Campus Crime Blotter: Dec. 14 - Jan. 27

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.

Monday, Dec. 14

At 1:33 p.m. campus police dispatched to investigate noises similar to gunshots in Gleason-Hairston.  Investigation revealed a student with lit fire crackers in his room.  The student was advised to go to judicial affairs.  The case is closed.

Wednesday, Dec. 23

Wackenhut Security notified campus police of a vehicle break-in in Parking Lot X.  The responding officer investigated and gathered information from the owner.  WSPD was contacted to process the vehicle.  After the owner and officer took an inventory check the owner stated only $5 was missing.  There are no leads and no suspects.  The case is closed.

Thursday, Jan. 7

At 12 p.m. an officer responded to a call regarding stolen cameras in the Fine Arts Building.  A faculty member gave a report stating that the room is always locked and entry can only be made with a master key.

Monday, Jan. 18

At 8:40 p.m. campus police investigated a fight in Rams Commons Building 4.  A vehicle was reported leaving the scene.  Upon being stopped five occupants and a sixth in the back compartment were discovered and escorted to the campus police station.  Investigation revealed drugs and weapons including marijuana, stun guns and a revoked license.  The case is now closed.

Wednesday, Jan. 27

At 11:50 p.m. campus police smelled an odor of marijuana from a room in Foundation Heights.  The officers received permission to search the room and discovered a firearm.  The student was arrested for possession of a firearm on school property.  The case is open.

Source: WSSU Department of Police and Public Safety

Compiled and reported by Marcus Cunningham, Copy Desk Chief