March 27
8:11 a.m. A caller reported a suspicious package in the Howton Agricultural Engineering Building parking lot. Officers were notified and the scene appeared normal when they arrived.
8:29 p.m. A caller reported a suspicious vehicle near Alexander Hall. Officers were notified and an information report was taken.
March 28
5:10 a.m. A caller reported a suspicious person near College Courts. Officers were notified and an information report was taken.
11:39 p.m. A caller reported a motor vehicle accident without injuries by the Wellness Center. Officers were notified and a report was taken.
March 29
12:36 a.m. A caller on Olive Boulevard reported damage to Murray State property due to a drunk driver. Officers were notified and a report was taken.
8:01 p.m. An officer conducted a traffic stop on 14th Street and Olive Boulevard. A written warning was issued for disregarding a stop sign and not having a license in possession.
March 30
6:22 p.m. A caller at Elizabeth Residential College reported hearing gunshots. Officers were notified. It was discovered that the noise heard was caused by a soccer ball being run over. A report was taken.
7:08 p.m. A caller reported a theft from their dorm room in Hart Residential College. Officers were notified and a report was taken.
March 31
12:34 p.m. A caller reported suspicious activity in the dorm circle. Officers were notified but everything appeared normal.
10:42 p.m. Racer Patrol reported suspicious activity outside of the Industry and Technology Building. Officers were notified and a report was taken.
April 1
2:27 a.m. A caller from White Residential College reported suspicious activity in the parking lot. Officers were notified, but no contact was made with the individuals.
11:39 p.m. A caller reported a theft from their vehicle in the Hart parking lot. Officers were notified and a report was taken.
April 2
12:11 a.m. A caller reported a noise complaint in the 1100 block of College Courts. Officers were notified and an information report was taken.
6:30 p.m. A fire alarm was activated in Old Richmond Residential College. Officers and the Murray Fire Department were notified. It was discovered that the fire alarm activation was due to a mechanical malfunction.
Call of Fame
April 1 – 4:56 a.m. A caller from Hart reported a raccoon in the stairwell. Officers and Central Heating and Cooling Plant were notified. The report was referred to another jurisdiction.
Motorists assists – 3
Racer escorts – 4
Arrests – 0
Ben Manhanke, Assistant News Editor, compiles Police Beat with materials provided by Public Safety and Emergency Management. Not all dispatched calls are listed.