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An imperfect union
An altercation between a male and a female student outside the Memorial Union at approximately 2 a.m. Feb. 19 resulted in two summonses. University of Maine Police Department Detective Bill Flagg said the male student, Nicholas Jones, 19, of Orono, shoved the female student, 18, to the ground. “There were minor injuries, but she was not transported to a hospital,” Flagg said. According to Flagg, the female reported the assault later in the day. Jones was issued one summons for domestic violence assault and another for criminal mischief.
Wreck center
A 1997 Toyota truck left in the Student Recreation and Fitness Center parking lot was vandalized at some point between 7:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Feb. 18. “It looks like somebody took an instrument and scratched it” along the driver’s side door, according to Flagg. The damage is estimated at $100.
Purloined parking pass
A theft that occurred during the first week of the 2010 fall semester was reported to UMPD at 9:07 a.m. Feb. 18. According to Flagg, a commuter parking pass was stolen from an unlocked car in the Collins Center for the Arts parking lot in August. The owner of the pass assumed it was lost and replaced it; however, $75 in parking tickets associated with the pass were noticed on Feb. 18. According to Flagg, the person in possession of the pass is now studying abroad and was not aware it was stolen property. Flagg said a deal has been suggested whereby the person in possession of the pass will pay for the parking tickets but will not face charges for the theft.
Weed racer
An officer on patrol in the south area of campus saw an unconscious male individual in the driver’s seat of a parked vehicle at 1:43 a.m. Feb. 20. According to Flagg, the officer detected the smell of marijuana coming from the vehicle and roused the male in order to check on him. Four other individuals were in the car. Three of the vehicle’s occupants were UMaine students and were referred to Judicial Affairs. The other two individuals were not students. The male in the driver’s seat, Ryan Bolduc, 21, of Waterville, was not a student; he took responsibility for the drugs and was issued a summons for possession of drug paraphernalia.
Canna-bec Hall
UMPD received a report of the smell of marijuana on the fourth floor of Kennebec Hall at 9:03 p.m. Feb. 20. An officer was able to determine which room the smell was coming from and spoke with the resident, who was cooperative. Jeremy Hyde, 20, turned over marijuana, a marijuana pipe and a grinder to the officer. Hyde was issued a summons for possession of a useable amount of marijuana and was referred to Judicial Affairs.
Frothy fracas
An officer on patrol on College Avenue was accosted by an intoxicated male at 11:42 p.m. Feb. 18. The male, who was walking along the road as part of a large group, began to yell at the officer, who was driving a UMPD cruiser. The officer pulled over to speak with the male, who continued to yell and act in a disorderly manner. Husson University student Craig Anton, 18, was issued a summons for possession of alcohol by a minor after the officer seized three cans of Natural Ice beer from him.
Brash hash
An officer on foot patrol in Androscoggin Hall smelled marijuana coming from a room on the first floor at 10:08 p.m. Feb. 20. The officer attempted to speak with a male resident of the room, who was uncooperative. The student was referred to Judicial Affairs.
Faux bro
A 27-year-old man attempting to pass himself off as an alumnus and brother was removed from the Sigma Nu fraternity house at 7:14 p.m. Feb. 20. According to Flagg, the man was not a brother of Sigma Nu and it was not immediately apparent if he was a UMaine alumnus. He cooperated with the officers and was issued a written criminal trespass warrant.
Snow skirmish
UMPD received a report of people throwing snowballs at passing cars on College Avenue at 10:37 p.m. Feb. 18; however, officers were unable to locate the individuals.
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