Police Blotter August 24
by Catherine Meidell
Friday, August 15

• USU Housing personnel contacted USU Police about a BB gun, CO2 cartridges, and BBs that were found in Summit Hall. Police took possession of these items.

Sunday, August 17

• Police stopped a vehicle for an expired registration. Upon further investigation police located marijuana in the driver’s possession and the vehicle was not insured. The driver was arrested for possession of marijuana and for driving without insurance on his vehicle.

Monday, August 18



• Complainant called the police department wanting to report some troubles she had over the summer with an ex-boyfriend. Complainant wants the police department to have a record in case the problems continue while she is attending USU.

• An individual reported that he car had been hit while parked in the Aggie Terrace and that the other driver did not leave a note about the accident. Police are investigating.

• USU Police assisted a student on the Quad with a sprained left ankle. No medical treatment was requested from the student.

Tuesday, August 19

• USU Police was called to the Parking Office to meet with an individual who said one of her old roommates used her personal information to obtain a parking pass. This old roommate signed the complainant’s name to obtain the pass. This person also has some outstanding parking violations. USU Police is following up on this incident.

• USU Police was dispatched to the emergency phone near Valley View Towers. On arrival, one individual reported that the button was pushed by a group possibly made up of USU football players. The coaching staff was informed of the problem. USU Police was unable to find any problem in the area. The alarm was reset.

• Police investigated a report of an odor that was making individuals feel sick. It was determined that a sealant had been recently sprayed in the area. The area was aired out and the individuals felt better.

• USU Police responded to a fire alarm in the Family Life Building on a fire alarm. This alarm was caused by water leaking onto a heat detector resulting from some ongoing building construction. The leak was repaired so that the alarm could be reset.

Wednesday, August 20

• USU Police responded to the LLC to remove a squirrel from a dorm room. When the officer arrived, the squirrel had already been removed from the building.

• USU Police responded to an animal problem at the LLC. Upon arrival, USU Police located a black and white Husky dog. The dog was taken to the Cache Meadows Veterinary Clinic.

Thursday, August 21

• Police and Fire Marshals responded to a fire alarm at Rich Hall. The alarm was caused by an individual that was having a curling iron problem. The alarm was reset.

-Compiled by Catherine Meidell

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