Police Blotter: 7/13/2021-7/19/2021

Alexa Headley

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7/13/2021 – 911 Hang-up call – Moon Dispatch reported a 911 dropped call. RMU Police located the caller on campus who stated it was an accident and everything was fine. This case is closed.

7/13/2021 – Fire alarm False Activation – 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 cancelled . The panel was reset. This case is closed.

7/12/2021 – Departmental Information – This incident is under review by RMU Detectives. This case is pending.

7/14/2021 – Missing Property – A staff member reported their wallet missing in the UPMC Events Center. RMU Police reviewed the cameras and discovered the wallet was already retrieved by the caller. This case is closed.

7/15/2021 – 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 – Lost Property – RMU Police are investigating a lost purse at the RMU Island Sports Center. This case is pending.

7/15/2021 – Trouble Alarm – Guardian Protection reporting a trouble alarm in Yorktown Hall. Officers responded and checked the building. All clear. While officers were checking the building another trouble alarm was reported. RMU Maintenance was notified. This case is closed.

7/16/2021 – 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 parking ticket. This case is closed.

7/16/2021 – 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.

7/16/2021 – 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 parking ticket. This case is closed.

7/16/2021 – Found Property – RMU Police located a credit card outside Salem Hall. The student was identified and was contacted by phone. This case is closed.

7/17/2021 – 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 cancelled.The panel was reset. This case is closed.

7/18/2021 – Fire Alarm Smoke Detector activated – Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Hancock Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be unknown. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was cancelled. The panel was reset. This case is closed

7/18/2021 – 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.

7/18/2021 – Fire Alarm False Alarm – Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Hancock Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be a faulty smoke detector head. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was cancelled . The panel was reset. This case is closed.

7/19/2021 – Alarm Malfunction/Fire or Elevator – Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Hancock Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be a faulty smoke detector. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was cancelled . The panel was reset. This case is closed.

7/19/2021 – 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.

7/19/2021 – 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.

7/19/2021 – Power Outage – RMU campus had a brief power outage. Guardian Protection reported multiple trouble alarms. RMU Maintenance was notified. Cause unknown. This case is closed.

7/19/2021 – Elevator Alarm – RMU Police received a report of someone stuck in the elevator at Joe Walton Stadium. Officers responded and discovered the elevator was empty. This case is closed.

7/19/2021 – 911 Hang Up Call – Allegheny County 911 reported a 911 dropped call. RMU Police located the caller who stated it was an accident and everything was fine. This case is closed.

7/19/2021 – 911 Hang Up Call – Allegheny County 911 reported a text message for a lot on campus. Officers checked all the lots and spoke to the students. All denied texting 911. This case is closed

7/19/2021 – 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 verbally warned. This case is closed.

7/19/2021 – Departmental Information – RMU employee dropped off university property for safekeeping. A property receipt was completed and the items were placed in a locker. This case is closed.

7/1/2021 – 7/19/2021 – Departmental Information – RMU student reported someone filed for UC benefits in their name. This report was generated to help prevent any future identity theft. This case is closed.