Public Safety Report
Stealing cable
On Nov. 11, at approximately 11:30 p.m., an individual reported that $3,000 worth of audio cables had been taken from a storage room in Russell Auditorium. There are no suspects at this time.
Proof of insurance?
On Nov. 14, at approximately 7:33 a.m., Sgt. Ennis observed a vehicle on Wilkinson Street with an expired tag. A traffic stop was initiated and contact was made with the driver. A check through GCIC determined that the tag was expired and that the vehicle had no insurance. The driver was issued citations for expired tag and no insurance. Old Capitol towed the vehicle.
When a stranger calls
On Nov. 14, at approximately 11:45 a.m., a female student reported that someone was calling her cell phone between 1:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. on this date. The female stated that she did not know the person calling her and that the number showed up as restricted. The student was advised to notify Public Safety of any suspicious persons that may come into contact with her and to also change her cell phone number.
Door busted in Foundation Hall
On Nov. 16, at approximately 12:55 a.m., a student reported that an unknown person kicked the door to a room located in Foundation Hall. The door was unable to be secured. Physical Plant was called in to repair the door. There are no suspects or witnesses at this time.
Student suffers from alcohol poisoning
On Nov. 17, at approximately 1:03 a.m., Officer Pissott was dispatched to Napier Hall in reference to a student with possible alcohol poisoning. Contact was made with the Resident Director who advised Officer Pissott that a female student had consumed a large amount of liquor while downtown. EMS was called and the student was transported to Oconee Regional Medical Center to assess her condition.
Brakelights lead to drug complications
On Nov. 19, at approximately 11:39 p.m., Officer Gaines observed a vehicle on Irwin Street with no working brake lights. As the vehicle turned onto Hancock Street, Officer Gaines observed that the driver of the vehicle did not have on a seatbelt. A traffic stop was initiated and contact was made with the driver. Officer Gaines detected the odor of marijuana while approaching the vehicle. The driver advised Officer Gaines that there was marijuana in the vehicle and when searched, Officer Gaines found suspected crack cocaine on the driver. The driver was arrested and transported to Baldwin County Sheriff’s Department and charged with Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Crack Cocaine. Old Capitol Wrecker Service towed the vehicle.
Information compiled
by Jessica Murphy