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Police blotter

Jan. 27

Three students reported their iPods were taken from handbags in the Katzen Arts Center's recital hall during a rehearsal. The handbags were all left in the same general area.

An unattended wallet was taken in Mary Graydon Center. Fraudulent charges may have been made.

Jan. 28

The Department of Public Safety executed a search warrant in an Anderson Hall dorm room. The resident was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia.

The D.C. Fire Department responded and released a student from a stuck elevator in Letts Hall. No injuries were reported.

Jan. 29

Emergency Medical Services transported a sick student to Sibley Hospital.

DCFD transported a sick student to Sibley Hospital.

An unattended cell phone was taken from a table in the Terrace Dining Room while the victim went to get food.

DCFD and DPS responded to a report of an unconscious, intoxicated, individual in Federal Hall on Tenley Campus. The individual was unconscious and appeared intoxicated upon DPS arrival. DCFD transported her to Sibley Hospital.

Jan. 30

A fire extinguisher was discharged in the fourth floor hallway of Anderson. The extinguisher was located in a trashcan in a fourth floor laundry room. Aramark responded to clean the area.

Jan. 31

DPS observed a student board an AU shuttle bus with alcohol. His information was documented and the beer was discarded. He was sent on his way. Student conduct charges will be filed.

Around 3 a.m., DPS heard a loud crowd in the area of the Tunnel shops and observed a fight in progress. Numerous DPS and approximately 15 MPD officers responded to assist with crowd control. The crowd size was estimated at approximately 50 people. Students were treated at the scene and refused further medical attention. DCFD, MPD and DPS left the scene at approximately 4:30 a.m. Student conduct charges will be filed.

The reporting person indicated she was driving through the Tunnel shop area around 4 a.m. During a commotion she saw an unidentified male throw an unknown object at her vehicle. She discovered several scratches along the rear passenger side quarter panel and along the rear wheel's fender.

DPS responded to a fire alarm reported on the first floor at the Mary Graydon Center. No smoke or fire was located. The alarm was reset.

Feb. 1

A shuttle bus driver reported his bus being struck as he approached a stop sign at the north tunnel entrance. The striking vehicle fled the scene. The bus sustained a six- to eight-inch scrape on the center left panel. No injuries were reported.

Feb. 2

Facilities Management and contractors were sawing pipes in Roper Hall's basement mechanical room. This caused a smoke detector to activate a fire alarm. The building was evacuated. All floors were checked. Facilities Management disabled the alarms.


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