The University of Maine student newspaper since 1875
home
Monday, April 22, 9:58 a.m.
News

Police Beat for March 22, 2012

Grassholes

The University of Maine Police Department received a report of criminal mischief at 1:34 a.m. March 18. An unidentified individual drove a vehicle across the lawn between Alumni and Holmes halls, causing approximately $300 in damage.

Shalomo just won’t go

UMPD received a report of graffiti on the exterior of Donald P. Corbett Business Building at 6:44 a.m. March 17. Someone spray-painted a clown face and the words “Shalomo the Clown” in white paint. Clean-up is estimated at $100. This is the second time this year similar graffiti has been reported.

Cumberland fumble

UMPD received a report of the odor of marijuana coming from a second-floor room in Cumberland Hall at 9:44 p.m. March 16. An officer found William Welch, 19; another 19-year-old male; and an 18-year-old male in the room. All admitted to smoking marijuana, and the officer confiscated a usable amount of marijuana, for which Welch was summonsed. All three were referred to Judicial Affairs.

Wish not granted

UMPD received a report of the odor of marijuana coming from a third-floor room in Hancock Hall at 11:11 p.m. March 16. An officer found Kyle Dahlberg, 21, in the room and confiscated a marijuana pipe and a usable amount of marijuana. Dahlberg was summonsed for possession of a usable amount of marijuana and referred to Judicial Affairs.

Early birds felt the burn

UMPD received a report of underage drinking in a first-floor room in Oxford Hall at 3:59 a.m. March 18. Ashlie Myer, 18; Neal Burgess, 19; and Sabrina Wilkins, 19, were summonsed for possession of alcohol by a minor by consumption and referred to Judicial Affairs. An officer confiscated a partially full 1 3/4 liter bottle of Black Velvet whiskey and a partially full 30-pack of Bud Light beer.

Unfortunate fifth

A UMPD officer on patrol noticed an individual driving a car with an expired registration at 12:30 a.m. March 18 and pulled the vehicle over near the Hilltop parking lot. When the officer approached, the odor of marijuana was obvious. A search of the vehicle turned up a half-full fifth of Evan Williams whiskey and 10 Natural Light beers. Cameron Bussiere, 18, was summonsed for illegal transportation of liquor by a minor and referred to Judicial Affairs. His passenger, another 18-year-old male, was also referred to Judicial Affairs.

Tricky transport

A UMPD officer on patrol noticed an individual driving a car with its license plate light out at 11:52 p.m. March 17 and pulled the vehicle over near the intersection of Rangeley and Long roads. A search of the vehicle turned up a bottle of wine. Amber McKellick, 20, was summonsed for illegal transportation of liquor by a minor and referred to Judicial Affairs.

Brother bother

UMPD received a report of two females in need of medical assistance at the Sigma Nu fraternity house at 1:27 a.m. March 18. An officer found an extremely intoxicated 17-year-old and an 18-year-old female at the house, neither of whom is a student. Ambulances from Old Town and Orono were called to evaluate the two females, who were taken to Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor for medical treatment.

Confused dude

UMPD received a report of an intoxicated 20-year-old male attempting to enter rooms on the third floor of Gannett Hall at 2:20 a.m. March 17. An officer found the male in the floor’s study lounge covered in vomit. The University Volunteer Ambulance Corps was called to evaluate the male, who was taken to St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor for medical treatment and referred to Judicial Affairs.

Perceptible puking

UMPD received a report of an 18-year-old male vomiting in a third-floor bathroom in Gannett Hall at 1:09 a.m. March 17. UVAC evaluated the male, who was taken to St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor for medical treatment and referred to Judicial Affairs.

Afternoon delight denied

UMPD received a report of an intoxicated 18-year-old male attempting to enter Gannett Hall to see a female at 3:49 p.m. March 17. Officers had difficulty controlling him, and he began to vomit. UVAC evaluated the male, who was taken to St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor for medical treatment and referred to Judicial Affairs.

Chill, brah

UMPD received a report of disorderly conduct outside the Alfond Arena at 10:45 p.m. March 18. An officer arrived to find a 19-year-old male whacking trees with a lacrosse stick. The male, who was intoxicated, said he had been kicked out of the Theta Chi fraternity house earlier in the evening. The trees were not damaged. He was referred to Judicial Affairs.