Police Blotter: 9/06/22-9/12/22
September 23, 2022
9/06/22: Medical Emergency: RMU Police reported a medical emergency at Joe Walton Stadium. Medics arrived and transported the patient to the hospital. The case is closed.
9/06/22: Found Property: RMU Police located a thumb drive outside the Business School. It was logged into Lost and Found. This case is closed.
9/06/22: Departmental Information: A student provided information of a possible internet child crime that did not occur on campus. Allegheny County Police were notified. The case is closed.
9/06/22: Fire Alarm-Smoke Detector Activated: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be a student cooking. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. This case is closed.
9/07/22: 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. The case is closed.
9/07/22: Motor Vehicle Accident Without Injury: A Parkhurst employee reported hitting a parked car in the Gazebo Lot. Officers responded. Both drivers were identified. All pertinent information and pictures were obtained for insurance purposes. This case is closed.
9/07/22: Fire Alarm- Smoke Detector Activated: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Lexington Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be a student browning ground turkey. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. The case is closed.
9/07/22: Found Property: A change purse was found in the Scaife Lot and turned into the Police Department. It was logged into Lost and Found. This case is closed.
9/07/22: 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.
9/07/22: Invasion of Privacy: A student reported they were filmed while in the restroom. RMU Detectives reviewed the cameras and Residence Life assisted in identifying the students. Four students will be sent through Student Conduct. This case is closed.
9/08/22: Fire Alarm-False Activation: 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.
9/08/22: Fire Alarm-Smoke Detector Activated: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be grease on the stove. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. This case is closed.
9/09/22: Accident Involving Damage-Unattended Vehicle: A Parkhurst employee reported their vehicle was hit in the John Jay Lot. Officers responded. Both drivers were identified. All pertinent information and pictures were obtained for insurance purposes. The case is closed.
9/10/22: Fire Alarm-Smoke Detector Activated: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be a student cooking pizza rolls. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. This case is closed.
9/10/22: Disturbance/Loud Music or People: Residence Life reported a noise complaint in Washington Hall. Officers responded and met up with Residence Life staff. Four students will be sent through Student Conduct for violating the alcohol policy. One visitor will be trespassed. The case is closed.
9/10/22: General Fire Alarm: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Yorktown Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be a student burning incense. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was on scene. The panel was reset. Residence Life was notified. This case is closed.
9/10/22: Departmental Information: A student reported their flyers were removed from Romo’s Cafe. Officers checked the cameras with negative findings. This report was generated to document this incident. The case is closed.
9/10/22: Medical Emergency: RMU Island Sports Center Public Safety Officer reported a medical emergency in the parking lot. Medics arrived and transported the patient to the hospital. This case is closed.
9/11/22: Disturbance/Loud Music or People: Residence Life reported a noise complaint in Salem Hall. Officers responded and could hear the music outside. Residence Life staff was on scene. Five students will be sent through Student Conduct for violating the alcohol policy. The case is closed.
9/11/22: General Fire 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.
9/11/22: 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. The case is closed.
9/11/22: Departmental Information: RMU Island Sports Center Public Safety Officer was approached by a parent who reported inappropriate and aggressive play by the opposing team. The PSO spoke with the coach and determined this report to be unfounded. This case is closed.
9/12/22: Personal Injury: A student worker at the Student Rec Center reported a medical emergency. Officers responded and spoke with the patient. They refused medics but drove themselves to the hospital. The case is closed.
9/12/22: Accident Involving Damage-Unattended Vehicle: A student reported their vehicle was hit in the Patrick Henry Lot. Officers responded. Both drivers were identified. All pertinent information and pictures were obtained for insurance purposes. This case is closed.
9/12/22: 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 canceled. The panel was reset. The case is closed.
9/12/22: Fire Alarm-Smoke Detector Activated: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Concord Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be burnt chicken nuggets. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. This case is closed.