Police Blotter: 8/23/22-8/29/22
September 2, 2022
8/23/22: Suspicious Incident: A student reported an unknown person opened their window in Washington Hall. They were unable to see anyone outside. RMU Detective is reviewing camera footage for possible suspects. The case is pending.
8/23/22: 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 is closed.
8/23/22: Fire Alarm-Smoke Detector Activated: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be students baking cookies. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. The case is closed.
8/25/22: General Fire Alarm: 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 is closed.
8/25/22: 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.
8/25/22: 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 is closed.
8/26/22: Accident Involving Damage-Unattended Vehicle: A student reported hitting a parked car in the Colonial Lot. Both parties came to the station and exchanged information. Pictures of the damage were added to the report. The case is closed.
8/27/22: Medical Emergency: Student requested medical attention at the Student Health Center. Officers responded and requested medics. Medics arrived and the student refused treatment. The student then received treatment from an athletic trainer at UPMC Events Center. This case is closed.
8/27/22: Fire Alarm-False Alarm: 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. The case is closed.
8/27/22: Accident Involving Damage- Att. Veh/Prop: RMU Maintenance reported a motor vehicle accident near the softball field. Officers responded. No injuries. All pertinent information and pictures were obtained for insurance purposes. This case is closed.
8/28/22: Medical Emergency: Student reported witnessing a student fall off the retaining wall next to Lexington Hall. Officers responded and located the student. Medics responded and transported the student to the hospital. The student will be sent through Student Conduct for violating the alcohol policy. The case is closed.
8/28/22: Disturbance/Loud Music or People: A student reported loud music in Washington Hall. Officers responded and notified the students of the quiet hours. They apologized and turned the music down. This case is closed.
8/28/22: Maintenance Service Requested: RMU Maintenance reported a visitor struck a water line with their vehicle near the practice soccer field at the North Athletic Complex. Pictures were taken. The vehicle was moved and the water was turned off. This case is closed.
8/28/22: Departmental Information: Residence Life requested officers assistance in locating an individual not allowed in the building. Officers responded and located them outside. They were transported back to campus without incident. The case is closed.
8/28/22: Residence Life requested officers assistance for a smell of marijuana in Yorktown Hall. Officers responded and met with Res Life. No marijuana or paraphernalia was found. This case is closed.
8/28/22: Departmental Information: RMU Island Sports Center Public Safety Officer reported an injured hockey player. Medics were called and evaluated the player. The case is closed.
8/28/22: Fire Alarm-False Alarm: 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 is closed.
8/28/22: Personal Injury: Student was injured on the Nicholson Lawn during BobbyMania. They were transported to the hospital. The case is closed.
8/28/22: Welfare Check: Title IX received an anonymous complaint for an assault in Yorktown Hall. Officers responded and spoke to the student, who advised the complaint was false. This case is closed.
8/28/22: Departmental Information: Student requested a non-student removed from their room in Washington Hall. Officers responded and notified Residence Life. The visitor will be trespassed. The case is closed.
8/28/22: Public Drunkenness: Officers received a call for an intoxicated student at Joe Walton Stadium. The student was taken to the hospital by medics. They will be cited for Public Drunkenness, Disorderly Conduct, Harassment and sent through Student Conduct. This case is closed.
8/29/22: Fire Alarm-False Alarm: 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.
8/29/22: Departmental Information: A parent reported a potentially unfriendly situation involving their students’ living arrangements. Residence Life was notified. This case is closed.
8/29/22: Smell of Marijuana: Residence Life requested officers assistance for a smell of marijuana in Yorktown Hall. Officers responded and met with Res Life. No marijuana or paraphernalia was found. Res Life noticed the smoke detector was covered. The case is closed.
8/29/22: Fire Alarm-Smoke Detector Activated: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be burnt toast. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. This case is closed.
8/29/22: Found Property: RMU Maintenance dropped off a key fob found on the Nicholson Lawn. The key fob was logged into Lost and Found. The case is closed.
8/29/22: 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 rice cooking. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. This case is closed.