Summer Crime Log: June 1-August 18
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6/1/08 1:44a.m. WALDORF - Officers responded to a complaint of a man harassing women. He left the area before officers arrived. Case closed.

6/1/08 3:05a.m. WALDORF - Officers responded to a noise complaint and issued a warning. 4:04a.m. A second complaint was received. Party was shut down.

6/1/08 7:17a.m. VALENTINE HALL - Officer investigated unauthorized entry. Case open.

6/1/08 2:39p.m. TAPLIN - A student reported the theft of a red and while Trek bicycle. Case open.

6/1/08 9:43p.m. PLAZA - Three discharged fire extinguishers were found. Physical Plant was notified.

6/1/08 21:50a.m. SEELEY - Officer investigated an alarm and discovered a propped door. It was reset.

6/2/08 8:50a.m. VALENTINE HALL - Officer responded to a medical incident.

6/2/08 11:58a.m. SEELYE PARKING LOT - Officer investigated an unauthorized vehicle.

6/2/08 6:13p.m. GARMAN - Officer investigated vandalism. Case open.

6/2/08 6:20p.m. SEELYE - An employee delivered a small packet of marijuana which was found.

6/3/08 1:23a.m. VALENTINE - Student reported the possible theft of a lap top. They will call back with further info.

6/3/08 10:40a.m. A student was transported from the Campus Police station to the UMass Health Center.

6/3/08 10:48a.m. POND - Officer checking the building found a student inside without authorization. Matter was referred to the Dean’s office.

6/3/08 11:01a.m. POND - A student reported the theft of several items from the building months earlier. Report filed.

6/4/08 8:20a.m. VALENTINE HALL - An employee reported a threatening phone call. Case open.

6/4/08 5:16p.m. VALENTINE HALL - A student reported the theft of a bicycle, laptop, and hard drive which were left outside the building. The total value is $ 1,350.00.

6/5/08 10:28a.m. CROSSETT - Several kegs were located in a first floor suite. They were taken to storage.

6/5/08 3:15p.m. MEAD ART - Museum Security personnel found a small amount of marijuana in the rear of the building. It was taken to evidence storage. Case open.

6/6/08 2:35a.m. COLLEGE ST. - Officer on patrol observed a man carrying a chair off the main campus. He was stopped and identified as an alum who was borrowing it. He returned it to the main campus. Case closed.

6/6/08 6:46a.m. JOHNSON CHAPEL - Fire alarm was accidentally activated by workers in the building. System reset.

6/8/08 2:50p.m. TENNIS COURTS - An officer and ambulance were dispatched to a medical incident.

6/9/08 9:59a.m. FROST LIBRARY - An employee reported the theft of computer screen. Case open.

6/10/08 10:35a.m. JOHNSON CHAPEL - Fire alarm was accidentally activated by workers in the building. System reset.

6/10/08 12:32p.m. FROST LIBRARY - Mark D. Blum, 30, was arrested by Campus Police for trespassing.

6/10/08 6:45p.m. GARMAN - Fire alarm was activated by cooking smoke. System reset.

6/11/07 11:36p.m. Officer on patrol found two students having a campfire in the wooded section south of the Tennis Courts. It was extinguished. Case closed.

6/12/08 8:52a.m. NEWPORT - Officer investigated damage to a parked car. Case open.

6/12/08 10:45a.m. ALUMNI HOUSE - A employee reported the theft of a VCR. Case open.

6/12/08 12:55p.m. PHYSICAL PLANT LOT - Officer investigated a motor vehicle accident. Report taken.

6/13/08 1:58p.m. MERRILL SCIENCE - Officers assisted in removing several people who became stuck in the elevator. Physical Plant was also notified. Case closed.

6/15/08 6:34p.m. COLLEGE HALL - Officers investigated an intrusion alarm. Case closed.

6/17/08 1:41p.m. FROST LIBRARY - Officer responded to a complaint of people skateboarding in front of the building. They were dispersed. Case closed.

6/18/08 3:18a.m. VALENTINE HALL - An officer on patrol encountered a student inside the Food Service area. He was identified and the matter was referred to the Dean’s office.

6/18/08 7:00p.m. SOCIAL DORM QUAD - A visitor reported the theft of a cell phone during Alumni weekend. Case open.

6/19/08 7:45a.m. KING - An officer and Physical Plant personnel responded to a report of people trapped in an elevator. Assistance provided.

6/19/08 5:10p.m. OFF CAMPUS - AC officers assisted the town police at a motor vehicle accident scene.

6/20/08 9:01a.m. Officer investigated a report of a bench vandalized near Hamilton. Case open.

6/20/08 11:47a.m. GARMAN PARKING LOT - Officer investigated a motor vehicle accident. Report filed.

6/20/08 4:37p.m. An injured student came to the Campus Police station for assistance. Assistance provided.

6/21/08 4:32p.m. COHAN - Officer investigated fire alarm which was caused by a hair dryer. System reset.

6/22/08 2:34p.m. NORTH - Fire alarm was activated by steam from the steam tunnel. System reset.

6/22/08 11:59p.m. MARSH - Officer responded to a complaint of loud people outside the building. They were moved inside. Case closed.

6/24/08 1:26p.m. DAVIS - A student reported the theft of a camera which occurred on 9/23/07. Case open.

6/25/08 2:56p.m. MORRIS PRATT - Officer responded to a medical incident and rendered aid.

6/25/08 6:05p.m. MUSIC BUILDING - A student reported the theft of a mountain bicycle which was locked to a bike rack. It is a silver Gary Fisher Utopia bicycle. Case open.

6/26/08 7:52a.m. WEBSTER CIRCLE - An officer checked on a person sleeping in a vehicle. No assistance was necessary. Person was sent on her way. Case closed.

6/26/08 11:36a.m. EMILY DICKINSON HOUSE - Officer responded to an animal complaint. Case closed.

6/27/08 9:02a.m. COLLEGE ST. - An officer responded to an accident involving a college-owned truck. Amherst Police are investigating.

6/27/08 12:50p.m. DAKIN HOUSE - Officer responded to a report of an open door. Area checked. Case closed.

6/27/08 6:23p.m. VALENTINE LOADING DOCK - Officer investigated a motor vehicle accident. Report taken.

6/27/08 8:33p.m. NEWPORT - Officer investigated a report of unauthorized use of the kitchen. The responsible person was identified. Case closed.

6/28/08 12:38p.m. SEELEY MUDD - Fire alarm was activated by a second floor detector for an unidentified reason. System reset.

6/28/08 5:00p.m. CHARLES PRATT - An officer an ambulance responded to a medical incident.

6/29/08 12:46a.m. O’CONNELL LOT - An officer on patrol located an intoxicated man on the ground. He was transported home. Case closed.

6/29/08 9:26p.m. SMITH HOUSE - Officers investigated an intrusion alarm. Case closed.

6/29/08 10:45a.m. PLIMPTON - Officer located a student inside who had no permission to be in the building. The matter was referred to the Dean’s office.

6/29/08 10:48p.m. COLLEGE ST. - An officer located a car the town police were looking for. Assistance provided.

6/30/08 8:30a.m. REAR OF LEFRAK GYM - Officer investigated a property damage accident. Report filed.

7/1/08 4:59p.m. VALENTINE HALL - An officer and ambulance were dispatched to a medical incident.

7/1/08 6:35p.m. KIRBY - Fire alarm was activated by an attic detector for an unidentified reason. System reset.

7/2/08 4:08p.m. MAIN QUAD - Officer investigated a hit & run motor vehicle accident. Report filed.

7/2/08 8:01p.m. GARMAN - Fire alarm was activated by cooking smoke from the kitchen. System reset.

7/3/08 12:38a.m. EVERGREENS - Officers investigated several intrusion alarms. Case closed.

7/4/08 10:39p.m. OCTAGON - Several students were found on the roof. They were removed.

7/5/08 1:48a.m. OFF CAMPUS ADDRESS - An officer observed a man on the porch of a house who appeared to be intoxicated and in need of assistance. Amherst Police were notified.

7/6/08 2:12a.m. MORROW - Officers responded to assist an intoxicated visitor. Assistance provided. Case closed.

7/6/08 9:45a.m. EARTH SCIENCE - Officers investigated an intrusion alarm. Accidental activation by an employee. System reset.

7/6/08 11:22p.m. DREW - Officers responded to a report of the sound of a baby crying. It was found to be two cats. Case closed.

7/7/08 12:52a.m. FROST LIBRARY - Officer checked on a female sitting outside the building who appeared to be in distress. No assistance was necessary. Case closed.

7/7/08 1:28a.m. GARMAN - Officers responded to a loud music complaint and issued a warning. Case closed.

7/7/08 11:07a.m. - TYLER - An officer and ambulance were dispatched on a medical call.

7/7/08 8:36p.m. SELIGMAN - An officer responded to an animal complaint. Assistance rendered.

7/8/08 12:59p.m. NEAR CHAPIN HALL - An officer and ambulance were dispatched on a medical call.

7/9/08 3:21a.m. KIRBY - Fire alarm was activated by an attic detector for an unknown reason. System reset.

7/9/08 10:58a.m. - DAKIN HOUSE - Officer investigated an intrusion alarm and found it was caused by a contractor. Case closed.

7/9/08 132p.m. MOORE - Fire alarm was accidentally activated by a contractor working in the building. System reset.

7/10/08 7:09a.m. CONVERSE HALL - Officer responded to an intrusion alarm at a second floor office. It was caused by an employee. Case closed.

7/11/08 1:39a.m. BUNKER - Officers responded to an intrusion alarm at an out-building. Case closed.

7/11/08 6:45p.m. COLLEGE ST. - An officer located a man the Town Police were searching for. They were notified.

7/12/08 9:45a.m. MEAD ART - An officer responded to an intrusion alarm which was found to be accidental by an employee.

7/12/08 10:55a.m. MORRIS PRATT - An officer responded to a auto-duress call from an elevator. No problem was found.

7/13/08 10:47a.m. REAR OF PHYSICAL PLANT - An officer encountered a person removing items from along the railroad tracks. She was identified and contact will be made with the railroad. Case closed.

7/13/08 1:54p.m. BABBOTT HOUSE - Officer investigated an intrusion alarm which was found to be accidental by an employee.

7/13/08 5:25p.m. TEMPORARY PARKING LOT - An officer asked two youths who were skateboarding to leave the property. Case closed.

7/14/08 11:56a.m. Campus Police received a complaint from a town resident about the operation of a college-owned vehicle. The supervisor of the department was advised. Case closed.

7/14/08 2:51p.m. SEELEY MUDD - Fire alarm was accidentally activated by workers. System reset.

7/14/08 3:48p.m. LIFE SCIENCE - A summer group participant reported being harassed by an unknown male. Officers responded but the man could not be found. Case open.

7/14/08 10:34p.m. TENNIS COURT AREA - Officer on patrol observed a golf cart being used. The operator was contacted and the Summer Programs office notified as night use is a violation of policy. Case closed.

7/14/08 10:34p.m. HAMILTON - Officers responded to a complaint of people yelling outside the building. A group of Excel participants were found and cleared from the area. Case closed.

7/15/08 4:27a.m. PRATT POOL - Officers responded to an intrusion alarm. No problem was found. System reset.

7/15/08 3:09p.m. MERRILL APARTMENTS - Officer responded to a report of a man loitering in the area. He checked out OK. Case closed.

7/16/08 2:36p.m. SEELEY MUDD - Officer responded to retrieve a found item.

7/16/08 5:00p.m. PLAZA - A visitor reported the theft of a sleep apnea machine valued at $4500 from a car. 7/22/08 the owner reported he located the machine. Case closed.

7/16/08 9:08p.m. COLLEGE ST. - An officer assisted the town police with investigating a suspicious person. Case closed.

7/18/08 1:27p.m. FROST LIBRARY - Officers and an ambulance were dispatched to a personal injury accident outside the building.

7/18/08 2:13p.m. CONVERSE - An employee reported encountering a suspicious acting person and escorted him out of the building. Officers checked the area and the man was gone. Case closed.

7/19/08 6:31p.m. HUMPHRIES - Fire alarm was activated by cooking smoke. System reset.

7/20/08 11:35p.m. EVERGREENS - Officer responded to an intrusion alarm and found an employee accidentally set it off. Case closed.

7/20/08 11:47p.m. MORRIS PRATT - A report was received of a large tree branch down near the building. Physical Plant was notified.

7/20/08 12:43p.m. ALUMNI GYM - Officer responded to a fire alarm and found it was caused by excessive steam in a first floor room. Physical Plant was notified and the system was reset.

7/21/08 5:19p.m. NORTH - Officer responded to a room smoke detector sounding. No problem was found.

7/21/08 10:18p.m. MEAD ART - Officer responded to a report of youths behind the building. They were directed to leave. Case closed.

7/22/08 7:04a.m. CONVERSE HALL - Officer responded to an intrusion alarm at a second floor office. It was accidentally caused by an employee. Case closed.

7/22/08 12:15p.m. ALUMNI HOUSE - Officer investigated an unusual drawing on a chalk board. Case open.

7/22/08 1:56p.m. VALENTINE HALL - Officer responded to investigate suspicious activity. A small amount of marijuana was found. Case open.

7/22/08 3:12p.m. MEAD QUAD - Officer responded to a complaint of youths horse playing in the area. They were sent on their way. Case closed.

7/23/08 3:38a.m. AMHERST CENTER - An officer assisted a student by transporting her back to campus.

7/23/08 10:12a.m. MORRIS PRATT - A summer group participant reported past occurrences of a man loitering in the area and trying to establish a relationship with her. Case open.

7/23/08 12:23p.m. TAPLIN - A resident reported an unknown male knocking on the door attempting to gain entry. Officers responded and found the person was known to the resident and was playing a joke. Case closed.

7/23/08 2:24p.m. VALENTINE HALL - Fire alarm activated by a heat detector for an unknown reason. System reset.

7/23/08 3:11p.m. CLARK HOUSE - Fire alarm was accidentally set off by a contractor working in the building. System reset.

7/23/08 10:18p.m. SEYMOUR SHED - Officers investigated s suspicious vehicle. The operator was verbally trespassed from campus. Case closed.

7/24/08 1:09a.m. EMILY DICKINSON HOUSE - Officers responded to an intrusion alarm but found no problem. System reset.

6/24/08 11:10a.m. TUTTLE FARM - A vehicle was found stuck in the mud. The owner was contacted and the vehicle was towed.

7/25/08 4:09a.m. - Fayerweather Quad - An employee reported a group of youths wandering in the area. They were members of a summer program. Case closed.

7/25/08 1:59p.m. MEAD ART - An officer responded to a report of money stolen from a collection box in the lobby. The money was recovered. Case closed.

7/25/08 3:57p.m. A town resident reported a lost dog. Patrol staff was notified.

7/25/08 9:32p.m. CONVERSE LOT - An officer on patrol checked on a parked vehicle with it’s lights on. It belonged to an employee who was close by. Case closed.

7/26/08 7:18p.m. CHARLES PRATT - Fire alarm activated when a pull station was activated for no apparent reason. System reset.

7/27/08 1:31a.m. TYLER - Officers responded to a noise complaint and issued a warning. Case closed.

7/27/08 10:34a.m. SQUASH COURTS - Fire alarm was activated by a detector for an unidentified reason. System reset.

7/28/08 6:00p.m. FROST LIBRARY - Officers responded to a report of a female acting in a suspicious manner outside the building. She was identified and not in need of any services. She was not associated with the College so she left campus. Case closed.

7/28/08 7:58p.m. PRATT FIELD - A caller reported seeing a man exit a vehicle and remove a plaque from a boulder. An officer checked into the matter and found it was removed for legitimate reason. Case closed.

7/29/08 1:37a.m. Hampshire College Public Safety requested to meet ACPD to assist in transporting two students to their residences.

7/29/08 10:46p.m. TYLER BARN - Officer responded to a report of people at the rear of the building. The people fled as the officer approached. Empty beer cans were found in the area. Case closed.

7/30/08 7:48p.m. CAMPUS CENTER - Officers responded to a report of a suspicious acting man in the building. The man was located and identified. He was escorted off campus since there was no legitimate reason for him to be here. Case closed.

7/31/08 12:45a.m. PORTER - An officer and ambulance were dispatched to a medical call.

7/31/08 7:41a.m. MOORE - Officer responded to a report of a man placing duct tape over the latch on the exterior door so it would be unlocked. Officer removed the tape. Case closed.

7/31/08 1:08p.m. VALENTINE HALL - An officer responded to a medical call. Assistance provided. Case closed.

7/31/08 1:48p.m. COOPER HOUSE - An employee reported harassment by email. Case open.

7/31/08 5:03p.m. FAYERWEATHER HALL - Fire alarm was activated by a basement detector for an unidentified reason. System reset.

7/31/08 5:31p.m. COLLEGE ST. - Officer checked on two men loading a generator onto a truck along the road. The generator had fallen off the truck and the men were picking it up. Case closed.

7/31/08 10:10p.m. ALUMNI GYM - Officer checking the building found a group of summer students inside beyond the closing time. They were asked to leave. Case closed.

8/1/08 12:24a.m. MERRILL SCIENCE CENTER BEACH - An officer on patrol found a group of students drinking alcohol. They fled as he approached. A keg of beer was confiscated. Case closed.

8/1/08 12:53a.m. JAMES - Officer responded to a complaint of loud people outside the building. A warning was issued. Case closed.

8/1/08 2:35a.m. COHAN - Officers responded to a complaint of a loud party. Music was turned down on request. Case closed.

8/1/08 10:00a.m. MEMORIAL HILL SIDEWALK - A man who wished to remain anonymous reported being struck by a car while walking. He was not injured. He did not want any police action taken. Case closed.

8/2/08 2:43a.m. GARMAN - Officers responded to a loud party complaint and issued a warning. The music was turned off. Case closed.

8/2/08 3:11a.m. Officer on patrol observed a golf cart being used in violation of policy. It was stopped and the operator identified. Summer Programs office will follow up.

8/2/08 11:10a.m. CHURCHILL HOUSE - Officer responded to an intrusion alarm. It was found to be an accidental alarm caused by an employee. Case closed.

8/2/08 9:13p.m. EMILY DICKINSON HOUSE - Officers responded to an intrusion alarm. The cause was found to be an animal. It was removed. Case closed.

8/2/08 11:08p.m. CAMPUS CENTER - Officer on patrol found two men smoking marijuana outside the building. They were identified and their employer will be contacted. Case closed.

8/3/08 7:17a.m. MERRILL SCIENCE LIBRARY - Officer responded to a report of several people asleep in the library. They were identified as Amherst students and were asked to leave. The Dean’s office was notified. Case closed.

8/5/08 3:06p.m. PRATT POOL - Officer dispatched to check on an unusual odor. The odor was coming from maintenance work being done nearby. Case closed.

8/6/08 1:13a.m. VALENTINE - An officer located an intoxicated woman outside the building. She was assisted back to her residence hall. Case closed.

8/6/08 8:51a.m. VALENTINE HALL LOADING DOCK. - An officer investigated a motor vehicle collision. Report filed.

8/6/08 9:15p.m. DANA STREET - Officer investigated a report of a front door found open on a college-owned house. It was determined a maintenance worker left it open. Case closed.

8/6/08 5:22p.m. VALENTINE HALL - Officer responded to assist a manager with an employee problem. Case closed.

8/6/08 11:39p.m. WOODSIDE CHILDRENS CENTER - Fire alarm was activated by a second floor detector for an undetermined cause. Case closed.

8/7/08 12:56a.m. DAKIN HOUSE - Officer checked on two parked cars near the unoccupied house. Case closed.

8/7/08 2:23p.m. TYLER HOUSE - A resident reported a tree limb on electric wires outside the house. Western Mass. Electric Co. was notified.

8/7/08 11:58p.m. An officer on patrol observed a man trying doors at several buildings in an attempt to gain access. He was stopped and identified as a student. He was asked to leave campus since he was not scheduled to be here for the summer. Case closed.

8/8/08 8:02p.m. PORTER - Officer responded to a medical call and provided assistance.

8/9/08 1:36a.m. JENKINS - Officer investigated possible unauthorized use of the building. Summer Programs office was notified.

8/11/08 4:23p.m. ALUMNI GYM - Fire alarm was activated by a smoke detector for an unknown reason. System reset.

8/11/08 4:52p.m. FROST LIBRARY - Officer assisted a person who became stuck in an elevator. Case closed.

8/15/08 9:13a.m. LIFE SCIENCE - Officer checked on the well-being of an employee as requested by a family member. The employee was fine. Case closed.

8/16/08 12:17p.m. Officer investigated a motor vehicle accident near the Athletic Complex. Report filed.

8/16/08 8:42p.m. MORGAN HALL - Officer investigated suspicious activity outside the building. Matter resolved. Case closed.

8/18/08 5:20p.m. LINCOLN HOUSE - Officer investigated an alarm sounding. Case closed.

Issue 01, Submitted 2008-09-02 19:58:50