Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with a suspended registration. The driver was given a 10-day warning to fix the issue. This case is closed.

7/9/2021 – Traffic Stop – RMU Police observed a vehicle that failed to stop at a posted stop sign. The officer conducted a traffic stop and explained the reason for the stop. The driver was issued a stop sign violation ticket. This case is closed.

7/9/2021 – Fire Alarm Smoke Detector Activated – Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Marshall Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be burnt food. RMU Maintenance was notified and the fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. This case is closed.

7/9/2021 – Departmental information – RMU Police assisted a student in retrieving a package from the mailroom. This case is closed.

7/9/2021 – Departmental Information – RMU Police observed a group of students utilizing the fire pit. They were identified and informed of the rules of using the fire pit. They were cooperative and apologized. This case is closed.

7/10/2021 – Theft by Unlawful Taking – RMU Island Sports Center Public Safety Officer received a report from a hockey player that their cell phone was missing from their bag. The parent called back to report the phone was in their vehicle and was not stolen. This case is closed.

7/10/2021 – Fire Alarm Smoke Detector Activated – Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be steam from the shower. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. This case is closed.

7/11/2021 – Fire Alarm Smoke Detector Activated – Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be burnt food. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. This case is closed.

7/11/2021 – Fire Alarm Smoke Detector Activated – Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be burnt food. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. This case is closed.

7/12/2021 – Suspicious Person – Residence Life reported a possible squatter in Gallatin Hall. Officers responded and checked the building. The search resulted in negative findings. The cameras were checked with the same results. This case is closed.

7/12/2021 – Failure to Stop at Stop Sign – RMU Police observed a vehicle that failed to stop at a posted stop sign. The officer conducted a traffic stop and explained the reason for the stop. The driver was issued a citation. This case is closed.

7/12/2021 – Fire Alarm Smoke Detector Activated – Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be burnt food. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. This case is closed.

7/12/2021 – A student dropped off money for the Assistant Dean of Students. A property receipt was completed and the money was placed in an evidence locker. This case is closed.

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