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Crime Report 10-11-12

We ask that anyone having information about any crimes committed on campus call 661-1109.  You don’t need to tell us who you are; just tell us what you know.  You can provide your information anonymously through our “Silent Witness” page at on the campus police web site (http://www.fmarion.edu/about/police ).  In the past, “Silent Witness” reports have provided leads on cases under investigation.  Thanks to those community members concerned with keeping FMU safe and secure.   Please be our eyes and ears out there….  We need you to help us to help you.


For the period 10-11-12 through 11-07-12 the following incidents were reported to and/or investigated by Campus Police:

10-11-12

A report of Conduct Threatening Health & Safety of Self.  One student referred to Student Affairs

10-12-12

A report of Recovered Stolen Property.  A car stolen off campus was recovered on campus.  Car was allegedly taken by juvenile member of family who reported the theft.

A report of Assault – Intimidation in Swamp Fox Hall.  One student referred to Student Affairs.

10-13-12

A report of a Verbal Altercation & Guest Visitation in Baxter Apartment.A boyfriend/girlfriend argument led to the violations.  One Student refereed to Student Affairs.

A report of Liquor Law Violation in Dalton Apartment.  One Student referred to Student Affairs

A report of Simple Possession of Marijuana.  One non-student claimed the drugs and was arrested.  One student referred to Student Affairs.

10-14-12

A report of Harassment NO SCDL in Possession on Wallace Woods Road.  One non-student issued a state citation. Vehicle removed from campus by towing company at the owner’s request.

A report of Liquor Law Violation & Drunkenness in Parking Lot “G”.  One student transported to McLeod Hospital and referred to Student Affairs.

10-15-12

A report ofDriving under Suspension on Alumni Drive.One non-student issued a state citation and escorted from campus.

A report of Assault& Battery 3rd Degree in Watson Hall. One student jailed and referred to Student Affairs.

10-16-12

A report of Petty Larceny from Founders Hall.  An unknown individual stole a textbook from a student.

10-17-12

A report of Simple Possession of Marijuana in Marion State Hall.  The alleged student subject had departed prior to officer arrival and insufficient evidence was discovered for any criminal charges.  One student referred to Student Affairs.

10-18-12

A report of Drunkenness at Baxter Apartment.  One student transported to McLeod Hospital and referred to Student Affairs.

A report of Assault & Battery at Marion State Hall.  Two roommates became involved in a fight over smoking in the bathroom.  Students referred to Student Affiars.

10-19-12

A report of Possession Of Alcohol and Noise Violation at Dalton Apartments.  Seven students referred to Student Affairs.

10-20-12

A report of Possession Of Alcohol and providing False Information in King Hall. One student referred to Student Affairs.

A report of Alcohol Violation in Thigpen Hall.One student referred to Student Affairs.

10-21-12

A report of Malicious Injury to State Property in Palmetto Hall.  An unknown subject damaged a smoke detector cover.

10-22-12

A report of Assault-Intimidation in Logan Apartments.  Three students referred to Student Affairs.

10-23-12

A report of Malicious Injury to Personal Property in Parking Lot “G”.The victim had their car keyed while parked.

10-24-12

A report of Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts in Parking Lot “G”.  The victim reports a vanity plate stolen from their vehicle.

A report of Theft of Motor Vehicle Parts in Parking Lot “G”.  The victim reports a vanity plate stolen from their vehicle.

A report of Off Campus Incidents involving a non-student that resulted in the non-student being issued a Trespass Notice.

A report of Simple Possession of Marijuana and False Information in Parking Lot “G”.   One non-student jailed for the violations.  One student referred to Student Affairs.

10-25-12

A report of Assault & Battery 3rd degree in Marion State Hall over alleged comments one party made about the other.  One student jailed and referred to Student Affairs.

A report of Damage to PersonalProperty on The Cottage Road.  A vehicle was damaged while parked.

A report of Conduct that Threatens Health and Safety in Swamp Fox Hall.  Two students referred to Student Affairs

10-26-12

A report of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in Allen Hall.One student referred to Student Affairs.

A report of Driving under Suspension (DUS) in Parking Lot “F”.One non-student arrested and issued a trespass notice.

A report of Dissemination of Flyers in violation of campus policy.  Two non-students issued trespass notices.

10-27-12

A report of Damage to StateProperty in King Hall.  A student reported the door to the bedroom damaged with no other damage to the apartment or anything missing.

10-29-12

A report of Larceny of Motor Vehicle Parts in Lot “G”.A student reports an unknown subject stole a pick up bed cover from their vehicle.

A report of Vandalism and Fraudulent Use of Decal on The Cottage Road.  Persons(S) unknown wrote derogatory comments on vehicles in lipstick.  A student was discovered to have improperly registered a vehicle on campus.  One student referred to Student Affairs.

10-30-12

A report of Distribution of Flyers and Trespass Notice issued in Parking Lot “G”.  Two non-students were reported distributing flyers in violation of campus policy, issued Trespass Notices and escorted from campus.

10-31-12

A report of Trespassing on Campus.  A non-student stopped for a traffic violation provided a false name.  Investigation revealed he was Trespassed from campus. One non-student jailed.

An information report regarding Booklets being left on cars in violation of campus policy.  The books were removed however non suspect was discovered.

11-01-12

A report of Drug Equipment Violation, Consumption of Liquor under 21 and Breech of Peace on Alumni Drive.  Two students jailed, five students referred to Student Affairs.

A report of Burglary, Assault & Battery, Vandalism to State Property and Disturbing Schools at Kidwell Apartment.  One student jailed for all charges.

A report of Petty Larceny, a student lost their wallet on the walkway from the residence halls to the UC.  Items for the wallet later found in the Village Apartments.

A report of Theft from Building at the Media Center.A student report a purse stolen.  This case was unfounded the purse was later found.

A report of a Verbal Altercation/Roommate Dispute in Watson Hall.  Two students referred to Student Affairs.

 

A report of Fraudulent Decal in Parking Lot “G”.  One student referred to Student Affairs.

 

A report of Disorderly Conduct in Beaty Hall.  A student reported being shoved by another student.  Students referred to Student Affairs.

11-06-12

An Information Only report in Parking Lot “G”.  Unknown persons placed saran wrap around another person’s vehicle while parked.

 

Campus Police officers responded to eight (8) requests for Medical Assistance during this period.

 

FOUND PROPERTY:  FMUPD currently has numerous items that were left unattended or found on campus.  If you are missing an item of property and can provide identifying information for your missing property, contact Lt. Ken Pittman at 843-661-1117.