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Police log: Student reports off-campus assault, case referred to APD for prosecution

May 7, 2026 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

5/5/2026 0840 hrs. Theft, Smith Adams Hall Lot

A student reported their scooter was stolen from the bike racks at Smith Adams Hall. The investigation is ongoing, and there is video of the incident, but the suspect has not been identified. 

5/5/2026 0820 hrs. Suspicious Vehicle, Adjunct Area

ACUPD responded to reports of a suspicious vehicle in the 1800 block of Cedar Crest Dr. The driver was found to be in possession of a controlled substance and arrested. 

5/3/2026 0100 hrs.  Alcohol Incident, New Mabee Hall

A student was contacted inside a residence hall and was under the influence of alcohol. A referral to the Dean of Students was made. 

4/29/2026 1530 hrs. Assault, Off Campus    

An ACU student reported a known individual assaulting her at an off-campus location. ACUPD took the report and referred it to APD for prosecution. 

ACUPD ACTIVITY STATISTICS

April 29 to May 5, 2026 

Alarm 4
Alcohol Incident 2
Animal Call 1
Assault  1
Assist 1
Barricades 1
Burglary  1
CCTV Review 2
Check Building 224
Community Policing 2
Directed Patrol 11
Elevator Call 2
Escort 3
Event Support 11
Foot Patrol 6
Found Property 4
Information Report 2
Investigation 5
Lock/Unlock Building 26
Lost Property 1
Medical Call 1
Missing Child 1
Monitor Lot 18
Jumpstart 5
Tire Inflate 2
Vehicle Unlock 3
Noise Violation 3
Open Records Request 1
Other 14
Parking Lot Check 41
Parking Violation 7
Random Patrol 30
Reckless Driving 1
Standby 1
Suspicious Activity 3
Suspicious Person 1
Suspicious Vehicle 2
Theft 1
Training  2
Vehicle Maintenance  8
Welfare Check 3

Chief’s Tip of the Week: If you see something, say something. Suspicious persons, especially in parking lots, should be reported to ACU PD at 325-674-2305. 

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