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Police blotter

Nov. 11

A light bulb was discovered shattered in the elevator lobby stairwell in Anderson Hall.

The Department of Public Safety responded to a report of an injured person in The Eagle’s Nest. The individual signed a medical refusal form.

The D.C. Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services transported an injured person from the Butler Pavilion Career Center to a hospital. The injury occurred at the 4400 block of Yuma Street.

As an AU vehicle was turning north onto Nebraska Avenue from Rockwood Parkway, a student who was walking was unintentionally struck and broke the driver’s side mirror with his right arm. No injuries were reported.

Nov. 12

DPS discovered graffiti on a mechanical room door on the exterior of the Terrace Dining Room. Aramark was notified.

Two students were injured at the intersection of Wisconsin Avenue and Massachusetts Avenue. They reported the incident to DPS at the Mary Graydon Center. A cab voucher was provided to take them to a hospital.

DPS responded to a report of a sick person in the Katzen Art Center. A student indicated she would transport the sick person to a hospital.

Nov. 13

DCFD transported a sick/injured student in Letts Hall to a hospital.

A student lost his temper, yelled at and spit on an employee’s face in McCabe Hall. The Metropolitan Police Department was contacted. The student was arrested, transported for processing and later released pending a court appearance.

DCFD transported a sick student in Letts Hall to a hospital.

Smoke from overcooked food in the Kay Spiritual Center activated a fire alarm. Smoke was cleared from the area and the alarm reset.

An employee reported a student acting disorderly and smoking on a shuttle bus. DPS responded and escorted the student to Anderson Hall.

A door to a storage room in Anderson Hall was discovered ajar. The room is used to store mattresses. Approximately eight ceiling tiles inside were damaged. The door would not secure properly without forcing it closed. Aramark, 2FIX, and the Lock Shop were notified. No property was reported missing.

Nov. 14

DPS found a heavily intoxicated student lying on the ground outside the Kogod School of Business. His clothes were soaked. He could not walk under his own control. While being questioned, the student vomited in bushes nearby. DCFD transported him to a hospital.

A resident assistant found a small bag of what was suspected to be marijuana in a Letts Hall elevator. DPS took possession of the property. A field test produced a positive result for marijuana.

An unknown suspect entered an occupied, unlocked residence hall room in Anderson Hall and discharged a fire extinguisher in the room. The two occupants in the room were sleeping when entry was made. A discharged fire extinguisher was located in a lounge nearby. Damaged ceiling tiles were located in a nearby hallway and a nearby men’s restroom. Aramark was notified.

DPS responded to a report of an intoxicated individual in need of assistance in Anderson. Upon arrival, the individual was conscious and alert. DCFD responded. The individual signed medical refusal forms. DPS escorted the individual to the Berkshire Apartments.

Nov. 15

DPS and MPD responded to two noise complaints at a residence reportedly occupied by AU students. No disturbances were found.

DCFD transported an injured student in Congressional Hall to a hospital.

Two individuals were inside Capital Hall selling magazines. They were escorted off campus and advised not to return without authorization.

Nov. 16

An iPhone was taken from a backpack in Mary Graydon Center that was left unattended on a chair.

A bicycle was taken from a bike rack in the Letts/Anderson Quad. The bike had been secured with a cable and combination lock.

DCFD transported a sick employee in MGC to a hospital.

Nov. 17

DCFD transported a sick student in the Sports Center to a hospital.


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