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The Huntington News

The independent student newspaper of Northeastern University

The Huntington News

Crime Log: Feb. 9 – Feb. 14

Compiled by Stephanie Eisemann, news staff

CRIME OF THE WEEK: Sunday, Feb. 14

11:34 p.m. 

An individual unaffiliated with Northeastern University (NU) reported several NU students living on Massachusetts Avenue had been threatening him for several weeks. The caller, a law student at an unnamed school, met Northeastern University Police Department (NUPD) on the sidewalk. NUPD reported a large, unruly party in a basement apartment with about 100 attendees. NUPD and BPD broke up the party and reported several of the NU residents were uncooperative. Their neighbor called back at 12:48 a.m. to report they had made additional threats towards him. A report was filed.

Tuesday, Feb. 9

8:49 a.m.

An NU staff member at the Marino Center reported an employee was being harassed over the phone. A report was filed.

8:54 a.m.

The Media Center supervisor at Snell Library reported receiving inappropriate emails and voicemails. A report was filed.

11:42 p.m.

NUPD stopped a man unaffiliated with NU in Carter Park for suspicion of drug use. The subject was found to have a record but no active warrants. NUPD collected his information and sent him on his way.

Wednesday, Feb. 10

11:27 a.m.

An NU staff member at the YMCA in Hastings Hall reported her laptop was stolen from the Community Service Room above the building within the past week. A report was filed.

9:52 p.m.

An anonymous NU student reported the smell of marijuana coming from the third floor of Melvin Hall. NUPD responded and spoke with two students, confiscating less than an ounce of the substance and paraphernalia. A report was filed.

Friday, Feb. 12

5:26 p.m.

An NU student reported a large group of teenagers causing a disturbance in the food court of the Curry Student Center by being excessively loud and throwing a ball. NUPD responded and reported the group was leaving the area on its way to Ruggles Station.

Saturday, Feb. 13

12:55 a.m.

A Residence Director (RD) reported a Resident Assistant (RA) found a woman, unaffiliated with NU, outside of Davenport B who may have been assaulted. NUPD responded and reported the woman was assaulted by an Uber driver at approximately 12:15 a.m. on Douglass Park Street. Boston Police Department (BPD) and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) were advised and responded. The victim believed the driver was operating a black, two-door vehicle. She declined transport to a medical facility for a forehead injury and left the area with her aunt and brother. BPD took a report and assumed jurisdiction.

5:46 p.m.

A forcible rape in West Village is under investigation.

11:45 p.m.

An RA in Speare Hall reported two intoxicated women in the lobby who could not stand up.  NUPD responded and spoke to the NU students, who admitted to drinking. EMS arrived and transported one student to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The RD on call was notified, and NUPD provided a return escort from Beth Israel at 6:37 a.m. The other student was not transported.

Sunday, Feb. 14

12:59 a.m.

NUPD reported an intoxicated woman unable to walk on the corner of St. Stephen and Gainsborough streets. EMS was requested for the woman, who was an NU student, and she was transported to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The RD on call was notified.  

5:52 p.m.

An NU student reported to NUPD that her cell phone was stolen between Friday and Saturday at an unnamed café on Massachusetts Avenue. The student explained the phone had a Russian SIM card in it and would most likely not function in the area. A report was filed.

11:17 p.m.

An RA in West Village A reported loud music coming from a residence and occupants refusing to answer the door. NUPD responded and reported the student did not hear the RA knocking. The music was shut off for the night.

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