Police Blotter (Aug 16, 2022-Aug 22, 2022)

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Alexa Headley

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Finn Lyons, Contributor

8/16/2022, Suspicious Person: The student reported an unknown person in their suite in Washington Hall. Officers responded and checked the suite. All rooms were found empty. The door was locked after the officers left. This case has been closed.

8/16/2022, Departmental Information: RMU Officers escorted two individuals out of the UPMC Events Center during the concert. This case has been closed.

 

8/17/2022, Motor Vehicle Accident Without Injury: RMU staff reported a motor vehicle accident at the front entrance of campus. Officers responded. No injuries. All pertinent information was obtained for insurance purposes. This case has been closed.

 

8/18/2022, 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 has been closed.

 

8/18/2022, Found Property: A visitor dropped off a necklace found in a parking lot on campus. The necklace was logged into Lost and Found. This case has been closed.

 

8/19/2022, Fire Alarm- False Alarm: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in the Nicholson Student Center. Officers responded and found the cause to be a mechanical issue. RMU Maintenance was on scene. The fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. This case has been closed.

 

8/19/2022, Departmental Information: RMU Island Sports Center Public Safety Officer provided First Aid for an injured guest. Medics were refused. This case has been closed.

 

8/19/2022, Fire Alarm- Smoke Detector Activated: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be unknown. No smoke or fire. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. This case has been closed.

 

8/20/2022, 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 has been closed.

 

8/22/2022, Harassment: A parent reported a verbal incident involving their child during a public skate. There was no physical altercation. This incident was created to document this incident. This case has been closed.

 

8/22/2022, Departmental Information: Report generated for training. This case has been closed.

 

8/22/2022, Student Conduct Drugs: Residence Life requested Officer’s assistance with an unwanted guest in Yorktown Hall. Officers responded and escorted the student from the building. One student will be sent through Student Conduct for violating the Drug Policy. This case has been closed.

 

8/22/2022, Smell of Marijuana: Residence Life requested Officers assistance for a smell of marijuana in Yorktown Hall. Officers responded. One student will be sent through Student Conduct for violating the Drug Policy. This case has been closed.

 

8/22/2022, Animal Complaint: RMU Band reported a seemingly sick raccoon at Joe Walton Stadium. Officer responded. The area was checked. Unable to locate the animal. This case has been closed.

 

8/22/2022, Found Property Residence Life reported finding various kitchen knives in the Hamilton Hall common kitchen. The knives were left behind by the summer interns. Officers confiscated the knives and properly discarded them. This case has been closed.

 

8/22/2022, Fire Alarm- Smoke Detector Activated: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be a student cooking mashed potatoes. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. This case has been closed.

 

8/22/2022, 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 has been closed.