A traffic stop on Cherry Road was documented by the Reporting Officer (R/O) On Aug. 26.
The R/O saw a white Toyota Corolla speeding on Cherry Road and proceeded to initiate a traffic stop. When the R/O approached the vehicle, he smelled marijuana. After asking for the driver’s credentials, the dispatcher communicated that the driver had previously been arrested on a Persons Who Inject Drugs charge (PWID) and possession of a firearm.
The R/O detained the driver and found 0.6 grams of marijuana in the vehicle. After seeing that the driver had a clear criminal record, he was given a warning and the marijuana was placed in evidence to be destroyed.
On Aug. 30 the R/O was asked to make an investigation at the Good Building concerning a harassment claim from a Winthrop student.
The R/O interviewed the victim who stated that an acquaintance they knew from high school was continuously following her around and making unwanted advances towards her. After getting the victim’s testimony, the victim had to complete a Victim’s Notification form.
After this, the R/O traveled to Thomson Hall to make contact with the Offender but was unable to make contact. After returning to the Good Building, the Offender was on scene requesting to speak with the R/O.
The offender stated that he did make contact with the victim and provided several examples that matched the testimony of the victim. The R/O advised both parties to stop all contact and advised them that they would be referred to the Dean of Student for further investigation.
On Aug. 31 a victim reported to the Good Building a larceny of a bicycle. The R/O spoke with the victim who stated that they last saw the bicycle in the bicycle rack in front of Phelps Hall. The victim stated that the bicycle was stolen between April 5, 2022, and Aug. 31 2022. The R/O gave the Victim a victims notification form.
