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Police Blotter – October 12, 2023

Evi Houston

Electrical fire in DiGiorgio Campus Center A call was made concerning the smell of burning wires in the DiGiorgio Campus Center early on October 5. The complainant stated that she…

Winthrop Police announces transition to department and other procedural changes

Evi Houston

Formerly known as the Winthrop University Campus Police, or WUPO, Winthrop’s local police service has now transitioned into a department to be called the Winthrop University Police Department, or WUPD.…

Report of dead, abused cat in Margaret Nance Hall “unfounded”, says WUPD Chief Yearta

Chase Duncan

An alleged criminal incident involving a dead, maimed cat found in a bag on the third floor of Margaret Nance Hall has been resolved as an unfounded claim knowingly made…