Crime Beat

  • On Tuesday, Jan. 27, a UMDPD officer responded to a report of property damage at the intersection of East Eighth Street and West Kent Road at 9:52 a.m. Upon arrival, the officer determined it was a hit-and-run. The person responsible was arrested for third-degree DUI, possession of an open bottle of alcohol in the vehicle and failure to notify the owner of the property that he had damaged their property. The person was transported to jail.
  • On Wednesday, a report of possible suspicious activity prompted an officer response to 1400 Maplewood Court at midnight. Students were advised and referred.
  • At 9:55 p.m. an officer responded to a report of a student in need of medical care at 1220 Maplewood Court. When the officer arrived, the student no longer needed medical care and was referred.
  • On Thursday at 2:59 a.m., possible suspicious activity near Woodland Avenue and West St. Marie Street was reported to the UMDPD. The responding officer gave the area the all okay and filed it as a matter of record.
  • At 3:30 p.m. an officer responded to a report of criminal sexual conduct on Junction Avenue. The victim of the sexual conduct requested that charges for third-degree criminal sexual conduct be filed. The alleged assailant was arrested and a report was filed.
  • A report of suspicious activity at 509 Niagara Court was reported to the UMDPD at 7:42 p.m. An officer checked the area but was unable to locate anything of note.
  • On Friday at 12:17 a.m., an officer responded to a parking problem at 513 Niagara Court. The owner of the vehicle was advised and the vehicle was moved. This was filed as a matter of record.
  • At 12:43 a.m. an officer assisted students with a courtesy ride to their residence.
  • At 3:44 a.m. an officer responded to a fire alarm at 513 Niagara Court. The officer checked the area and determined the situation was all okay. This was filed as a matter of record.
  • On Saturday at 6:07 a.m., a report of an intoxicated person at 506 Niagara Court in need of medical care prompted officer response. The person was transported to a hospital and then transported to detox. Eventually the person was brought back to their UMD residence.
  • At 12:13 p.m. an officer responded to a report of a theft at 1049 University Drive. A report was filed.
  • A report of an intoxicated person at 1120 Kirby Drive ended with the person being transported to detox at 7:50 p.m.
  • On Sunday, a report of suspicious activity and a disturbance at 508 Niagara Court prompted officer response at 11:20 a.m. The person responsible for the disturbance was issued a trespassing warning and a report was filed.

BY SAM STROM

News Editor

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