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CRIME LOG: FEB. 20 – FEB. 26

Compiled by Jill Sojourner, news staff

Monday, Feb. 20

4:53 p.m.

A Northeastern University (NU) student reported graffiti of sexual nature on a whiteboard in Willis Hall. A report was filed.

10:32 p.m. 

An NU student reported a group of eight male juveniles hit him with snowballs in the Krentzman Quad and then fled toward Huntington Avenue. Northeastern University Police Department (NUPD) responded and reported locating the student, who refused medical treatment and told NUPD that the juveniles were all dressed in black. NUPD reported checking the area with negative results. The student was transported to his residence and signed a medical waiver. At 11:05 p.m., the student called NUPD to request an escort to the hospital for treatment. He was provided an escort to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The residence director (RD) was notified. A report was filed.

Tuesday, Feb. 21

2:51 a.m.

An NU student reported that another student seemed intoxicated and in need of help. NUPD responded and reported that the subject admitted to consuming alcohol and multiple energy drinks earlier that evening. Emergency Medical Services (EMS) was notified. Upon the arrival of EMS, the subject refused any medical attention and signed a medical waiver. A report was filed.

6:59 a.m.

An NU faculty member reported that he was in the Gainsborough Parking Garage and being harassed by people in a GMC truck. NUPD responded and reported speaking to the faculty member. A report was filed.

2:00 p.m.

An NU staff member reported receiving threats from an unknown man. A report was filed.

9:43 p.m.

An RD reported that an NU student said she was pushed while having an argument with her roommate. A report was filed.

Wednesday, Feb. 22

9:28 a.m.

An NU student reported that between $200 and $250 in cash was stolen out of his jacket after it was left unattended in the John D. O’Bryant African American Institute. A report was filed.

10:02 a.m.

An NU student reported that her wallet was stolen from Knowles Center. A report was filed.

10:17 a.m. 

An RD reported a physical altercation between two NU students that occurred on Feb. 14 outside of a Speare Hall room. NUPD responded and identified the students, and further reported that an additional student witnessed the altercation. A report was filed.

11:35 a.m. 

An NU student reported his unattended wallet was stolen from Snell Library. NUPD responded and reported that the wallet was located next to his laptop, which was not stolen. A report was filed.

12:37 p.m. 

A confidential domestic violence case occurred on campus. A report was filed.

8:50 p.m. 

A confidential domestic violence case occurred off campus. A report was filed.

9:25 p.m.

Squashbusters staff reported a disorderly NU student who was refusing to sign in properly and was ignoring all instructions from staff. NUPD responded and reported speaking with the student, who was subsequently ejected from the area after being advised of the facility’s sign-in policy. A report was filed.

Thursday, Feb. 23

11:20 a.m. 

An NU student reported that his wedding band was stolen from a computer lab in Hayden Hall. A report was filed.

11:38 a.m.

The manager of Wollaston’s Market in Marino Center reported detaining a shoplifter, who was cooperative at the time of the call. NUPD responded and reported speaking to the subject, and NU student, who had attempted to steal Visine. The student was found to have a positive criminal history. The student was banned from both Wollaston’s Markets and sent on his way. A report was filed.

6:00 p.m.

NUPD reported finding graffiti on a brick at the Catholic Student Center located at 58 St. Stephen St. A report was filed.

8:24 p.m. 

An RD called NUPD reported that an NU student wanted to file a report regarding a verbal argument she had with her roommate. NUPD responded and reported that the student stated she overheard her roommate making negative statements regarding her sexual orientation to a third party while talking on her cell phone. A report was filed.

Friday, Feb. 24

12:57 a.m. 

An NU student reported that she had been hearing voices and footsteps on the roof of her apartment for the past half hour. NUPD responded and reported that there was evidence of someone having been on the roof because there were fresh footprints, but there was no one in the area at the time. NUPD reported further that access to the roof was gained from the roof door of 315 Huntington Ave. A report was filed.

12:57 a.m.

Berklee College of Music Police reported that they were with a Northeastern student who was intoxicated at 98 Hemenway St. NUPD responded and reported that EMS would transport the student to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The RD was notified. A report was filed.

1:27 p.m. 

The manager of Wollaston’s Market in Marino Recreation Center reported that a shoplifter put something in his back pocket and fled the store on foot in the direction of the Fenway Center. NUPD responded and reported stopping the subject in front of 41 St. Stephen St., reporting further that the subject was uncooperative and refused to provide any biographical information. The subject, who was unaffiliated with NU, was placed under arrest for shoplifting. A report was filed.

3:35 p.m.

An NU professor reported offensive writing on the dry-erase board of a room in Snell Library. A report was filed.

11:57 p.m.

An individual reported that an NU student was vomiting outside of East Village. NUPD responded and requested EMS, who transported the student to Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital. The RD was notified. A report was filed.

Saturday, Feb. 25

12:59 a.m.

An NU reported that another student was intoxicated, but conscious and alert and requested an evaluation. NUPD responded and requested EMS. EMS transported the student to Boston Medical Center. The RD was notified. A report was filed.

10:26 p.m.

An NU student reported that his bike was damaged while it was parked at Speare Place. A report was filed.

Sunday, Feb. 26

2:29 a.m. 

The proctor at East Village called EMS to report that an unknown male had been sitting in the lobby for an hour, and had attempted to gain access into the building behind residents. NUPD responded and reported identifying the male as a non-NU affiliate, who was reported missing out of East Boston on Feb. 25. EMS and Boston Police (BPD) were notified. EMS cleared the male, and BPD escorted him back to his residence. A report was filed.

3:51 a.m. 

An NU student reported that there was a lot of noise coming from a room in Hastings Hall. NUPD responded and reported attempting to make contact with the occupants of the room with negative results, and further reported that each time they knocked on the door, one of the occupants would shout, “Unless you have a warrant, leave.” Officers also reported an odor of marijuana in the area. A report was filed.

4:19 a.m. 

NUPD received the general fire alarm for West Village A. NUPD responded and reported signs of smoke in the area and water flow coming from the first floor, and further reported a small fire in a recycling bin inside of the building. Students were evacuated and the Boston Fire Department responded. NUPD reported that the fire was extinguished and students were allowed to re-enter the building. A report was filed.

12:17 p.m.

An International Village RA reported that an NU student said she had been receiving harassing emails from her suitemate. A report was filed.

3:00 p.m.

A Davenport B RA reported that the emergency exit sign located near the elevator on the first floor was torn down. A report was filed.

3:05 p.m.

An NUPD officer reported finding hazardous material blocking the entrance to the sprinkler room in Nightingale Hall. A report was filed.

4:10 p.m.

An NU student reported that his sweater, which was valued at $500, was stolen from a washing machine in International Village. A report was filed.

5:35 p.m.

An NU student reported that her friend was hit by a water balloon that was thrown from the upper floor of 109 St. Stephen St. NUPD responded and reported speaking to the student, who could not determine which window the balloon came from, and further reported checking several apartments with negative results. A report was filed.

8:44 p.m.

An NU student reported a strong odor of marijuana in the area. NUPD responded and reported speaking to the subject, an NU student, and confiscating less than an ounce of marijuana and a fake I.D. A report was filed.

 

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