Police Blotter 10/12/21-10/18/21
10/12/21: Missing Property: A student stopped by the Barry Center to report their weightlifting belt missing from the NAC Rec Center. Officers began reviewing the cameras. This incident was turned over to the Detective for further review. This case is closed.
10/12/21: Fire Alarm-Smoke Detector Activated: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Concord Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be burnt food. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. The case is closed.
10/12/21: Found Property: RMU EST dropped off a ring that was found in the Joe Walton Stadium restrooms. The item was entered into Lost and Found. This case is closed.
10/13/21: Fire Alarm-False Alarm: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be unknown. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. The case is closed.
10/13/21: Suspicious Person: A student reported a suspicious person walking around Scaife Hall with a dog. Officers arrived and located the individual. They were uncooperative with officers and escorted off campus. This case is closed.
10/13/21: Smell of Marijuana: Residence Life staff reported the smell of marijuana in Washington Hall. Officers responded and identified the proper suite. One student will be sent through Student Conduct for violating the drug policy. The case is closed.
10/14/21: Found Property: RMU staff located two raffle drums near the dumpsters at the Wheatley Center. Officers took possession and logged them into Lost and Found. This case is closed.
10/14/21: Fire Alarm-Smoke Detector Activated: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be burnt bacon. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. The case is closed.
10/15/21: Departmental Information: RMU Police ran a criminal history on a newly hired police officer. This case is closed.
10/15/21: Disturbance/Loud Music or People: RMU Police encountered a student who was argumentative and noncompliant over a parking space. The student will be cited for disorderly conduct and providing a false name to law enforcement. The case is closed.
10/15/21: Assist Other Police Agency: Coraopolis Dispatch requested a female officer to search a female prisoner at the Coraopolis Police Station. This case is closed.
10/16/21: Fire Alarm-Smoke Detector Activated: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be unknown. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. The case is closed.
10/17/21: Fire Alarm-Smoke Detector Activated: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be burnt popcorn. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. This case is closed.
10/17/21: Fire Alarm-False Alarm: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be unknown. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. The case is closed.
10/17/21: Welfare Check: A parent requested a welfare check on their student. Officers contacted Residence Life and responded to the room. Officers were met by a delivery driver who had food for the student in question. Officers knocked and the student was sleeping therefore missed their mother’s calls and text about the delivery. This case is closed.
10/17/21: Found Property: Residence Life dropped off a wallet that did not belong to a student. The wallet was logged into Lost and Found. The owner was contacted and retrieved the wallet. The case is closed.
10/17/21: Welfare Check: A parent requested a welfare check on their student. Officers contacted Residence Life and responded to the room. Staff keyed into the room and found it empty. The parent called back later to advise they spoke to their student. This case is closed.
10/18/21: Fire Alarm-False Alarm: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be unknown. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was cancelled. The panel was reset. The case is closed.
10/18/21: Suspicious Person: A student called to report a suspicious person in the Yorktown Hall parking lot. Officers arrived and were unable to locate the person matching the description. Officers checked the building to make sure it was secured. This case is closed.
10/18/21: Fire Alarm-False Alarm: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in the Hale Center. Officers responded and found the cause to be Moon Twp. Municipal Authority flushing fire hydrants. This caused the alarm panel to read “Water Flow”. RMU Maintenance was notified. The case is closed.
10/18/21: Lost Property: A student called to report they lost their Apple AirPods and case. A lost property report was completed. This case is closed.
10/18/21: Found Property: A set of Ford car keys were found in Hopwood Hall and dropped off at the Barry Center. They were entered into Lost and Found. The case is closed.
10/18/21: Alarm Malfunction/Fire or Elevator: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be burnt pizza. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. This case is closed.
10/18/21: Smell of Marijuana: Residence Life reported a smell of burnt marijuana in Adams Hall. Officers responded and met with RES Life staff. The building was walked with negative findings. The case is closed.