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There’s at least one a week at this point.2/11/2005-11:09pm-IRT EastSuspicious Occurrences
Five students received referrals when smoke with an odor commonly associated with marijuana emanated from the room they occupied. The referrals were for possibly tampering with the fire detection system. The case was referred to Housing.
Okay so let me do the math on this: 12 + 7 + 13 = enough citations to cover a dorm wall2/12/2005-12:49am-IRTAlcohol Violation/Trespass
Twelve students were issued referrals for an open house party with alcohol and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Seven FAU resident students who do not reside in Indian River Towers were issued trespass warnings from IRT. Thirteen non-FAU affiliates were trespassed from the residential areas of campus. The parents of two juveniles were also notified.
Did he actually lock the bike to…the bike?!2/12/2005-4:13pm-IRT WestBicycle Theft
A student reported that his bike was stolen. He admitted that the bike was only secured to itself with a cable and combination lock. The value of the loss was estimated at $600.
Wait, “attempted?” How do you “attempt” to steal a laptop? Just grab the thing and go!2/13/2005-4:00pm-IRT EastBurglary/Theft
A student reported the attempted theft of his laptop computer from his room.
Two episodes that I’m sure make parents proud of their children2/15/2005-12:26am-Lot 22Suspicious Person
A referral was issued to a student for public urination and underage possession of alcohol
2/15/2005-10:20pm-University CenterSuspicious Occurrences
Night Owls personnel observed an intoxicated female walking into a parking garage with keys in hand. They escorted her back to their office in University Center. Police officers responded and transported her to the Police Department where her parents collected her.
If you witness coffeemaker abuse, notify the FAU Police Department immediately. We all know that coffeemakers have feelings too.2/15/2005-9:39am-Student Health Services ClinicSuspicious Occurrences
Staff reported that some unknown person(s) damaged a coffee machine. An employee later confessed that she had accidentally broken the machine.
See, now this can’t be the same guy-unless our hapless thief finally figured out the laptop is portable2/15/2005-11:28am-College of Business West ExpansionTheft
A contractor reported the theft of his laptop computer, estimated value of $1,000.
“Dude do a wheelie, it’s total safe!”2/15/2005-2:07pm-Brevard CourtTraffic Crash with Injuries
A Student Government golf cart tipped over, injuring a passenger. Boca Raton Fire-Rescue transported the victim to Boca Raton Community Hospital.
“This #&%-ing turkey sandwich sucks!”2/16/2005-12:19pm-Lot 1Disturbance/Trespass
A day laborer at the College of Nursing construction site was removed from campus after a verbal altercation with the driver of a lunch truck.
And the Darwin Award this week goes to…2/16/2005-10:58pm-Lot 37Open Container Violation/Suspended DL/Trespass
A visitor was observed in a parked vehicle with an open container of alcohol. The vehicle also contained several full and empty beer cans. A computer check revealed that the sole occupant had a suspended driver’s license. The vehicle was impounded and towed by East Coast Towing. The visitor was issued a trespass warning and escorted off campus.
“Fifteen bucks?! You picked me up at Barnes & Noble man!”2/17/2005-4:02pm-Lot 19, Library Parking
Disturbance – Civil Case
Police responded to a verbal altercation between a student and a cab driver over the cab fare.
I bet it didn’t help when the license said “AGE: 54” 2/18/2005-12:02pm-University Center; Wackadoo’sAlcohol – Fraud
Police observed an under-aged student drinking alcohol. The student had a counterfeit Maryland driver’s license that was confiscated by the officer.
“NO! I AIN’T LEAVING!! I WANT TO STUDY!!”2/19/2005-5:06pm-MacArthur Campus LibraryDisturbance
Police assisted with the removal of a student who refused to leave the library at closing time despite repeated requests.
Good job moron-make a harassing phone call, then call back. You know, this isn’t the 80’s anymore-it’s kind of simple to track a phone call.2/18/2005-1:37am-Heritage Park Tower SouthHarassing Phone Calls
A student reported receiving a harassing phone call. During the investigation, a second call was received from the same suspect and monitored by the Officer. The suspect was contacted and issued a Student Referral.
