Police beat: Oct. 24 – 28

Jennifer Curington

Wednesday, Oct. 24

Officers issued one traffic citation, four traffic warnings, assisted five motorists and investigated two accidents.

Two cardboard posters were reported missing from the Zach S. Henderson Library.

Officers responded to a report of an unruly person at Lewis Hall.  The subject was upset because he was not given a parking pass.  The officers referred him to the Parking and Transportation Department to settle the problem.

Officers responded to a drug complaint at Kennedy Hall. Residents of the room were referred to Judicial Affairs.

Officers responded to a report of an unruly person at the Henderson Library.  Employees stated a male subject became agitated when he was asked to leave a certain area of the library.  The subject had left the area when officers arrived.

Officers responded to a report of a verbal altercation at Southern Courtyard.  The dispute was over some property not being returned to one of the subjects.  They were advised to give the property to the rightful owner.

Thursday, Oct. 25

Officers wrote three traffic citations. Officers wrote five traffic warnings. Officers assisted five motorists.

Officers assisted Statesboro Police Department with an accident at West Gentilly and Fair Road where a vehicle struck a pole.

A wallet was found in the Biology Building and turned into University Police for safekeeping.

Officers responded to the College of Education in reference to a burglar alarm.  A check of the room and building revealed no problems.

Officers discovered a suspicious person on the pedestrian near the Foy Building. The suspicious person was handing out flyers.  The suspicious person was advised of the University policy for distributing information on the campus.

Officers responded to the Russell Union Rotunda in reference to a suspicious person.  The person was dressed in costume promoting an upcoming event.

An officer took an incident report for Damage to Property in Lot 21.

Officers responded to a drug complaint in C Lot near the dumpsters.  The complaint was unfounded.

An officer took an incident report for Criminal Trespass at the Nursing/Chemistry building bike rack.

An officer took an incident report for Lost/Mislaid Property at Southern Pines.

An officer took an incident report for an Entering Auto that occurred in E Lot.  This case has been turned over to criminal investigations.

An officer responded to Freedom’s Landing in reference to a motor vehicle accident.  A motor vehicle accident report was completed.

Officers made contact with two subjects in C Lot near Watson Hall.  Both subjects were judicially referred for alcohol and drug violations.

Officers responded to Eagle village in reference to an intoxicated person.   Bryan Arturo Flores, 18, was arrested and charged with Possession of Alcohol Under 21 Years of Age.

Officers assisted the Statesboro Police Department with a report of an armed robbery on Pittmore Road.

An officer took an incident report for a civil matter at Centennial Place.

Friday, Oct. 26

Officers made contact with a subject reported to have been looking in vehicle windows in Lot 21.  Information on the subject was taken and the subject released.

An officer completed an incident report for an injured person at the Public Safety building.

An officer took an incident report for a theft at Freedom’s Landing room.  This case was turned over to criminal investigations.

An officer took an incident report for a theft at the RAC Field Support building.  This case was turned over to criminal investigations.

An officer took an incident report for an injured person at the Haunted Forest.  EMS was notified, responded and transported the injured person for further medical treatment.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on Lanier Drive and Veteran’s Memorial Parkway. A traffic warning for failure to yield to a pedestrian in the crosswalk was issued to the driver.

Saturday, Oct. 27

Officers assisted Statesboro Police with a reported fight at College View Apartments.

Officers responded to Freedom’s Landing in reference to a complaint of harassment.

Sunday, Oct. 28

Officers responded to Southern Courtyard Clubhouse in reference to an intoxicated subject.   Kellan J. Seiwart, 21 years old, was arrested and charged with public drunkenness and obstruction – misdemeanor.

Officers discovered two subjects walking in J Lot holding beer.  One of the subjects; Ricky Lee Lewis, 22, was found to be a wanted person by Savannah-Chatham Police.  Lewis was arrested and held for the Savannah-Chatham Police.

An officer discovered an intoxicated subject in J Lot.  The intoxicated subject was judicially referred.

Officers conducted a traffic stop on Lanier Drive at Robinhood Trail.  The driver, Kyle Darien Morris, 20, was arrested and charged with driving with a suspended license and headlights required.

Officers took an incident report for found property at the Haunted Forest.  The property was returned to the owner’s father.

Officers discovered an open front door at University Villas.  No occupants were home.  The community leader was contacted and the door was secured.

An officer discovered a lost/mislaid wallet at the College of Education.  The owner could not be reached.  The wallet was secured in the police department property room.

An officer took an incident report for Lost/Mislaid Property at Southern Pines.

Officers responded to the Center for Art and Theater in reference to a burglar alarm.  The building was checked with no problems found.

An officer responded to The NEST in reference to a fire alarm.  Maintenance was notified and responded.  The alarm was activated by a power surge.

An officer responded to a fire alarm at Eagle Village.  Statesboro Fire Department and maintenance were notified and responded.  The alarm was activated by heat generated from a blow dryer.

An officer responded to a panic alarm at Centennial Place.  Maintenance was notified and responded.  A power surge activated the alarm.  The adjacent rooms were checked to ensure there were no problems.

An officer took a report for a window damaged at the ROTC building.  This case was turned over to criminal investigations.