Stolen tortoise
City police are searching for a tortoise stolen from Animal Shack on South Michigan Avenue valued at $150.
Straight outta BR
Oct. 14, 9:15 p.m., officers assisted the city police with a noise complaint on the 400 block of Fuller Avenue. The person said they had heard gunshots nearby but officers could not locate the source of the noise.
Hit and run
Oct. 15, 4:35 p.m., officers responded to a hit and run accident in Lot 37.
Overstayed her welcome
Oct. 15, 7:35 p.m., officers assisted the city police with a trespassing complaint at a residence on Milton Avenue. An intoxicated female had refused to leave the residence and officers removed her.
Who goes there?
Oct. 15, 11:45 p.m., officers responded to a trespassing complaint at West Campus Apartments. The resident reported hearing someone enter the apartment while upstairs. Nothing was found to be stolen.
Car crash
Oct. 16, 7:55 a.m., officers assisted the city police with a two-car accident at the intersection of Perry Avenue and Ferris Drive.
What’s the time?
Oct. 16, 3:20 p.m., officers investigated the report of a missing wristwatch at McNerney Hall.
The smelly smell
Oct. 16, 7:35 p.m., officers assisted the sheriff department with a marijuana complaint at University Park Suites.
An evasive smell
Oct. 17, 1:45 a.m., officers assisted Puterbaugh Hall staff with a marijuana odor complaint. They were unable to locate the smell.
Improper plate and marijuana
Oct. 17, 2:10 a.m., officers stopped a vehicle on State Street near Woodward Avenue. The driver was ticketed for an improper plate and a warrant request was sent to the prosecutor’s office for the driver’s possession of marijuana.
Domestic assault at Tioga
Oct. 18, 12:45 a.m., officers assisted the city police with a trespassing complaint at Tioga Park. Destruction of property and a domestic assault had occurred. The subject had fled when officers arrived and a warrant request was sent to the prosecutor’s office.
Bad smoke alarm
Oct. 18, 1:20 a.m., officers investigated smoke alarm in the Science Building. The alarm had a faulty censor.
Marijuana in public
Oct. 18, 9:35 a.m., officers traced the odor of marijuana to a student outside the Pharmacy Building. The student was referred to the Office of Student Conduct.
Rowdy student
Oct. 19, 11:45 p.m., officers assisted Merrill Hall staff with a disorderly subject. The student was referred to the Office of Student Conduct.
Loud assault
Oct. 20, 12:10 p.m., officers responded to a noise complaint at West Campus Apartments. A domestic assault had occurred and a warrant request was sent to the prosecutor’s office.
Just looking
Oct. 20, 1:10 p.m., officers investigated a suspicious situation in the Student Recreation Center. A female student had been looking through lockers. Officers were unable to locate her and nothing was reported stolen.
Ice cream thrown
Oct. 20, 11:15 p.m., officers responded to a littering complaint at Henderson Hall. A suspect had thrown ice cream against a Henderson window and fled the scene.
Stolen debit card
Oct. 21, 3:30 p.m., officers responded to a fraud complaint at Merrill Hall. The victim reported a stolen debit card with charges made around Big Rapids. Two students were identified, a warrant request was sent to the prosecutor’s office and both students were referred to the Office of Student Conduct.
Another hit and run
Oct. 21, 5:25 p.m., officers responded to a hit and run accident in Lot 28.
Joy ride
Oct. 21, 9:55 p.m., officers stopped a vehicle on Northland Drive for defective equipment. The driver was ticketed for driving on a suspended license.
Meow
Oct. 21, 11:40 p.m., officers removed two cats from a residence in Travis Hall. One student was referred to the Office of Student Conduct for a residency violation.
Turn down for what?
Oct. 22, 12:50 a.m., officers responded to a noise complaint at West Campus Apartments. The incident was handled by housing staff.
Tickets
DPS issued 361 parking and traffic violations between Oct. 15 and Oct. 27 totaling $6,170.