Police Blotter: 9/13/22 – 9/19/22

Alexa Headley

Photo Credit: (RMU Sentry Media/Alexa Headley)

Evelyn Luthringer, Chief Videographer

9/13/22: Suspicious Incident: A student reported receiving inappropriate comments behind Washington Hall. RMU Detective reviewed the cameras and identified the suspect. One student will be sent through Student Conduct. The case is closed.

9/13/22: Fire Alarm-False Activation: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be system trouble. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. This case is closed.

9/13/22: Fire Alarm-Smoke Detector Activated: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Concord Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be a student cooking chicken. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. The case is closed.

9/13/22: 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. This case is closed.

9/13/22: Departmental Information: RMU Island Sports Center Public Safety Officer reported being verbally assaulted by a hockey player. The player was identified. The ISC Director was notified. This report was generated to document this incident. The case is closed.

9/14/22: Found Property: A set of car keys were found in Hopwood Hall and turned into the Police Department. Officers were able to locate the vehicle and notify the owner. This case is closed.

9/14/22: Departmental Information: A student reported their vehicle was scratched in the Upper Massey lot. All pertinent information and pictures were obtained for insurance purposes. The case is closed.

9/15/22: 201 Commitment: RMU Officers responded to Washington Hall for a 201 commitment. RMU Counseling Center and Residence Life were notified. Valley Ambulance transported the patient to the hospital. This case is closed.

9/15/22: Suspicious Person: A student reported witnessing an individual changing clothes in the Nicholson Student Center lot. Officers responded and located the individual off campus. They were advised of their actions and to park elsewhere for their walk. The case is closed.

9/15/22: Suspicious Person: RMU Police were notified about individuals soliciting for voters. Officers responded and located the individuals in the Gazebo Lot. They were advised they need to get permission from Student Life. This case is closed.

9/15/22: Fire Alarm-Smoke Detector Activated: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Salem Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be student cooking pierogis. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. The case is closed.

9/15/22: Assist Other Police/ EMS Agency: Moon Dispatch requested RMU Officers assistance with a student off campus. This case is closed.

9/15/22: 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. The case is closed.

9/16/22: Disturbance/Loud Music or People: A student reported loud music in Yorktown Hall. Officers responded and informed the student of the quiet hours. They apologized. Residence Life was notified. This case is closed.

9/16/22: Lost Property: An RMU ID Card was dropped off at the Barry Center. The student was contacted. The card was logged into Lost and Found. The case is closed.

9/16/22: Welfare Check: A professor requested a welfare check on a student. The student lives off campus. The local police department was contacted to assist in locating the student. They were unable to locate them. The student contacted the Chief. This case is closed.

9/17/22: Departmental Information: RMU Officer located a disabled vehicle on Competition Way. Officer waited till the tow company removed the vehicle. The case is closed.

9/17/22: Disturbance/Loud Music or People: RMU Police received a noise complaint for Washington Hall. While en route the fire alarm was activated. Officers located the students in question and were advised of the quiet hours. This case is closed.

9/17/22: Fire Alarm-Smoke Detector Activated: Guardian Protection reported a fire alarm activation in Washington Hall. Officers responded and found the cause to be unknown. RMU Maintenance checked the room. The fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. The case is closed.

9/17/22: Criminal Mischief: Students reported damage to their suite in Washington Hall. Officers responded and notified RMU Maintenance. Maintenance arrived and made sure everything was working properly. Pictures were taken. This case is closed.

9/17/22: 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.

9/17/22: 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 cooking salmon. RMU Maintenance was notified. The fire department was canceled. The panel was reset. This case is closed.

9/17/22: Stalking: RMU Police were notified about a verbal incident that turned physical between two students. Both students completed written statements. This incident will be sent to Title IX for further review. The case is closed.

9/17/22: Departmental Information: A student reported their brakes failed on their vehicle. The car was parked in the UPMC Lot and will be towed by morning. This case is closed.

9/18/22: Departmental Information: RMU Island Sports Center Public Safety Officer was notified of a verbal altercation between hockey parents. The parents were advised to avoid each for the rest of the season. This report was generated to document this incident. The case is closed.

9/18/22: Medical Emergency: RMU Island Sports Center Public Safety Officer was notified of a medical emergency. Officers responded and found the patient surrounded by family. The patient was transported to the hospital by medics. This case is closed.

9/19/22: Found Property: A student dropped off an Apple Air pod case found outside the Business School. The case was logged into Lost and Found. The case is closed.

9/19/22: Medical Emergency: Moon Dispatch reported a medical emergency at Yorktown Hall. Officers responded and located the patient. Medics arrived and transported to the hospital. This case is closed.