Assistant News Editor Haley Russell compiles Police Beat with materials provided by Public Safety. Not all dispatched calls are listed.
Oct. 6
- 7:10 a.m. A caller reported burned material in front of Hart College. The Murray State Police, Murray Fire Department and state fire marshal were notified.
- 9:28 a.m. A person reported a theft of a parking permit at the Public Safety building. The Murray State Police were notified and took a report for theft by unlawful taking less than $500.
- 1:16 p.m. A Murray State Police officer arrested Joshua Morris, non-student from Benton, Ky., for failure to appear in Calloway District Court.
Oct. 7
- 6:23 a.m. A caller reported a medical emergency at Roy Stewart Stadium. The Murray State Police and ambulance were notified. The person was taken to the hospital by ambulance.
- 3:16 p.m. A residential director reported a candle found in a room in College Courts. The Murray State Police, Murray Fire Department and the state fire marshal were notified. A fire report was taken by the Murray State Police.
- 7:14 p.m. A caller reported a broken wheelchair lift in the West Kentucky Expo Center. Central Plant was notified.
Oct. 8
- 11:38 a.m. A caller requested a welfare check on a student at Campus Core. The individual lived off campus and the call was transferred to the Murray Police Department.
- 3:33 p.m. A caller reported a suspicious person at Ordway Hall. The Murray State Police were notified and an officer arrested Zachary Gifford, freshman from St. Louis, Mo., for alcohol intoxication.
- 6:01 p.m. A Murray State Police officer issued a verbal warning for failure to yield to right-of-way at Chestnut Street and Gilbert Graves Drive.
Oct. 9
- 2:41 a.m. The Murray State Police arrested Joseph Licavoli, freshman from Fenton, Mo., for driving under the influence, first offense, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a ficticious driver’s license.
- 8:23 p.m. A caller reported she left lights on at Woods Hall. The Murray State Police and Central Plant was notified and took an information report.
- 10 p.m. A caller reported a stolen bicycle at Waterfield Library. An officer was notified and took a report for theft by unlawful taking less than $500.
Oct. 10
- 10:33 a.m. A caller reported an elevator was stuck on the first floor of Hart College with no one on board. Facilities Management was notified at 10:34 a.m.
- 1:34 p.m. A caller reported a vehicle lockout at Hart College. An officer was notified and took an informational report.
- 7:26 p.m. A caller reported a person causing a disturbance in Hart College. An officer was notified and took an information report.
Oct. 11
- 10:29 a.m. A fire alarm was activated in New Richmond College. The Murray Fire Department, an officer and state fire marshal were notified and took a fire report.
- 2:38 p.m. A caller requested to speak with an officer concerning University policy. An officer was notified.
- 5:45 p.m. A caller reported they lost their wallet. The Murray State Police were notified and took a report for theft or lost property.
Oct. 12
- 3:36 p.m. A caller wanted information to get a bicycle registered. An officer was notified.
- 8:07 p.m. Racer Patrol reported an unlocked door at the Cris Soccer Complex. An officer was notified and secured building.
- 10:45 p.m. A caller reported a suspicious person in the Regents College parking lot. An officer was notified.
Motorist assists – 0
Racer escorts – 0
Arrests – 3
Call of Fame
- Oct. 10 6:54 a.m. A caller reported a person asleep on the couch in Wells Hall. The Murray State police were notified and the officer found the person was a student waiting for a class to begin.