Vehicle damages light pole
The police department was informed of a damaged light pole located on Winthrop Memorial Circle. This incident occurred on Feb. 22, 2023. The officer was then told that the subject was leaving a parallel parking spot when they lost control of the vehicle and hit the pole in question.
Officer assists with disabled vehicle
An on-patrol officer observed a vehicle stopped in the middle of the road. The victim said that the vehicle needed an oil change and that it had caused the vehicle to shut off and lock. The responding officer then helped the victim push the vehicle into a parking lot until a tow truck arrived. This took place on Feb. 22, 2023.
Two traffic stop citations issued on same day
Two separate citations were issued on Feb. 22, 2023 both taking place at the intersection of Park and Stewart Avenues. The subjects were both issued the same state citation of Stopping; Standing; Parking in Specified Areas Prohibited.
Belligerent subject in police station
A subject approached the police station in the Good Building and started asking about a state citation they were issued. As the officer began to explain the citation and the reasoning behind its issue, the subject became increasingly belligerent and began cursing and becoming more aggressive inside the lobby. The chief attempted to calm down the subject but they refused to listen and were referred to the Dean of Students office for their actions on Feb. 22, 2023.