Crime Notes

Man seen hitting others with cane while fighting

Four men were seen fighting outside the School of Social Work Monday afternoon, Department of Public Safety reports state.

One man was seen knocking over two others with a cane. Officers made contact with the men and a report on the incident was later filed.

Burned popcorn sets off fire alarm

A fire alarm in the Law Quad located sounded early Tuesday morning, DPS reports state.

Reports state the cause of the alarm was a bag of burned popcorn.

Driver refuses to pay parking fee, yells at attendant

A parking booth attendant in the Fletcher Street parking structure reported that a man in a Dodge Ram pick-up truck yelled at her Tuesday afternoon and refused to pay for his parking.

It was also reported that after the man refused to have his parking ticket validated the attendant allowed the man to exit without payment.

MoJo resident slaps roommate

A female resident of the Mosher Jordan Residence Hall allegedly slapped her roommate across the face late Tuesday night, DPS reports state.

The females were separated but when officers arrived on the scene the suspect had already left.

Hand dryer melts, catches on fire

Smoke was reported coming from a second floor women's bathroom of the Michigan League on Monday morning, DPS reports state.

The smoke resulted from a hand dryer catching fire and melting. Limited damage was reported.

Tires slashed in LSA parking lot

The tires of a vehicle parked in the LSA Building visitor's lot located at East Jefferson and Maynard streets were reported slashed Monday afternoon, DPS reports state.

The tires have been repaired but DPS did not report having any suspects in the incident.

Patient assaulted at 'U' Hospitals

A patient at the University Hospitals was struck Monday evening, DPS reports state.

Although the subject left the hospital, he later returned and officers spoke with all parties involved before filing an incident report.

2 students given alcohol citations

Two students were issued citations for being in possession of alcohol early Tuesday morning in the Bursley Residence Hall located on North Campus, DPS reports state.

One of the students was found vomiting in a bathroom. Both subjects were cited and later released.

Drunk homeless man enters office

After staff members concerned about the man's well-being notified DPS, the man, who was found to be intoxicated, passed out. He was transported to the University Hospitals' emergency room via ambulance.

- Compiled by Daily Staff Reporter Caitlin Nish.