Campus Crime Blotter: Nov.14 - Dec. 1

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.

Saturday, Nov. 14

At 4:15 a.m. an officer responded to a report about personal items stolen from a woman's purse in the Brown Hall parking area.  The officer questioned students in the area.  However, the purse and the items were not found.  The case is closed.

Friday, Nov. 20

At 11:30 p.m. an officer detected a smell of marijuana in Brown Hall.  Upon investigation the officer obtained contraband from students in the area.  The students were issued campus appearance tickets, and the contraband was placed in the evidence locker.  The case is open.

Saturday, Nov. 21

At 4:10 a.m. an officer investigated a shooting in an area near Gleason-Hairston.  A stray bullet from the shooting hit a window and entered a student's room.  The bullet was placed in the evidence locker.  No medical attention or counseling was required for students in the area.

Tuesday, Nov. 24

At 11 a.m. an officer investigated a vehicle that was broken into in Parking Lot P.  Personal property was stolen from the vehicle and some of the items were found on campus.  The student was advised to report the incident to an insurance company.  The case is closed.

Wednesday, Nov. 25

At 12:30 p.m. campus police responded to a call about an intoxicated employee in Eller Hall.  The officer checked all offices and occupants and detected no odor of alcohol.   The case is closed.

Monday, Nov. 30

A WSSU employee forwarded information to campus police regarding fraudulent activity against WSSU accounts.  An investigation was conducted and the case is still open.  The time of the incident was not reported in the blotter.

Tuesday, Dec. 1

At 10:30 p.m. campus police observed an alcohol violation in Wilson Hall further investigation revealed five subjects and marijuana.  A criminal citation was issued to one of the subjects for possession of a weapon, and each subject was issued a campus appearance ticket.  The subjects were released, and all items were placed in the evidence locker.  The case is still open.

Source: WSSU Department 

of Police and Public Safety

Compiled and reported by Marcus Cunningham, Copy Desk Chief