The Optimist
  • Home
  • About
    • Advertise
    • Policies
    • Staff Contacts
    • Jobs
  • News
  • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Editorials
  • Multimedia
    • Photo Galleries
    • Videos
  • Features
  • Print Edition
    • The Pessimist
    • Special Projects
  • Police Log
  • Classifieds
You are here: Home / For The Record / Police Log / Police log for Aug. 17- Aug. 24, 2021

Police log for Aug. 17- Aug. 24, 2021

August 26, 2021 by Hannah Maniscalo

08/19/2021 4:55 am PROWLER ADJUNCT AREA: 600 BLK COLLEGE DR
A citizen reported an unknown person was knocking on her door but did not speak. The citizen did not give a description of the person.
Officers checked the area and did not locate anyone.

08/19/2021 7:00 pm ARMED SUBJECT ADJUNCT AREA: WILL HAIR PARK
ACUPD and APD Officers responded to Will Hair Park reference a subject with a knife. The suspect left prior to Officer arrival.

08/20/2021 8:10 am PUBLIC INTOXICATION ADJUNCT AREA: COLLEGE DR & CEDAR CREST DR
ACUPD Officers received a call reference intoxicated male walking in the middle of College Dr. Officers located the subject and he was arrested and transported to Taylor County jail.

08/21/2021 8:31 pm FIREWORKS VIOLATION ADJUNCT AREA: 600 BLK COLLEGE DR
Officers responded to the area due to unknown subjects popping fireworks. Officers located some used fireworks but the subjects were gone prior to officer arrival.

08/22/2021 10:55 pm CRIMINAL MISCHIEF ADJUNCT AREA: 1400 BLK WASHINGTON BLVD
ACUPD investigating incident of unknown suspect(s) discharge paintballs at a residence.

ACUPD ACTIVITY STATISTICS
August 17th – 24th , 2021

MENTAL HEALTH CONCERN- 1

MONITOR FACILITY/LOT- 22

MOTORIST ASSIST: JUMPSTART- 2

MOTORIST ASSIST: OTHER- 3

MOTORIST ASSISST: UNLOCK- 8

OTHER- 12

PARKING LOT PATROL- 27

PARKING VIOLATION- 3

PATROL VEHICLE: MAINTENANCE- 5

PATROL VEHICLE: REFUEL- 7

PROWLER- 1

RANDOM PATROL- 52

RECKLESS DRIVING- 1

REPORT WRITING- 15

REPORT WRITING (CASE REPORT)- 7

SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT- 1

SUICIDE (ATT & ACTUAL)- 2

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY- 3

SUSPICIOUS PERSON- 2

SUSPICIOUS VEHICLE- 1

THEFT- 1

TRAFFIC STOP- 1

VEHICLE COLLISION- 7

WELFARE CHECK- 2

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITY- 40

ALARM- 7

ARMED SUBJECT- 1

ARRESTED SUBJECT- 2

ASSIST- 2

BARRICADES- 11

BUILDING LOCK/UNLOCK- 25

CHECK BUILDING- 194

CITATION ISSUANCE- 2

CLERY- 5

CRIMINAL MISCHIEF- 1

DIRECT TRAFFIC- 3

DISTURBANCE- 1

ELEVATOR RESCUE- 1

ESCORT- 1

EVENT SUPPORT- 2

FIREWORKS VIOLATION- 1

FOOT PATROL- 9

FOUND PROPERTY- 3

INFORMATION REPORT- 3

INVESTIGATION FOLLOW UP- 16

LOST PROPERTY- 3

MAINTENANCE UNIVERSITY ASSETS: CCTV- 1

MEDICAL EMERGENCY- 3

TOTAL CALLS- 523

Chief of Police Tip: We want to welcome everyone back to campus! It has been so awesome to see the campus come back alive and see your smiling faces.
Please remember to be careful when using the crosswalks. We are currently working on ways to improve your safety when crossing as well, but please do not depend on the signs, lights, etc. You can never be too safe or careful! I hope you have a great year… stay safe and healthy!

Filed Under: Police Log

Other For The Record:

  • Police log: Owner leaves dog unattended in locked vehicle at Nelson Hall

  • Police log: Student falls in Campus Center Lot, transported to hospital

  • Police log: Person found camping in Bible building stairwell, issued criminal trespass

About Hannah Maniscalo

You are here: Home / For The Record / Police Log / Police log for Aug. 17- Aug. 24, 2021

Other For The Record:

  • Police log: Owner leaves dog unattended in locked vehicle at Nelson Hall

  • Police log: Student falls in Campus Center Lot, transported to hospital

  • Police log: Person found camping in Bible building stairwell, issued criminal trespass

Follow us online

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Optimist on Twitter

acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
29 Mar

Sing Song 2026 Awards Class Division:

Overall Award:
1. Mixed
2. Seniors
3. Freshman White

Reply on Twitter 2038098756579508469 Retweet on Twitter 2038098756579508469 Like on Twitter 2038098756579508469 2 Twitter 2038098756579508469
acuoptimist The Optimist @acuoptimist ·
29 Mar

Sing Song 2026 Awards Women’s Division:

Overall Award:
1. Ko Jo Kai
2. Sigma Theta Chi
3. Tri Kappa Gamma

Reply on Twitter 2038098512471093381 Retweet on Twitter 2038098512471093381 Like on Twitter 2038098512471093381 3 Twitter 2038098512471093381

Optimist on Facebook

The Optimist is with ACU Journalism and Mass Communication.

2 weeks ago

The Optimist
The Optimist staff won several awards and competed at the Texas Intercollegiate Press Association 2026 convention in Denton this weekend. Students participated in live contests and submitted work from the past year into the competition.Here are the results.- 1st place: Live print news writing, Ashley Henderson- 1st place: Live print sports writing, Roman Raffaeli- 2nd place: Live tv announcing, Zion Webb- 2nd place: Live news photo, Daniel Curd- 2nd place: Newscast, Optimist Staff- Honorable mention: Documentary (video), Makayla Clayton- 2nd place: Documentary, JMC documentary production class- 3rd place: General news, Callie Leverett- Honorable mention: General column, Zion Webb- Honorable mention: Sports reporting (video), Roman Raffaeli- Honorable mention: Live sports action photo, Daniel Curd- Honorable mention: General news video story, Ashley Henderson- Honorable mention: Photo illustrations (Daniel Curd & Optimist staffStudents also received awards for their work through KACU and ACUTV.- 1st place: In-depth news reporting (audio), Ashley Henderson- 1st place: General news audio story, Baylie Simon- 1st place: Live sports coverage (video), Roman Raffaeli & London Gray- 2nd place: Live sports coverage (video), Josiah Wonnell & Londyn Gray- 3rd place: General news audio story, Ashley Henderson- 2nd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Sportscast (audio), Daisy Strine & Zion Webb- 3rd place: Feature reporting (audio), Baylie Simon- Honorable Mention: Feature reporting (audio), Josiah Wonnell#acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #studentmedia #tipa2026 ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

The Optimist

2 months ago

The Optimist
Sororities and fraternities began New Member Orientation with Bid Day, officially starting the pledging process this weekend.Originally scheduled for last week, the start was delayed due to winter weather that brought snow and ice to campus. Clubs and their sponsors gathered at designated locations on and off campus to complete tasks assigned by their officers.To view the full photo gallery, visit acuoptimist.com or click the link in our bio. #acuoptimist #abilenechristianuniversity #greeklife 📸: Daniel Curdacuoptimist.com/2026/02/gallery-clubs-begin-new-member-orientation-after-weather-delay/?fbclid=PA... ... See MoreSee Less

Photo

View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Videos

Optimist Newscast Feb. 28, 2024

Our top stories today include a recap of The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940, the ... [Read More…]

  • Optimist Newscast Feb. 21, 2024
  • Optimist Newscast Feb. 14, 2024
  • Optimist Newscast Jan. 24, 2024

Latest Photos

  • Home
  • About
    • Contact
    • Subscribe
    • Policies
    • Advertising Policy
    • Letters to the Editor and Reader Comments
  • News
  • Sports
  • Opinion
    • Columns
    • Editorials
  • Multimedia
    • Videos
    • Photo Galleries
  • Features
  • Advertise
    • Paid Advertisement
  • Police Log

© 2026 ACU Optimist · All Rights Reserved