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

March 27, 2026 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

3/24/2026 0945 hrs. Accident, Sewell Lot ACUPD responded to and investigated an accident that occurred in the Sewell Lot. Both drivers were present and no injuries reported. 3/23/2026 1600 hrs.  Animal Call, Nelson Hall Lot ACUPD responded to a dog locked in a vehicle parked near Nelson Hall. The owner was located and issued a citation ... [Read More…]

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Rent increase, housing shortage prompts university expansion

March 27, 2026 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

The university is working to provide more affordable housing options and assist students during the housing shortage in Abilene.  Living off campus has become more expensive as rental prices have increased in response to Stargate AI Data Center projects and a higher demand for housing. Kevin Campbell, senior vice president for operations, said the ... [Read More…]

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Grad students embody being ‘hands and feet of Jesus’

March 25, 2026 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

For one, it was living with an autoimmune disease. For one, it was watching her brother with autism, unable to tie his shoes. For one, it was growing up with a learning disability. And for another, it was her friend with multiple amputations. They all have different stories that pushed them to pursue a career in occupational therapy. April is ... [Read More…]

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

March 20, 2026 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

3/16/2026 1930 hrs. Harassment, Adjunct Area A student reported an unknown person sending her harassing texts. Advice was given on how to block the number and the investigation is ongoing.  3/12/2026 0200 hrs. Medical, Campus Center Lot   An ACU student fell in the Campus Center Lot and was injured. The student was transported via ... [Read More…]

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

March 5, 2026 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

3/1/2026 1600 hrs. Theft, Edwards Hall Lot A student reported that a fishing pole was stolen from the bed of his truck while parked in the Edwards Hall Lot. CCTV is being reviewed, and the case is ongoing. 2/25/2026 1600 hrs.  Theft, Zelner Hall An ACU staff member reported their scooter was stolen from Zelner Hall. The investigation is ... [Read More…]

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Trash can urination leads Wessel to keep bathrooms locked

February 27, 2026 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

ResLife will soon unlock two of the private bathrooms on the fourth floor in Wessel after they were previously locked because someone apparently urinated in the trash cans. Brandon Reynolds, resident director of Wessel Hall, said the issue began when HES facilities management workers said they had to remove trash containing urine from private ... [Read More…]

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Police log: Alcohol seized in Dillard, students referred to Dean

February 26, 2026 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

2/22/2026 1730 hrs. Alcohol Incident, Dillard Hall   ACUPD responded to reports of an alcohol violation in Dillard Hall. Several students were found to be under the influence of alcohol. The alcohol was seized, and the students were referred to the Dean of Students for the alcohol violations.   2/22/2026 2100 hrs.  Criminal Trespass Warning, ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Person issued criminal trespass for Allen Ridge area

February 20, 2026 by Ashley Henderson Leave a Comment

2/16/2026 2100 hrs.  Harassment, University Park Aparments An ACU student reported harassment from another student, a report was taken, and warnings were issued.  2/11/2026 0830 hrs. Criminal Trespass Warning, Allen Ridge   ACUPD responded to a disruptive person in the businesses at Allen Ridge. The person was issued a criminal trespass ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: ACUPD investigates students who allegedly stole from vending machine

February 12, 2026 by Ashley Henderson

2/7/2026 2100 hrs. Fire, 2100 Campus Court ACUPD responded to reports of a fire in the 2100 block of Campus Court. An unattended grill was located with large flames coming from it. The fire was extinguished and the property owner contacted.  2/4/2026 2100 hrs.  Burglary of Coin-Operated Machine, Edwards Hall ACUPD officers found a ... [Read More…]

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Police Log: Person injured after falling on the Lunsford Trail

February 6, 2026 by Ashley Henderson

2/3/2026 2100 hrs. Private Property Collision, Wessel Hall Lot ACUPD took a report of an accident that occurred in the Wessel Hall lot involving 2 ACU students. No injuries were reported.  2/1/2026 1930 hrs.  Medical, Lunsford Trail ACUPD responded to a person who fell while walking on the trail. The injured person was checked out by EMS ... [Read More…]

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