Crime Notes:

Vehicles strike pedestrians

In two separate incidents Wednesday, pedestrians were struck by vehicles and injured, according to Department of Public Safety reports.

A hit-and-run driver crushed the foot of a pedestrian Wednesday morning on East University Avenue. The vehicle's license plates were registered to a Dexter resident. The incident is under investigation by DPS officials.

In a separate incident Wednesday afternoon, a victim riding a bike on Monroe Street was injured when a driver opened the door of his parked car and struck the pedestrian. The victim received a gash on her ankle and Huron Valley Ambulance personnel transported her to University Hospitals' emergency room for medical attention.

Suicide attempt draws DPS

The daughter of a Northwood resident attempted to kill herself early Tuesday morning, DPS reports state.

The girl's mother reported to DPS officials that her daughter had attempted to commit suicide by routing her vehicle exhaust back into the vehicle while parked at an off-campus location. The victim exhibited no symptoms of illness but was taken to University Hospitals' emergency room for medical treatment and psychological evaluation.

Golf carts taken from 'U' course

Two golf carts were reported missing from the University Golf Course, DPS reports state.

The golf carts have been missing since the beginning of the football season, but were not reported missing until Wednesday. DPS officials issued a lookout warning for the missing vehicles.

Feces found in W. Quad showers

An unknown suspect defecated in a showerstall in the West Quad residence hall Wednesday, according to DPS reports.

Feces was found in the second floor Winchell House women's shower room and the caller said it was clogging the shower drain. There are no suspects.

Falling styrofoam strikes victim

A large piece of styrofoam insulation fell and hit a victim near Wyley Hall yesterday, according to DPS reports.

The 4-by-6 piece of insulation fell off the building, knocking the victim in the jaw, but did not cause any injury. The victim was checked by DPS officials and he said he was shocked by the incident.

Visitor's hand sticks in machine

A visitor at University Hospitals medical center got his hand caught in a vending machine Tuesday, DPS reports state.

The visitor caught his hand in a pop machine and reported it had gone numb. Huron Valley Ambulance personnel and building matinence responded to the scene and freed the victim.

Masturbator found in Grad

A University student was questioned and released by DPS officials Tuesday after he exposed himself in the Harlan Hatcher Graduate library, according to DPS reports.

The suspect was seen by a library patron masturbating in front of a window in a carrel on the third floor. The patron reported the incident to library personnel who contacted DPS officials. The suspect was released by warrant authorization by DPS officials.

-Compiled by Daily Staff Reporter Jennifer Yachnin.

10-02-98

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