The Campus Crime Blotter is a concise summary of the up-to-date incidents that affect the Winston-Salem State campus and community. Certain incidents may lead to News Argus articles that discuss them at great length.
Tuesday, Feb. 2
At 2:05 p.m. an officer was dispatched to investigate an assault of a female at Diggs Gallery. The victim did not require medical attention; however, she pressed charges and a Campus Appearance Ticket was issued to the individual who assaulted her. The case is open.
Thursday, Feb. 4
Campus Police were dispatched to assist a traffic officer investigating a vehicle with no parking decal in Parking Lot K. Investigation revealed a revoked registration. The plate was seized, and the vehicle was towed to McAuleys Recovery and Towing. The case is closed.
Friday, Feb. 5
An officer was notified by a staff member in Foundation Heights of a violation. After being granted permission by the student to search the student’s room, a gram of marijuana and alcohol were discovered. The student was instructed to come to the Campus Police station for further information.
While officers were waiting the student jumped out the window and attempted to flee campus.
The student was caught and placed in custody at Forsyth County Jail. The case is closed.
Thursday, Feb. 11
At 1:15 a.m. a security officer in Wilson Hall requested the assistance of campus police to investigate the assault of a female. Police questioned and took statements from both parties involved and a witness. The victim was transported to Forsyth Magistrates Office to press charges. The case is closed.
Thursday, Feb. 11
An officer responded to the report of a student that detailed a female student being assaulted and locked in the bathroom in Foundation Heights. The officer questioned friends of the victim to discover the victim’s whereabouts which revealed a cell phone number and that the victim had been taken to Greensboro. The victim eventually contacted campus police but declined to come to the station. At 4:55 p.m. an officer at the request of resident hall personnel escorted the offender to the campus police station. The victim did not file a report. The case is open.
Source: WSSU Department of Police and Public Safety
Compiled and reported by Marcus Cunningham, Copy Desk Chief