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Police Log: Suspect under investigation for presenting fraudulent degree

November 13, 2026 by Leslie Carrigan Leave a Comment

11/4/2026 1330 hrs. Fraudulent Degree, ACU

A suspect presented a fraudulent degree from ACU during a job interview. An investigation into the fraudulent degree is ongoing.

11/6/2026 2345 hrs. Theft, Mabee Hall

A student reported his scooter charger was stolen from Mabee Hall.

11/8/2026 1500 hrs. Criminal Trespass Warning, Main Campus          

A male was contacted on the Lunsford Trail by ACUPD after being reported several times for disruptive behavior and attempting to fight students. The male was issued a criminal trespass warning and escorted from ACU property.

Alarm 3
Animal Call 1
Barricades 1
Burglary Motor Vehicle 1
Check Building 265
Criminal Trespass Warning 1
Direct Traffic 1
Directed Patrol 30
Elevator Call 8
Elevator Rescue 1
Escort 15
Event Support 6
Foot Patrol 1
Found Property 4
Fraudulent Degree 1
Harassment 1
Investigation 1
Lock/Unlock Building 12
Mail Theft 1
Medical Call 1
Monitor Lot 27
Jumpstart 6
Tire Inflate 1
Vehicle Unlock 4
Noise Violation 1
Other 14
Parking Enforcement 1
Parking Lot Check 80
Parking Violation 64
Random Patrol 13
Standby 1
Suspicious Activity 1
Suspicious Person 3
Theft 3
Unsecured Door 1

Chief’s Tip of the Week: If you see something suspicious, say something. Call ACUPD at 325-674-2305.

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