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Police Log: Student referred to dean after reported threat in Wessel Hall

September 18, 2025 by Ashley Henderson

9/16/2025 1530 hrs. Medical, Biblical Studies Building

ACUPD and AFD responded to the Bible Building for a student having a medical issue. The student was treated on scene and declined EMS transport. 

9/11/2025 1230 hrs.  Threat, Wessel Hall

A student reported that another student threatened them in the common area of Wessel Hall. A report was completed, and the student was referred to the Dean of Students since the victim did not want to pursue criminal charges.   

9/10/2025 1540 hrs. Theft, New Mabee Hall

A report for a stolen bike was taken. The investigation is ongoing.

9/1/2025 1645 hrs. Traffic Accident, Smith Adams Lot 

ACUPD responded to a minor traffic accident in the Smith Adams Lot. No injuries were reported. 

ACUPD ACTIVITY STATISTICS

Sept. 10-17

Alarm  3
Animal Call 2
Assist 2
Barricades 1
Cart Patrol 2
CCTV Review 1
Check Building 295
Community Policing  2
Directed Patrol 4
Elevator Call 2
Escort 1
Event Support 7
Fire 1
Foot Patrol 21
Found Property 2
Hit and Run 2
Information  4
Investigation 10
Lock/Unlock Building 16
Medical Call 2
Monitor Lot 18
Jumpstart 10
Motorist Assist Other 1
Tire Inflate 2
Vehicle Unlock 3
Open Records 2
Other 7
Parking Lot Check 77
Parking Violation 4
Private Property Collision 1
Random Patrol 39
Suspicious Activity 4
Suspicious Person 8
Suspicious Vehicle  2
Terroristic Threat 1
Theft 3
Traffic Stop 2
Welfare Check 2

Chief’s Tip of the Week: Lock, take and hide. Please lock your vehicles and take or hide any valuables inside them. Do not leave your keys in your vehicle. If you see someone suspicious, please call ACUPD, so we can identify suspects and prevent theft.

Filed Under: Police Log

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