Crime Log: Police investigate 2 rape reports involving minors on same day
A police cruiser sits outside the Central Michigan University Police Department building on Oct. 28. (Melissa Frick | Senior Reporter)
The following incidents were among those handled by the Central Michigan University Police Department from Nov. 4-11.
Nov. 4
A female student, 21, called CMU police to Anspach Hall at 12:33 p.m. reporting a male student in her class who made her feel uncomfortable. The woman told police the unknown man was staring at her, which made her feel nervous. There were no other threatening interactions between the two students, said Lt. Cameron Wassman, of CMUPD.
CMU police are investigating two rape reports involving minors that occurred Nov. 2 on the south end of campus. The first incident was reported to CMU police on Nov. 3 and reportedly occurred at 2 a.m. in parking lot 55, which is a south campus parking lot near the Public Broadcasting Center, 1845 E. Campus Dr. The second incident, which occurred in Saxe Hall, was reported to police on Nov. 4. The female victims in both cases are juveniles and reportedly know each other. Both victims also knew the male offenders in both cases, although it is unclear if the male suspects of both incidents know each other. Both incidents are classified as third-degree criminal sexual conduct.
Police are investigating a fraudulent impersonation case that was reported at 8:35 a.m. from 401 E. Ojibway Court. The open investigation involves a cell phone that was ordered from CONNECT CMU Cellular Services.
Police received a property damage report at 12:45 p.m. from 1560 E. Campus Dr. A 21-year-old woman reported that the air had been let out of two tires on her car. She also reported finding a can of Fix-A-Flat sitting on top of her car. Through investigation, CMU police found out that the offender, a 22-year-old man, had let the air out of the woman's tires due to an earlier road rage incident involving the woman. However, the man then reportedly had second thoughts, bought the Fix-A-Flat at a nearby store and left the can on top of the victim's car. The woman did not wish to pursue criminal charges.
Nov. 5
An 18-year-old man in Thorpe Hall was issued a civil infraction for possession of marijuana at 8:33 p.m. Thorpe Hall staff contacted CMU police on the report of marijuana odor coming from a room in the residential hall. Police made contact with the male resident of the room and confiscated a small quantity of marijuana wax and oil.
Nov. 6
A 24-year-old man was arrested for drunk driving at 12:44 a.m. at the intersection of West Bellows Street and Douglas Street. CMU police pulled over a vehicle for speeding and having a loud exhaust, Wassman said. After making contact with the driver, officers determined that the man had been drinking. Police conducted a sobriety test and then arrested the man for operating under the influence of liquor. The man was taken to Isabella County Jail.
CMU police conducted a welfare check on a 21-year-old woman who had reportedly posted suicidal threats to social media. The woman was referred to CMU Counseling Services.
Police conducted a warrant sweep in Mount Pleasant, arresting four individuals around the city on outstanding warrants. A 61-year-old man, 73-year-old woman and 35-year-old man were arrested between 4:30-5 p.m. from Tallgrass Apartments, 1240 E. Broomfield St. A 47-year-old woman was arrested at 4:06 p.m. at 110 Walnut St.
University police assisted CMU Counseling services in transporting an 18-year-old woman to the hospital for a mental health evaluation.
Nov. 7
Police are investigating a fraud report involving a student account that was reported at 8:58 a.m. at 103 E. Preston St.
Nov. 8
A 20-year-old man reported to CMU police that he had been followed by a suspicious car the night before when he was driving at 9:45 p.m. near 300 Ojibway Court. Through video surveillance, police observed a vehicle driving close to the man at the time he had reported, but investigators could not identify the vehicle.
Nov. 9
Police received a drug complaint at 5:18 p.m. from Wheeler Hall staff. The open investigation reportedly involves underage use of alcohol and drugs.
Officers conducted a welfare check at 10:24 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott Hotel, 2400 E. Campus Dr. Hotel staff reported that a 37-year-old male guest had been acting odd for a few days during the duration of his stay. There was no violent behavior, but hotel staff requested police attention, Wassman said. Police made contact with the man, who Wassman said was highly intoxicated, and transported him to MidMichigan Medical Center for evaluation.
Police conducted another welfare check at 11:03 p.m. in Kulhavi Hall on the report of a 19-year-old man, who appeared to be intoxicated, making suicidal threats.
Nov. 10
An 18-year-old woman reported a harassment complaint to CMU police at 6:40 a.m. from Cobb Hall. The woman reportedly received texts from an unknown number, who claimed to have her social security number and threatened to use it. The case remains under investigation.
Nov. 11
The Charles V. Park Library reported having received a counterfeit $10 bill from an unknown suspect at 9:50 a.m. The incident remains under investigation by CMU police.
